How to be an Australian native language journalist

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How to write your own Australian language guide

The number of languages spoken in Australia is set to increase, with the government announcing this week that more than 80 new languages will be added to the list of languages.Language experts and educators have long said Australia’s increasing language diversity will have long-term implications for the country’s future.Key points:The new language list is expected […]

Russian language acquisition: How Russian got the word love, says new study

A Russian study of language acquisition has revealed that the first people to speak Russian were likely a group of young lovers who fell in love with one another.The study also reveals how language was introduced in Russia during the 17th century and how the Russian language has evolved over time.Dr Nikita Zhukov from the […]

How to read a person first language

Zulu is the official language in South Africa.In South Africa, most of the population is Zulu-speaking.But for people of color, Zulu often does not have the same linguistic and cultural representation as white South Africans.The Zulu Language and Literacy Act of 1998, which became law in South African law in 1999, required the South African […]