Hello hello, and happy Independence Day to all of you! We hope you all had a wonderful week, and a warm welcome to those who are new!
In the News
The tiny European villages where they speak another language from around them
https://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/06/03/the-tiny-european-villages-where-they-speak-another-language-from-around-themWhat’s in a name? The anglicisation of Ireland’s towns and why it matters
https://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/05/24/what-s-in-a-name-the-anglicisation-of-ireland-s-towns-and-why-it-mattersAfrica's lost languages: How English can fuel an identity crisis
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-57093347The Extreme Language of Extroverts
https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/czdnnl1kkpyt/language?ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_live&ns_linkname=undefined_p09hg3dd%26The%20extreme%20language%20of%20extroverts%262021-05-13T08%3A59%3A14.055Z&ns_fee=0&pinned_post_locator=urn:pips:p09hg3dd&pinned_post_asset_id=undefined_p09hg3dd&pinned_post_type=share
General org updates
IMPORTANT UPDATE: TLP will be pausing all operations and taking a break for the month of July. This means that the curation of our newsletter issues will be paused as well. See you all back in August!
Every week, we’re working tirelessly on our Sandbox initiative to make the most of this fresh start. Our projects are sorted with technical tags as well as language tags, so you can filter based on your personal interests. Check them out here:
Sandbox update
No projects that have yet to be spotlighted, but we are always on the lookout for new ideas! If you have an innovative project idea, but no time to work on it, submit it here:
https://forms.gle/8Tku9xJ1henXLPEE6.
If you DO have time to work on it, fill out our Sandbox interest form here:
https://forms.gle/u8qwZzkyT1B5Txf5A!
Lastly, do you know of an existing resource that you would like to see improved in our Sandbox? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/da1SQcutz6wHUuKe7, and we will try to get in contact with its developer.
Last but not least, our Quote of the Week:
“For last year's words belong to last year's language
And next year's words await another voice.”~T.S. Eliot
Languages change through the times and innovations. The speakers embody the dynamic, yet unique forms of each language through the times, shaping and perfecting each words. Until we meet again (very soon!), we hope that your language learning journey brings you the different excitement and diversity: being beautiful and special in your uniqueness.
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That is it for our newsletter, and we are so grateful for each and one of you! We hope you have a wonderful, language learning July, and we will see you all in August!