Hello everyone, welcome back to another The Language Project Newsletter! We hope everyone is having a great week, and an even better time on their language-related journey!
In the News
Why the Latin language is still alive
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2021/aug/13/why-the-latin-language-is-still-alive
Duolingo closes up 36% in Nasdaq IPO, valuing company at nearly $5 billion
The Benefits of Multilingual Learning
https://www.independent.com/2021/07/15/the-benefits-of-multilingual-learning/
The Legal Battle over a Translation of Pippi Longstocking
General org updates
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.
If you DO have time to work on it, fill out our Sandbox interest form here.
Lastly, do you know of an existing resource that you would like to see improved in our Sandbox? Submit it here, and we will try to get in contact with its developer.
Quote of the week
“Our language is the reflection of ourselves. A language is an exact reflection of the character and growth of its speakers.”
-Cesar Chavez
The words you speak, about yourself and the world around you, impact the very way you perceive reality. This is the perspective that drives language-learners to continue their studies. However, everyone can benefit from harnessing the power of words. Speak well about yourself and others!
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That’s it, Folks! See you, same time next week :)