Welcome back to our subscribers and welcome to those who are new to our Newsletter! We hope you guys are doing well as the month of August comes to an end! Thanks for joining us weekly!
In the News
Coining Scientific Terminology in African Languages
https://multilingual.com/scientific-terminology-african-languages/
As the scientific landscape evolves, so do languages!
Language Revitalization Efforts Get Boost from Infrastructure Bill
https://multilingual.com/language-revitalization-infrastructure/
Learn about how an infrastructure bill has the potential to revitalize language learning in Native American communities.
The Sign Language Project Aiming to Improve the Lives of Older Australians
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-28/sign-language-project-improving-lives-elderly-perth/100413034
The Qsign Project’s goal is to make communication easier for elders with hearing loss who can no longer rely on lip-reading as the COVID pandemic continues.
Indus valley people spoke ancient Dravidian language, claims new research
https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/indus-valley-people-spoke-ancient-dravidian-language-claims-new-research-1842718-2021-08-19
An independent researcher analyzed the archaeological and linguistic evidence to suggest the possibility of the ancient civilization speaking the ancestral Dravidian language.
General Org Update
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
“To learn a language is to have one more window from which to look at the world.”
- Chinese Proverb
Languages have embedded in them the history, culture, and values of a group of people. No two cultures value the exact same things, so learning a new language can give you insight into why people of that culture see the world they way they do. Who knows, maybe it’ll resonate with you more than even your own perspective!
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