Hello everyone, welcome back to another The Language Project Newsletter! We hope everyone is having a great week, and thank you for joining us on another Sunday!
In the News
This ‘smart’ facemask can translate what you say into 8 languages
Imagine if you could understand them even if you didn’t speak the same language. That’s possible now with new technology from a Japanese robotics company.
Oh my days: linguists lament slang ban in London school
A London secondary school is trying to stop its pupils from using “fillers” and “slang” in the classroom. Linguists express their concerns regarding the ban.
The tiny European villages where they speak another language from around them
There are villages and even hamlets across Europe where they have retained a local dialect. If you want a real taste of culture and history, head to one of these.
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 Updates
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
“Language is a city to the building of which every human being brought a stone“
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
When we are learning a language, it often feels like the language is too vast for us to grasp. But as Emerson shows, the vastness comes from how many people, cultures, and thoughts contribute to the language. It can be discouraging, but remember that one day, you too will bring a stone to the language you are learning!
Click here to read past issues of our e-newsletter!
Do you enjoy our bi-weekly issues? Share them with a friend to help us build a bigger community. The more the merrier!
Want to support projects in our Sandbox? Click below to donate! We appreciate your support.
That’s it, Folks! Thank you so much for your support, and we will see you next week :)