Tag: language
“Suddenly”, “impact”, “counter-intuitive”… The hell of language tics – L’Express
When something upsets you, you might as well have fun with it. Hence this little exercise carried out on an ordinary article, in this case, mine, previously devoted to the…
“Anticonstitutionally” is not the longest word in the French language, it is not even in the top 5!
“Anticonstitutionally” is often considered the longest word in the French language. Wrongly! Some terms would go well beyond the 25 letters of the latter. If you’re asked what the longest…
Was the French language really born in Paris? – The Express
This is called having a predestined name. At the end of the 19th century, Gaston Paris, a linguist by profession, championed a theory that would enjoy immense success: the French…
Language requirements in care are abolished in Västmanland – Maya helps her colleagues
“Care personnel who see patients must have passed a language test in Swedish.” It was an election issue in SVT’s electoral compass that all governing parties in Region Västmanland (M,…
The futsal national team’s goal stick was put up for sale in Italy because of the language barrier – now he is fighting for a league place in Tornio | Sport
On Thursday, the Finnish women’s futsal team ended the Salo tournament with a 5–1 victory over Sweden. The figure of the match was the futsal team’s all-time top scorer Tiia…
The Ukrainian language, a tool of resistance to Russia
The Ukrainian language has today become a means of opposing the Russian aggressor. More and more citizens are reconnecting or learning this language, to better abandon Russian. A letter “ï”…
French is no longer considered the sexiest language in the world
News Published on 02/13/2024 at 8:30 a.m. Updated 02/13/2024 at 8:30 a.m. Reading 2 min. But what’s going on with the “Frenchie” accent? A weapon of mass seduction for many…
French language: are you a "hypercorrector" ?
You know, I am sure, the hypermarket, the hyperactive, the hyperbole, without forgetting – I wish you no harm, however – hypertension and hyperopia. But do you know about hypercorrection,…
Assistant nurse Elin started her own language course
They are between five and ten people, who meet once a week in the Studieförbundet Vuksenskolan’s premises in the middle of Älmhult. Difficult words and important care terms are covered…
Turkish Siri language support on Apple TV and HomePod [Nasıl ?]
a short while ago HomePod smart speakers and AppleTVTurkish language support came to . With the new language options added, the devices we mentioned gained Turkish language support. If you…