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When people ask me why I’ve spent so much of my life learning languages, I tend to smile and say something along the lines of: “Because speaking someone else’s language … Continue reading One Conversation Away: The Adventures Waiting Behind Every Language You Learn
When we talk about the school subjects that shape lives, we often hear familiar names: maths, science, English. These are seen as the cornerstones – the “essentials.” But quietly, often … Continue reading When We Drop Languages, We Deny Futures: The Case for Languages in Schools
When I go into schools to talk about languages, I often begin with something very simple, but deeply true: Languages aren’t just something you learn in school. They’re a different … Continue reading Languages: The Thread That Weaves Through Every Subject
Across schools and universities, language departments are under threat. Courses are being cut, departments downsized, and opportunities to learn languages are diminishing. The justification? Languages are seen as “non-essential”, difficult, … Continue reading Languages: The Educational Superpower We Can’t Afford to Lose
From a very young age, words fascinated me. Whether it was books, stories, punctuation or even fiendish grammar, I found joy in the details of language. As a child, I … Continue reading My Life in Languages: A Journey of Passion and Purpose
Language is a dynamic, ever-evolving entity, and the study of its origins can be a fascinating journey into the past. One such linguistic time machine is Old English, also known … Continue reading Discovering Old English: A Language Time Machine
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