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‘Strategically incoherent’: Why are universities cutting languages?

The University of Tasmania’s (UTAS) move to cut its Indonesian language program amid plummeting enrolments has been described as “shortsighted”…

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On first encounter, telegamy one might think it refers to TV gaming. But put alongside its nearest relatives in English…

Pam Peters February 13, 2023

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Most English words have a history which can be traced back through centuries and even millennia. So those which the…

Pam PetersFebruary 24, 2022

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Amid concerns about other people’s mental health, this four-letter initialism/acronym for “Are you OK?” came alive in 2021. It was…

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Conor BurkeSeptember 8, 2021

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As a Londoner living in this strange land, I've spent a good decade navigating the Aussie accent and the peculiarities…

Pam PetersJune 4, 2021

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Can infinitives be split?a When do you use a pie graph?b Can ‘Earth’ be preceded by ‘the’?c What…

Loren SmithMay 28, 2018

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The last time your partner or friend prepared a meal for you, did you thank them? If not, don't be…

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When only a handful of people speak a language, attracting attention can be difficult. The Endangered Languages Blog, run by…