This map shows the most commonly spoken language in every US state, excluding...
Americans speak a lot of languages.Using individual-level census data, we found the most commonly spoken language at home other than English and Spanish in each state and Washington, D.C.German,...
View ArticleThe best cheap or free online resources to learn a new language
With all nonessential travel halted in response to the novel coronavirus, most people around the world are finding themselves at home taking up new hobbies.E-learning is a popular option, and for...
View ArticleHow to change your keyboard language on a Windows 10 computer and type in...
You can change the keyboard language on a Windows computer by going through the "Time & Language" menu.After you change the keyboard language once, you'll be able to switch between languages...
View ArticleHow to change your Gmail language settings to read or compose in another...
Summary List PlacementAs one of the most used email clients in the world, it makes sense that Gmail would be equipped to handle non-English language or multilingual users. In addition to reading your...
View Article'Covidiot,' 'zoombombing,' and 'maskne' — here's how English words are...
Summary List PlacementIn April, the editors of the Oxford English Dictionary did something unusual. For the previous 20 years, they had issued quarterly updates to announce new words and meanings...
View ArticleJapan Airlines will swap 'ladies and gentlemen' for gender-neutral terms on...
Summary List PlacementJapan Airlines will stop using gendered terms like "ladies and gentlemen" during its in-flight and airport announcements, the company said on Monday.Starting Thursday, it will use...
View ArticleHow to change your language on the Signal messaging app for iPhone, Android,...
Summary List PlacementIf you're bilingual, traveling to another country, or simply want to practice your language skills, you may want to use Signal to send messages in another language. You can change...
View ArticleHow to stop using filler words like ‘um' and 'uh' in your speech
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View ArticleMarines training for harsh winter warfare in Norway also have to deal with...
Summary List PlacementUS Marines have been spending more time in Norway training for winter warfare, and in addition to harsh weather and rough terrain, they also have to navigate a language barrier.In...
View Articleitalki is an online language-learning platform that connects you with fluent...
Summary List PlacementThe process of learning and mastering a new language is a winding journey that isn't only about memorizing proper spelling, pronunciation, and grammar rules. Italki, an online...
View Article24 slang words teens and Gen Zers are using in 2020, and what they really mean
Summary List PlacementIn a world dominated by meme culture, ever-changing social media platforms, and the ability to cram your thoughts into a 280-character tweet, your grasp of basic slang can make or...
View ArticleHow Zuckerberg, Bezos, Gates and others in the tech elite see themselves and...
Summary List PlacementThe tech elite is "a class for itself," a study published in PLoS ONE journal found.Researchers Hilke Brockmann, Wiebke Drews, and John Torpey concluded that the tech elite had "a...
View ArticleBuilding a trustworthy brand requires understanding your global audience....
Summary List PlacementBy Mihai Vlad, vice president of machine learning, SDL, part of RWS Holdings plcWe entered 2021 with renewed hope — vaccines on the horizon and a respite from the seemingly...
View ArticleWhat is AFK's meaning? The history behind the internet acronym and and how to...
Summary List PlacementFeeling out of the loop is never fun, and seeing acronyms frequently thrown around online can easily invite that feeling. But taking a few seconds to learn them can help you...
View ArticleWhy 'moist' is one of the most hated words in the English language
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View ArticleSpaceX's Starlink website can now be read in French as the satellite internet...
Summary List PlacementSpaceX's Starlink website now also has a French version, as more people from across the world place orders for its satellite internet service.The website also gives customers the...
View Article30 things Canadians say that Americans don't understand
Summary List PlacementSEE ALSO: 27 fascinating maps that show how Americans speak English differently across the USA keener is a person who is extremely eager or keen."Keener" is used interchangeably...
View Article'Nobody wants to work anymore': How a simple phrase became the oversimplified...
Summary List PlacementMaybe you've seen it on a sign at your local Taco Bell drive-thru, or as part of a screed on social media: "Nobody wants to work anymore."The phrase has become strikingly common...
View ArticleAnimated map shows the evolution of American accents
Summary List PlacementFollowing is a transcript of the video.The United States has countless accents. But, where did they all come from? American accents have been evolving for hundreds of years. And...
View ArticleOne of US special operators' most important skills has nothing to do with combat
Summary List PlacementMental and physical fitness, ingenuity, and grit are among the more important traits a special-operator can have.Resources and technology are great bonuses that can take a...
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