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How to Create a Bilingual Pay Differential Policy

In a diverse and globalized world, many organizations provide additional compensation to employees who have the skills to communicate with clients and partners in more than one language. This pay incentive for a specific skill – in this case a...

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Did You Know There’s an International Language Award?

Movie stars have the Oscars and musicians have the Grammys – but linguists have the Linguapax Award. The non-governmental group Linguapax International recognizes individuals and groups working to promote the preservation of linguistic diversity, language revitalization, and multilingualism. Promoting multilingualism...

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How has the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Children’s Language Development?

In the aftermath of Covid, there has been increasing talk of a ‘lost generation’ of children, whose education, nutrition, and well-being were severely damaged by two years of coronavirus, with potentially lifelong, irreversible effects. But is it alarmist to suggest...

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Learn to Speak English with a Reduced Accent: Accent Reduction Training

“Pardon, could you please repeat that, I don’t quite understand?” How many times have you said or thought this while on call, in meetings, or directly communicating with a stranger or your boss as a foreigner? So sad. But wait…...

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Can Mushrooms Speak to Each Other? Scientists Think it’s Possible.

New research from the University of the West of England suggests that mushrooms may use a 50-word language to communicate with each other. Andrew Adamatzky, director of the Unconventional Computing Laboratory at the University of the West of England and...

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Medical Interpreter Language Assessment Test Information

Medical interpreting is an exciting career with an expanding future. As medicine continues to solve diverse health challenges faster and better, medical interpreters get a front-row seat to the action. Helping people communicate about their health is rewarding too. Exchanging...

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What the Mi’kmaw Language Act Means For Indigenous Languages

Canadian lawmakers are working to protect the Mi’kmaw language. On April 7, The Mi’kmaw Language Act was introduced which will formally recognize Mi’kmaw as the first language of Nova Scotia. This legislation also creates a committee to help revitalize the...

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What is Aphasia, the Disorder that Led Bruce Willis to Retire from Acting?

A few weeks ago, legendary actor Bruce Willis announced that he’ll be taking a step back from acting due to health concerns, including a diagnosis of aphasia. Ever heard of aphasia? You’re not alone. In this article, we’ll break down...

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HCAHPS Scores for Hospitals: Where the Opportunity for Improvement Lies

Improving scores on a hospital consumer assessment like the HCAHPS survey and providing the best care are objectives not always completely aligned. Patient satisfaction can be improved by elements unrelated to healthcare or that spend hospital funds unwisely. Some patient...

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5 Fascinating Facts About American Sign Language (ASL)

American Sign Language (ASL) is a complete language expressed with hand gestures and facial expressions. Thousands of people who are deaf and hard of hearing, as well as many hearing people, use ASL to communicate. Importantly, ASL is not a...

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