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The Dilution of Arabic: Why it’s Failing, What Can be Done

The Dilution of Arabic: Why it’s Failing, What Can be Done

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There’s an Arabic interface for Facebook, yet 75% of Arab users prefer the English interface.

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Arabic, Language Intrusion
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German language finds English voice

German language finds English voice

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The latest English word to creep into the deutsche Sprache is the verb “leaken”, which has just been voted Anglicism of the Year in Germany.

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Language Intrusion
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China bans English words in media

China bans English words in media

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China has banned newspapers, publishers and website-owners from using foreign words – particularly English ones.

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Language Conflicts, Language Intrusion
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Use of English stirs fear of job loss for Japanese

Use of English stirs fear of job loss for Japanese

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As the population shrinks and a stronger yen boosts companies’ power for overseas acquisitions, the need for better international communication is growing in Japan as firms pin their survival on emerging markets.

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English, Japanese, Language Intrusion
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No to Foreign words: Linguistic Memoricide

No to Foreign words: Linguistic Memoricide

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Philology has taught us that people are the rightful owners of language; The spontaneous incorporation of foreignisms is part of this ancient process and no language is immune.

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Language Intrusion, Ricardo Tavares L.
Two Countries Separated By A Common Language

Two Countries Separated By A Common Language

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But pretending that differences in language don’t exist are more apt to increase the scope for misunderstanding down the line, and do nothing to teach children that it’s a funny old world, and not everyone lives in the same way that you do

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English, Language Intrusion