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Language barriers can hinder global inclusion, limiting access to vital information and participation in worldwide discourse. Despite English's prevalence as the internet's lingua franca, its reach is not as extensive as often assumed. With only 1.46 billion English speakers worldwide, less than 20% of the population can fully engage with over half of online content. It's time to bridge this gap and ensure everyone has a voice in the digital age. Comment down the language you communicate within your community! #analyticsarts #languageinclusion #globalconversation #internetdiversity #internetresearch

Did you know there's no universal sign language? Each country, like the U.S. with ASL and the U.K. with BSL, has its own. In fact, there are an estimated 300 sign languages that are currently in use worldwide.  There is 'International Sign’, which is not a full language but a cross-cultural communication method and is used globally at events like the Deaflympics. While more Western-friendly, it's not as clear to those from Africa and Asia. Still, it shows how sign languages adapt for shared understanding. We speak just about every language imaginable here at 101translations. Get in touch to see learn how we can help you with your translations needs 👉 https://lnkd.in/dQjn-6i6 #SignLanguage #InternationalCommunication #InterestingCulturalFacts #Culture #101translations

We're excited to get this out into the edusphere! What should quality Spanish literacy materials look like? Thanks to the leadership of Dr. Rebecca Blum Martinez and many experts, practitioners, and district/state leaders, this research report outlines where we need to go. Please review and share. #HQIM #SpanishLanguageArts #Spanishliteracy #materialsmatter #duallanguage #DLL #MLL

Language can be a major barrier to non-native English speakers attending conferences. At ICCB 2025 we are committed to reducing these barriers. Please let us know what kind of support would be helpful for you in this survey! Survey is published in English, Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish, all linked here: https://lnkd.in/gRGyzUhy #ICCB2025 #languageaccessibility #scienceandenviroment

🗣️ #Multilingualism is a cornerstone of the European project, with 24 official and 60 minority languages. Yet, a stark imbalance persists in technology support between the five most spoken EU languages (English, French, German, Spanish and Italian), and the remaining ones. Especially smaller languages could soon become extinct online. What is the EU doing to protect languages digitally and help preserve linguistic diversity? 📺 Watch 👇 🔎 Dig deeper: http://eplinkedin.eu/qDKp Jordi Sole Ferrando, Andy Way #MultilingualismDay

🆕 78.3% of the nation age 5 and older spoke only English at home, according to new 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Among those that spoke a language other than English, Spanish (61.1%), Chinese (5.1%), and Tagalog (2.5%) were the three most spoken languages at home. Explore more new #ACSdata at both the national and local levels: https://lnkd.in/gPphFGV2 #AmericanCommunitySurvey

The turning point for European #multilinguality is now. Let me quote Andy Way (LinkedIn does not allow for embedded sharing): "The #ELE project is over, and now Europe has to decide. Does it want to level the playing field for all its 90 languages, and allow its citizens to access online services through their language of choice? Or force them to operate through a better-resourced one against their will? The research is clear: apart from English, and to some extent German, French & Spanish, all Europe’s languages are under-resourced. It is time that inequality changed" #EuropeanLanguageEquality

What's happening: A recent study reveals the rise of "Miami English," a unique blend of Spanish and English, particularly prevalent in Miami and surrounding areas. Developed over decades of immigration from Spanish-speaking countries to Southern Florida, this dialect reflects a fusion of languages, with phrases like "make the line" instead of "get in line." Phillip M. Carter, a professor at Florida International University, has explored this linguistic phenomenon, highlighting its distinct features. In 'Miami English,' speakers also use phrases like "hacer la fila" for "make the line." Despite its popularity locally and on social media, 'Miami English' may seem unfamiliar to those outside the region. This study emphasizes the evolving nature of language and the importance of embracing linguistic diversity within the United States. https://brnw.ch/21wHedP #LatinoBuzz

Sign language is the key to inclusion of people who uses sign languages as primary form of communication. Let's join hands in promoting the linguistic identity of deaf community by facilitating environment of learning sign language! Remember sign language is as important as any other spoken languages! "Embrace the beauty of communication beyond words! "🤟 Happy International Sign Language Day 2023! Y-PEER Asia Pacific Center Bangkok #SignLanguageDay #Inclusion #CommunicationWithoutBarriers"