Language Barriers

English has become the dominant language used across global business, science, diplomacy and the internet, but it creates an unfair advantage.

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Malaysia’s Indigenous language Bidayuh is declining in use and it will take a concerted effort to ensure competing languages don’t cause its demise.

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Converting classrooms into an all English-speaking environment takes away children’s opportunities to develop crucial skills in their home languages.

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All corners of the planet are en route to better internet access, helping send the traditional language barriers plaguing global trade tumbling.

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As a common language, English connects many people. But biases against accents persist with dire effects.

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Australians who primarily speak a language other than English are being locked out and left behind in the communication of important information.

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We’d all love to have a smart robot in our house that understands spoken natural language, just like those in sci-fi films. How far are we from this dream?

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Malaysian English or Manglish plays a central role in the lives of locals. Its benefits outweigh the drawbacks.

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