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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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It takes commitment to preserve a language

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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All-English education in India neither desirable nor doable

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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Net gains as language barriers fall in global trade

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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English language bias goes beyond words

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

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Australia’s language challenges limit national potential

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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When can I get my new household robot?

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 is not mangled, it’s unifying

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

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How games can inform, educate and raise awareness

The battle to reduce road deaths

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It takes commitment to preserve a language

All-English education in India neither desirable nor doable

Net gains as language barriers fall in global trade

English language bias goes beyond words

Australia’s language challenges limit national potential

When can I get my new household robot?

Malaysian English is not mangled, it’s unifying

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