Housing Agency to Offer Material Only in English, Official Says

The change at the Department of Housing and Urban Development could make it hard for speakers of other languages to access federal services.

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Life in a City Where English Is the Minority Language

Some thoughts from Quebec City’s English-speaking community.

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A Haven for English in the Most French of North American Cities

For Quebec City’s tiny English-speaking community, a former jail turned library serves as an essential sanctuary in a metropolis where the domination of French is enshrined in law.

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English-Language Stand-Up Is Taking Off in Europe. No Joke.

These comics have to navigate culture clashes and social stereotypes. They key, they say, is to make fun of your own nationality first.

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An ‘Etymology Nerd’ Breaks Down Slang Like ‘Skibidi’ and ‘Rizz’ on Social Media

Adam Aleksic, who posts as Etymology Nerd on social media, argues in a new book that algorithms are reshaping the English language.

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Trump Asks Liberian President Where He Learned English, the Country’s Official Language

English is the official language of the West African country, which was founded in part by freed American slaves.

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‘Ne Zha 2,’ Blockbuster Chinese Animated Film, Will Get English Version

The English-language version will feature the voice of Michelle Yeoh and be released in the United States in August.

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Land Snorkeling? Townsizing? A User’s Guide to the Latest Travel Lingo.

Here are eight terms, some brand-new, others recently resurfaced, that match today’s travel trends.

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The New Yorker Updates Its Style Guide for the Internet Age

An update to the magazine’s style guide did away with anachronisms like “Web site” and “in-box.” But it was limited to what the staff felt were “lasting” changes.

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Trump Made English the Official Language in a Country With 350 of Them

President Trump’s executive order puts his “America first” stamp onto the nation’s speech.

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