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# languages - Wednesday 13 September, 2017
Poll: Can you speak a foreign language?
Give it to us straight. Be honest.
# languages - Thursday 11 May, 2017
Here's how Leaving Cert students did in French, Russian and Japanese
Some performed very well, while others struggled with basic vocabulary.
# languages - Tuesday 7 March, 2017
Selfie, alt-right and pre-drinks added to new English-Irish dictionary
The editor said that the new dictionary “covers every level of language use, from formal to informal, from polite to vulgar”.
# languages - Monday 12 December, 2016
'Emoji translator' is now an actual job title - no, really
“So what do you do?” “I’m an emoji translator.”
# languages - Tuesday 19 January, 2016
7 apps that can teach you something useful during your commute
Learn on the go.
# languages - Saturday 16 January, 2016
Here's how our knowledge of foreign languages compares to other countries
More than 70% of Irish people cannot speak a language other than English or Irish.
# languages - Saturday 6 June, 2015
What makes a graduate employable? We asked 100 top companies in Ireland
Seriously – check your writing skills.
# languages - Wednesday 3 June, 2015
Ever wonder why your keyboard is typing the wrong symbols? This is why
Give me a @… no, no, that’s a #.
# languages - Thursday 30 April, 2015
The best time for a child to learn how to code? Wait until they're nine
Also, more than half of adults believe coding should be taught in primary and secondary schools.
# languages - Sunday 8 March, 2015
No one could see the colour blue until modern times
Blue doesn’t even exist for everyone.
# languages - Monday 12 January, 2015
Google Translate's next update will allow you to speak any language anywhere
The update will allow users to translate spoken words into another language in real-time, similar to Skype.
# languages - Saturday 20 December, 2014
This is the Irish course that has 200,000 people taking part
Duolingo launched the beta version of its Irish course during the summer, and its success has been down to five volunteers.
# languages - Tuesday 26 August, 2014
Want to brush up on your Irish? Duolingo (unofficially) launches its own course
The popular language learning app has seen more than 6,000 people sign up to its Irish course, which is currently in beta.
# languages - Friday 22 August, 2014
Multilingual speakers rejoice! Google Search will now understand what languages you're using
The Android version is now able to automatically detect and understand five languages at once.
# languages - Sunday 8 June, 2014
Planning on learning a language? Here are the easiest ones to learn
If you’re planning on learning Chinese, you’d want to have some time.
# languages - Sunday 15 December, 2013
Here's how to say 'Merry Christmas' in 24 languages
And NO IRISH! Still, you know that one.
# languages - Thursday 5 December, 2013
Fewer than 5 per cent of the world's languages exist online
It’s estimated that more than half of the world’s 7,000 languages could end up disappearing by the end of the century
# languages - Monday 17 June, 2013
Toddlers' speech is far more advanced than previously thought
The sound of toddlers babbling might seem like random sounds but is actually much more sophisticated than previously thought, according to a new study.
# languages - Wednesday 13 March, 2013
Gardaí examine practices after complaint about use of Irish language
An absence of staff with competence in both official languages of the State is one of the main factors restricting state bodies in their delivery of services to the public in Irish, according to a report.
# languages - Wednesday 30 January, 2013
Polish named as Britain's second most widely-spoken language
About 1 per cent of the entire population of England and Wales speaks Polish – more than Punjabi or Urdu.
# languages - Tuesday 17 July, 2012
Kenny admits concerns over standards of language teaching after PayPal jobs news
Enda Kenny wonders why children cannot speak Irish after 14 years’ tuition, after PayPal says it can’t find locals to fill jobs.
# languages - Wednesday 4 July, 2012
Column: Yes, we can save Irish – but there’s no point trying to spread it
If Irish is to survive as a real language we must focus on preservation – and just forget about promoting it to English speakers, writes Ian Mac Eochagáin.
# languages - Tuesday 15 May, 2012
Revenue spent €31,000 on interpreters since 2007
Finance Minister says Revenue sometimes requires interpreters when questioning passengers who have insufficient Irish or English.
# languages - Thursday 29 March, 2012
Census 2011: Half a million people speak a language other than English at home
Polish was by far the most common foreign language spoken in the home, followed by French, Lithuanian and German.
# languages - Sunday 18 December, 2011
Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads
The very best of the week’s writing from around the web.
# languages - Thursday 27 October, 2011
Column: ‘People who learn foreign languages have the choice to stay in Ireland’
In Ireland’s export economy, languages are a direct route to jobs. So why aren’t we teaching them, asks Fergal Browne.
# languages - Friday 7 October, 2011
Should we all be learning Chinese?
Treasury Holdings co-founder says Irish students should be learning a Chinese language – Enda Kenny says it’s up to schools. What do you say?
# languages - Friday 9 September, 2011
Twitter hits 100 million users
From seven to 100 million. Twitter says it now has 100 million active users around the world.
# languages - Thursday 7 October, 2010
Dead? Far from it - scientists discover 'new' language
Researchers discover a language spoken in the Himalayas that had never been recorded before.
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Poll: Should churches and other places of worship be allowed to reopen now?
YESTERDAY, CHIEF MEDICAL Officer Dr Tony Holohan said the advice against indoor gatherings still stands, after reports of a church in Dublin opening its doors for mass.
It was reported that the Church of the Guardian Angels in Blackrock had reopened for mass, with the congregation spaced out on chairs.
Holohan said he had not heard of this specific instance, reiterated that health officials “are advising against indoor gatherings for the reasons we’ve set out”.
“We don’t think now is the right time,” he said.
Government guidelines advise that places of worship such as churches should not reopen until phase four of its roadmap for lifting restrictions, which is set for 20 July.
So, today we want to know: Should churches and other places of worship be allowed to reopen now?
Poll Results:
No (6734)
Yes (5064)
I'm not sure / no opinion (670)
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Extract: The inside story of Steorn, the Celtic Tiger start-up that couldn't
By Barry J Whyte
Barry J Whyte has been looking at the intriguing story of Steorn for a new book.
Opinion: 'Caretaker governments without any limitations on powers do no favours for democracy'
By Hugh O’Donnell
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