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Britain's accidental massive week for language rights

And why you need to channel your inner Italian more

Dec 9, 2025 • Sophia Smith Galer

Becoming a dual pilgrim: walking the Kumano & Camino

Tips for Japan's ancient pilgrimage

Nov 29, 2025 • Sophia Smith Galer

Did Zohran Mamdani's multilingual campaign help him win the election?

Why languages can win - and lose - you votes

Nov 8, 2025 • Sophia Smith Galer

Dutch courage helps you speak Dutch - and a new site helps you protect Welsh place names

*Glug glug glug*...Goedemorgen.

Sep 30, 2025 • Sophia Smith Galer

Trump's "English Only" America; Spain's regional languages in the EU; good and bad news for Irish

Trump Makes The US “English Only”

Mar 6, 2025 • Sophia Smith Galer

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