Expats, migrants, immigrants… why we should choose our words carefully
The debate about how to define thousands of people moving to a different country is still ongoing in Europe. Expats,…
Dialect and Identity: When in Rome, Speak as the Romans do
Dialect is an element of a place and it is infectious: live there long enough and you will start speaking…
Europe’s Many Voices: The Celtic Isles
Throughout Europe’s many bloody wars, countless cultures and languages were marginalised and lost. Celtic history is particularly full of these…
Europe’s Many Voices: Italy’s 50 Shades of Latin
Italy boasts 12 aptly called “historical language communities,” and countless more dialects and variations. With Italian often regarded as the…
Europe’s Many Voices: Regional language revival
The EU currently boasts 24 official languages, demonstrating an impressive linguistic diversity. However, the European community is also home to…