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Our academics can tell you why a person forgets their native language when they become bilingual, how COVID-19 has impacted the way we communicate and why small talk is at the heart of how we interact.

Here you can stay up-to-date with the most recent developments from the Department of Language and Linguistics. Read the latest Departmental news stories, explore our Twitter feed, follow us on Facebook, and discover the ground breaking academic research which has been featured within the wider press and media.

 

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Our research in the media

English in England: we should celebrate different languages, not write hate mail about them
Read the article by Professor Monika Schmid in The Conversation
Is it a case of ‘the younger, the better’ for children learning a new language?
Read the article by Professor Florence Myles in The Conversation
What’s the best way to teach children a second language?
Read the article by Dr Karen Roehr-Brackin in The Conversation
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Project to support early career researchers in Kenya
15 Aug 2024
Expert role for sociolinguist
11 Jul 2024
New toolkit launched to promote healthy communication
03 Jul 2024
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