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The ‘endangered’ language having its moment in a Sydney pub
Two years ago, the Irish language school had 20 or 30 students attending lessons, now it has between 70 and 80.
- Aidan Elwig Pollock
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- Opinion
- Sunday Life
I’ve always been a proud swearer. There are no ‘bad’ words, just poor uses for them
The ‘worst’ word in the world shows the wonderful complexity - and danger - of language.
- Jane Caro
- Opinion
- Opinion
The C-word is still taboo in Australia. Why can’t we say it out loud?
The absence of this particular word in the national discussion is holding us back.
- Malcolm Knox
- Opinion
- Sociology
I was about to launch into faux politeness. A $1.50 gesture from a stranger changed my mind
I was irritated and ready to unleash words full of contempt wrapped up in faux politeness. A $1.50 gesture from a stranger changed my mind.
- Fotis Kapetopoulos
- Opinion
- Indonesia
If Indonesia’s so important, why are we treating its people so badly?
Our relationship with our biggest neighbour is going backwards. It’s a failure of policy and imagination.
- Hugh Hartigan
Want to solve cryptic crosswords? Here’s how to crack them
Our experts reveal some of the common cryptic tricks and share their top solving tips.
- Opinion
- Opinion
Sorry, Elton, but ‘sorry’ seems to be the easiest word
Apologising for everything and nothing has crept into our vernacular like an audible placeholder, akin to “um” and “like”.
- Jo Pybus
The Irish language was driven out of Belfast – now it’s coming back
In a building monitored by CCTV cameras, Ciara Moore sits before a group of preschoolers and does something that some people in this city consider an act of insurgency.
- Steve Hendrix and Amanda Ferguson
The AI earbuds shattering the language barrier in sport dressing room
With tiny AI translators in their ears, Sydney FC’s players and coaches can hold an effortless conversation in several languages. We tried it out. It’s genuinely mind-blowing.
- Vince Rugari
Porque no los dos? Why learning this skill can slow ageing
The ability to speak more than one language is handy for travellers, but new research shows it can also make a difference to how we age.
- Joe Pinkstone