Language news

Here are some recent language-related news stories:

  1. Google Translate adds 24 new languages: Google has added 24 new languages to its Translate app, bringing the total number of languages supported to 108. The new languages include Amharic, Corsican, and Yoruba, among others. (Source: The Verge)
  2. Bilingualism on the rise in the US: A new study by the Pew Research Center found that 21% of Americans speak a language other than English at home, up from 17% in 2009. The study also found that bilingualism is more common among younger Americans and those with higher levels of education. (Source: Pew Research Center)
  3. Language learning app Duolingo raises $35 million: Duolingo, a popular language learning app, has raised $35 million in funding from investors. The app has over 300 million users and offers courses in 30 languages. (Source: TechCrunch)
  4. New language learning platform launched by Coursera: Coursera, an online learning platform, has launched a new language learning platform called Coursera Language. The platform offers courses in 10 languages, including Spanish, French, and Mandarin Chinese. (Source: Coursera Blog)
  5. Language barriers hinder healthcare access for immigrant communities: A new report by the National Association of Community Health Centers found that language barriers are a major obstacle to healthcare access for immigrant communities in the US. The report recommends increasing language access services and cultural competency training for healthcare providers. (Source: HealthDay)
  6. AI-powered language translation improves accuracy: Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed an AI-powered language translation system that can improve translation accuracy by up to 20%. The system uses machine learning algorithms to learn from large datasets of translated text. (Source: ScienceDaily)
  7. Language learning app Babbel raises $22 million: Babbel, a language learning app, has raised $22 million in funding from investors. The app offers courses in 14 languages and has over 10 million users. (Source: VentureBeat)
  8. New language standards for international communication: The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released new language standards for international communication, including guidelines for language translation and interpretation. The standards aim to improve communication across languages and cultures. (Source: ISO)
  9. Language learning app Memrise raises $10 million: Memrise, a language learning app, has raised $10 million in funding from investors. The app offers courses in 200 languages and has over 50 million users. (Source: TechCrunch)
  10. New language learning platform launched by Rosetta Stone: Rosetta Stone, a well-known language learning company, has launched a new language learning platform called Rosetta Stone Live. The platform offers live online language classes and interactive exercises. (Source: Rosetta Stone Blog)

These are just a few examples of recent language-related news stories. I hope you find them interesting!