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Мови в дії
Кожному з нас у нашому робочому житті все частіше потрібно співпрацювати з людьми, що належать до інших культур або з тими, чия рідна мова є для нас іноземною. Або нам, можливо, доведеться поїхати в іншу країну та працювати у ролі іноземця самим. Цей безкоштовний курс «Мови у робочому житті» дасть змогу зрозуміти відмінності між культурами та ...
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Cànan nan Gàidheal (Gaelic language)
’S e dùthaich ioma-chànanach a tha ann an Alba an-diugh. Tha a’ Ghàidhlig, Albais agus Beurla, còmhla ri cànain Eòrpach agus eile a tha nise san dùthaich, uile a’ toirt buaidh air mar a tha sluagh Alba a’ bruidhinn ri chèile agus ris a’ chòrr dhen t-saoghal. Chaidh an t-aonad seo - a tha ri fhaotainn an Gàidhlig agus am Beurla - a ...
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Gaelic in modern Scotland
Modern Scotland is a multi-lingual country. Gaelic, Scots and English, along with newer introductions from Europe and beyond, all influence the way Scotland's people now speak to each other and to the rest of the world. Created with the positive encouragement of Bòrd na Gàidhlig and with support from BBC Alba, this free course, Gaelic in modern ...
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An introduction to grammar
What is grammar, and how does it help us communicate? Our short video reveals all...
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How do you read a person their rights when English isn't their first language?
A new set of guidelines offers law enforcement officers ways to ensure language skills aren't a bar to understanding your rights when arrested.
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Explore Welsh & Wales with OpenLearn
Get to know the language, identity and culture of Wales better by listening to our podcasts or taking a Welsh course.
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Following Jareth through the Labyrinth: How Bowie influenced my research
Emilia Wilton-Godberfforde explains how David Bowie has helped shape her research
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Mizuki Shigeru: An appreciation
Manga artist, folklorist and icon Mizuki Shigeru has died. Nevin Thompson explains the role he played in Japanese culture, and why he'll be so missed.
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Is English squeezing out local languages in Uganda?
English is the official language of Uganda - but this shouldn't be at the expense of other languages, argues Judith Nakayiza and Medadi Ssentanda.
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Over the rainbow: Colour in culture and everyday life
Different colours can hold various connotations in culture, language and society. Delve through our range of colours exploring colours and what they mean.
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Daughters of Spain timeline
Meet some of Spain’s extraordinary women through the centuries in this interactive timeline.
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National Poetry Day
Get your quills at the ready and your thesaurus on standby for this collection of content exploring the magical world of poetry on National Poetry Day.