£500m a year spent teaching English to UK pupils
Shocking figures reveal the UK spends nearly half a billion pounds annually on English language support in schools. Discover the scale of the challenge and its impact on education funding.
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Smart dogs learn words by eavesdropping on owners
New research shows some gifted dogs can learn new toy names just by overhearing conversations, with skills rivalling an 18-23-month-old child. Discover the science behind these clever canines.
Full English Breakfast Worst for Hangover Recovery
A new nutrition study reveals the Full English breakfast is the worst food for hangover recovery. Discover the top-ranked gut-friendly soups that aid faster recovery.
Full English Breakfast Worst for Hangover Recovery
New research reveals the Full English breakfast is the worst food for hangover recovery. Discover the top-ranked gut-friendly soups that aid faster recovery instead.
American lists four 'rude' words in the UK
An American living in Manchester shares the four English words with very different, often embarrassing, meanings in Britain. Discover the language barriers she faces daily.
American's 4 'Rude' Words That Shock in the UK
An American living in Manchester lists four everyday words with very different—and often embarrassing—meanings across the pond. Discover the language barriers she faces.
Ukrainian refugee quits UK college over Russian language pressure
A Ukrainian refugee student has withdrawn from a UK sixth form after staff urged her to study Russian, citing her heritage. The incident raises questions about cultural sensitivity in British education.
UK's Most Misspelled Words: Colour Tops List
New analysis reveals the words Brits struggle to spell most, with 'colour' and 'favourite' leading the list. Is autocorrect to blame for our declining spelling skills?
English Not First Language in 1 in 15 UK Councils
Exclusive data reveals English is no longer the first language for most pupils in 11 local authorities. Explore the impact on schools and societal cohesion.
Top Mispronounced Words of 2025: Can You Say Them?
Language experts from Babbel unveil 2025's most commonly mispronounced words, from drug names to storm titles. Test your pronunciation skills now.
Stranger Things Season 5 Breaks Netflix Viewership Record
The final season of Stranger Things has shattered Netflix records, pulling in 59.6 million views in its premiere week. Discover the details and when the epic finale arrives.
Stranger Things 5 Breaks Netflix English-Language Record
The final season of Stranger Things has become Netflix's biggest English-language debut ever, pulling in 59.6 million views in its first five days. Discover the staggering figures and behind-the-scenes drama.
1899 Recording Reveals Lost Tasmanian Aboriginal Language
A rare 1899 wax cylinder recording of Palawa woman Fanny Cochrane Smith singing has resurfaced, offering a precious glimpse into a lost Tasmanian Aboriginal language. Listen to this vital cultural heritage.
Glasgow: One in Three Schoolchildren Are EAL Learners
New data reveals nearly 30% of Glasgow pupils speak English as an additional language, the highest rate in the UK. Explore the impact on schools and the city's housing emergency.
Coffs Harbour choir sings in ancient Gumbaynggirr language
A community choir in Coffs Harbour performs 'Black Smoke' in the ancient Gumbaynggirr language, a powerful act of cultural preservation. Watch the moving video and learn about this linguistic revival.
Cornish Language Awarded Highest Level of Protection
The 'critically endangered' Cornish language is set for the highest level of protection, potentially allowing its use in courts. Discover the revival of Kernewek.
Welsh village divided over English housing swap claims
Plaid Cymru councillors face backlash over claims English families are swapping council homes to move to Welsh village Aberffraw, creating tensions over housing and language.
UK's Most Mispronounced Words Revealed
New research uncovers the words Brits struggle to say, with Irish names Niamh and Saoirse leading the list. Discover if you've been pronouncing them correctly.
Common Pronunciation Mistakes Brits Make
Are you saying Moët and Nike correctly? Discover 20 common pronunciation pitfalls and learn the right way to say them, according to linguistic experts.
Study: Gen Z Finds Racist Slurs Most Offensive
New research reveals Gen Z ranks racist, sexist, and homophobic slurs as most offensive, while traditional swear words lose their sting. Discover how language taboos are shifting.
Gen Z's Slang Revolution: Decoding Britain's New Vocabulary
From 'huzzah' to 'delulu', discover how Gen Z is reshaping the English language and why these new words reveal more about our changing society than you might think.
AI's 'Good Vibes' Analysis Crowns Rizz Word of 2023
Oxford University reveals how AI analysis of 'good vibes' and emotional language led to 'rizz' becoming 2023's Word of the Year, marking a technological shift in linguistic recognition.
Border Patrol Spanish use sparks California debate
A US Border Patrol agent's use of Spanish during a vehicle inspection in California has ignited debate about language and immigration enforcement practices.
Grey Hair Linked to Cancer Protection in New Study
Groundbreaking research reveals the cellular mechanism behind hair greying may actually help shield the body from cancer development, turning conventional wisdom on its head.
Why British kids sound increasingly American
New research reveals how American English is reshaping the vocabulary of UK children, with terms like 'trash', 'sidewalk', and 'candy' replacing traditional British equivalents in playground conversations.
Schools spend £540m on English language support
UK schools are allocating over half a billion pounds yearly to support pupils who don't speak English as their first language, with some areas seeing two-thirds of students requiring language assistance.
Bangor University reveals minority languages' surprising survival
Bangor University researchers uncover remarkable survival and evolution of minority languages across the UK and beyond, challenging assumptions about linguistic diversity in the digital age.
English speakers flock to New York and Texas: Facebook study
Groundbreaking Facebook data analysis uncovers where Americans are moving, with English speakers showing strong preference for New York and Texas while Spanish speakers head to Florida.
Corporate Jargon Secretly Drives Business Success
Groundbreaking research reveals that seemingly pointless corporate language like 'blue-sky thinking' and 'touching base' actually builds crucial team cohesion and drives company performance.
Irish overtakes English as Galway's main language
The coastal city of Galway witnesses an unprecedented cultural transformation as Irish becomes the predominant language, marking a significant milestone in language preservation efforts.
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