Editorially curated for this conference, this special selection features handpicked articles from top newspapers, research publications, and leading magazines worldwide, offering insights into the evolution of language(s) across the globe. Aligned with Translated’s mission—to enable everyone to understand and be understood in their own language—and the belief that language is the most human expression of our existence, the following selection highlights language as a living entity shaped by memory, environment, and cultural identity, ultimately defining who we are.
Long Reads
The 2 selected articles explore the forces that threaten linguistic diversity, from the complexities of the mind to the impact of climate change.
Can You Lose Your Native Tongue?
by New York Times
Does embracing a new language enrich our identity or dilute it? Are we giving ourselves with a multitude of voices, or are we inadvertently silencing parts of who we are?
The Languages Lost to Climate Change
by Noēma Magazine
Words that once vividly described familiar conditions are fading into obsolescence, and younger generations are losing touch with the rich vocabulary that embodies
their heritage. This loss is more than the disappearance of words; it’s the erosion of unique perspectives and the wisdom embedded within the language.
Languages
Across
Borders
The 10 selected articles offer a deep dive into how communities are fighting to preserve their languages, from Peru’s Quechua rappers reclaiming their indigenous roots through hip-hop to Kazakhstan’s ambitious alphabet transition as a decolonization effort. Whether it’s the fading Cypriot-Maronite Arabic, the resilience of Māori in New Zealand, or the linguistic erosion in Russia, each story sheds light on the urgent need to protect and revitalize the voices that define the world we live in.
Bangladesh
Preserving Indigenous Languages through Films
China
Character Amnesia in China
India
Should a Country Speak a Single Language?
Ireland
The Gift of the Gab: Did an Iron Age Brain Drain Bring Celtic to Ireland?
by The Guardian
Kazakhstan
The Latinization of Kazakhstan: Language, Modernization and Geopolitics
by The Diplomat
New Zealand
The Māori Saved their Language from Extinction. Here’s how
Peru
Peru’s Quechua Rappers have the World Taking Notice
Russia
For Indigenous Families in Russia, Keeping Language Alive Is an Impossible Task
by Moscow Times
Sudan
The People of Sudan and their Fifty Shades of Black
by Raseef22
Turkey – Cyprus
The Quest to Save the Dying Cypriot Arabic Language
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