The days of the week in isiXhosa
Why do we say ‘Monday’ for Monday? Where do the names for the days of the week come from in isiXhosa, English and Afrikaans? uMvulo (The day opening the week)…
Freedom Day reflections: Language, expression and responsibility
Spiderman hit the nail on the head when he said something to the effect of “with great power comes great responsibility”. The same applies to freedom, as Eleanor Roosevelt rightly…
Our mother languages: What’s in it for us?
21 February is International Mother Language Day. Did you know you can use your mother language as a mental springboard?
First-ever Languages Week at SU, with something for all staff and students
This year, SU joins the EUTOPIA Alliance Languages Week from 4 to 8 March 2024 to celebrate languages, culture and diversity across the world.
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