News of language

Tirades and trolls: how Milei changed Argentina's political rhetoric

09-12-2024 17:30 According to a September poll by consulting firm Zuban Córdoba, 65.7% of Argentines believe that "hate and intolerance are on the rise" since Javier Milei took office.

CULTURE WARS

National government broadens ban on gender-inclusive language

27-02-2024 16:22 President Javier Milei's Government “will commence proceedings to ban inclusive language and gender perspective from the entire public administration,” declares presidential spokesperson.

CULTURE WARS

Milei government bans gender-inclusive language in military

26-02-2024 20:40 President Javier Milei's government has announced it will ban gender-inclusive language across Argentina's Armed Forces.

TECHNOLOGY

App lets indigenous Brazilians connect in own languages

30-01-2024 10:49 A smartphone app is making it easier for indigenous Brazilians to connect by allowing them to use their own native languages.

EDUCATION

Alarming figures: 7 in 10 students don't reach basic levels in maths

06-12-2023 14:43 PISA 2022 2022 scholastic tests show five out of every 10 pupils in Argentina not meeting minimal levels in language and science; Seven out of every 10 students do not reach basic levels in maths, study shows.

Clear Communications

Connecting cultures: Plain Language Conference in Buenos Aires

14-09-2023 12:51 Later this month, Buenos Aires will host the 2023 international conference on plain language – the first edition of the event in Latin America and the first to be held in two languages.

by Joanna Richardson