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· April, 2017
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Stories about Language from April, 2017

Kazakhstan's Great Alphabetical Distraction

18 April 2017

Kazakhstan's veteran leader suddenly seems to think the country's long-planned transition to a Latin alphabet is very pressing indeed. The country's social media users want to know why.

So You’d Like to Start Computing in Your Own Language

Rising Voices17 April 2017

Twelve tips for free software localization for minoritized and indigenous languages.

You Can Conquer Digital Worlds in Scottish Gaelic, Thanks to Hard-Working Localizers

Rising Voices12 April 2017

GunChleoc has a passion for translating video games into Scottish Gaelic. Her story suggests an engaging new model of bringing high-quality digital content to languages of few speakers.

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