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· April, 2017
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Stories about Language from April, 2017

18 April 2017

Kazakhstan's Great Alphabetical Distraction

Written by Dina Baidildayeva ·

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.

17 April 2017

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

Written by Derek Lackaff ·
Rising Voices

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

12 April 2017

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

Written by Derek Lackaff ·
Rising Voices

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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