Language
Language: as diverse as it is expressive. The experts' views
Following the flow
Some areas throw the 'r' away, while in others it's highly prized - with so many different formulations, how do we set about studying language variation?
The ages of English
Why do we farm cows but eat beef? It's just one of the side-effects of the journey from old to modern English.
Mother tongue; world citizen
The language born in these islands has long been travelling, changing, mutating. But what are the implications of this global English?
What it all means...
You say more than you imagine every time you speak. What can be learned from language analysis?
Words with meaning
You can get involved in the Voices project for yourself - and start to record the variety of language where you live. Discover our hints for unravelling the story in every word.
Separated at birth
The history of their names reveals many of the similarities between ecology and economy.
Talking about talking
Ever thought about learning a foreign language? We talk to experts, teachers and students about languages in the Talking Languages podcast.
écoutez
How to order lunch, when to haggle, and when to stop kissing. Prepare for a Weekend Break with French.
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Hören Sie
Should you wait to be seated, and how do you ask for help? Get the basics to get by in German.
Escuche
There's more to Spain than the beach - get the most out of your visit with the Weekend Break guide to Spanish.
Ascolti
Whether you're planning a trip to Venice or a weekend in Rome, have a better time with the Weekend Break guide to Italian.
Content last updated: 23/02/2006
