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At Wordbank, we love chatting about all things content, language and culture. Join us as we discuss what's got us talking today.
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#3 The Internet's Body Language: Emojis, Memes And Gifs
The words we use are just a small part of the way we communicate. Which is why the messages we send online can easily be lost in translation. But what can we do about it?
This week, we've enlisted the help of our lead designer Stani to explore how we can add body language back into the online conversation. If you've ever been curious about the wonderful (and occasionally weird) world of emojis, memes and gifs, now's your chance. Join us to find out what they are, how to use them − and what businesses should do about them.
Got a question, comment or general musing? Get in touch at wordcast@wordbank.com
To find out more about Wordbank, what we do and why we're so interested in content, language and culture, take a look at our website: https://www.wordbank.com/uk/ -
#2: Who's In Charge Of English Anyway?
French, Spanish, Mandarin and Arabic all have governing bodies that call the shots. But what about English?
Join us as we take a whirlwind tour of the history of English to find out who's really in charge. Along the way, we discuss our favourite (and least favourite) words, give dodgy recitals of Beowulf and Chaucer, and discover what makes the English language so special.
To find out more about Wordbank, what we do and why we're so interested in content, language and culture, take a look at our website: https://www.wordbank.com/uk/
If you have any questions, comments or general musings, get in touch at wordcast@wordbank.com -
#1: The International Year of Indigenous Languages: What Is It And Why Should We Care?
The UN's declared 2019 the International Year of Indigenous Languages. But should we care, and what could we even do about it anyway? Join us as we try to work out what it all means − with plenty of laughs, literary references and indigenous examples along the way.
To find out more about the International Year of Indigenous Languages, the UN's website is filled with all the stats, ideas and info you could want. Check it out here: https://en.iyil2019.org/
To find out more about Wordbank, what we do and why we're so interested in content, language and culture, take a look at our website: https://www.wordbank.com/uk/
If you have any questions, comments or general musings, get in touch at wordcast@wordbank.com