What do you think of when you think of South Africa? Some things that may come to mind include Cape Town, Nelson Mandela and the 2010 World Cup. South Africa, however, has an incredibly rich history that has influenced one of the official languages spoken there: Afrikaans. English is widely spoken in South Africa, of […]
The World Cup is still the center of attention for so many of us around the world, capturing our attention on a daily basis. Some teams have had to suffer the unpleasant early trip home already while others have remained to fight it out and earn the right to hoist the coveted Jules Rimet trophy […]
This is the ultimate football (soccer) season. Nearly everyone is talking about their team, cheering on the players and going wild with each shot, regardless of which team takes it. In certain countries where the sport is most popular, families and friends, or even strangers in a bar, gather together to share their “passion for […]
As I write this, the second week of the 2010 World Cup is in full swing in South Africa. The euphoria generated by the event can be felt throughout the entire world. Most significant are the numerous preparations and needs that arise in the host country, which include matters of language and communication, not only […]
As evinced by the opinions expressed in my previous post, I am not a big fan of language regulators; having given the matter further thought, I realize that I am also not a fan of designating a certain language as the “official” language of a state, country, etc. Though I could honestly care less whether […]