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Post title Author Posting date Number of views Number of comments
Editing matters: Helping your text to shine Anne Louise Mahoney 10726 3
What bilingualism means to me Stéphan Déry 22509 8
The top 5 free terminology research 2.0 tools Olivier Doré 11806 3
How word origins can help you keep “-onym” words straight Natalie Ballard 4456 0
10 interesting facts on translation and translators Marc-André Descôteaux 66214 9
Comparative revision: An essential step Marie-Christine Payette 5933 0
5 tools to discover in the Language Portal Fatima Rizzo 12157 4
Two students, one cause Zachary Blanchard-Séguin 3369 0
The singular “they” is gaining acceptance Gael Spivak 109790 8
Food for thought: Exploring the origins of culinary terms Marc-André Descôteaux 154526 30
Translation and technology: Where things stand Desmond Fisher 6851 2
Why Canadian spelling is different Sheila Ethier 178338 59
Why Canada needs a language museum Katharine Snider McNair 5361 0
Views on bilingualism from 5 Canada 150 Ambassadors Marc-André Descôteaux 8590 2
Second-language immersion: A year in Vancouver Mélanie Roy 4706 0
5 places to visit to practise your second language Lucie Séguin 5017 0
My 2 hats, and false ideas about linguistics Raina Schnider 5415 2
How my love of words shaped my life Ana Conan 9983 3
Learning a language with joy, gratitude and persistence Min Ji Kim 6413 1
A simple “Bonjour” can change everything Pascale Bourque 7190 2
Bilingual Service Centres: Serving Franco-Manitobans for 15 years Bilingual Service Centres of Manitoba 3723 0
Making letters and emails gender-inclusive Josephine Versace 269783 33
5 tips to improve your email writing skills Catherine Haggerty 212994 64
French in Canada: Some interesting facts you may not know Katharine Snider McNair 34121 7
Meet the spokespersons for the 2018 Rendez-vous de la Francophonie Nicole Dugré 5137 0
The language of tweets and hashtags: A bilingual mini-glossary of social media terms Chantal Potvin 52746 5
Salutations and complimentary closes made simple Natalie Ballard 157618 7
Téléfun: Case study of an informal language partners program Mélanie Rivet 2903 0
What Gallicisms are and why we use them Fatima Rizzo 15175 3
5 reasons why reading aloud isn’t just for children Julia Sandford-Cooke 17609 7
Living and working in French in the National Capital Region Catherine Larose 5926 1
How to deliver bad news Sheila Ethier 10149 8
10 practical tips to enrich your French vocabulary Lorrayne G. Camper 22028 9
7 careers for the literature major Fatima Rizzo 8530 0
Creating a bilingual lexicon: A collaborative approach Christiane Arsenault 4244 0
Award-winning titles for Asian Heritage Month Josephine Versace 3728 0
I speak, therefore I am Pascale Bourque 7994 1
Novice editors, reach up the value ladder Tom Vradenburg 3702 0
Kicking the em dash habit Line Lalande 18331 9
Why I love learning French Jennifer S. 6726 5
How to evaluate using the sandwich method Anvita Saxena 30747 8
The round ball and its double identity Marise Guay 5316 0
“Hot” summer quizzes Fanny Vittecoq 7268 4
Four tips for writing short, simple poetry Maria Magdeleina Lotfi 6475 4
Let’s celebrate our passion for languages this summer Nicolas Viau 2734 0
Francization in Laval: The state of the issue Samuel d’Haese 6381 2
Misconceptions about multilingualism Raina Schnider 6895 1
The Our Languages blog turns 1 Karim Adam 2927 0
Linguistic duality according to Raymond Théberge, Commissioner of Official Languages Mélanie Guay and Julie Morin 5565 0
Learning a second language: Being deaf won’t stop me Maryse Allain 4226 0
Jessica Coon: Linguistic superstar Julie Morin and Denise Ramsankar 8181 2
What’s up with "you" Sheila Ethier 37902 5
Condo terminology for those who dream of buying a condo Barbara McClintock 6026 1
The benefits of being trilingual in Montreal Nadia Helal 13667 3
Indigenous language resources: My treasure chest Mélanie Guay 5077 2
How to pronounce the French “u” and “r” sounds Emily Power 9861 1
“That” is a tricky one Josephine Versace 13123 4
Esperanto: A fair international language Nicolas Viau 8559 5
2018: An important year for the Council of the Network of Official Languages Champions Debbie Beresford-Green and Stéphan Déry 6497 0
Laugh and learn with holiday songs Marise Guay 4102 0
Explore and Destination Clic: Two language immersion programs Mélanie Roy 5766 0
A conversation with Patrick Chan and Caroline Savoie, spokespersons for the 2019 Rendez-vous de la Francophonie Marc-André Descôteaux 6189 1
My love for translation, interpretation … and Acadia Sandy Harquail 7151 0
Be daring: Speak in your second language Caroline Bowden 6128 4
Maritime-isms Natalie Ballard 11498 2
Five new words for tech buffs Marc-André Descôteaux 7137 0
To baby talk or not to baby talk Amy Warr 7938 4
The Canadian Francophonie: 21 years of celebration Philippe Daoust 5452 4
jimchab and his passion for the Francophone culture Mélanie Guay and Julie Morin 10436 0
Long live the passive voice Geoff McGuire 4672 1
Condo dreaming in Quebec Barbara McClintock 2674 0
Ten good reasons to learn French Mélanie Roy 9346 5
Five ways to achieve total immersion in a language without leaving your house Brandon DeRiggs 4053 1
Let’s take a butcher’s at cockney rhyming slang Line Lalande 14538 1
A historical overview of the “grammar-translation” method for teaching foreign languages Alejandro Hernández Jaramillo 24818 2
Troublesome verb pairs Josephine Versace 7094 0
Chuchotements d’éveil: A writing workshop like no other Nathalie Rondeau 2828 0
Speech therapists, a.k.a. “word doctors” Sonia Routhier 2254 0
The call to volunteer Suzelle Lavallée 2068 0
Indigenous geographical names and the power they hold Jean-Luc Fournier 7808 1
The CEGEP English Exit Exam: Know what to expect and how to succeed Nadia Helal 18651 4
Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet? To cliché, or not to cliché: that is the question Desmond Fisher 4508 2
Translation: Let’s trust the professionals Alexandra Martin-Roche 22423 5
Cree language facts for editors of English and French Arden Ogg and Dorothy Thunder 5621 1
Embracing the singular “they” as a gender-neutral pronoun Christopher Tate 28607 24
The Francophone minority: Living in French in British Columbia is possible Jade Turcot-Plante 10443 1
Promoting real and active bilingualism Jean-Pierre Blais 3811 1
7 proverbs and expressions that Granny used to use Ana Conan 4447 0
Tricky-to-translate terms and expressions Barbara McClintock 6871 2
Make an impression with stylistic devices Ève Lyne Marchand 7125 1
From “the three Rs” to machine translation: A new kind of literacy for the digital age Lynne Bowker 4941 3
Interlingua: An international language Martin Lavallée 14069 5
In praise of old-fashioned language classes Caroline Gadenne 2767 4
Grammatical gender in the Cree language Arden Ogg and Dorothy Thunder 8908 3
The Official Languages Hub® makes its debut on the Portal Mélanie Guay 3643 0
Reflections on an Anglo-Gatinois childhood Arwa Ahmed 1725 0
How to capitalize holiday greetings Josephine Versace 29734 2
Bonjour my friend!: Promoting Canada’s linguistic duality Marc-André Descôteaux 3080 1
Inclusion and exclusion: A risk in bilingual education in Canada Monica Tang 3854 0
The art of writing effectively for the web Kimberley Bouchard 2451 0
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Official Languages Act: Personal testimonies Françoise Giboureau, Carole Melanson and Robert Beaumier 4350 1
The role of French immersion programs in the vitality of British Columbia’s linguistic duality Alex Hughes 5698 4
Dictionaries and Indigenous languages Julia Fischer 6793 7
Adapted books for persons with a disability: Copyright law terminology Barbara McClintock 2278 0
Multicultural Book Club: An ambitious task Nazila Khalkhali 15544 1
Geographical names and the mysteries they hold: The case of the Lairet River Steeves Gourgues 3255 1
From Vancouver to Jonquière Tolga Yalkin 2929 1
La Francophonie is about tourism, too! Réseau de développement économique et d’employabilité 2369 1
He pūkoʻa kani ʻāina (A coral reef grows into an island): Building our Indigenous language capacity Candace Galla 4254 2
Even in a headwind, never give up on your dream Mélanie Guay and Julie Morin 1907 0
Even though I’m tiny, I’m mighty Mélanie Guay and Julie Morin 2310 0
The French invasion of English André Racicot 3943 1
Cryptocurrency vocabulary: Genesis of a terminology project Xavier Darras 4236 1
Standard spelling in Cree Arden Ogg and Dorothy Thunder 6801 1
3 stylistic differences between English and French Ève Lyne Marchand 8541 2
The language of music Pascale Bourque 5303 2
The language of climate change Francis Pedneault 2850 2
The French spoken in New France Steeves Gourgues 5432 2
Australian English in a nutshell Line Lalande 18056 3
7 wonders of literary language Nadia Helal 8306 1
The French legend of King Arthur Steffan Landry 5304 2
4 ways French has influenced the English language Chad Emery 78389 15
Cultural revitalization: Drawing on the past for a better future Kevin Lewis 11081 7
Comic books and graphic novels: A primer Ève Lyne Marchand 3503 0
4 simple tips for writing an effective speech Stanley Igboanugo 3499 2
Revitalizing Indigenous languages in Canada Steeves Gourgues 6487 1
A knack for languages and a nose for wine Alexandre Faster 1583 0
Behind the scenes at Parliamentary Debates Katey Thompson 4887 7
Changing times, changing vocabulary Charles Slowey 2070 1
Back to the pen: Writing letters by hand Lina Peralta 3842 5
Discover the world of sign language interpretation Frank Folino and Mélanie Guay 2755 0
Improving the way you learn a language Valdiceia de Oliveira 3846 3
An ode to libraries Caroline Gadenne 986 0
Canadian, British and American: It’s all English, but the spelling is different Virginia St-Denis 26423 1
Machine translation literacy and an ethics of collective care Lynne Bowker 3335 4
Unconventional ways to learn a language if you’re stuck at home and on a budget Courtney Anderson 2038 1
The odd case of autrefois acquit and autrefois convict: How an obscure form of legal French influenced Canadian legal terminology Frédérique Bertrand-Le Borgne 3120 1
8 French words I miss in English: Untranslatable words chez les Anglais Lauren Shapiro 6989 7
Building bilingual brains: The importance of French second-language education in Canada Rianna Crawford 4994 0
Let’s talk Agile Ève Lyne Marchand 2659 6
The language (and art) of stand-up comedy Nadia Helal 5482 2
What’s my level of French? Caroline Gadenne 3929 0
Latin: The not-so-dead language you use every day Mary van Amelsvoort 11034 2
COVID-19 and learning a second language: Embracing the unknown Maria Kalsatos 1824 0
The importance of writing Clarisse Bondoma 1855 0
What language do you dream in? Lina Peralta 6697 1
Translation: It’s not just for translators! Lynne Bowker 2834 3
The good writer: Three tips to transform your writing style from good to great Charmaine Emanuel Ralph 3892 0
Introducing the improved Language Navigator! Mélanie Guay 1303 0
Writing: Smothering the creative flame Hélène Massé 1790 2
The gift of expressing myself in both languages Jill Barber 1610 0
I dance with words Annie-Josiane Sessou 1978 2
Taking the plunge into your second language Steven MacKinnon 2251 1
Wendat kwatatiahtah! (Let’s speak Wendat!): The resurgence of a language Steeves Gourgues 3173 1
Canadian authors who lull my children to sleep Marise Guay 1075 0
Anacoluthon: A stylistic error Ève Lyne Marchand 2874 2
Teaching both English and French as a second language in Quebec Julie de Belle 3428 8
Are you a multilingual speaker? Haiyi Yan 13032 4
The gift of language Shelina Adatia 10061 2
Why we spell the way we do: Part 1 Anne-Marie Tugwell 3316 4
Why we spell the way we do: Part 2 Anne-Marie Tugwell 1902 2
Innu: A rapidly transforming language Jérémie Ambroise and Mélanie Guay 4737 0
Moving? Changes to Quebec co-ownership rules Barbara McClintock 3049 2
Serving up environmental studies (or history, or visual arts, or just about anything) with a side of language skills Lynne Bowker 2789 0
The advantages and disadvantages of a global language Alexandre Chemla 181682 6
Learning to write: It’s child’s play! Marise Guay 1960 0
Bilingualism: A gift from my father Michael Vandergrift 1818 1
“Packaging” your job application with a cover letter Julie Lachance 2138 2
The charm of language Zhang Hui 4832 11
Live, laugh and learn in French Laetitia Walbert 3111 4
5 festive songs and their origins Ève Lyne Marchand 2102 4
Learning French without “dropping the potato” Patrick McKenna 2272 2
A tale of two translation-related residencies Lynne Bowker and Veronica Cappella 1037 0
Discovering the Atikamekw language Ève Lyne Marchand 1971 0
Writing about people with hearing loss: A primer on terminology Melanie Sexton 4535 1
“Latinx”: What does it mean, and how is it pronounced? Zachary Currie 5479 1
Elisapie: A woman who cherishes tradition Sophie Martin 2476 2
A certain je ne sais quoi Annie-Josiane Sessou 1247 0
Writing as an organizational communication tool Yasmina El Jamaï 1261 0
Challenges Chinese students encounter when studying Shakespeare Haiyi Yan 1833 2
Using verbs with flair! Lina Scarpellini 1907 4
“I” before “e” except after “c” ... or maybe not Bethany Brown 1654 1
Projects BY and FOR official language minority communities Arwa Ahmed 1372 0
Language as inspiration Joanne Leclair 1063 0
My English language journey: Learning, improving and still having fun! Daniela Faillace 2459 9
4 tips for simplifying your PowerPoint presentations Ève Lyne Marchand 2764 4
Franco-Ontarians: A formidable force to be reckoned with Arwa Ahmed 1852 0
Plain language: It’s not just for children Elva Keip 1882 1
Language: A bridge between people Yvette-Monique Gray 3296 14
Gender-inclusive, non-binary, and gender-neutral language in English writing Natalie Kouri-Towe and Danielle Bobker 4773 6
Language: A window into seeing and appreciating the world Samson Young 2534 11
Celebrate Halloween with a twist! Marise Guay 757 0
Literacy connections through food storytelling Lisa Trout 1406 2
Francophone identity and community support: Why they’re important! Marie Anich 924 0
Cométique: Beyond the cosmetics of a street Josée Marie-Lise Robillard 845 0
Passing on a love for words Monya Doryani 838 1
Add a little poetry to your life Nathalie Rondeau 724 0
A brief guide to inclusive writing resources Barbara McClintock 4013 1
Update on the words “Inuk” and “Inuit” Language Portal of Canada team 4555 0
What’s the easiest language to sing in? Ève Lyne Marchand 1706 4
Alexis Normand: Fransaskoise, and proud of it! Marie-Claude Picard 995 1
Reflections on flavours and words Annie-Josiane Sessou 725 0
Writing a summary Elva Keip 1810 2
My love affair with English poetry Claudia Rathjen 1143 1
2SLGBTQI+ allyship in language: Words matter Giancarlo Cerquozzi 1947 3
More about plain language Elva Keip 1286 3
4 differences between English and French writing conventions Ève Lyne Marchand 2421 4
The writing residency: An extraordinary experience Nathalie Rondeau 677 0
Readability formulas, programs and tools: Do they work for plain language? Gael Spivak 8239 7
Obscurité totale Marie-Claude Hickey 840 4
The ISO plain language standard: For most languages and cultures, and for all sectors Gael Spivak 2539 2
The august origins of August: A month and so much more! Sophia Désir 1448 6
Indigenous languages: The road ahead Gina Wilson 5197 11
Gender-inclusive writing: A unifying force Language Portal of Canada team 494 0
What do puffins, parrots and clowns have in common? Josée Marie-Lise Robillard 802 2
The evolution of gender in the English language Sophie Martin 2641 3
10 interesting facts about the Guidelines for Inclusive Writing Ève Lyne Marchand 573 4
Doubling down on the letter “w” Amanda Kenney 500 6
Reading and writing: Festive fun Marise Guay 259 1
Online vs. in-person language learning: Which works better? Nadia Helal 639 2
Let’s talk noun strings! Lindsay Bach 501 10
Valentine’s Day: Sweet nothings Sophia Désir 358 5
Yes, you can be gender-inclusive and use plain language! Chantal Turcotte 177 1
LeFLOFRANCO: The art of juggling with languages Sophia Désir 919 0
Micheline Marchildon: A natural ally of the Francophonie Marise Guay 240 0
Watch out for these irksome idioms Sheila Ethier 109 0
Strengthening intergenerational ties through reading and writing Marise Guay 21 0

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