The Our Languages blog

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The Our Languages blog has something for anyone who is interested in language, whether for work, study or pleasure. Discover a new blog post every two weeks, and share your passion for language by leaving a comment or writing a blog post!

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My relationship with sign language and Deaf culture

Posted on January 12, 2026

Nadia Helal is fascinated by sign languages and Deaf culture. In this post, she shares her personal experiences learning and teaching ASL.

A few of my favourite English words

Posted on December 8, 2025

Ever wonder why English abounds with clever compound words and why some words just seem to sound more appealing than their synonyms? Claudia Rathjen will tell you all about it!

How reading became my gateway to language, community and belonging

Posted on October 27, 2025

Are you a newcomer to Canada, or do you know someone who is? Read Daniela Faillace’s post to learn how a love of reading helped her integrate into her new community.

Editing Indigenous writing: A nuanced partnership

Posted on October 14, 2025

Interest in Indigenous writing has grown over the past several years. Read Suzanne Methot’s post on the challenges and rewards involved in editing Indigenous texts.