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ISSUE 7 : UNITY OUT NOW View A Film Review: Hard Truths - Written and Directed by Mike Leigh Sarah Taylor 30 Nov 2025 READ LATEST STORIES Sarah Taylor 30 Nov 2025 Culture A Film Review: Hard Truths - Written and Directed by Mike Leigh READ Katie Barr 23 Oct 2025 Culture Hidden in Plain Sight: Poverty at the Edge of Paradise in the Dominican Republic READ Anika Jennifer Mariel | Harriet Rothwell-Inch 23 Nov 2025 language Crecer Bilingüe READ Isabelle Monteiro 16 Oct 2025 culture A Beginner’s Guide to K-Dramas READ 作者：Gabrielle Wroe | 翻译：Hui Liu 18 Nov 2025 travel 周末好去处：湖区 READ Isabelle Monteiro 23 Sept 2025 Culture A Story Told in Seasons: When Life Gives You Tangerines charts love, loss and family on Jeju Island READ Caitlin Morrell 29 Oct 2025 Culture A Concert and Album Review: From The Pyre - The Last Dinner Party at The Level READ Kaitlen Elaine Wood 1 Jun 2025 Culture Working with History: What It's Like to Work at Nottingham Castle READ Established in 2022 after the COVID-19 Pandemic, Lingo Magazine started with a group of friends wanting to share their travel stories. Now, Lingo strives to represent and empower narratives outside of the mainstream narrative. ABOUT US PRINT ISSUES We have come a long way since the first issue. CULTURE Arabella Moore-Smith Theology Culture Editor Meet the Editor 30 Nov 2025 Sarah Taylor A Film Review: Hard Truths - Written and Directed by Mike Leigh View More 23 Oct 2025 Katie Barr Hidden in Plain Sight: Poverty at the Edge of Paradise in the Dominican Republic View More 29 Oct 2025 Caitlin Morrell A Concert and Album Review: From The Pyre - The Last Dinner Party at The Level View More 16 Oct 2025 Isabelle Monteiro A Beginner’s Guide to K-Dramas View More Arabella Moore-Smith GLOBAL AFFAIRS Caitlin Morrell 9 Dec 2024 How did the Convicted Felon Donald Trump Manage to Win the US Elections? View More Olivia Marshall 17 Jun 2024 The Forgotten Victims of the Holocaust View More Caitlin Morrell 14 Nov 2024 Just Stop Oil: Who are they, and why are they throwing soup on paintings? View More Holly Cromwell 25 May 2024 Students Protest the (Western) World Over View More Global Affairs Editor Modern Languages with Translation Read More Leah Davies Lingo Magazine fosters a welcoming community, learning about other cultures and niches. Alongside our launch parties, we hold regular social to meet like-minded people. These include workshops, game nights and coffee meet ups. MEETINGS & EVENTS We are not just an online magazine LANGUAGE Scott Froggatt Physics Languages Editor Meet the Editor 23 Nov 2025 Anika Jennifer Mariel | Harriet Rothwell-Inch Crecer Bilingüe View More 16 Dec 2024 Sofia Christou I Love Them With All My Heart (And Liver) View More 18 Mar 2025 Saskia Johnson The Language of Lies: Exposing the Unreliable Narrator View More 16 Dec 2024 Anika Jennifer Mariel Growing Up Bilingual View More TRAVEL 18 Nov 2025 作者：Gabrielle Wroe | 翻译：Hui Liu 周末好去处：湖区 View More 10 Feb 2025 Rhianna Wynne Trips from Nottingham: A local’s insight View More 17 Mar 2025 Gabrielle Wroe Weekend Getaways: The Lake District View More 10 Feb 2025 Jacob Edwards Sustainable Travel on a Budget View More Robin Greenwood Ancient History Travel Editor Meet the Editor Want to get featured? We’re always on the lookout for fresh, new ideas. Find out how you can pitch your ideas to our editors and get your work published. SUBMISSIONS

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Stay up-to-date with our top stories of political and social interest. Featuring the big headlines, bite-size pieces and language orientated news.  Global Affairs Stay up-to-date with our top stories of political and social interest. Featuring the big headlines, bite-size pieces and language orientated news. NEW POST! 9 Dec 2024 How did the Convicted Felon Donald Trump Manage to Win the US Elections? While the 2024 U.S. Elections were expected to be close between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, Trump won by a landslide of 291 electoral votes to 222, becoming the first convicted felon to be elected president. Donald Trump’s shock victory in the 2024 U.S. Elections has divided the country into two reactions: excitement and dread for what will come in his administration's next four years. This article analyses some reasons for Trump's victory and what happens now. Read More 14 Nov 2024 Just Stop Oil: Who are they, and why are they throwing soup on paintings? In the last few years, Just Stop Oil has consistently attacked art and culture to raise awareness of its concern about global warming and climate change. But why throw soup at paintings? This article investigates the protest group's origins and reasoning. Read More 17 Jun 2024 The Forgotten Victims of the Holocaust With the arrival of Pride Month, Olivia reflects on those throughout history who have suffered due to their sexual orientation. Gay men living under National Socialism are often forgotten when remembering those who were persecuted by the Nazis. CW: mentions of the Holocaust and homophobia Read More 25 May 2024 Students Protest the (Western) World Over Student protests in the US in support of Palestine have grabbed international media attention, both from traditional new outlets and through the slow seep of videos in the TikTok ecosystem. The role of student journalists and social media in local and global politics has never been quite so clear. Holly explores this and examines the ongoing events. Read More 18 Apr 2024 The Reintroduction of the Eastern Black Rhino in Kenya After more than 50 years, the Eastern Black Rhino returns to a central Kenyan plateau. Editor in Chief, Harriet, dives into the details of this incredible conservationist effort. Read More 18 Apr 2024 Ladies Lounge: The Story of One Man’s Entitlement and Why That’s The Point The Ladies’ Lounge installation at the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Tasmania has drawn international attention recently, as one man launched a gender discrimination complaint after being turned away from the women-only exhibit. Holly Cromwell reports. Read More 1 2 3 4 1 ... 1 2 3 4 ... 4 Meet the Editor

Go globetrotting with our exclusive travel pieces. From year abroad anecdotes to raving recommendations, it can all be found right here. Travel Go globetrotting with our exclusive travel pieces. From year abroad anecdotes to raving recommendations, it can all be found right here. NEW POST! 17 Mar 2025 Weekend Getaways: The Lake District Why not take a quick weekend getaway with your friends? It’s the perfect escape for busy students in need of a break from constant studying. A weekend trip lets you unwind, recharge and discover new places- sometimes, all you need is a change of scenery to shake off the uni stress! Read More 10 Feb 2025 Sustainable Travel on a Budget With flights cheaper than ever, often costing less than a return train to London, it‘s no wonder that modern globe-trotters are opting for this method of travel. However, the world is increasingly witnessing the drastic effects of climate change; thus we must take it into our own hands to begin to diffuse that which is (fossil) fueled by our own human activity. Read More 10 Feb 2025 Trips from Nottingham: A local’s insight Why not venture outside the borders of Nottingham for a day out or short-stay? Whether your goal is to take a break from studying, catch up with friends from your hometown, or simply to create some fantastic memories; this guide has you covered. Read More 10 Dec 2024 Year Abroad Tales: A glimpse into Corrientes, Argentina through journal entries Throughout my year abroad in France and Argentina I used journaling as a way of recording my thoughts and experiences. I am grateful I did this as now, when I read these entries back, I am able to connect with that time again. Rather than turn them into a traditional article I decided to exhibit some of my favourite memories just as they are: a jumble of scenes, observations and human connections. Read More 1 Oct 2024 Year Abroad Tales: The World’s Biggest Serranito When you think of Seville, what culinary delights spring to mind? Gazpacho, patatas bravas, or perhaps the famous Seville Orange Marmalade? Chances are, a Serranito spanning the length of a bridge isn’t top of your list - but that’s exactly what I witnessed during my first few weeks in the city! Read More 14 Jul 2024 Things I Wish I Knew Before Going Interrailing Rachel gives us a comprehensive list of everything she wishes she had known before setting off on her interrailing adventure, sharing her top tips and tricks for a smooth-sailing rail holiday. Read More 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 7 Meet the Editor Robin is an Ancient History student and the 25/26 Travel Editor (and unofficial Print Editor).

Unique pieces for the inquisitive lovers of language and linguistics. Language Unique pieces for the inquisitive lovers of language and linguistics. NEW POST! THE LANGUAGE OF LIES: EXPOSING THE UNRELIABLE NARRATOR 18 Mar 2025 The Language of Lies: Exposing the Unreliable Narrator Have you ever wondered how language is used to construct lies? By delving into some of literature's most famous liars and unreliable narrators, I hope to conceptualise the act of deception and prove that dishonesty is not as easy to detect as you may think. Read More 16 Dec 2024 Growing Up Bilingual There is something truly exceptional about the way languages shape our lives, especially when you grow up knowing more than one. Welcome, not just to my world, but to the world of billions across the globe. Read More 16 Dec 2024 I Love Them With All My Heart (And Liver) Do you love them with all your heart? Do you wonder why you feel this with all your heart? Our expression of love and sorrow emerges from the deepest parts of our mind and body but where does the use of our organs as the source of this feeling originate from? Read More 16 Dec 2024 The Art of Fictional Languages: Deconstructing Dothraki and Klingon Did you know that the act of creating fictional languages has its own name? Conlanging, short for the construction of languages, has become increasingly popular as the genres of science fiction and fantasy have taken TV and book audiences by storm. From Star Trek to Game of Thrones and The Lord of the Rings, constructed languages, so-called conlangs, have found their way into popular culture. We will closely examine two of these languages, Dothraki and Klingon, to truly learn what goes into creating and speaking these conlangs. Read More 5 Nov 2024 A Journey Into British Sign Language Have you ever heard of British Sign Language (BSL), or thought about just how many people use the language across the UK? This article aims to shed light on the history and basics of this language. Read More 4 Nov 2024 Impoliteness in Online Gaming: A Linguistic Analysis Have you ever had the delightful experience of joining a discord-voice chat full of guys as an innocent girl just wanting to play some League of Legends? Maybe not, but I certainly have, and as a result of my culture shock, I have made some observations on the language used within this specific environment. Read More 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 ... 5 Meet the Editor

Welcome Week Click through our articles below to get all the tips for staying on top of your studies, guides for experiencing some culture in Nottingham and anecdotes for new and current language students. NEW POST! CHINA'S "DEMOGRAPHIC TIME BOMB": TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE? 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100

Art. Music. Film. Food. Books. Immerse yourself in rich and diverse elements from countries all over the world. Culture Art. Music. Film. Food. Books. Immerse yourself in rich and diverse elements from countries all over the world. NEW POST! A FILM REVIEW: HARD TRUTHS 30 Nov 2025 A Film Review: Hard Truths - Written and Directed by Mike Leigh Read More 29 Oct 2025 A Concert and Album Review: From The Pyre - The Last Dinner Party at The Level Read More 23 Oct 2025 Hidden in Plain Sight: Poverty at the Edge of Paradise in the Dominican Republic Read More 23 Sept 2025 A Story Told in Seasons: When Life Gives You Tangerines charts love, loss and family on Jeju Island A spoiler-free review of Netflix Korea's latest heart-warming and nostalgic romance Read More 1 Jun 2025 Working with History: What It's Like to Work at Nottingham Castle Imagine stepping into a world where every artefact tells a story and every archive in a museum’s collections holds secrets waiting to be retold and newly uncovered. Working in the museum sector truly feels like an adventure through time, whether conducting research on specific collections or engaging with diverse visitors who offer their own perspectives and input on the historical narratives told throughout the museum. Each day that I work at Nottingham Castle reminds me that my role is pivotal in preserving Nottingham’s collective memory. Read More 28 May 2025 The Culinary Heart of Malaysia Exploring the rich tapestry of flavours that encompass Malaysia's culinary heritage. Read More 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ... 12 Meet the Editor Arabella is a Theology student and the 25/26 Culture Editor.

Go globetrotting with our exclusive travel pieces. From year abroad anecdotes to raving recommendations, it can all be found right here. Travel Go globetrotting with our exclusive travel pieces. From year abroad anecdotes to raving recommendations, it can all be found right here. NEW POST! 17 Mar 2025 Weekend Getaways: The Lake District Why not take a quick weekend getaway with your friends? It’s the perfect escape for busy students in need of a break from constant studying. A weekend trip lets you unwind, recharge and discover new places- sometimes, all you need is a change of scenery to shake off the uni stress! Read More 10 Feb 2025 Sustainable Travel on a Budget With flights cheaper than ever, often costing less than a return train to London, it‘s no wonder that modern globe-trotters are opting for this method of travel. However, the world is increasingly witnessing the drastic effects of climate change; thus we must take it into our own hands to begin to diffuse that which is (fossil) fueled by our own human activity. Read More 10 Feb 2025 Trips from Nottingham: A local’s insight Why not venture outside the borders of Nottingham for a day out or short-stay? Whether your goal is to take a break from studying, catch up with friends from your hometown, or simply to create some fantastic memories; this guide has you covered. Read More 10 Dec 2024 Year Abroad Tales: A glimpse into Corrientes, Argentina through journal entries Throughout my year abroad in France and Argentina I used journaling as a way of recording my thoughts and experiences. I am grateful I did this as now, when I read these entries back, I am able to connect with that time again. Rather than turn them into a traditional article I decided to exhibit some of my favourite memories just as they are: a jumble of scenes, observations and human connections. Read More 1 Oct 2024 Year Abroad Tales: The World’s Biggest Serranito When you think of Seville, what culinary delights spring to mind? Gazpacho, patatas bravas, or perhaps the famous Seville Orange Marmalade? Chances are, a Serranito spanning the length of a bridge isn’t top of your list - but that’s exactly what I witnessed during my first few weeks in the city! Read More 14 Jul 2024 Things I Wish I Knew Before Going Interrailing Rachel gives us a comprehensive list of everything she wishes she had known before setting off on her interrailing adventure, sharing her top tips and tricks for a smooth-sailing rail holiday. Read More 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 7 Meet the Editor Robin is an Ancient History student and the 25/26 Travel Editor (and unofficial Print Editor).

A Film Review: Hard Truths - Written and Directed by Mike Leigh Sarah Taylor Sunday, 30 November 2025 Having been a fan of Mike Leigh for a long time, I was excited to see his next film. Leigh has always been a master of mixing comedy with hardship - a template that is well known. Shakespeare often used the two-sided coin of comedy and tragedy, and, if done well, this can turn a story into a wonder. The technique of this is (I am guessing) extremely hard, but this mix of comedy and hardship is something Leigh never fails to do and this is why his films remain so fascinating. The film depicts a warmth in its characters almost immediately. Hardworking people have day to day conversations filled with laughter, heartbreak and despair - everything we experience ourselves and probably have discussions with our hairdressers about, and, if you are like me, at the gym too. I am drawn to how Leigh can make a film that is full of normal everyday tasks and it still be an intriguing film. I can follow the characters on screen and want to know what happens next. It is an incredible gift to make a film that places us in our lives, detailing our own normality, pain and comfort because we don’t identify with anything else. You can find escapism in many films, and, for a few moments it feels good, but I never feel more myself unless I am watching ‘myself’ in a film. The detail in the complexity of how people relate to each other, especially when it comes to family members, is fascinating; especially with how the characters deal with Hard Truths ’ main protagonist, Pansy Deacon, played by Marianne Jean-Baptiste. Her family stay largely silent or ignore her apparent trauma altogether, but I think Leigh demonstrates how difficult it is to communicate with a traumatised person - what do you say? And how should it be said? Trauma often comes with stored memories, and so saying the wrong thing at the wrong time can ignite uncomfortable feelings. It takes a strong, committed person to say, “Look - what’s wrong? Tell me now. I won’t go until you do!” Her sister, played by Michele Austin, does just this. I also love the simplicity of the film, forcing its viewer to take note of what is being said, thereby encouraging us to form an emotional connection with the characters. There are no other distractions and nowhere to run - we are required to listen. It is this simplicity that gives the film the charm, the love, the laughter - the small things that get overlooked and undervalued. Perhaps Leigh is directing us to look towards these things - to value them and to take joy in them. So while the film deals with topics of unresolved trauma and anger, it also displays scenes of utter joy. The laughter between hairdresser and client, sister and sister, and mother and daughter are all heart-warming and funny. Such joy can be found in relationships with other people if we could just get past our own sadness to enjoy it, if only for a moment. It’s interesting to know that our childhood plays such an important role in our traumas, and Leigh touches on this and how this manifests in adulthood. One sister takes the weight of family life, while the other sister does not, and seems to be infinitely happier as a result. The difference between the sisters echoes the different times of their upbringing, and it is these two that must come together to resolve the trauma. One sister is the person that knows the other so well and can provide some of the answers to some of Jean-Baptist's characters' behaviour. The film comes together when the sisters visit their mothers grave, and here we begin to understand the mother's relationship with each sister, her being at the centre of the film. One sister must come to terms that her treatment was different to her sister’s, and with that comes the hurt. The truth of the situation is there, but coming to terms with it is not so easy. Is the film a message to love all your children unconditionally? I’m not sure, but what Leigh depicts is that holding on to how you’ve been hurt can be a very lonely and isolating place. Once you have built those walls, how do you break them down? How do you become a different person when that has been your go-to for so long? I think this is something the main character struggles with, although the weight of one sister’s sadness seems to lift when she and her sister discuss their childhood. Perhaps talking about it and someone listening and offering understanding is the key, or is at least a start, in overcoming what has happened. Leigh does not skip this complexity in his film. There isn’t any easy fix to trauma, as the film’s end demonstrates, but we still need to try - after all it is our lives and our relationships that are at stake. About the Author Sarah is a staff member here at the University working as a Senior Research Administrator for the Faculty of Engineering. She loves writing and culture, and thought that Lingo Mag would be a fantastic opportunity to combine both passions. She also loves photography, books, history and walking. Header photo from criterion.com Tags: Film review Categories: I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Share: Let us know what you think 3.0 150 Article ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Article ratings WRITE A COMMENT Thanks for submitting a comment! Barbara Dawson average rating is 3 out of 5 Lovely tasty dish. Try it you won’t be disappointed. Time Published Aunty Liz average rating is 3 out of 5 Very tasty and cheap. I often have this for tea! Time Published BETTS average rating is 3 out of 5 Being a bilingual family (French mother and British father,) living in France I thought your article was extremely interesting . Have you research on bilingualism ? It seems that when the mother is British and the father French and they both live in France their children seem to be more bilingual than when the mother is French and the father is British . This is what we called mother tongue , isn't it ? Time Published Niamh average rating is 3 out of 5 Such an interesting article! Time Published LOAD MORE

A Concert and Album Review: From The Pyre - The Last Dinner Party at The Level Caitlin Morrell Wednesday, 29 October 2025 A whimsical evening, The Last Dinner Party ’s intimate matinee performance this evening (17th October 2025) at The Level had me levitating. From beginning to end, its theatrics and energy maintained a lively atmosphere as the award-winning band celebrated the release of their sophomore album for the first time with an early audience. It was already a long wait for the band’s arrival, with conversations in front of me at the general admissions queue saying they were waiting at 11am for a 6:30pm show. Doors opened at 5:30pm, and for a view by the barricade, people dressed in folk and vintage had waited since 3pm that afternoon with roses and a card sealed in a brown envelope. Three queues were formed: a general admissions queue, a queue for those who had bought a vinyl or a CD with their ticket and an accessibility queue. It was as confusing as it was frustrating for those who had to move to the back of another queue, already trailing down the wide pathways towards Nottingham Trent University. It was only when the avid fans (and the parents of said fans) trickled into the venue that the excitement occurred. The people around me discussed the album and what they couldn’t wait to see live. The Last Dinner Party’s newest album From The Pyre was only released that same day, and, due to this, I never got the chance to listen to the album in its entirety, beside their released singles. I was getting recommendations and the constant ‘you must see this album live’. The theatrics started suddenly, the lights dimming to black, with the only light source being a neon red from a sign – From The Pyre in calligraphic font. One by one, each band member, from bassist, Georgia Davies, to the other side of the stage their keyboardist, Aurora Nishevci , settled onto stage without their front member, Abigail Morris, who was nowhere to be found yet. The crowd screamed as the intro to ‘Agnus Dei’ played, and in leapt Abigail dressed in vintage white, signature to the band’s aesthetics. They soared through their openers, including ‘Count The Ways’, with graceful hands and a quieter crowd until ‘Second Best’, one of the released singles. It seemed that most of the concert attendees had not listened to the full album, or at least only part of it, before the performance. ‘Rifle’ was a standout performance to most, with guitarist, Lizzie Mayland, lead singing the track. Before the performance, a group of girls mentioned this song the most, stating that it had to be the best from the album. Their high praise was understandable from watching the show, with Mayland completely stealing this segment with haunting vocals. No theatrics or graceful hands were needed to show the catharsis behind the song, and that is what started to make the gig more intimate than a generic performance. With a French section with Aurora playing single chords, the track is an embodiment of violence and anger. Catharsis was the first thought I had when thinking back to my first (live) listen to From The Pyre . The Last Dinner Party is known for discussing womanhood and feminine rage in their ballads, inspired by classical periods of music such as the Baroque and Romantic eras. But their sophomore album is darker and richer, seemingly written and produced during dark times in discussing the complexity of relationships. Death may not have literally haunted them, but it takes many metaphorical forms in their songs: themes of loss are apparent, including the loss of love, self, power and choice. There is a hidden anger behind the music, lashing out at the songs’ subjects: on traumas, the breakdown of relationships and with the way of the world. Aurora Nishevci’s performance of ‘I Hold Your Anger’, also on theme with violence, was vulnerable, once again losing the theatrics in singing about generational trauma. Equally as vulnerable was the most intimate segment of the night, Abigail Morris’ raw vocals performing the ballad ‘Sail Away’ with just a keyboard behind her as she sang about heartbreak and nostalgia. ‘The Scythe’ was an emotional performance for the band, particularly for their lead vocalist. Abigail performed dramatically throughout the night, with waving hands and a mystical exterior. Her own performance on stage creates the alluring presence of the band, but what made this concert so interesting was how her exterior slowly broke. When outstretched fingers and twirls became clutched hands on the microphone, we saw Abigail just sing , at this point of the night almost at a breakdown point on the stage. Understandably, the release of From The Pyre proved emotional for the band, with it being released in the early years of what has, so far, been a successful career. I think that their reaction is admirable: a person tearing up on stage is a person passionate about their work. You can tell how much the moment meant to them. There are so many great things I could say about the performance, and there is also a lot I could say about From The Pyre . Their closing song, ‘This is the Killer Speaking’, with Emily Roberts skilfully leading the way as lead guitar, was upbeat and fun to round up the evening’s performance. It was a perfect choice made here which kept the mood high after some personal performances throughout the night. This intimate insight into The Last Dinner Party’s thoughts and fantasies proves an interesting contrast to their debut album, Prelude to Ecstasy , in that they allow themselves to not only experiment with what is melodically capable, whilst also maintaining a high degree of self-expression. The tracks are even better when we push aside performative dramatics, which made certain tracks that evening stand out compared to others. It’s a standout album that I would recommend listening to if you are looking for thought-provoking insights into the complexity of humanity. Overall rating: 4.5/5 About the Author Local to Nottingham, Caitlin is an International Media and Communications student and the 25/26 Publicity Officer. While she has yet to actually spend a year anywhere, she has an appreciation of travel/culture and would like to explore outside of her birthplace. Besides late night crash outs, she enjoys laughing at bad films, writing fiction and pacing her room with her music on full blast. Finding the Light: Reviewing a Beeston Film Festival Variety Pack Holly Cromwell Promises (African Voices): A Variety Pack Review from Beeston Film Festival Harriet Rothwell-Inch The Zone of Interest (2023) - the new film from director Jonathan Glazer Sarah Taylor Header photograph (and all photographs) courtesy of Caitlin Morrell. Tags: music concert gig review Categories: Cultural Spotlight Cultural Guide City Guide Review Share: Let us know what you think 3.0 150 Article ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Article ratings WRITE A COMMENT Thanks for submitting a comment! LOAD MORE

Crecer Bilingüe Anika Jennifer Mariel | Harriet Rothwell-Inch Sunday, 23 November 2025 Hay algo verdaderamente excepcional en la forma en que los idiomas determinan nuestras vidas, especialmente cuando creces sabiendo más que uno. Bienvenidos, no solo a mi mundo, sino al mundo de mil millones personas por todo el mundo. El multilingüismo va más allá de los saludos básicos o los números en idiomas diferentes. Se manifiesta en la manera en que me percibo a mi mismo y el mundo a mi alrededor, se convierte en una parte indispensable de mi y mi identidad. ¿Pero cómo se convierte una persona bilingüe, o aún multilingüe? Pues cuando creces en un país tan diverso como India - como lo hice - estas prácticamente nacido en el bilingüismo. En un sitio sin una lengua nacional y en su lugar tiene 22 lenguas oficialmente reconocidas, 121 idiomas principales, y más de 19,000 dialectos, la fluidez en varios idiomas es la norma. El sistema educativo en India también requiere aprender varios idiomas desde una edad muy temprana, pero el medio de instrucción en los colegios y en las universidades indias (salvo un puñado de institutos en cada estado que enseña exclusivamente en las lenguas regionales) es en inglés, porque ha sido reconocido desde hace mucho tiempo como una lengua oficial del país. Esto significaba que mientras que estaba aprendiendo mi lengua materna, tamil, al mismo tiempo estaba aprendiendo inglés en el mismo sitio. Crecía hablando los dos idiomas, tamil y inglés, con fluidez, pero también entiendo otras lenguas regionales indias como hindi, malayaman y telugu. Al ser criado en un entorno multilingüe despertó mi pasión para aprender idiomas, por eso he estado aprendiendo alemán y coreano, y recientemente he comenzado a practicar japonés en la universidad. He descubierto que crecer hablando varios idiomas me ha dado una ventaja significante, me lo hace más fácil y rápido para mi aprender nuevos idiomas. La inspiración comenzó con mi mamá, quien como yo tiene una inclinación por las lenguas. Como una niña, recuerdo estar asombrada con ella, y hacía mi mejor esfuerzo emularla mientras ella cambiaba entre varios idiomas. Echando la vista atrás, es probable que ella sea la razón por la que me enamoré del lenguaje y la lingüística en primer lugar. Mientras crecía, el idioma que mi familia, mis amigos, y yo hablábamos predominantemente era inglés. Era la lengua en que estaba, y estoy todavía, lo más segura y competente. No importa cuantos retos ridículos mi familia organizaba en casa para asegurar que no perdí mi conexión con tamil, en algún momento durante mi infancia el cerebro eligió automáticamente e inglés como el idioma dominante. Me doy cuenta ahora de que no importa cuantos idiomas aprenda, su mente naturalmente va a tener una preferencia (por uno sobre los otros). A causa de esta inclinación, he tenido dificultad en adaptarme con ciertos grupos familiares y hasta enfrentaba el acoso de mis relaciones ancianas con mentalidades más tradicionales y conservativas para estar más cómoda hablando el inglés. Una parte de mi definitivamente siente que mi preferencia por inglés minó mi identidad tamil. Tal sorprendente como fue para todos, incluyéndome a mí, sacar buenas notas en mi nivel O de tamil fue probablemente la primera vez que sentí un sentido de validación en mi identidad cultural, pero yo sé ahora que algo tan superficial como buenas notas en un examen no define la profundidad de su conexión cultural. Mi deseo de tener más idiomas a mis espaldas me ha animado a estar más consciente de y abierta a otras culturas, las aprovechando con todo el corazón y tratando de aprender todo lo que pueda sobre cada una. Mi experiencia multilingüe juega un papel enorme en la manera de que me percibo a mi mismo además de la manera en que me presento al mundo. Ha sido vital en moldear mi identidad y es una parte destacada de mis fortalezas, mi curiosidad y versatilidad. Como alguien que habla más de un idioma a diario, el cambio de código se ha vuelto una parte innata de mi personalidad. Cada lengua que ejerzo parece desvelar un lado diferente de mí, como si mi mente fuera dividida en varios personajes que personifican los matices de cada lengua y su cultura. El cerebro es un órgano maravilloso y por la mayor parte posibilita una transición continua de un idioma al otro, pero no es muy común para que me trabo mientras hablar. Mi mente está traduciendo continuamente mis pensamientos en varios idiomas (¿por qué? Porque el cerebro disfruta un desafío completamente innecesario pero incesante - quién necesita simplicidad, ¿verdad?) y a veces tengo un lío en la cabeza, llevándome a escupir una frase totalmente incoherente que de alguna manera captura la esencia de todos los idiomas que conozco. No obstante, me siento orgullosa de ser políglota, no solo porque ha sido jugado un papel significante en me di forma como la persona que estoy hoy en día pero también porque me empuja convertirse en un individuo mejor por me animar a aprender nuevos idiomas, y conectar con y aprender de gente con culturas diversas. Aprender idiomas ayuda a unir culturas y creo que es increíblemente ventajoso en la sociedad cada vez más divisoria de hoy. Se te interesa convertirse bilingüe, hay una plétora de recursos en líneas para te ayudar a empezar, pero recomendaría apps como Duolingo, o simplemente enrolarse en un instituto de lenguaje cerca de ti para una experiencia educativa completa. About the Author Translation and the Untranslatable Aidan Cross 5 podcasts to help you improve your French Niamh Woodhouse The economic value to the UK of speaking other languages: realistic or idealistic? Rosie Loyd Copyright free images courtesy of Unsplash. Work is translated into Spanish by Harriet Rothwell-Inch. Want to read the English article? Read it here ! For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . Want to translate an article? Check out our submissions tab. Tags: Language Language Learning bilingualism Translation Anika Jennifer Mariel Harriet Rothwell-Inch Categories: Feature Language and Linguistics Thought Piece Share: Let us know what you think 3.0 150 Article ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Article ratings WRITE A COMMENT Thanks for submitting a comment! LOAD MORE