Foreign Language

Teaching jobs at risk from foreign language axe under new NEP framework

Foreign language teachers across India fear job losses as the new CBSE language policy under NEP 2020 reduces space for French, German, Spanish and Japanese in schools

Updated On: 22 May 2026 | 11:14 PM IST

Mispronounced in 2024: Kamala, Shein, and the espresso we all got wrong

Most mispronounced words in 2024: Sabrina Carpenter's hit single 'espresso' and VP Kamala Harris leaves public tongue-tied as most mispronounced words in 2024

Updated On: 04 Dec 2024 | 4:31 PM IST

Where to learn a foreign language for travel, career or cultural enrichment

Today apps will help you pick up European, Oriental and Arabic on your smartphone. You can also go for short-term courses at edtechs or full-blown ones at regular institutions

Updated On: 16 Sep 2021 | 3:42 PM IST

Gained in translation - jobs and love for foreign tongues in India

Dehradun offers a snapshot of how language learning is picking up among young Indians

Updated On: 12 Oct 2020 | 6:10 AM IST

Fighting for Urdu

Among languages spoken by 10 million or more people, Urdu was the only one that registered a decline - falling below 4.2 per cent of the population.

Updated On: 07 Dec 2019 | 12:40 AM IST

Your ability to master new language depends on what you want to do with it

The things a tourist needs to do with words are vastly different from the things a migrant needs to do

Updated On: 04 Apr 2018 | 10:31 AM IST