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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 Millie is our Global Affairs Editor for 2024-25. She has just returned from her year abroad studying Russian Language in Latvia. She loves to read, and is interested in current affairs and linguistics.

Lingo is the University of Nottingham's Language and Culture Magazine, established 2022. Home: Welcome Home: Feature Story Award-winning magazine Winner of the Student Publication Association Regional Award for Best Digital Media 2024 and 2025. Highly Commended for Best Print Design 2025. Nominated for Best Newcomer Publication, Best Culture Publication and Best Overall Digital Media at the SPA national awards 2024. LATEST ARTICLES LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS 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. TRAVEL 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! CULTURE From Tibet to Malaysia: Exploring Lunar New Year Celebrations Across Asia Beginning on the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar, the Lunar New Year is a major celebration for many Asian cultures, often focusing on food, festivities, and family. Although some Lunar New Year traditions are ubiquitous throughout Asia, many cultures also have distinct customs to usher in the new year. Whether it’s performing Sebae or tossing Yu Sheng, here are five special Lunar New Year traditions from across Asia. TRAVEL 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. Haven't got your hands on a copy? Check out Issue #5 here Our Monthly Music Chart! Tune in to all our favourite songs from around the world! Listen now! Join us Not a member yet? Why not? Click the link below to buy our membership and unlock all of perks of being part of Lingo! Membership > Get an Idea Stuck for an idea? Have a look through our database curated by our excellent editors for some inspiration! Database > Start Writing Can't get started? Use our writing frames to help you along the way, including our accessibility guide so we can reach as many readers as possible. Writing Frames > Submit! All done? Complete our form below to submit your article! Submission Form > CONTACT US Name Email Message Submit Thanks for submitting! BUY YOUR SU MEMBERSHIP HERE!

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 Evie is our Travel Editor for 2024-25. She has just returned from her year abroad in Bordeaux and Argentina. Evie loves all things languages and culture, so this year she made a goal to write for Lingo Magazine! Her interests include reading, travel, adventure and most importantly food - "Call me pretentious but after living in Bordeaux for 4 months I've started swishing wine around my mouth to find its nuances!"

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 I'm a passionate writer with a Journalism degree and a desire to spark discussions and explore perspectives on both light-hearted and significant topics. I'm set to start my Master's degree at the University of Nottingham soon. I've always been drawn to languages, and I'm a polyglot myself! I speak English, Tamil, Hindi, German, and Korean. If I'm not writing, I'm definitely playing video games, or watching my favorite show. As someone who loves the idea of languages and culture, Lingo is perfect because it helps you explore things that you wouldn't have even known to explore! It encompasses everything that I look for in a magazine, and I'm looking forward to contributing to it!

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! FROM TIBET TO MALAYSIA: EXPLORING LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS ACROSS ASIA 19 Feb 2025 From Tibet to Malaysia: Exploring Lunar New Year Celebrations Across Asia Beginning on the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar, the Lunar New Year is a major celebration for many Asian cultures, often focusing on food, festivities, and family. Although some Lunar New Year traditions are ubiquitous throughout Asia, many cultures also have distinct customs to usher in the new year. Whether it’s performing Sebae or tossing Yu Sheng, here are five special Lunar New Year traditions from across Asia. Read More 20 Jan 2025 Film Review: The Order (2024) The Order (2024) is a Netflix action thriller film directed by Justin Kurzel. Sarah gives her thoughts on the new release. Read More 10 Dec 2024 Interview with Daria Morozova Daria is an artist who, through her work, explores the complicated connection between cultures and languages. Juliet had the opportunity to interview Daria to find out more about her influences, her work and her goals. Read More 4 Nov 2024 Remembering the GDR: How Post-Reunification-Cinema Keeps Us Thinking about East Germany The Berlin Wall is etched into the identity of modern Germany – but what did its collapse look like from the inside? Read More 1 Oct 2024 Film Review: Lee (2024) ‘Lee’ details the life of Lee Miller, a successful model and muse to May Ray who became a war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II. Read More 27 Sept 2024 Discover Nottingham: A Journey Through Its Historical and Cultural Landmarks Nottingham, known for its rich history, culture, and iconic landmarks, has become a must-visit destination, filled with heritage and vibrant cultural attractions. From the development of The Park Estate to the preserved history of Wollaton Hall, this guide will take you through the city's historical and cultural attractions that are perfect to visit to immerse yourself in Nottingham's rich heritage and culture. Read More 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ... 11 Meet the Editor Juliet is our Culture Editor for 2024-25. She is a student of French and Russian. She is interested in art and literature, and loves writing and travelling.

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 Evie is our Travel Editor for 2024-25. She has just returned from her year abroad in Bordeaux and Argentina. Evie loves all things languages and culture, so this year she made a goal to write for Lingo Magazine! Her interests include reading, travel, adventure and most importantly food - "Call me pretentious but after living in Bordeaux for 4 months I've started swishing wine around my mouth to find its nuances!"

The Language of Lies: Exposing the Unreliable Narrator Saskia Johnson Tuesday 18 March 2025 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. While we encounter many notorious liars in literature, we may not even realise that the deception has sometimes taken root within the narrators themselves. As readers, it is natural for us to trust the narrators of the stories we read. Therefore, identifying unreliability is not always intended to be easy and may even be utilised purposefully by the author. That’s not to say that lying isn’t often obvious in many popular texts. Take Iago from Shakespeare’s Othello, for example. Throughout the whole play, the audience is aware that Iago is weaving lies whereas the other characters do not, often falling victim to his manipulations. This is because lying takes place in verbal communication through the act of violating, meaning that the quality of contribution to the conversation has been jeopardised by the speaker without their interlocutor noticing. The use of recurring utterances of other characters such as ‘honest Iago’ makes it clear that his deception is successful. It is important that this is communicated to the audience as it is Iago’s evil motives that drive forward the understanding of the play and subsequent tragedy. This is very different for unreliable narrators who are, for the most part, very subtly constructed by the author to be deceptive. Point of view is one of the most important linguistic considerations when attempting to understand how the unreliable narrator is established. Through first-person narration and third-person close narration, the reader sees the world through the consciousness of the narrator and subsequently, their subjective world. One of the most well-known, yet not strikingly obvious, unreliable narrators is Nick Carraway from The Great Gatsby. As a first-person narrator, the reader experiences the world of the novel through Nick’s eyes. In this case, we are dealing with a narrator who is full of contradictions and is easily influenced by those around him. For instance, when Nick first attends one of Gatsby’s parties, he is enchanted by what he witnesses and feels a certain admiration for Gatsby himself. However, when he attends another one of Gatsby’s parties with his cousin, Daisy, he is struck by the artificial nature of the events, just as Daisy herself is. This prompts us to question whether we can trust Nick’s psychological and ideological perception of the events. Is Daisy really the bad guy? Or is Nick too enamoured by Gatsby to be able to think any differently? In this case, it is unclear whether F. Scott Fitzgerald is making Nick unreliable to represent an interior message or if this is a characteristic associated with Nick’s personality idiosyncrasies. It’s times like this when I greatly admire authors and their ability to channel a mind, or multiple, in order to immerse the reader within the story, to leave them enchanted by flawed characters, clueless to the real messages creeping beneath the surface. Maybe next time you read a book, you’ll outwit the author. Just take a second to consider–am I being lied to? About the Author Related Articles Copyright free images courtesy of Unsplash. 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 . Tags: Language 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

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We'd like to introduce you to our fabulous committee members and contributors, who are passionate about all things languages and can't wait to get Lingo Magazine off the ground! THE TEAM We'd like to introduce you to our fabulous committee members, who are passionate about all things languages and can't wait to lead Lingo this year! Emma Burnett Editor in Chief International Media and Communications Read More Juliet Kennedy Culture Editor French and Russian Read More Evie Dowding Travel Editor Modern Languages and Cultures Read More Aidan Cross Treasurer Translation MA Read More Millie Stere Current Affairs Editor Russian Studies Read More Eva Bywater Social Secretary English and Hispanic Studies Read More Katrina Luu Deputy Editor-in-Chief International Media and Communication Read More Anika Jennifer Mariel Language and Linguistics Editor International Media and Communication (MA) Read More Mehreen Ahmed EDI Officer Spanish and International Media and Communications Read More 1 1 ... 1 ... 1

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Translating voices from the past Aidan Cross Saturday 17 February 2024 History, culture, and language go hand-in-hand, but what role does translation have to play in uncovering the voices of the past? The link between history and language is not just evident: it’s essential. Not only is the history of a place and its people is intrinsic to every part of society, including the language, but understanding a language gives you a much deeper understanding of the culture and history. There is a shocking ignorance in the UK about the rich and complex histories and cultures of other countries, informed by our own telling of history. What we think we know about history, our own and others’, is biased by the survival, interpretation, and translation of certain voices being privileged over others. The old adage “history is told by the victors” holds some truth, but translation can play a vital role in bridging this gap. The translation of museum and gallery exhibits, curator’s notes, guidebooks, and websites, as well as the translation of academic texts and published books can only enrich our understanding of history by allowing us access to different perspectives. How often have we seen echoed the old paternalistic, colonial belief that the British Empire, despite its flaws (read: slavery, oppression, and exploitation), brought “modernity” to the people that it subjugated? Is it any surprise that this is a pervasive opinion when for a long time people only looked to the English merchants, government officials, or military personnel, who directly benefitted from this system, to learn its history? Never mind the fact that this imperial, Eurocentric concept of “modernity” uprooted the culture and social structure of the countries where it was introduced. It is our role to question the histories that we’re told and how they have reached us. After all, history is best heard from the voices of those who lived it – and those who had this “modernity” imposed on them would likely have a different story to tell. This is not a novel concept. Conscious and concerted efforts are being made to recover these lost voices from the past and answer the question: who has been spoken or written over? Translation plays a key part in allowing us to access and fill in these missing voices from the past. Not only this, but history is made in the present day, and we need to ensure that all voices are heard and included. For example, the importance of translators and interpreters in allowing refugees to record their own voices and stories. Translation is not the answer to all of these problems, however, and in fact can be the cause of them. Just as everything that is recorded is done with a purpose, so too is every translation, with its own intentions and ideals, conscious or unconscious. Those who work with refugee voices, for example, must be careful not to let their own opinions influence or be inserted into the stories that they are recording. Moreover, a lot of what we know of the pre-Columbian civilisations in South America comes from Spanish translations by Christians of native sources, so there is a significant power imbalance underlying each of these texts which prejudices our understanding of them, and by extension the cultures to which they belonged. Although translation is a powerful tool for uncovering the voices of the past, it can also be – and has been – used to erase those voices. About the Author Related Articles Translating voices from the past Aidan Cross Copyright free images via Unsplash . 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 . Tags: translation history culture language Aidan Cross Categories: Culture 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