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Students will be able to get GCSEs in French, Spanish and German WITHOUT proving they can speak the language as oral exams are axed for pupils hit by coronavirus crisis Oral exams will be axed for all modern foreign language GCSE students Teachers will provide an ‘endorsement’ as proof that pupils can speak the language … Read more
Being told someone looks ‘grumpy’ makes them seem even grumpier: Language is just as important as expressions when reading someone’s emotions, study shows Experts from Australia and the US asked volunteers to rank people’s emotions When emotions were labelled this altered how expressions were interpreted The effect was most pronounced with angry, sad or scared … Read more
Scientists have created a glove that translates sign language into speech in a matter of seconds through a smartphone app. The hi-tech glove sends electronic signals generated from different movements of the fingers to a circuit board, which are then transmitted wirelessly to the phone. The app translates letters from movements on one hand, as … Read more
Another of Donald Trump’s tweets was flagged by Twitter Tuesday after he threatened protesters with ‘serious force’ if they attempted to establish an autonomous zone outside the White House. Twitter deemed the tweet as ‘abusive’ and included a link to its rules and policies page, titled: ‘About public-interest exceptions on Twitter.’ ‘This Tweet violated the … Read more
During Sunday night’s episode of The Voice Australia, the coaches were left baffled when contestant Andy Dexterity performed in sign language for his blind audition. And now fans of the show have hit out at Andy, saying that he’s using Auslan or Australian Sign Language for ‘fame.’ One woman, who said that Auslan was her first … Read more
‘That irritates me to no end!’ Kelly Rowland SNAPS at sexist behaviour and ‘degrading’ language used by contestants as she loses another singer to Boy George By Candice Jackson For Daily Mail Australia Published: 12:00 BST, 8 June 2020 | Updated: 12:00 BST, 8 June 2020 Kelly Rowland snapped on Monday’s episode of The Voice … Read more
The Voice coaches are left baffled as contestant performs in sign language during blind auditions and they’re unable to see what’s happening By Joshua Fox For Daily Mail Australia Published: 11:39 BST, 7 June 2020 | Updated: 11:39 BST, 7 June 2020 The Voice Australia featured its first ever sign language performance on Sunday. Contestant … Read more
A High Court judge who was counsel to the Leveson inquiry ‘harassed and intimidated’ an unrepresented claimant in a libel case and used ‘ill-tempered and at times offensive language’, fellow judges have said. Mr Justice Jay has been been censured for his use of ‘immoderate’ language towards a claimant in the case, who was not represented by … Read more
Piers Morgan gave his hairdresser a free pass by refusing to apologise after he launched into a furious, expletive fuelled tirade on Wednesday’s edition of Good Morning Britain. The presenter, 55, refused to apologise after an interview with personal hairdresser Adee Phelan regarding his efforts to help NHS workers during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The … Read more
If you want to appear more confident and ‘powerful’ at work and in social situations, adjusting your body language could be the key to your success. Body language expert Blanca Cobb said if you want to present confidence or power you must practice specific skills in non-verbal communication and posture. Dr Diederik Gelderman, a certified … Read more