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    English language programs see anxiety over immigration enforcement▼English programs face rising anxiety amid fears of immigration enforcement✉newsWorldImmigration1 d ago

    Adult English language programs in New Hampshire and neighboring areas report rising anxiety among immigrant students, who are skipping classes or withdrawing amid fears of immigration enforcement. Educators say attendance has become unpredictable as learners worry that attending public programs could expose them or family members to detention or deportation, complicating efforts to serve growing demand for English instruction.

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    Parent weighs teaching coding without English reading skills●I plan to teach my daughter programming next year or so. But she doesn't read/write English. A few months ago I saw a taMmastodonTechnologySoftware21 d ago

    A parent is planning to introduce their young daughter to programming within the next year, but faces a practical obstacle: she cannot yet read or write English. They recall a talk about a localizable programming language and note that Python modules exist that could help teach code in a child's own language. The post has prompted discussion about multilingual approaches to early coding education.

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    A Way with Words rebroadcast explores the origin of 'spinning cookies'●NOW PLAYING == A Way with Words with Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett 10/5/26: (Rebroadcast) Spinning cookies https://MmastodonLifeEducation44 d ago

    The public radio language show A Way with Words, hosted by Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett, is airing a rebroadcast dated October 5, 2026, featuring the topic 'spinning cookies'. Listeners and radio sharers are circulating the episode across social platforms, tagging it under linguistics, arts, culture and education. The show, known for unpacking word origins and idioms, continues to draw an engaged audience interested in English vocabulary and language history.

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    New Kenosha program connects English and Spanish speakers▼Breaking language barriers: New Kenosha program brings English and Spanish speakers together✉newsScienceSpace Policy3 d ago

    A new community program has launched in Kenosha, Wisconsin, aimed at bringing English and Spanish speakers together to break down language barriers. The initiative is intended to help residents of both language groups communicate, connect, and build relationships across the city's bilingual communities.

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    English language programs are reporting a rise in fear among immigrant learners, with fewer students willing to attend classes. Instructors and program organisers say concerns about immigration enforcement are keeping people away, disrupting adult education services that help newcomers learn English and integrate. The trend raises concerns among educators about falling enrolment and the long-term impact on immigrant communities.

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    Free internet TV channel offers English cooking recipes●🌐📺 # feditv # televisión por internet # gratis Recetas y cocina (inglés) https:// text.tchncs.de/feditv/recetas- y-cocinMmastodonCultureTelevision13 d ago

    A Spanish-language entry in the FedditV project promotes a free internet television channel dedicated to recipes and cooking, available in English. The listing, shared on Mastodon, is part of a broader index of free online TV channels. It highlights how community-maintained directories are pointing audiences toward no-cost, niche streaming content like culinary programming.

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    English called the invisible gatekeeper of programming●English is the invisible gatekeeper of programming. Before you write your first if, you already need... # programming #MmastodonTechnologySoftware36 d ago

    A developer has built a programming language that speaks Urdu, arguing that English acts as an invisible gatekeeper in coding. Before writing a first line of code, learners already need English for keywords, documentation and error messages. The project has drawn attention among programmers discussing inclusivity in software development and whether programming tools should work in more languages.