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English is ‘a threat’ to the native language
VILNIUS - The Chairman of the State Language Committee has said that the Lithuanian language is being threatened by the widening use of English in schools and business. “The English language becomes a dominating means of communications and threatens the cultural identity of Lithuanians,” said State Language Committee Chairman Irena Smetonene. Smetonene addressed the public during the Day of Books, Language, and Publishing in Vilnius. She said the situation must be changed by means of improvi ...| The article you requested can be accessed only by subscribing to the online version of The Baltic Times. If you are already subscribed to The Baltic Times, please log on using the form on the top of the page. If you don't have a membership yet - please subscribe. |
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