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The Mysterious “Mother” Seeks to Liberate the Force in The High Republic: Path of Deceit – Exclusive Excerpt
Not everyone views the Force like the Jedi and Sith. Phase II of Star Wars: The High Republic is almost here, kicking off with Justina Ireland and Tessa Gratton’s Path of Deceit, arriving October 4. The YA novel goes back 150 years before the events of Phase I, introducing two new Jedi Knights — Zallah Macri and her Padawan, […]
How My Daughter and I Learned to Speak the Same Language
Duolingo’s gamification made Spanish lessons fun—and helped bridge the gap with my tween.
6 Free Ways to Practice Sign Language Online
You don’t need to spend any money to start learning American Sign Language (ASL) with these resources.
Our Favorite Language Learning Apps (and Online Courses)
Learning a new tongue? It’s a worthy pursuit, and these WIRED-tested services can help.
7 Browser Extensions to Help Translate Different Languages
Whether you’re learning a new language entirely or just need a quick translation, these aids and interactive video captions can boost your skills.
10 Things We Loved About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Inside the engineering room of the Halcyon starcruiser, things are getting dire. The First Order is closing in, and the newest members of the Resistance must work together to keep the ship from slipping under the regime’s control. Suddenly, amid the chaos, the towering form of Chewbacca the Wookiee emerges in the bowels of the […]
Speak in (Many) Tongues With This Pocket Translator
Pocketalk’s mobile device acts as a real-time translator so two people can hold a conversation while speaking different languages.