What a privilege to interview Professor Elena Seaone, a linguistics expert from La Universidad de Vigo.

Her research on World Englishes led her to explore Gibraltar English, a lesser-studied variety with distinctive phonological and grammatical features. During her time in Gibraltar, she discovered its rich multilingual culture, characterized by the use of Yanito, as well as its vibrant local literature and unique cultural identity.

However, she has also observed that Yanito is at risk of extinction, as its transmission from parents to children has diminished over time. She greatly admires the efforts of those working to raise awareness within Gibraltarian society about this alarming shift toward monolingualism, and strives to support their cause.

One of the ways she has contributed is by providing a platform for Gibraltarians to express their thoughts on language in the book Gibraltarians and Their Languages – 22 Linguistic Biographies, which she co-edited with M.G. Sanchez, Lucía Loureiro, and Cristina Suárez. The book, published by the University of Vigo Press, will be launched this week in Gibraltar.

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Welcome to our series of podcasts, brought to you by On the Sofa with Rouge and the Specialist Medical Clinic / GibMed International Hospital. Situated at the heart of the community, these installations offer specialized and bespoke care to patients.

Episode 2 just dropped. This week Patrick Shaw, Business Development Manager chats to Rouge about the vision behind the new incredible facilities at the Gib Med Hospital and all the services available for patients with private medical insurance.

What specialities are available and how does the team at the Gib Med Hospital continue to improve services offered to the public? A vision brought to life and explained very simply as you'll see from this interesting and informative podcast.

These podcasts are proudly sponsored by the Specialist Medical Clinic and GibMed International Hospital. Tune in and discover the future of health care in your community.

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On the Sofa this week, we have two seriously loyal Gibraltarians who are insanely creative and just a little bit eccentric: Alex Menez and Stefano Blanca, the dynamic duo behind Blanca y Menez.

Join us as they shed light on how they met, what inspires them, and what's next for their artistic journey. These two aren't just fun and quirky; they bring art, joy, and color into our lives in the most unexpected ways. Don't miss this lively conversation! This podcast is sponsored by The Paint Shop.

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