##  [The Our Languages blog](/en/blogue-blog-index)

From: [Translation Bureau](https://www.canada.ca/en/translation-bureau.html)

The Our Languages blog has something for anyone who is interested in language, whether for work, study or pleasure. Discover a new blog post every two weeks, and share your passion for language by leaving a comment or writing a blog post!

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## Blog posts

### [There’s poetry in the tiniest of details](/en/blogue-blog/poetry-in-the-tiniest-of-details)

Posted on October 19, 2026

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Often hidden in the smallest details of everyday life lies a poetry of sorts. In this post, Nathalie Rondeau shows us how poetry gives meaning and presence to these tiny fragments of reality, which when brought together, show us what life is all about.

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### [Improve your English or French skills with the Language Portal of Canada](/en/blogue-blog/improve-your-english-or-french-skills)

Posted on October 5, 2026

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Are you looking to improve your English or French skills? Then you’re in the right place! Amanda Kenney’s post explores the features of the Portal’s newest section that will help you do just that!

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### [50 years of TERMIUM®: From index cards to international reference](/en/blogue-blog/50-years-of-termium)

Posted on September 21, 2026

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Dive into the world of TERMIUM®, the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank, and explore 50 years of terminology, innovation and evolution.

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### [Language creates connection](/en/blogue-blog/language-creates-connection)

Posted on September 8, 2026

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In her post, Caroline Xavier, Chief of the Communications Security Establishment Canada, looks at the benefits and limitations of artificial intelligence and machine translation in the process of communication.

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##### Most popular posts

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**Posted: November 14, 2017**

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**Posted: October 13, 2020**

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**Posted: October 30, 2023**

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