Language Consulting, Published Entries, 2014-jan2025

Dataset for the article "The contribution of Janez Orešnik to the evolution of Slovene language consulting" - Language Consulting Service, published entries. The article highlights the influence of Janez Orešnik on the development of language consulting in Slovenia. His work draws on the experiences of Scandinavian language agencies, which he thoroughly presented in his book Uradi za jezik v Skandinaviji (Language Agencies in Scandinavia, 1995). His lectures on the functioning of these agencies inspired the establishment of the first Slovenian online language consulting platform, ŠUSS, in the mid-1990s. Orešnik advocated for the concept of democratic language consulting, which avoids providing single, definitive answers. Instead, it offers users explanations and arguments for various language options, allowing them to make informed decisions. He emphasised the importance of scientifically grounded yet simple explanations, the consideration of language varieties, and the inclusion of historical and comparative linguistic data. His principles are reflected in the Language Consulting Service (Fran Ramovš Institute of the Slovenian Language), which continues the tradition of language consulting and engaging with language users.