Learning Chinese can connect you to a wide variety of people, head of Chinese Language Program says
Learning Chinese opens a new world and culture for you to explore
Human connections will always beat Google Translate
Translation apps don’t profoundly enrich your brain, your cultural understanding, your capacity for empathy, in the way that language learning does. Nor do they give you a window into other worlds, broaden your mental horizons, make you more likely to be curious and respectful when encountering other cultures
Why learning another language can change your life
Learning a second language can open up new doors and change your life in profound ways and connect you with people around the world and their culture
Why cultural understanding is essential: Part 4
Why cultural understanding is essential
Report: Volunteering, cultural literacy most effective for instilling sensitivity
Students will need global competence to engage in international collaborations in fields such as science, health, and technology, navigate an internationally interdependent economic and political landscape, and tackle global issues
Sharing Holiday Traditions in the Classroom
Finding simple ways to celebrate different holidays in the classroom can create a culture of inclusion and deepen understanding.
Why cultural understanding is essential: Part 2
Cultural competence is an important key for success in today’s world. Language learning improves international understanding and tolerance.
WIWYK: learning new languages broadens perspectives
Learning new languages can broaden a student's global perspective and increase their cultural awareness
These are the benefits of learning a second language
From honing your soft skills to increasing your cultural competence there are a myriad of hidden benefits to learning a foreign language
Learning languages is about more than vocabulary tests – it gives you insight into a culture beyond your own Read more at: https://inews.co.uk/opinion/comment/learning-languages-insight-cultures/Learning languages is about more than vocabulary tests – it gives you insight into a culture beyond your own
Learning new languages also introduces students to new cultures