State Dept Promotes Critical Language Learning
The U.S. Department of State has launched a new website, Languages.State.Gov with the intention of developing a “new generation of critical language speakers.”
Education Begins with Language
European Day of Languages was celebrated with the launch of a new report: Education Begins with Language
Why are some bilingual people dyslexic in English but not their other language?
Why are some bilingual people dyslexic in English but not their other language?
After the pandemic, those with a second language stand to gain
Multilingualism is key for national and international collaboration as we emerge from an environment of quarantine and isolation
Stephen Krashen’s Seven Tips for Teaching Language During Covid-19
The disruption to traditional education during COVID-19 may reveal some unexpected benefits especially in world languages classes
International Translation Day
In 2017, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 71/288 on the role of language professionals in connecting nations and fostering peace, understanding and development, and declared 30 September as International Translation Day.
6 ways learning a second language helps you get ahead in your career
The great Italian movie director Federico Fellini once said: “A different language is a different vision of life,” implying that learning another language is not about just learning new words but about learning different ways to think.
The Internet is Multilingual But You Need To Learn Mandarin
Geopolitics and the global adoption of the internet are creating an East vs West language divide. In the future will you need to know Mandarin as it grows to become more dominant on the web?
Preserving Academic Integrity
How we can preserve academic integrity, especially in world languages classes, during distance learning
The Secret to Learning Any New Language May Be Your Motivation
Why motivation is critical to learning a new language for older children, teens, and adults