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
Why Is It Easier For Young Kids To Learn A Language?
One reason it's easier for kids to learn a language is that they are little sponges. Kids are wired to crave new information. Here's more information
Needs Attention
Why social and emotional wellness in language education is important, especially during distance learning
Young Bilingual Brains May Age Better
Bilingual children and adolescents may grow up with more grey matter, according to a new study
4 Ways to Incorporate Culture in World Language Instruction
Without cultural contexts, students are robbed of a full and engaging language learning experience.