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5 Questions for a Cantonese-Speaking Medical Interpreter
LaGuardia Community College/CUNY student and future nurse Elsie shares about her current professional role, provides advice for fellow language learners, and reflects on her recent court interpreting internship.
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Encouraging Language Resources for Military Spouses Overseas
University of Southern Indiana graduate Helen shares her personal experience as a military spouse stationed in Italy, and explores key findings from her research interviewing fellow military spouses about their needs for language resources as they build bridges between cultures.
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5 Questions for an English Teaching Assistant Program in France Alumnus
McGill graduate Abe shares how opportunities to study abroad, graduate from an international university, and teach English in France have shaped his language journey and provided a new perspective on his family heritage.
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5 Questions for a Spanish Learner on Study Abroad & Beyond
Weston, a Denison University student from Texas, has completed two study abroad experiences and serves as Treasurer of his school's Spanish club. Hear his advice for fellow language learners.
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5 Questions for a French Lecturer & Glass Artist
Boise State University educator Brittney uses her French skills in the classroom as well as in further developing her craft. Learn about her own study abroad experiences as a student and what she now loves most about a career in language teaching!
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5 Questions for a Learner on Languages, Faith & Global Perspectives
With a Spanish major and minors in French and Mandarin Chinese, Colorado State University student Janessa aspires to use her language skills in future Bible translation and education work. Learn about the language and cultural activities in which she participates.
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5 Questions for a Jeopardy Contestant Learning Spanish & French
Emory University student Maya is a human health and Spanish linguistics double major who aspires to a career in public health. Learn how language skills contribute to both her interest in trivia and her professional goals.
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Ask Away: 5 Questions for a French & Philosophy Double Major
Colorado State University undergraduate Camila is dedicated to seeking authentic conversation experiences in her target language. Learn how virtual tutors, an online conversation partner, and studying abroad in Lyon have contributed to her skills!
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Ask Away: 5 Questions for a Global Health Researcher Learning Arabic
Jack holds degrees in comparative literature and public health. With plans to work as an infectious disease epidemiologist, he's learning Arabic (Jordanian, Moroccan, Modern Standard Arabic), French, Spanish, and Mandarin.
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