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What I Learned About Preserving Family Languages
From setting realistic expectations for your child's language development to finding your village, and beyond, Masha Rumer shares tips and advice for fellow bilingual parents.
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Language Learning Tips from a Student of Korean
Stony Brook University psychology major and LCF Student Ambassador Evangeline shares her best language learning strategies for fellow students.
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- Student Voices
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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- Student Voices,
- Testimonial Interviews
Language Connects Foundation Announces Inaugural Board of Directors
LCF recently announced our first Board of Directors—a group representing decades of experience in education, language policy, business, and beyond, who will serve as champions of the transformative power of language learning and of the educators who make it possible.
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- Press Releases
Tyler: Sales Director Leading with Spanish
As a Sales Director at Hult EF Corporate Education, Tyler uses his Spanish skills to connect with clients to implement language training programs at some of the world’s largest companies. Learn why being bilingual is his proudest achievement.
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- Professional Profiles
Sonia: 4th Grade Spanish Immersion Teacher
Sonia teaches Spanish, as well as science and social studies in Spanish, at the International School of Louisiana in New Orleans. The first in our series of Educator Profiles, learn what inspired her to join the profession and the words of affirmation she encourages her students to say each day.
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- Educator Profiles
Lopa: Surgeon Leading with Gujarati & Spanish
Lopa uses English, Gujarati, and Spanish to communicate with patients as a pelvic reconstructive surgeon at the University of Illinois Hospitals. Hear more about how language and cultural skills help medical professionals build rapport and trust.
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- Professional Profiles
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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- Testimonial Interviews
Tatyana: Financial Services VP Leading with Russian, Spanish & More
Tatyana shares how languages have been an asset in all stages of her career—spanning academia, educational publishing, e-learning, consulting, and financial services. Hear her advice for current learners!
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- Professional Profiles
Making Your Study Abroad Goals a Reality
University of Louisville student and future language educator Cody recently returned from studying abroad as a Gilman Scholar. Learn more about his experience—including some tips to consider as you plan your own study abroad adventure!
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- Student Voices,
- Future Educator Stories