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5 Questions for a Classics Student Earning her Degree in Italy
A first-year undergraduate at La Sapienza University of Rome, Emma is a learner of English, Italian, French, Spanish, Latin, and Ancient Greek! Hear about her experience growing up bilingual and her advice for fellow language students.
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Making Spanish Casual: Tips for Learning Slang
Sibling language learners Jake and Jada share how they incorporate informal language and slang into their Spanish practice, and how you can too!
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- Student Voices
Yuqi: Mandarin Chinese Teacher in Utah
A Mandarin Chinese teacher originally from China, Yuqi shares what makes teaching a language worth it—from "aha" moments to seeing your students become global citizens.
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- Educator Profiles
5 Questions for Siblings who Speak English, Spanish & Mandarin
Future physicians from Texas, MIT Computer Science & Cognition major Jada and high school Spanish student Jake share about their language journeys as individuals and siblings. Learn more about their recent projects as learners and advocates.
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- Student Voices,
- Testimonial Interviews
Tetsu: Pharmaceutical Consultant Leading with Japanese, French, Mandarin & more!
The founder of TETSUNAGI Consulting, Inc., Tetsu has built a career around leveraging his language and cultural skills. Hear his advice for learners about the benefit of combining languages with your passions and knowledge base.
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- Professional Profiles
Elena: World Language Educator, Teacher Trainer & Language Assessment Specialist
Elena teaches German, Russian & English, and she is learning French. Explore her advice for aspiring teachers and what teaching a language means to her.
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- Educator Profiles
5 Questions for an LCF Student Ambassador and Future Teacher
Jasmine is pursuing a dual major in French and Linguistics and will graduate with two teaching certificates. In this post, she describes her journey from student to blog editor, as well as aspirations of sharing the fun of French in her own future classroom.
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- Student Voices,
- Testimonial Interviews
Antonio: Spanish Teacher and Proficiency Test Rater
Antonio teaches Spanish at Western Ablemarle High School in Virginia. Learn what inspired him to join the profession and how he uses his Spanish outside of the classroom as a volunteer.
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- Educator Profiles
Alaa: High School Arabic Teacher
Alaa teaches Arabic at Jonesboro High School in Georgia. Learn what inspired him to join the profession and what keeps him passionate about teaching!
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- Educator Profiles
5 Questions for a Luce Scholar in South Korea
An Assistant Researcher currently living in Seoul as a Luce Scholar, Angelique shares how studying and working abroad have shaped the course of her life and the opportunities available to her.
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- Student Voices,
- Testimonial Interviews