Author: A. A. S.
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What Happens When Two Languages Merge?
Languages are always changing. Sometimes, when groups of people who speak different languages come into contact, something new is created. Two common results are pidgins and creoles. These are very…
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How the Brain Processes Two Languages
Have you ever wondered what happens in the brain when someone speaks more than one language? Bilingualism, the ability to use two languages, doesn’t just make communication easier. It actually…
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Who do Endangered Languages Matter to?
When thinking about endangered species, I often imagine animals or plants. I am sure most of you do too. But languages also face extinction. Around the world, there are thousands…
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The Importance of Mother Tongue Teaching
Language is part of one’s identity, culture, and learning. A mother tongue is a term used for the first language a child learns at home. It forms the foundations of…
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Are We Losing Unique Traditions to Global Culture?
Culture refers to the way people live. This includes their customs, traditions, language, and also beliefs. Each culture is unique and shaped by history and geography. It helps people form…
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How food helps people remember who they are
Have you ever noticed how certain foods remind you of your home or family or even your culture? For many people who have moved to a new country, food is…
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Educación Bilingüe en el Mundo
Aprender dos idiomas puede abrir muchas puertas: ayuda a encontrar mejores trabajos, a comunicarse con más personas y a entender mejor el mundo. Pero en muchos países como India, Kenia…
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Les Bienfaits du Bilinguisme sur le Cerveau
Parler deux langues, ou être bilingue, ne sert pas seulement à voyager ou à parler avec plus de gens. Des études montrent que le bilinguisme a des effets très positifs…
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How Children Navigate Identity in Mixed-Language Households
“Mom says it’s one way. Dad says it’s another. Which one do I pick?” For kids growing up in mixed-language households, that question goes way beyond just vocabulary. It’s really…
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The Role of Translators and Community Interpreters (in Spanish)
Imagine being in a hospital and not understanding what the doctor is saying. Or trying to defend yourself in court but not knowing the language that is being used. Or…
Language to Life 