Author: A. A. S.
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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…
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When Speaking Two Languages Is A Way To Protest
Most people believe that speaking two languages is a skill or just something that looks good on a resume. But for some communities, being bilingual is not just practical. In…
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How Language Shapes Identity in Multicultural Societies
Have you ever felt like you are “too much” of one culture to then fit into another one, but not enough also to belong to either one? If you speak…
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Why Language Loss Is a Global Crisis
When you think about endangered species, you probably picture animals like tigers or sea turtles. But what about endangered languages? Right now, about 7,000 languages are spoken around the world,…
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