Chinese ‘Linguistic Coup’ in East Africa
As part of its goal to displace American influence, China is winning linguistic hearts in East Africa (a bloc of 300 million people), by...
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Ebola Prevention Lost in Translation
In the midst of the worst Ebola outbreak in history, and cases of Ebola turning up around the world, information about disease prevention is...
World Languages at the Emmys and Oscars
Spanish-language programs are celebrating their nominations in a newly-created category at the International Emmy Awards for Non-English Language U.S. Primetime Program. Telemundo and Nat...
Anti-Immigrant Group Highlights U.S. Bilingualism
The Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) has released a new report based on recently-released Census Bureau data from the 2013 American Community Survey (ACS),...
Four New Title VI LRCs Announced
Dept. of Ed discontinues grants to three LRCs as it funds four new centers.
The U.S. Department of Education has announced grants for Language Resource...
Poetry Festival Celebrates 12 American Languages
The Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México is preparing for the sixth Festival de Poesía Las Lenguas de América, Carlos Montemayor (The Languages of America...
Curbing Censorship during Banned Books Week
The American Library Association (ALA) held Banned Books Week from September 21 to 27. Surprisingly, the ALA reports that since 1990, their Office for...
PM Modi Wants Japanese in India
Japan and India to forge exchanges to prepare for Asia's century.
On his first trip to Japan as India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi stressed the...
Australia Announces $9.8m for Early Language Ed
Pilot program bets children can learn a new language without a teacher.
The Australian government is pouring nearly AUS$10 million into world language education pilot...
Fostering Francophilia
Global French use will determine France's future.
According to a new report commissioned by President François Hollande, the global decline of French speakers could slash...
A Weapon or an Olive Branch
Kristal Bivona examines language education in the U.S. since 9/11.
As we reflect on the tragedy of September 11, 2001 and honor the heroes who...
Gaza Demands Educators’ Support
A summer break with little to do represents tedium for young, energetic bodies. That’s why AMIDEAST has partnered with the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem to...
Babies Learning Words on the Edge
A new study shows babies memorize first and last syllables.
New research from the journal, Child Development, offers insight into how babies acquire language. The...
