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Less is More?
Kristal Bivona details the MLA's new report on world language enrollments
The Modern Language Association (MLA) published a new report on the state of language education at the post-secondary level. The report, Enrollments in Languages...
Making Education More Than a Grade
Anne Paonessa assesses the impact of service learning on English language learners
While the current focus in our field is on increased academic vocabulary and overall college and career readiness as driven by the...
Bilinguals More Mentally Flexible
Bilingual speakers can switch languages seamlessly, likely developing a higher level of mental flexibility than monolinguals, according to Penn State linguistic researchers.
"In the past, bilinguals were looked down upon," said Judith F. Kroll, Distinguished...
Call for More German in Europe
German chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative coalition is calling for an increase in the use of German in Europe in its campaign program. If the conservative members are re-elected in September, they will push for...
Two More Confucius Institutes in Pakistan
The Chinese Ministry of Education has approved setting up of two more Confucius institutes in Pakistan, according Pakistan’s Ambassador to the country, Masood Khan.
Writing in Pakistan’s Daily Times, Khan remarked on the cultural ties...