On January 1, 2024, Dr. Patricia Barr-Harrison, a Museum co-founder, passed away. The National Museum of Language started a scholarship fund to honor Dr. Barr-Harrison’s work in promoting language learning. In May 2025, Cindy Moussangui became the first winner of that award. It was presented in Dr. Barr-Harrison’s honor at Laurel High School, MD (Laurel […]
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Julien asks for 10 euros from his father.– What’s this for?– To give to an old woman!– It’s great [that you] want to help her! So, where is this old lady?– Over there. She sells ice cream! Julien demande 10 euros à son père.– C’est pour quoi faire?– Pour donner à une vieille dame !–
What is small, round, green and goes up and down? – A green-pea in an elevator. Qu’est-ce qui est. petit, rond, vert, et qui monte et qui descend ? – Un petit pois dans un ascenseur. Source C. Brown. (2024) Personal Communication.
Descartes walks into a bar. The bartender asks him, “Would you like something to drink?” Descartes answers, “I don’t think so,” and he disappears. Descartes entre dans un bar. Le barman lui demande, “Est-ce que vous voulez quelque chose à boire?” Descartes répond, “Je ne pense pas,” et il disparaît. Source C. Brown. (2024) Personal
Teacher says to his student: – Jules! I told you to draw your favourite animal, and you have done nothing! Jules answers: – But I did, Ma’am! I have drawn my black cat on a dark night! La maîtresse dit à son élève : – “Jules ! je t’ai dit de dessiner ton animal préféré
Choose from the Padlet below or the following pdf viewers to see materials developed for our virtual field trips.
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This interview is with former Trustee of the Museum Linda Murphy Marshall, who has authored two memoirs, the most recent of which focuses on her career as a linguist. Laura Murray conducted the interview. You can also listen to a new podcast from Kirkwood (MO) Public Library interviewing Linda about her books. Introduction by the
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The history of the human race records great achievements in the progress of civilization – language, medicine, technology, education, etc. Yet human rights remains Mankind’s most neglected and fought element. In December of 1948, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In practice, the granting of human rights for all has yet
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Below you will find information about the National Security Agency and student program opportunities. First, are opportunities for college students. See opportunity for high school seniors here. The application for the Summer 2025 internship programs will be open until October 1st. NSA offers multiple employment opportunities for students in college, recent graduates, and industry professionals! Please visit
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In a clinic… “Em…all right, your pulse is normal.” “But, doctor, please check my left hand – the right is an artificial one.” Source Liang, Yanmin. 幽默汉语 ( Humorous Chinese). 让烹诗玄 包出版社 (Beijing Language and Culture University Press), 2004
