When many of us think of the National Parks, the Grand Canyon almost immediately comes to mind. Although not the most visited of the parks – that honor goes to the Great Smoky Mountains – the Grand Canyon stirs images of pioneers, adventure, and a uniquely American road trip. However, on the western rim of […]
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Washington State Liaison Dr. Michele Anciaux Aoki was presented with top honors by the National Council of Less-Commonly Taught Languages (NCLTCL), receiving their A. Ronald Walton Award. This is a lifetime achievement award, presented to an individual whose career has been distinguished by selfless service and noteworthy contributions to less commonly taught language initiatives. Congratulations,
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Throughout the pandemic, we have heard various news stories about languages and either their sad declines or their great revivals. From South American to Australia, all around the globe, language preservation has come to the forefront of linguists’ minds. With an accelerated decline in indigenous languages, they are wondering what can be done to start
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One of the greatest challenges of virtual teaching for me has been introducing new vocabulary. Although I have taken a more comprehensible input approach in the past few years, where will we read articles, watch videos, or listen to songs to learn new vocab, it is still a challenge to make sure that not only
Teacher’s Corner Digital Edition March 2021: Upping your Interactive Presentation Game Read More »
If you are a frequent reader of the blog, particularly Language of the Month, it is probably apparent that I am a frequent traveler, especially to the National Parks or other NPS units. Even during COVID, they provide a great opportunity to still leave the house, but in a safe, socially distant way that also
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1. Please tell me a bit about your academic background. My entire education has been in the field of Linguistics. I got my Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (Brazil), during which I had a strong focus on syntax and indigenous languages. Then, I received a scholarship from the European
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As most of our readers know, UNESCO declared 2019 the Year of Indigenous Languages, and later on has declared the 2022-2032 will be the Decade of Indigenous Languages. This initiative will promote language preservation and awareness, and it has certainly had an impact on me. Since 2019, I have made it a goal of mine
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One of the greatest challenges that we have seen from digital or hybrid learning is creating assessments that are challenging, but also accommodating for all students. At the same time, we want to prioritize test security and prevent translation.. Sounds like a lot, right? Now, as many schools are finishing their first semesters and giving
Teacher’s Corner January 2021: Digital Assessments Read More »
Please note this product was independently purchased, and this review is neither endorsed nor paid for by Story Machine Games. One of my hobbies outside of language learning is games. Whether video, board, or card, I’ve always enjoyed anything that involves strategy, competition, or communication. A few months ago, I pre-ordered Rosetta: The Lost Language
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