If you are following us on social media, you have seen that during my travels I do as much as possible to document indigenous languages throughout the world. While in some places information is scarce, I have noticed that a large number of history, cultural, and even science museums in the US are making an effort […]
Language of the Month July 2021: Koyukon Read More »
Interview conducted by Greg Nedved Please provide some background about Balodyan I grew up in Mumbai, India, speaking 5 languages fluently (Marwadi – my mother tongue, Marathi, Hindi, English, Gujarat, and 4 languages at functional proficiency – Kutchi, Konkani, Sanskrit, Urdu), just by interacting with neighbors, watching movies, reading newspapers, and of course by learning
Interview with Vidya Nahar, Author and STARTALK Instructor Read More »
Norah Jones hosts this podcast of weekly conversations with leaders in the humanities and sciences, business, and social outreach. You can hear her interview with us in Episode 38.
It’s About Language Read More »
The conferences and events below, in Poland and other European countries, were submitted by our liaison in Poland. 33 Translations of a Poem by Lidia Kosk From the Window of My Apartment The Loch Raven Review, periodical devoted to showcasing the works of new and established writers of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and reviews, has published
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Earlier this month, a fellow member of the Museum team (Linda, our excellent artist for the Philogelos jokes project) shared an article with me about a metal band. While this may seem a bit odd to share between colleagues, this particular band is raising awareness of the importance of the Amazon and its people in
Language of the Month June 2021: Tupi-Guarani Read More »
Note: The opinions expressed within are solely those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or mission of the National Museum of Language. As many of us know, June is Pride Month, a celebration and memorial for the LGBT (or “queer,” no longer considered a slur in an appropriate context) community. Founded
Op-Ed: The Singular They Read More »
The new grant offered by the Andrew Mellon Foundation and el Fondo Flamboyán para las Artes de la Fundación provides the amount of $ 25,000 with no restrictions for recognized and emerging writers located in Puerto Rico and the diaspora in the U.S.
Grant Announcement Read More »
Reyna Lopez Garcia, Bilingual First Generation to College Student, Harvard University-Class of 2025 Written by Kristina (Tina) M. Howlett, Ph.D.Community Projects Coordinator/College Advisor, Rogers Honors Academy, Rogers Public Schools, Rogers, Arkansas Reyna Lopez Garcia, Rogers Honors Academy-Rogers Heritage High School, Rogers, Arkansas, Class of 2021, excels academically with a GPA of 4.3. Reyna is engaged
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Here, we will share stories of young people who have succeeded in mastering an additional language and learning in a new culture. Reyna Garcia Lopez Bilingual First Generation College Student Entering Harvard this year from the Rogers Heritage High School, Arkansas, Class of 2021, Reyna came to the U.S. from Mexico at age 12. Read
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California Language Teachers Association 2022 Conference The conference will be held virtual from February 25 – 27. Proposals are being accepted for presentations. See details here. Return to Language Leadership Council page
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