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In addition to language skills, Moomin Language School teaches empathy and appreciation for the beautiful diversity that exists in the world ✨ "The children’s multilingual backgrounds have been highlighted in a positive way with Moomin Language School. We have compared the new words in all the languages we know and discussed how some languages are similar to each other whereas the same word sounds completely different in other languages," says a kindergarten teacher from Helsinki, Finland ♥ You can read more about their experiences in our blog: https://bit.ly/4bvQMUJ #moominls #EarlyLanguageLearning #PlayfulLanguageLearning #GlobalCitizens

A fun twist in my teaching career.!!..🇨🇳🇳🇬 Recently, I was assigned a beginner's Chinese language course. While I wouldn't classify myself a native speaker, my experience with tonal languages like Igbo definitely came in handy! Explaining tones in Chinese to my students was fascinating. It highlighted the beautiful similarities between languages, especially when it comes to pronunciation. Seeing their excitement as they grasped these tonal concepts was incredibly rewarding. **In Igbo cosmological view, the tone of "maa" one answers to a call from "one's mother" ascribe to a second tone in Chinese Language... Interestingly, teaching Chinese also rekindled my own dormant knowledge! Turns out, those Mandarin classes I took back in 2014-2015 and 2017-2018 stuck with me more than I realized...This experience has further solidified my passion for language learning and instruction. Just like with Chinese tones, mastering the tones of Igbo is essential for clear communication hence why I use engaging methods to help students conquer those tones and unlock fluency in my online Igbo Language class.. ***Right in front of your door is Chiazorom Winifred .. standing/knocking so to unlock the Igbo Language fluency in you through my online Igbo Language class*** Bịa ka anyị kpaa🤝 #Chiazorom #IgboGlobalInstructor

Conversation Session for Yoruba Language Teachers Are you an online or onsite Yoruba language teacher eager to enhance your teaching skills? Join us for a dynamic Zoom conversation session, where we will explore innovative and effective pedagogical approaches to elevating your teaching methods! What to Expect: In this interactive session, you will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions with fellow educators. Share your experiences, exchange ideas, and discover new strategies that can help you captivate your students and enrich your lessons. Who Should Attend: This conversation session is ideal for both online and onsite Yoruba language teachers at any stage of their careers who are passionate about improving their teaching techniques. Register for the FREE session Now! Join us in this enriching conversation, connect with other educators, and gain valuable insights. #KazeemKẹ́hìndéSanuth #languageteaching #Yorubalanguageteachers Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom meeting.  When: Nov 23, 2024 4:00 PM (WAT), 11:00 AM(EST) Register in advance for this meeting: https://lnkd.in/ewgFFqtw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Check out our Hungarian Word of the Day! Title: Hungarian Word of the Day: Felügyelet Felügyelet is our Hungarian Word of the Day! A phrase that you may find useful in various contexts, "Felügyelet" translates to "supervision" in English. Definition: Felügyelet is typically used in settings such as schools or workplaces where certain tasks or people need to be overlooked or managed. Example: "A gyerekek nem maradhatnak otthon felügyelet nélkül." This means, "The children cannot stay at home without supervision." In the daily hustle and bustle, a little bit of 'Felügyelet' is always necessary to ensure everything runs smoothly. Happy learning! Find additional vocabulary and join the conversation in the CORE Languages Community HUB: Hungarian Study Group https://lnkd.in/etwYD2ri . Register for a free account and learn with fellow working professionals in the only online community built for working professionals learning foreign languages!

A picture of our edited book, which is now in the hand of my co-author, Thao Do, of the chapter A Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Approach to Materials Development: Teaching Vietnamese as a Second Language to Ethnic Minority Primary School Students. The chapter is authored by Thao Do, Hoa Do, and me. This is from our recently published Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching: The Case of Vietnam and Cambodia edited by Linh Phung, Hayo Reinders, and Vu Phi Ho Pham. I love the picture. It captures the beautiful essence of Vietnam and a blend of modern and traditional. The book showcases the outcome of my colleagues' projects, but I do hope it has impact beyond publications on paper. Here's the abstract: This chapter reports an innovation in teaching Vietnamese to ethnic minority primary students in Vietnam, which involves the development and piloting of a Vietnamese practice book for Grade 5. Guided by the goals of developing pedagogically sound materials to facilitate students’ acquisition of Vietnamese as an L2, we adopted a culturally and linguistically responsive approach to designing our materials. In developing the package, materials including texts and illustrations were adapted and selected to both represent the students’ cultural values and practices and to facilitate their target language learning through their prior knowledge and mother tongue. The book includes examples of culturally and linguistically relevant visual illustrations, role models, texts and learning activities and received positive initial feedback from the teachers. After piloting the materials, analyzing the teacher participants’ feedback, and reflecting on the project, we suggest that further work be done in this area so that more and richer materials that cater to all ethnic minority groups are available to the teachers and students. Here's the link to the chapter: https://lnkd.in/eHDzG-52 We'd love to see the work continue so that minority students get more support in developing both their mother tongue and Vietnamese. If you know any organizations or projects that may support further materials development, we'd love to hear about those. #innovationinlanguageteachingvietnamcambodia #Vietnameseforminoritystudents

Excited to share my First Acceptance Letter of 2024! 🎉 With the growing interest in the Kazakh language, there's a pressing need to update teaching techniques for Kazakh as a foreign language (KFL). While existing literature often focuses on learning materials and textbook content, the methods used in the KFL classroom require further exploration. In my upcoming talk, I'll delve into Kazakh language teaching strategies and practices in instructing Hungarian higher education students at the A1 proficiency level. This investigation was conducted through action research over one academic semester at a Hungarian higher education institution. The study involved 11 Hungarian students enrolled in Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Master of Arts (MA) programs, with instruction delivered in English. Our class met once a week for a one-and-a-half-hour seminar session. The action research findings highlight the importance of establishing robust strategies and implementing corresponding practices within the KFL classroom to enhance language learning outcomes. Stay tuned for more insights! #KazakhLanguage #LanguageTeaching #ActionResearch

Hi Connections, Excited to share my latest research on English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) in Education. This study explores the perspectives of the students and teachers in Indonesia. Key insights include: Multilingualism in Practice: -Language Ideology -Institutional Policy You can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dHebTSxf I’d love to hear your thoughts, especially from researchers interested in learning about languages in practice.

In my class, students get to decide what role HMong language will play in their lives. There are no tests. This class isn't about me evaluating their language ability. As long as they do the assignments, they get the points. They can turn in late assignments. They can resubmit assignments as many times as they want. They can help each other with the homework. They can use Google Translate. I just want them to engage with the language in ANY way. Engagement is part of the reclamation process. No engagement means no language reclamation. More importantly, language reclamation needs room for learners to create, play, try things out, and laugh. There's no room for shaming or guilt-tripping, and there's no room for advancing an agenda of correctness or perfection. No one wants to learn in a situation like that. No one. #hmong #hmonglanguage #languagereclamation #digitalstorytelling

Bland, J. (2024). Critical interculturality in English language education: Gaslighting, myths and learning from literature. In F. Dervin (Ed.), The Routledge handbook of critical interculturality in communication and education. Routledge. https://lnkd.in/g8WfFQFQ

Exploring the Fascinating World of Dyugun Language: An Insightful Journey into a Unique African Tongue Dyugun language is known for its unique ... https://lnkd.in/gwmWbB7j #24x7offshoring #DyugunLanguage #LANGUAGE #languagelearning #learners Dyugun language is known for its unique grammar and syntax, which sets it apart from other African languages. One of the most notable features of Dyugun grammar is its use of noun classes. Like many other Bantu languages, Dyugun organizes nouns into different classes based on their characteristics. These noun classes are marked by prefixes ... Read more