Practicing and Improving Your Proficiency in a Target Language

Are you looking for the best ways to practice and improve your language proficiency? Continued learning of a language, especially as a grown-up, can be a challenging task. However, it is an incredibly gratifying experience. Whether you’re looking to improve your language proficiency for professional or personal reasons, there are a wide variety of resources […]

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Language Trends and Multilingual Staff Grow Future Business

The ability to speak a second language has become a necessity for many professionals and businesses alike, and this trend will not end in the foreseeable future. Even though English will likely remain a dominant global language by 2050, the prominence of other languages rising in their level of importance is a trend to keep […]

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The Bilingual Teacher Shortage: A Challenge and an Opportunity

The demand for bilingual education in the United States continues to grow. Even though the country has become more linguistically and culturally diverse due to demographic changes and the evolving conditions in the U.S. marketplace, more than half of the states are facing a bilingual teacher shortage which poses potential issues with the future of […]

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Advocating for Multilingualism and Language Education: 2023 Language Advocacy Days

On February 8-10, a few of LTI’s colleagues had the privilege of participating in the JNCL-NCLIS Language Advocacy Days. This annual event, delivered virtually, brings language educators, students, and leaders together to discuss issues surrounding language education and to advocate for multilingualism and quality language education. Participating in this event was an incredibly inspiring experience. […]

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Language Accessibility for Better Business Now and in the Future

Most industries in the United States are operating in a globalized economy. It is important to consider the needs of non-English speakers, especially in areas with large populations of immigrants or where multiple languages are spoken by your customer base. According to a survey entitled “Making Languages Our Business: Addressing Foreign Language Demand Among U.S. […]

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18 Best Jobs for Bilingual Speakers

18 Best Jobs for Bilingual Speakers

Many employers across industries are looking to hire candidates who can speak more than one language. If you are bilingual, then you may be interested in careers that will allow you to use your world language skills on a daily basis. Whether you are seeking the highest-paying bilingual jobs on the market or you simply […]

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