As a bilingual or multilingual employee, you have a unique opportunity to help create an inclusive workplace where language diversity is valued. Use your native language or any other languages you have learned to a high level of proficiency to create a work environment of respect and understanding. “A multilingual workplace is becoming the norm, […]
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John Papa, an HR generalist and US Air Force National Guard, had always been fascinated by the power of language. Growing up in a Filipino household in the United States, he had learned both English and Tagalog from a young age. But it wasn’t until he started working as a human resource generalist for a […]
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Advancing in your career as a bilingual or multilingual employee may start by showcasing your language skills during performance reviews while highlighting your unique abilities and contributions to your employer. You may have been gaining experience in your current role and now you are ready to find new opportunities and expand your job responsibilities as […]
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Introduction Roanoke, VA is a growing city with a population of around 100,000 people. Approximately 10% of its residents have limited English proficiency and face challenges accessing city services. To address this issue, the Community Engagement Office of Roanoke began offering information and resources in Spanish, the second most widely spoken language in the city. […]
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Learning a new language can be a challenging and rewarding experience. With the advancements in technology, it has become easier to learn a language through language apps such as Duolingo, Babbel, and Rosetta Stone. These language learning apps have gamified the language learning process, and they make it convenient to learn at your own pace. […]
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Are you a bilingual or multilingual professional trying to obtain more flexibility in your daily life while earning money from the convenience of working from home? The wide variety of remote work positions out there may bring you the life/work balance that you are searching for.
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The future of multilingualism in the workforce is bright. There is a steady need for employees who have the ability communicate across different languages and cultures as globalization continues to grow. Companies are recognizing the value of having multilingual professionals and are vigorously seeking to hire candidates with world language skills to fill the language […]
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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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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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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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