Check here often for the latest news on the Middlebury College Language Schools.
July 07, 2009
John De Mado has been a vocal advocate for language acquisition in the U.S. for many years. His hard-hitting insights into learning challenge the intellect while stimulating thought and professional growth for change. Above all, humor abounds in his presentations, serving to punctuate even the weightiest of topics.
July 06, 2009
As is the tradition every summer, we have taken the liberty of listing for you what the Language Schools Directors and Vice President consider to be some of the special highlights of the session.
June 02, 2009
This month marks the beginning of the Middlebury Language Schools’ summer sessions, known internationally for their intensive immersion approach to the teaching of language and culture.
June 02, 2009
Beginning Saturday, June 13, and continuing through Saturday, Aug. 8, the Middlebury Language Schools International Film Festival will feature a major film in each of the following languages: Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Hebrew, and Russian.
April 29, 2009
Founded in 1959, the C.V. Starr-Middlebury School Abroad in Mainz, Germany, began a kind of programming that other schools abroad had yet to practice.
November 25, 2008
A member of the Middlebury French School faculty, Tierno Monénembo, has won France’s 2008 Prix Renaudot literary prize for writing the best novel of the year.
November 24, 2008
Vivian Schiller, who earned her master’s degree from the Middlebury College Russian School in 1985, has been named president and chief executive officer of National Public Radio, effective January 5, 2009.
September 10, 2008
The Monterey Institute of International Studies, a Middlebury College affiliate, recently jumped into the raucous debate over a Ladies Professional Golf Association proposal to require golfers to be proficient in English or face fines and suspensions.
August 18, 2008
International educator tells students their skills are critical for understanding the world
August 15, 2008
Commencement Address
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15 August 2008
August 14, 2008
Songs, activities, and vocabulary lessons make Italian come alive for young language-learners
August 12, 2008
Madrid government, Monterey Institute, and Middlebury collaborate on "global action" project this summer
June 19, 2008
As we have done in the past, we have taken the liberty of listing for you what the Language Schools Directors and The VP consider to be some of the special highlights of the session. These highlights, now fondly known as "The Top Ten List" are listed below. We hope to see some of you on these special cultural occasions.
April 17, 2008
Modern Language Association committee releases report examining how foreign language educators can address crisis in language education at college level
April 14, 2008
Susan Carvalho to depart after six years, and will be succeeded in September by Jacobo Sefamí