The Coronavirus Generation Will Use Language Differently
| by John McWhorter
For language buffs, COVID-19 is a potential sci-fi plot. Think: Millions of families go inside for months—what will they all sound like when they come out?
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Why You Should Learn a Second Language and Gain New Skills
In a globalized world, learning a new language is a skill that will always give you an unfair advantage. Find out the benefits of learning a second language and being bilingual!
Learning a New Language at Home
In this article, we will answer your most pressing questions regarding learning a new language at home, and how you can take advantage of an immersive experience from the comfort of your house.
Why you should study Russian at Middlebury
Jason Merrill, the Director of the School of Russian at Middlebury Language Schools, was interviewed by Foreigncy.
Hebrew becomes hip in American schools as a boon for kids and communities
| by Faygie Holt
To ensure that teachers of Hebrew language have the proper tools to be effective educators, the School of Hebrew at Middlebury Language Schools in Vermont offers a master’s degree in teaching Hebrew as a second language. “We want to professionalize the skills of teachers, and a way to do it is for them to learn more about second-language acquisition,” said Vardit Ringvald, director of the School of Hebrew at Middlebury.
Learning, Language, and Culture at Middlebury
| by Eve Tolpa
Last year, a recent St. John’s graduate recommended the Middlebury Language Schools to Sebastian Huerta (SF20). He acted on the suggestion, and the resulting experience was “one of the best summers I can remember since childhood.
Middlebury Launches Pilot Abenaki Language School
| by Sarah Ray
The Abenaki Language School will launch Summer 2020. Jesse Bowman Bruchac will be the new Director. The dates are June 30 to July 14.