An aspiring astronaut, a journalist, and a documentary filmmaker will be among the Language Schools’ students this summer.

One goal of the program is to increase the number of Japanese language teachers.

Speaker and immigrant rights lawyer Brian O’Dwyer MA Spanish ’67 spoke on the power of language learning to bridge divides in an increasingly splintered world.

With careers ranging from journalism and finance to food media, Language School students seek to improve their skills.

A new agreement between Middlebury and Bennington College will bring all 11 Middlebury Language Schools to Vermont.

Representing 47 states and 75 countries, they range from lawyers and flight attendants to writers and grad students.

The Spanish School will mark its 100^th year with a variety of events, including a performance by an acclaimed flamenco quartet.

The New Yorker, Peter Hessler and Leslie Chang (Arabic School, 2011), Mahmoud Abdalla

This summer, the School of French will mark its 100^th year and the Chinese School its 50^th.

VPR captures some stunning voices of students who aspire to sing German opera.

The festivities include music, art, poetry, fireworks, and a conference exploring the future of language education. All events are free and open to the public.

The internationally renowned programs will celebrate a century of immersive language and culture study this year as well as the debut of the Korean School.

Atlantic national correspondent Ta-Nehisi Coates reflects on his mid-life decision to learn French and attend the Middlebury Language Schools.

Students earned master's and doctoral degrees, and CBS News foreign correspondent Clarissa Ward urged graduates to use their language skills as "precious passports" into other cultures.

Students of foreign languages will receive master's and doctoral degrees, and Clarissa Ward, the CBS News correspondent in Egypt and Syria, will deliver the commencement address.

Saura has won numerous awards in a career spanning more than half a century.

The Language Schools are known internationally for their intensive immersion approach to the teaching of language and culture.

Diplomat John Beyrle, who studied at the Russian School in 1975, returned to Middlebury for Language Schools Commencement.

Fierce international competition in August can only mean one thing: summer games at the Language Schools.

Ambassador John Beyrle, who studied at the Russian School in 1975, returned to Middlebury this month to address Language Schools graduates and receive an honorary degree.

Career diplomat John Beyrle, who attended the Russian School in 1975, returns to Middlebury

Vittorio Taviani's career is intertwined with that of his brother, Paolo. Their most recent film, “Caesar Must Die,” won the top prize at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2012.

The Language Schools share some "must-see" moments for the summer ahead in the annual "Top 10" list.

Since 1915, more than 40,000 students from all walks of life — including more than 11,000 advanced degree holders — have attended one or more of the Language Schools.