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Korean Language Studies Have Skyrocketed in the Wake of K-Pop

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

Hallyu has inspired many young scholars to learn more about Korea beyond what is shown on their screens.…

November 23, 2021

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How To Successfully Learn a Foreign Language Remotely

Daniel Reed

Learning in a physical classroom can definitely help you, but going virtual offers its own advantages.…

October 5, 2021

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Chinese Science Fiction Has Taken the West by Storm

Joseph Gorzka III, University of Virginia

The genre has met resounding success outside of Asia, and translated texts continue to become increasingly popular and accessible.…

March 1, 2021

Why Learn Ancient Greek?

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

It’s been dead for centuries. That shouldn’t stop you from becoming fluent.…

October 8, 2020

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Done With Duolingo? Here’s a Guide for Intermediate-Level Language Learners

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Netflix, podcasts and books are just a few of the tools you can use to continue learning a new language.…

July 30, 2020

9 Netflix Shows to Boost Your Foreign Language Skills

Victoria Acosta, Southern Adventist University

It’s time to stop limiting yourself to English television and start absorbing that language you’ve always wanted to learn with these binge-worthy shows.…

March 3, 2020

‘Parasite’ Is Winning Awards and Destroying Barriers

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

As the first foreign film to win best picture, this South Korean movie is opening doors for the future of international cinema.…

February 23, 2020

6 Signs That the Universe Is Telling You to Teach English as a Foreign Language After You Graduate

Daniel Reed

Want to travel and learn more about other languages and cultures? It's easier than you think.…

December 31, 2019

Still Need to Register for Classes? Here Are 7 College Courses You Need to Take

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

They might not all be fun, but you’ll thank yourself later for enrolling.…

August 19, 2019

You Should Definitely Listen to Music in a Foreign Language

Rocco Romano, University of Iowa

Listen outside of your comfort zone.…

August 12, 2019

Fun Things To Do Online Over Summer Break

Daniel Reed

Do some fun things that don't put you at risk for sunburns.…

July 12, 2019

7 Quirky Side Effects of Learning a Foreign Language

Study Breaks Writer

Learning a new language has its ups and downs, but it comes with some unexpected side effects as well.…

February 26, 2018

The Benefits and Challenges of Being Bilingual in College

Valeria Garcia, University of Texas at Austin

Although being bilingual can be a struggle growing up, having this skill in college can be the key to a successful future.…

December 28, 2017

Want to Get a Job Before Your Classmates? Add a Minor

Karen Guan, Southern Methodist University

As the job market becomes more competitive, adding a minor is a surefire way to increase your chances of securing a job.…

November 20, 2017

An Open Letter to American Students Studying Abroad

Flavia Martinez, Amherst College

As more Americans study abroad than ever, the basic courtesies of travel are being lost in translation.…

April 15, 2017

Are Liberal Arts Language Requisites Really Worth It?

Josephine Werni, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Requiring all students in pursuit of a BA to take multiple semesters of expensive, inefficient foreign language courses is BS.…

December 11, 2016

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