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Back-to-school season is here! Join us this week for language learning best practices and tips. Consistent practice, regular exposure, and a sprinkle of fun can do wonders for your language learning journey.
Explore how to turn study routines into joyful habits > https://ow.ly/2RQy50PwK9e
Are you studying the Japanese language? You might have found that learning the difference between on-reading and kun-reading for kanji can be challenging.
Uncover the differences and similarities between these 2 writing systems >
The concept of on-reading versus kun-reading of Japanese words is not an easy one for non-native speakers to grasp, but this article establishes the basic differences between the two.
The NLSC enjoyed our time at the 2023 National Guard Association of the United States - NGAUS 145th General Conference & Exhibition. We had some great conversations with potential members interested in putting their language skills to work when not on Guard duty. Thanks to everyone who stopped by!
Do you enjoy Japanese food? Sushi, ramen, katsu curry, and miso soup are just the beginning.
Take a look at these regional food maps to explore the differences in local cuisines >
Do you know what food each prefecture is famous for in Japan? We take a tour around a map of Japan and explore local Japanese foods.
From Natsukashii (nostalgic) to Gochisousama (thank you for the meal), take a look at these Japanese slang phrases to add a touch of kawaii (cute) to your conversations > https://ow.ly/Cg8q50PtfSL
Join us this week to discover Japanese language, traditions, and culture in honor of Learn Japanese Month!
Make your Japanese language journey fun with these unique learning resources, like seasonal vocabulary lists and local recipes >
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Who's headed to Reno for the 2023 National Guard Association of the United States - NGAUS 145th General Conference & Exhibition? We are ready to go at booth #1884. Speak multiple languages? Stop by to talk to us about joining as a member. Need language capabilities and services for your unit’s State Partnership Program? We’ve got you covered with 12k+ language experts ready to support your mission!
This update previews the 145th NGAUS General Conference & Exhibition in Reno, Nevada, including this year's business sessions, trade show infor
It pays to be bilingual! Uncover why fluency in multiple languages can lead to career success and increased earning potential:
Do you command two or more languages? Congratulations! Regardless of how you became proficient—at school, at home, or during your travels—learning a language takes a lot of time, work, and dedication. In the increasingly globalized and interconnected world, being able to communicate in more than...
Ace your interpreter interview with confidence! Explore these 36 potential interpreter interview questions and sample responses to get ahead of the game:
Learn more about the questions an interviewer might ask an interpreter, including why they may ask certain questions and tips for providing a suitable answer.
Boost your employment prospects and stand out from the competition by validating your multilingual abilities. Explore these widely recognized language proficiency tests, which the NLSC offers members as a no-cost benefit. Learn about the key differences between the Defense Language Proficient Test (DLPT) and the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI), tips for preparing for the tests, and more!
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Curious how to use your language skills to enhance your career? Hear from these NLSC volunteers!
Learn what motivated them to volunteer, what services they provided, and what suggestions they have for individuals wanting to contribute their linguistic and cultural expertise: https://ow.ly/smaX50Pm7oa American Translators Association
Join us this week to explore language employability! Language is your ultimate career booster!
From encouraging productivity to inspiring creativity, discover the value of being multilingual in the workplace:
As a leader in any industry, encouraging language learning isn’t just about fostering personal and professional growth among your employees.
Discover the thrill of Chovqan, a traditional Karabakh horse-riding game in the Republic of Azerbaijan!
Chovqan boosts feelings of identity rooted in nomadic culture. Learn more >
Chovqan is a traditional horse-riding game played on a flat, grassy field by two competing teams of players mounted on Karabakh horses. Each team has five riders, with two fullbacks and three forwards. The game starts at the centre of the field and players use wooden mallets to try to drive a small....
Who says you can’t learn while playing a game?
Check out these games from a diverse set of cultures around the world that will teach you about different cultural traditions:
Looking for new ways to have fun outside? Get inspired by these 10 popular kids games from different countries and cultures.
Have you heard of Stickball? This traditional Native American game was historically played to settle conflicts over land and politics.
Learn more about this time-honored game steeped in ceremonial traditions:
Chickasaws have a long history of playing the traditional game of stickball. Itti' kapochcha to'li' or stickball, also known as “little brother of war,” has been handed down from generation to generation and was historically played to settle conflicts over land and politics between Native Americ...
Today is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples!
Speaking “an overwhelming majority of the world’s estimated 7,000 languages” and representing 5,000 diverse cultures, “Indigenous Peoples are inheritors and practitioners of unique cultures and ways of relating to people and the environment.”
Site on the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. Here you will find information and related links.
Traditional sports and games play a vital role in defining a country’s culture and history!
Explore these 4 traditional games from around the world and how the games reveal cultural nuances >
As people around the world tune into the Olympic Games, here are four indigenous games from around the world that you may not have heard about.
Join us this week as we discuss how traditional games around the world reflect culture!
For the Egyptians, Senet evolved into a “simulation of the netherworld, with its squares depicting major divinities and events in the afterlife.”
Uncover how the originating culture made a unique imprint on these historical games >
Thousands of years before Monopoly, people were playing games like Senet, Patolli and Chaturanga
Have you watched an international film or show recently? If there were subtitles, they were courtesy of professional translators!
However, film translators can be hard to come by. Learn why >
The global audience for foreign-language streaming shows has never been larger. But subtitlers are leaving the industry in droves
Did you know that the Taíno, Yoruba, and Igbo languages influenced Puerto Rico’s local dialects?
Uncover how the blending of these languages and cultures has formed Puerto Rico’s modern use of language and identity >
This guide provides access to an array of resources on language and identity in Puerto Rico, including digitized primary source materials in a wide variety of formats, books, periodicals, and online databases.
American Sign Language (ASL) evolves like spoken English—not only with the words signed but the signs themselves! Explore how ASL signs adapt to new (and old!) words > https://ow.ly/TyOo50PelgG
Language and cultural science continue to provide phenomena for professionals to study!
Explore how differing linguistic and cultural clues have misled psychologists when studying how and why people think and act the way they do:
Features of language don't always mirror thinking styles in different societies.
Reviving dead languages isn’t a new dilemma. Learn how the Hebrew language spoken today was revitalized over a century ago >
Although it was the language of sacred texts and ritual, modern Hebrew wasn't spoken in conversation till the late nineteenth century.
Unlock the Arabic influence in English! There are hundreds of English words that stem from the Arabic language.
Check out these Arabic loanwords that have traveled across cultures:
The Arabic language has contributed hundreds of words to the English language by many different routes. That's partly because in what my daughter likes to
Uncover the influence of the Spanish language on English!
Explore these rich cultural connections embedded in the English language by virtue of Spanish loanwords, many of which are associated with the Wild West:
Home Culture Culture Home on the Rancho: Exploring the English language’s Spanish loanwords August 28, 2022 Roughly 60% of your average English dictionary contains words borrowed from Romance languages — the vast majority of which come from French and Latin. French and Latin are notorious for th...
Unlock the secrets of language adaptation! Explore the fascinating ways languages evolve and borrow from one another with these common Japanese loanwords:
Japanese has borrowed many words from other countries. So many Chinese words were mixed into Japanese that they are no longer considered "loan words".
What happens when languages meet? Loanwords shape our language landscape and enrich our culture.
Discover how languages evolve and adapt through cultural contact and examine some words you may not have known were borrowings:
Many English words actually come from other languages. Retrace a loanword’s steps on its journey into English and reflect on when it becomes fully integrated into the lexicon.
This week is dedicated to language borrowing! Loanwords and loan phrases are terms that have been adopted from one language and embraced in another.
See how words and expressions find new homes across cultures: https://ow.ly/JyTv50PaPhf
New voices, challenges, and perspectives! Explore literary works translated into your target language and let the beauty of global literature inspire your own writing: https://ow.ly/GTS850P9QSX
Learn from your mistakes! Feedback, regular practice, and celebrating each milestone in your writing are some great techniques to improve your skills.
Peruse these tools and strategies to improve your writing skills > https://ow.ly/enTi50P9QRm
Immersing yourself in your target language through reading, listening, and speaking can build confidence in your writing journey!
Take a look at these 6 strategies to improve your writing skills >
University involves lots of writing. If English isn’t your first language, writing essays, laboratory reports or case studies can seem daunting. The good news is that there are plenty of things you…
Explore authors who write in different languages! From Gabriel García Márquez to Haruki Murakami, these literary giants demonstrate the power of storytelling transcending linguistic boundaries >
Most writers will tell you that it's challenging enough to write well in their native language, let alone attempting it in another. Yet a number of well-known authors have done just that, in many cases writing not only well but brilliantly, in a language that was not their first. There's a name for....
This week we’re uncovering how writing in a target language becomes a gateway to explore new cultures, perspectives, and a way to enrich our creativity!
Let’s begin with these resources for writing in a target language > https://ow.ly/z16f50P9QJp
It's birthplace of written Spanish! Over 1,000 years ago in Spain’s La Rioja region, monks wrote notes in the margins of Latin texts.
Uncover the story behind the Spanish language’s first written steps onto paper:
More than 1,000 years ago in Spain’s La Rioja region, monks made notes in the margins of Latin texts. These are believed to be the Spanish language’s first steps onto the page.
What motivates NLSC members? Nelly Youngman discusses her Spanish language skills and NLSC mission experiences in the video testimonial below. Thank you for serving and sharing your story, Nelly!
Have you heard of New Mexican Spanish? This unique American dialect evolved through the blending of medieval Spanish and Indigenous varieties and preserves a form of Spanish no longer used anywhere else.
Learn more:
It contains some words from medieval Spanish, but it also includes pronunciations that developed in New Mexico's villages and words unique to its geographical and historical place at a crossroads of American civilizations
Meet an NLSC member! Elisa Rineheart discusses her Spanish language skills and NLSC mission experiences in the video testimonial below. Thank you for serving and sharing your story, Elisa!
This week we’re exploring the Spanish language! Did you know the dialect of Spanish used in Arab-occupied Spain prior to the 12th century was called Mozarabic?
Learn about the history and variety of dialects of this Romance language:
Spanish language, Romance language (Indo-European family) spoken as a first language by some 360 million people worldwide. In the early 21st century, Mexico had the greatest number of speakers, followed by Colombia, Argentina, the United States, and Spain. It is an official language of more than 20....
Pronunciation is just one of many differences between dialects. Listen to these 10 American English dialects that you can hear across the U.S.:
American accents are varied and don’t follow state lines. Listen to what they sound like and read about where they originated.
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