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Mexico Opens University for Indigenous Languages
In México, a new national university specializing in Indigenous language courses is set to begin classes by September, the Mexican National Institute of Indigenous...
UN Launches Ten-Year ‘Survival Plan’ for Endangered Languages
In a landmark move before the close of 2022, the United Nations finally launched what it calls the International Decade of Indigenous Languages—a ten-year...
Backlash against Indian Government Push to Make Hindi Dominant
A move by Indian prime minister Narendra Modi to make Hindi the country’s dominant language has been met with an atmosphere of hostility and...
Russia Bans Use of Foreign Words
Last month, Russia’s Duma (lower legislative assembly) adopted a bill that forbids the use of foreign words in Russian, unless there is no commonly...
TESOL Supports Adult Education Bill
Senators Reed (D-Rhode Island) and Young (R-Indiana) introduced the Adult Education WORKS Act (S.5202) in an effort to strengthen and expand the Workforce Innovation...
Online Dating Favors Bilinguals
Poll reveals 66% of US singles would “swipe right” on someone who claims to be multilingual, but nearly half of users admit to lying...
TESOL Supports Adult Ed Bill
Senators Reed (D-RI) and Young (R-IN) introduced the Adult Education WORKS Act (S.5202) in efforts to strengthen and expand the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity...
DoDEA World Language Grants Now Open
The World Language Advancement and Readiness Grants Program is now accepting applications for FY23. The deadline to apply is April 7, 2023. This program...
Minnesota: Karen language classes to make a debut in St Paul Public Schools
For the first time this coming September, Karen (or Karenic) language education will be introduced to four district high schools in St Paul, Minnesota.
It...
Group Projects Abroad Program Competition Announced
The International and Foreign Language Education (IFLE) office at the U.S. Department of Education is pleased to announce the opening of the competition for the...
France to introduce compulsory language tests for migrants
French lawmakers are increasing efforts to make it harder to stay in France long term if you don’t speak French. A new immigration bill...
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