Learning a new language can be a challenging and rewarding experience. With the advancements in technology, it has become easier to learn a language through language apps such as Duolingo, Babbel, and Rosetta Stone. These language learning apps have gamified the language learning process, and they make it convenient to learn at your own pace. […]
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Are you a bilingual or multilingual professional trying to obtain more flexibility in your daily life while earning money from the convenience of working from home? The wide variety of remote work positions out there may bring you the life/work balance that you are searching for.
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The future of multilingualism in the workforce is bright. There is a steady need for employees who have the ability communicate across different languages and cultures as globalization continues to grow. Companies are recognizing the value of having multilingual professionals and are vigorously seeking to hire candidates with world language skills to fill the language […]
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Are you looking for the best ways to practice and improve your language proficiency? Continued learning of a language, especially as a grown-up, can be a challenging task. However, it is an incredibly gratifying experience. Whether you’re looking to improve your language proficiency for professional or personal reasons, there are a wide variety of resources […]
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The demand for bilingual education in the United States continues to grow. Even though the country has become more linguistically and culturally diverse due to demographic changes and the evolving conditions in the U.S. marketplace, more than half of the states are facing a bilingual teacher shortage which poses potential issues with the future of […]
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On February 8-10, a few of LTI’s colleagues had the privilege of participating in the JNCL-NCLIS Language Advocacy Days. This annual event, delivered virtually, brings language educators, students, and leaders together to discuss issues surrounding language education and to advocate for multilingualism and quality language education. Participating in this event was an incredibly inspiring experience. […]
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Many employers across industries are looking to hire candidates who can speak more than one language. If you are bilingual, then you may be interested in careers that will allow you to use your world language skills on a daily basis. Whether you are seeking the highest-paying bilingual jobs on the market or you simply […]
Continue readingKatie Hedrick is the Community Inclusion Coordinator of the City of Roanoke’s Community Engagement department in Virginia. One of her responsibilities is to run a Bilingual Incentive Pay Program to address the concerns and needs of Roanoke’s diverse 100,000 residents. Katie successfully implemented the program across all departments, and to date, many of the city […]
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Have you ever heard about Foreign Language Incentive Pay (FLIP)? If the answer is “no” and you are bilingual, you could be missing out on a fantastic way to earn a higher income using your language skills. Certify Your Language Skills Here Demand for Bilingual Skills Is Growing A recent national survey commissioned by ACTFL […]
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If you speak a second language, you may wonder how to highlight language skills on your resume. Being able to communicate in more than one language can be the key to opening new doors in your career, so you should showcase your language skills as much as possible. It’s also important to describe your language […]
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