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Language learning

Some bilingualisms are more equal than others

International symbol for deafness from Redeafined Bilingualism has been a media darling of late, and considering the intense focus of the current scientific community on bilingual brains and the breakneck…
Language and social justice

Visiting the Ausländerbehörde

If you are a student or a guest researcher (like me) in Berlin and you need to get or renew a visa or need to change your visa status, you…
Language in education

Are the children of intermarried couples smarter?

Preschool in Karlsruhe, Germany (Source: DW) Ever since my research for my 2002 book Bilingual Couples Talk I’ve regularly been told by people – or been asked to confirm their…
English as a global language
English Gangnam Style
English-teaching superstars
Language learning
English-teaching superstars
Chats in Linguistic Diversity
Erased Voices and Unspoken Heritage
Chats in Linguistic Diversity
Language policy at an abortion clinic
Intercultural communication
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Language in education
Immigrant Teachers Are Reshaping English Education