Richard Simcott, a polyglot who speaks over 50 languages, gives a set of advice on how to study a new language with online apps at home. "Language apps often give people the impression of being more fluent than they actually are," says Richard Simcott, a world-renowned polyglot who has learned over 50 languages. "Language learning is over-learning: you learn something to the point that it just becomes part of who you are, so that it comes to mind without hesitation when you need it."

The Modern Language Lab is looking for qualified individuals to work as part-time Modern Language Tutor (College Assistant) in the Modern Language Lab (B-206) in Spring 2023. The Modern Language Tutor should have working-level knowledge in a language other than English (such as Spanish). The pay rate is $15.61 per hour. This job is for an on-campus position (international students with an F-1 visa is eligible to apply). See https://eladept.commons.gc.cuny.edu/on-campus-job-opportunity-for-spring-2023-modern-language-lab-15-61-hour/ for more information.

Library at LaGuardia Community College is looking for bilingual students for their financial literacy project in Spring 2023. The job entails translating a glossary of financial terms into the following heritage languages: Bengali, Hindi, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, French, Nepalese, and Haitian Creole. The position begins in March 2023 until June 2023 and it will pay $15.61/hour for 12 hours per week. The application deadline is mid-January 2023. See below for more information about the job opening. This is an on-campus job and international (F1) students are eligible to apply. See this or below for more info. JOB TITLE: FINLIT FOR ...

The NYS Unified Court System offers an intensive 20-hour internship program to bilingual students. Interested students must be proficient in the English language as well as a second language, and interested in pursuing or exploring a career as a court interpreter. During the internship, students will learn about court interpreter ethics, the three modes of interpreting, the structure of the courts, different case types and lessons from a day in the life of a court interpreter. The Spring 2023 Introductory Court Interpreter Internships are scheduled on Fridays, for 5 weeks, 9am – 1pm. There are two schedules between February - March ...

Prof. Habiba Boumlik is offering an Elementary French 101 (ELF101) course for culinary art students taking Culinary Arts I (SCD114). Students learn the French language while learning terms, concepts, and methods used in the culinary arts through classroom instruction and laboratory application. Here is a short promotional video of these paired courses in the previous semesters:

CUNY offers several experiential learning opportunities for LaGuardia students in Spring 2022. Students can receive on-the-job career experience and will be paid between $15-20 per hour. The deadline is Thursday, December 1, 2022. See below for more info. ------------------------------------- The SOAR Internship Program allows students of all majors to explore paid internship opportunities from employers all over New York City, where they can gain skills and further knowledge in their field of study. The priority deadline is December 1st. SOAR Internship Placements: Spring Session I (March-June) 10 weeks, 100 hours in total $2,000 stipend ($20 an hour) Elmezzi Career Fellows Program Fall Session II (December-February) and ...

iReviews (https://www.ireviews.com/) published an article about top online resources for those who are interested in learning ASL. According to the latest survey the Modern Language Assocaition, ASL has become the third most popular foreign language at colleges and universities.

ACTFL's Lead with Languages discusses myths and misconceptions about language learning. The myths/misconceptions discussed in this article include: (1) Not everybody speaks English.; (2) Language skills are no longer just a "nice to have."; (3) We need more than google translate!; (4) Language classes are anything but dull.; (5) Learning two languages won’t confuse children or impair their cognitive ability.; (6) C++ is not the only language you need.; and (7) It’s never too late to learn a language.

Liberal Arts Latin American Studies Option (Director: Ana Maria Hernandez) has re-designed its curriculum and program goals as part of the "Enriching the Latin American Studies Program" project funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) between 2018-2021. Below is the updated program goal (in English and Spanish). Liberal Arts Latin American Studies Option The goals of the Latin American Studies program are to strengthen knowledge of Latin American/Latine culture for students wishing to seek careers related to Latin American literature, history, arts, music, film, theater in New York and other national or international centers of Latin American culture, in the ...

Every country has a long, rich tradition of invoking supernatural threats in order to keep kids in line. What are figures equivalent to Boogeyman in English?