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What is social communication, and why is it so important?

We use it every time we go to a party, talk to a colleague, make a phone call, or go through the checkout line at the grocery store. Social communication is otherwise defined as the set of verbal and nonverbal...

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What is Social Communication, and Why is it so Important?

We use it every time we go to a party, talk to a colleague, make a phone call, or go through the checkout line at the grocery store. Social communication is otherwise defined as the set of verbal and nonverbal...
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Spanish Language Proficiency Levels

Determining your Spanish language proficiency level, or that of your child can be challenging. Even if the search for the correct proficiency level doesn’t result in the expected level, rest assured that learning processes are constantly improving with new methods...

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5 Fascinating Facts About the Hawaiian Language: A Look into its History and Significance

Hawaiian language, also known as ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, is one of the two official languages of Hawaii. While the language was banned in schools after the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1896, there have been revitalization efforts since 1978. Today...

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Stuttering: Symptoms, Causes, and Perspectives in Treatment

Did you know that around one percent of adults stutter, while up to five percent of children go through a period of stuttering? Stuttering, also referred to as ‘fluency disorder,’ is one of the most common speech disorders and one...

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Best Non-English-Language Films at the Golden Globes 

The 80th Golden Globe Awards were held on January 10, 2023, following years of controversies for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). The organization behind the Golden Globes had become known for its lack of diversity and corruption allegations. A...

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Language Barriers in Healthcare Access

A new report published by The Urban Institute highlights the challenges many Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) face in healthcare access related to Limited English Proficiency (LEP). The report found that more than half of all AANHPI adults...

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Do Accent Reduction Classes Work?

If speaking a second language was easy, many more people would speak several fluently. Although it’s not a short path, the road to second language proficiency is filled with interesting patterns. One fascinating pattern is that although non-native speakers may...

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Is There a Critical Period for Language Learning?

Many rumors circulate about a natural ability to learn languages and the advantage children may have that dissipates with age. Let’s take a closer look at second language ability and age. By looking at studies on both sides, different perspectives...

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What is Heritage Language?

Individuals who speak multiple languages or live in multilingual households may have a “heritage language.” This term describes the language the individual speaks or hears at home, but it is not the dominant language spoken in the community. In the...

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