Language Education Archives - Certified Languages International https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/tag/language-education/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:28:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://certifiedlanguages.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CLI_Favicon-150x150.png Language Education Archives - Certified Languages International https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/tag/language-education/ 32 32 243885886 Over 500 Indigenous Languages Are Spoken in Latin America. Let’s Look at These 8 https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/over-500-indigenous-languages-spoken-in-latin-america/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:33:02 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.com/?p=19185 Eight indigenous languages of Latin America — including Akateko, K’iche’, Mam, and Navajo — are spoken by millions yet often overlooked. This article explores their rich histories and why access to interpreters is so vital for indigenous speakers living in the U.S.

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]]> 19185 International Translation Day: Celebrating an Art Worth Protecting https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/international-translation-day-2024/ Sat, 14 Sep 2024 03:46:44 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/international-translation-day-2024/ International Translation Day: Celebrating an Art Worth Protecting International Translation Day is an opportunity to honor the work done by professional translators and language professionals to facilitate conversations, unite nations, and foster peace throughout the globe.

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]]> 14386 Interpreting in Education: How Interpreters Make Individualized Education Program (IEP) Plans Attainable https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/how-interpreters-make-iep-plans-attainable/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 03:41:55 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/how-interpreters-make-iep-plans-attainable/ Interpreters are essential to helping non-English language preferent (NELP) families understand the setup process for Individualized Education Program (IEP) plans, which provide support and resources when children need access to special education.

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]]> 14384 4 Women Who Will Inspire You This Women’s History Month https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/4-inspiring-women-this-womens-history-month/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 04:38:50 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/4-inspiring-women-this-womens-history-month/ We highlighted four inspiring women in interpreting of different generations in honor of Women's History Month.

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]]> 14378 Why Are Interpreters Important? Understanding Their Role in Communication https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/professional-interpreter/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 23:34:10 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/professional-interpreter/ Although communication barriers have always existed, the modern, interconnected technological landscape has made it easier for us to connect.

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]]> 14343 Unlocking Communication: 7 FAQs about Teletypewriter (TTY) Devices and How They Work https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/teletypewriter-device-faqs/ Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:47:08 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/teletypewriter-device-faqs/ Learn the answers to FAQs about what a TTY (teletypewriter) device is, how it works, who pays for it, and more.

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]]> 14333 To Incite Change, Terms Like ‘LEP’ Need a 21st Century Upgrade https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/changing-the-term-lep/ Fri, 12 May 2023 23:22:15 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/changing-the-term-lep/ “LEP” is a staple term in government, the language industry, and, until recently, education. But it’s outdated, and people who speak a language other than English deserve something better.

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]]> 14302 3 New Year’s Traditions around the World https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/happy-new-year-in-3-countries/ Thu, 22 Dec 2022 04:57:46 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/happy-new-year-in-3-countries/ Learn about 3 New Year's celebrations from around the world! We'll teach you how to say, "Happy New Year!" in each country, too.

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]]> 14273 CLI’s Language & Immigration Trends https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/cli-language-immigration-trends/ Fri, 19 Aug 2022 02:38:47 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/cli-language-immigration-trends/ More than 350 languages are spoken across the U.S. Do you know which languages are driving an increased demand for interpreters? Find out here!

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]]> 14216 Russian and Ukrainian Interpreters in the Hot Seat? Right Now https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/russian-and-ukrainian-interpreters-in-the-hot-seat/ Thu, 17 Mar 2022 21:54:38 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/russian-and-ukrainian-interpreters-in-the-hot-seat/ How to deal when world events intersect with your job as an interpreter It’s a scene that plays out again and again. A catastrophic event, like war or a virus, is associated with a geographic location. People turn their fear into anger. On the receiving end are ordinary people — expats, residents, immigrants, visitors —  […]

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]]> 14201 African-American Vernacular English Is a Legitimate Dialect. Period. https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/african-american-vernacular-english-is-a-legitimate-dialect/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 02:44:11 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/african-american-vernacular-english-is-a-legitimate-dialect/ African-American Vernacular English is a dialect spoken by many Black Americans. Commonly known today as Black English, it has its own grammatical structure, usage, and pronunciation rules.

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]]> 14193 9 Terms You Need to Know about Effective Communication for Your Deaf Customers https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/terms-you-need-to-know-about-effective-communication-for-your-deaf-ustomers/ https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/terms-you-need-to-know-about-effective-communication-for-your-deaf-ustomers/#respond Tue, 28 Sep 2021 13:45:00 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/terms-you-need-to-know-about-effective-communication-for-your-deaf-ustomers/ If you work with the public, bookmark this post. These are the terms you'll need to know when providing services to your deaf and hard of hearing customers.

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