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There is life after COVID – the days of savoring a flaky, buttery croissant at a sidewalk café in Paris are not far off! France will reopen cultural venues and relax outdoor dining restrictions on May 19th, and vaccinated tourists can enter the country again on June 9th. Click here for details Exciting news for…
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The Language Learning Institute has provided a supportive language education atmosphere that promotes cultural sensitivity in the community since 2006. This unprecedented year has brought new challenges for everyone and has severely impacted the Language Learning Institute. As a result, our yearly fund drive dinner is now a GoFundMe virtual fund drive. We will miss…
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As we put a close on 2020 and enter 2021, I would like to take the time to reflect on this unprecedented year that has challenged all of us in so many ways. In addition, I would like to express extreme gratitude to all of you – for without you, we would not exist and…
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Is learning a new language really as easy as downloading an app? Language app ads make it seem like you’re just a couple of taps away from learning one of hundreds of languages spoken worldwide. If you’re serious about your language learning journey, it’s worth considering how much you’re are actually learning. Language apps usually…
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Everyone at the Language Learning Institute would like to extend warm wishes for a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving. As an educational institute, we are confident that you will enjoy using this post as an opportunity to self-educate and grow; and that you will use the information to make your part of the world a better…
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Have you ever thought of music as a form of language? Think of the way music hits your brain, triggers your memories, and can help stimulate your thoughts. Think of the way that music can be “read” — just like the words of a book. Much like language, music is something that is shared universally…
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Have you ever had a debate with a friend like the one in the above cartoon? Maybe you’ve even had a debate with friends who call ‘sneakers’ tennis shoes, or call a ‘water fountain’ a bubbler. Even within the United States, regional dialects can differ immensely, mostly in terms of vocabulary and pronunciation. You can probably…
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Framed original work by Harold Wind (1917 – 1986) Contributed by Frank Wind from his private collection. Harold Wind (1917 – 1986) studied at New York University and Pratt Institute, but was largely self-taught. His work falls into the rare category of “Art Made by Engineers”. (He held several patents as a packaging engineer.)…
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Framed original work by Ferdinand Ralph Petrie (1925 – 2007) Contributed by Frank Wind from his private collection. Ferdinand Ralph Petrie was born in Hackensack, NJ and was known for his sea-landscape, and illustrations. He studied at the Parson’s School of Design, NY, the Art Student’s League, NY; and Famous Artists Course in Illustration. Petrie…
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