Bilingualism

We spoke with Maritere Bellas, author of ‘Arroz Con Pollo and Apple Pie: Raising Bicultural Children,’ about growing up in Puerto Rico and the importance of learning a language with your child.

We spoke with a social worker who uses her fluency in English and Spanish to make a difference in children’s lives.

This month: how to dismantle the provincial-archy. Also, a German learner accidentally introduces his love interest as his girlfriend. Can he walk it back smoothly?

At the International Academy of New York, kids are immersed in English, Mandarin and Spanish — as well as a lived commitment to diversity.

Will the lifespan of your love hinge on your ability to learn a new language? Also, at what point in the relationship does it make sense to download that language app?

Sure, you’ll become more worldly. But you probably weren’t expecting to get better at saving money.

This month: how to clap back in any language. Also, the difference between ‘preservative’ and ‘preservativo’ (and how to correctly ask about the nutritional content of your sausage).

An editor at a Chinese television station gives us insights into the art of storytelling in two languages.

Two bilingual teachers share stories and explain how they use their Spanish skills to make an impact.

Nurses are a source of comfort and aid for the sick and injured, but they have to be able to communicate. We spoke with a nurse to learn how she uses her foreign language skills on the job.

Can patients get the care they need if they don’t speak the same language as their doctor? This interpreter is making a difference by breaking language barriers.

With so many different languages at play, how does the United Nations even function? We spoke with two of the interpreters who keep everything running smoothly.