When native English speakers think of traditional desserts, usually velvety ice cream, fruit pies, layered cakes, and decadent chocolate creations come to mind. However, in Japan, these are not the norm. One of the more popular desserts in Japan is どら焼き...
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Summer Interns at GLN!
You might often wonder about the awesome GLN interns who are working tirelessly to ensure that you get the best language learning experience possible. Well, here's your chance of finding out more about the GLN team!
Where are you from and where do you go to...
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The Summer Semester is Here!
Classes have started at The Global Language Network. As the weather heats up, GLN’s summer students are spending their time learning languages with us. With exciting classes in a variety of languages, GLN offers students the opportunity to explore new horizons within their...
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Time in Swahili-Speaking Countries
In the United States, we’re used to seeing a clock look a certain way. Even if the numbers of the clock are gone, we know what time it is.
In Swahili-speaking countries, the clock used looks totally different. Where the six would...
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Country Focus: Lebanon’s Evolving Linguistic Landscape
Language in contemporary Lebanon reflects societal changes in the past few decades. Education in Lebanon can vary based on the influences of the English and French educational systems which means that students are taught French, Arabic, and English from a formative age. As...
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An interview with Natalia Serafin, GLN Teaching Fellow & Intern
The Global Language Network is a place where people from a myriad of backgrounds and with experience from all over the world can come together to work towards the common goal of promoting languages and cultures in Washington, DC. Natalia Serafin is a...
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