My language journey started when I began studying Japanese at Middlebury College. Growing up, I was interested in the East Asian region, particularly the technology that came from there. We had a TV, a refrigerator, a radio and other electronics … Continue reading →
Growing up in Kazakhstan, most of Kuanysh’s language learning happened in university, supplemented by his study in the English as a Second Language program at the Institute last year. He grew up speaking Kazakh and Russian, his studies at school … Continue reading →
Learning a language is humbling; it’s hard to do and takes time as well as dedication. When Christina talks about the languages she speaks and the learning process they require, she acknowledges just how awkward it can feel to start … Continue reading →
Spanish has always been an important presence in my life. My mother lived as a medical missionary in Guatemala before marrying my father, so I became familiar with the language at a very young age. I went on to major … Continue reading →
“The limits of my language are the limits of my world.” ~Ludwig Wittgenstein Language is a bridge that connects people across cultures that engenders an intimate authenticity among language learners. Learning a new language forces you to make mistakes and falter … Continue reading →
I spent 2012 learning Arabic and Chinese in immersive learning experiences in Morocco, Shanghai and Cairo. Study abroad experiences made both languages come alive but it was difficult to keep up my skills in one language while studying and living in the … Continue reading →
You may consider the question that I initially did: Who goes to Vermont to study Spanish? Well, I can emphatically confirm that Middlebury College turns non-believers into Spanish-speaking believers. For every part of seven weeks, the students speak, eat, dance (salsa, flamenco, etc.), socialize, listen, read, write, and hopefully dream in Spanish, all founded on … Continue reading Danny Pavitt – Spanish in Vermont and beyond →
Here you will find stories from students at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. Look around and read some stories about students studying foreign languages and how language has changed their lives.
