Last time I discussed the overarching issues in the United State’s K-12 foreign language programs but what’s also equally important to consider are the larger effects caused by the way American schools teach language. It’s not as simple as American schools failing to teach students foreign language. Instead, there’s a variety of issues that arise for all Americans when the United States cannot communicate outside of English. One of the…
I’ll be discussing Normal People, a novel by Irish author Sally Rooney, this week! Normal People is Rooney’s most popular novel, and I also think it’s the best one to read first. Normal People is what got me into Rooney, and I’ve read her other two books (which I definitely recommend if you like Normal People) because of this book. Normal People also has a popular Hulu series (I’m halfway…
Foreign language learning in the United States’ K-12 schools is a complicated issue, but the reality of the situation is that American students are falling behind due to the way language is taught. While speaking a foreign language is not a requirement for many people’s everyday lives, there are countless benefits. According to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, people who can speak a foreign language are more creative,…
