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U of Utah’s Second Language Teaching & Research Center. Research, pedagogy, and outreach for second language acquisition and Dual Language Immersion (DLI)
University of Utah
Joined February 2021
Word of the Day Wednesday: преподаватель (prepodavatel’) ✨📚 [preh-pah-dah-VAH-tyel’] – noun Meaning: Lecturer, college/university instructor 💬 What’s a lesson a great instructor taught you that stuck with you? #WordOfTheDayWednesday #RussianVocabulary #TeachingMatters
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📖✨ Word of the Day: 老师 (lǎoshī) – Teacher 👩🏫👨🏫 A title of deep respect in Chinese, combining “old” (lǎo) + “master” (shī). More than educators, they’re mentors for life. 💬 Who’s been a “lǎoshī” in your life? #WordOfTheDayWednesday #MandarinVocabulary #老师 #LanguageLearning
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📢 Attention Chinese Bridge Instructors! Get ready for the 2025–26 school year with collaborative lesson planning, immersion teaching strategies, and a deep dive into the new 3116 curriculum. 🔗 Register now — https://t.co/9IEesxWVUg
#ChineseBridge #TeacherWorkshop
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🗣️📚 K–12 Spanish teachers! Join our Language & Cultural Proficiency Workshop July 28–31 at U of U. Sharpen your teaching tools, earn MIDAS or 2 U credits, and connect with peers! 💬 💲 $110 | 📍 LNCO 1945 | ⏰ 9–4 PM 🔗 Register now – link in bio #SpanishTeachers #K12PD
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📚✨ Word of the Day: Lehrkraft [LAYR-krahft] Meaning: A gender-inclusive term for “teacher” in German. From lehren (to teach) + Kraft (force) — “teaching force.” 💪🍎 👩🏫 Every Lehrkraft shapes minds with quiet power. 💬 Which teacher changed your life? #WordOfTheDay #L2TReC
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🎤 Calling all ACTFL members! Want to inspire the next gen of language educators? Share your story, your “aha” moments, and tips for fellow teachers in our Educator Spotlight! ✨ 👇
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ACTFL Members Share Insights & Inspiration
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📣 K–12 French teachers! Join us June 9–12 at U of U for a hands-on workshop with Dr. Lair & Mme Harward. Explore AI in teaching, new proficiency standards & more! 💲$110 | Credits available Register Now: https://t.co/5EidDYm3M4
#FrenchTeachers #K12PD #AIinEducation
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🍎✨ Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! ✨🍎 Thank you to the educators who inspire, empower, and uplift every day. 💛 #TeacherAppreciationDay #ThankATeacher
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🎓✨ Faculty Feature: Chi ✨🎓 30+ years of teaching, passionate about language learning & immersive education 🌏🗣️ Fun fact: She captained her college fencing team! 🤺 #FacultyFriday #ChineseBridge #L2TReC #TeacherSpotlight
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🌍✨ “Language is for diplomacy. Language is for work.” – Prof. Anne Lair Explore how Dr. Lair is helping students go further with French at the U. ➡️ https://t.co/PmbcYN7WpT
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🌍💚 Happy Earth Day! 💚🌍 No matter the language, it’s our shared home. 🌱✨ “Earth” around the world: 🌎 Spanish: La Tierra 🌍 French: La Terre 🌏 Portuguese: A Terra 🌍 German: Die Erde 🌎 Mandarin: 地球 (Dìqiú) Let’s take care of it. 🌿♻️ #EarthDay #BridgeProgram
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🌍 Word of the Day Wednesday: Fernweh 🌍 Translation: A longing for faraway places ✈️ Like homesickness in reverse, Fernweh is the ache to explore the world beyond your doorstep. If your passport had feelings, this would be it. #Fernweh #LanguageLearning #Germanvocabulary
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📖✨ April is #NationalPoetryMonth! In SPAN 3117, Bridge Program students explore identity by translating & rewriting Where I’m From by George Ella Lyon — a poem that turns everyday memories into powerful legacies. 📝 https://t.co/5EKMh53vdW
#WhereImFrom #PoetryInTranslation
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🌟 Faculty Feature: Katie Marin! A language education legend in Utah since 2017, Katie has led DLI efforts across 6 districts & 3 universities. Passionate, witty (never learned to ski!), and devoted to student voice. ¡Gracias, Katie! 💬📚 #FacultyFriday #L2TReC #LanguageEducation
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✨ It's #UniversityDayOfKindness, so today’s #WordOfTheDayWednesday is amabilidad [ah-mah-bee-lee-DAHD] — kindness 💛 More than being nice, it’s love in action: making others feel seen, heard & valued. How will you show amabilidad today? #Amabilidad #BeKind
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As a fiduciary, clear communication is key—especially when working with a global client base. Watch our video to learn how language proficiency can enhance your client relationships: https://t.co/pDk6KdJsPm
#LanguageCertification #GlobalClients #FiduciaryResponsibility #Finance
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TODAY! Please join us in the Marriott Gould Auditorium at 2pm to hear Yen Le Espiritu and her presentation Loss and Found: "Sutured Kinship" in the Aftermath of War and Displacement.
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🎬 Join us April 15th OR 16th for the Spanish Bridge Campus Visit & Film Festival at the U of U! ✅ First-gen support ✅ Scholarships & study abroad ✅ Film awards & mini lecture 📍 SCI Institute, 8:45 AM–1:15 PM #BridgeProgram #FutureUtes #CollegeReady #FilmFestival
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Bilingual investigators play a crucial role in solving cases and preventing dead ends by breaking language barriers and uncovering key evidence: https://t.co/XSwWOHDyu7
#BilingualInvestigators #LanguageMatters #LawEnforcement #Bilingualism
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In the fast-paced world of crime investigation, sharp minds, keen observation skills, and advanced training are indispensable. But to truly solve complex cases, detectives need a unique set of skills...
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"Creating a sense of belonging and safety for each student is foundational to fostering a learning environment."
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Creating a sense of belonging and safety for each student is foundational to fostering a learning environment.
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