@NSClanguages

@NSCPhila's Language Access & Proficiency Program - we're committed to enhancing access to resources for limited English proficient individuals. #LanguageAccess

 Philadelphia, PA
nsc-languages.org
Joined December 2014
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Refugees who are unable to speak English are becoming increasingly isolated, lonely and unable to work. ‘It’s very important for refugees to be given a chance to learn, for the benefit of the UK and for themselves.’ #LetRefugeesLearn metro.co.uk/2017/12/26/forme…

Lawyer who fled war to come to UK says language barrier 'tears families apart'

A recent report found refugees can wait up to three years for English lessons.

metro.co.uk
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“War is what happens when language fails.” Margaret Atwood. #xl8 #1nt #languageaccess #languages – at Charlotte, NC
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Replying to @nobisha
There are different aspects of language. Fluency and accuracy are two important ones. Correcting someone appropriately can help with accuracy, but too much needless correction hurts fluency. – at Kuta, Indonesia
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Literacy is...
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Interesting panel discussion on linguistics and the mfl classroom. How do we get students to enjoy learning languages? @WorldOfLang #McrESRCFest
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NSC will showcase our volunteers and clients leading up to #GivingTuesday. More info on ESL teacher Mike here: bit.ly/2Ao9YCz
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Refugees need more than food and shelter: they need human connection, and language can help independent.co.uk/news/uk/re…
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Interesting discussion of why humans speak so many languages, and the processes behind linguistic diversification #languagediversity xitter.cf/WordBrewery/status/905…
WordBrewery@WordBrewery7 Sep 2017
Have you ever wondered why there are so many #languages? ow.ly/NIUz30eA4zp
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E! Online@estherogen2 Nov 2017
"Who is to say that robbing a people of its language is less violent than war?" -Ray Gwyn Smith #languagerights #languageplanning #edpolicy – at Philadelphia, PA
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Stephen Bax@BaxStephen31 Oct 2017
Kazakhstan to change its script. Fascinating example of #languageplanning #languagepolicy #sociolinguistics bbc.com/news/world-asia-4180…
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Today is #ElectionDay! Find your polling place and read up before you head out: ow.ly/42uT30gpAXF #PhillyVotes
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Linguistic hero Thomas Ricento speaking today #linguistics #lpp #languageplanning #languagepolicy
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Emma Beals@ejbeals27 Sep 2017
Critical lack of translation services in Europe refugee response, many left without fainest idea what's happening: devex.com/news/the-child-tra…
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United Nations
@UN30 Sep 2017
As we celebrate 1st-ever #TranslationDay, see how language professionals have been essential to the work of the UN: un.org/Depts/DGACM/index.sht…
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If you want to lead diversity, if you want to bring people together, you have to grow your intercultural capacity | #increaseIC
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On a fundamental level, translation and interpretation is about generating options and making decisions. #languageaccess #LANGUAGE
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Thanks @NSCPhila! Visit our calendar to check out our volunteer training schedule at philaliteracy.org/calendar/. xitter.cf/NSClanguages/status/89…
LA&P PROGRAM@NSClanguages18 Aug 2017
Looking for #volunteer opportunities in #Philly this fall? We are also looking for you! Come help #Immigrants & #Refugees learn English!
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Don't forget about the Special Summer Registration for enrollment of new multilingual students. philasd.org/multilingual/mul… #PHLed
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New resource from @TheJusticeDept on #languageaccess in state courts → go.usa.gov/xKDG3
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Welcoming 118 refugees in September - and we need awesome people like YOU to help! Find out how at ow.ly/PRM43044cTk
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