Language Learning

Summer Language Buddies Returns!

by Zaynah AlmasriLooking to keep up your language skills over the summer in a fun, low-pressure way?Registration is now open for Summer Language Buddies, a program coordinated by the FriesCenter for Global Studies that connects Wesleyan students, faculty, and staff for informallanguage practice during academic breaks. Originally launched as Winter Language Buddies in 2020, the…

The FLTA Review: The Foreign Language Teaching Assistant’s View of Life at Wesleyan

by Oleksandra Volakova Every year, Wesleyan welcomes new FLTAs (Foreign Language Teaching Assistants) from all over the world – foreign students interested in teaching others their native language and immersing themselves into foreign culture. 11 people, coming from different backgrounds, help Wesleyan students to understand the culture and language better, becoming an irreplaceable support to…

Five Wesleyan Students Receive the Critical Language Scholarship

by Julia Gardner The Fries Center for Global Studies is proud to announce that five Wesleyan students will be participating in Critical Language Scholarship programs this summer! The Critical Language Scholarship is a competitive, fully-funded program that offers immersive instruction in thirteen different languages considered critical to the U.S.’s global engagement. CLS programs cover the…

The Success of Power of Language Week 2025!

by Zaynah Almasri This year’s Power of Language (POL) Week was a resounding success, celebrating linguistic diversity and cultural exchange. Hosted by the Fries Center for Global Studies, the seventh annual POL celebration, honored the Bengali Language Movement and International Mother Language Day while promoting multilingualism on campus. From February 13th to 22nd, students engaged…

Discover the World of Language with the Linguistics Club

by Bre Jordan and Oleksandra Volakova Are you fascinated by language? Whether you’re a casual word enthusiast, a polyglot in the making, or someone who loves diving into the science behind communication, the Wesleyan Linguistics Club is made just for you! When Alex Mussomeli (’27) arrived at Wesleyan, he was surprised that there was no…

The Seventh Annual Power of Language Celebration is Coming to Wesleyan– Save the Dates!

by Oleksandra Volakova The celebration of Wesleyan’s diverse multilingual communities, an annual tradition in the university, is just a week away. Join us in exploring various languages, cultures, and traditions, and enjoying conversations with like-minded people for Power of Language Week! It doesn’t matter if you know foreign languages or just thinking about learning one…

The Language Fair: Bringing the Language Learning Community at Wesleyan Together

by Oleksandra Volakova The Language Fair, organized by the Language Ambassadors at the Fries Center and other passionate Wesleyan students, welcomed visitors with music in various languages, and activities to learn more about them. The students could start their exploration by talking to representatives of the Study Abroad office or Wesleyan Linguistics club, writing calligraphy,…

The Critical Language Scholarship: Application Due November 19 at 8 pm!

by Zaynah Almasri Applications for the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) are closing soon, on Nov 19, 2024 at 8:00pm eastern time! The CLS is a wonderful opportunity for American college students interested in studying languages and engaging with cultures that are vital to America’s involvement with the world. Participants are able to spend eight to…