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Language, Learning, and Culture

Welcome to the Esperanza Education blog! Here you will find regular posts from our teachers that explore diverse aspects of language, learning, and culture. We share our experiences as language learners and teachers, tips and resources for learning specific languages, travel and cultural advice, and more. We are a diverse group, each with our own interests and background, so expect to find an eclectic selection of entries. Enjoy! Disfruta! Amusez-vous! Divirta-se! Tadını çıkar! !التمتع به


Introducing Language Base Camp

August 16, 2022
by Mary Leighton
language learning, learning on your own, self-directed learning
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A 3-month course for independent language learners, guided by the belief that people succeed and have more fun when they approach language learning as a creative project or an adventure.
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Prioritizing (different) language learning

November 30, 2021
by Mary Leighton
language learning, motivation, self-directed learning
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Turkish? Arabic? French? ASL? Nuu-chah-nulth? An honest reflection about where I am putting my language learning energy and why.
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Canadian Election Language

August 30, 2021
by Mary Leighton
bcpoli, Politics, vocabulary
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There is a federal election coming up in Canada on Sept 20, 2021. Here are some common but quirky Canadian election terms you might be hearing and wondering about.
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Language as Medicine

May 13, 2021
by Mary Leighton
first language, health, indigenous languages
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Many of us do not have the energy for language learning right now, but language still shows up to support us through the times.
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Esperanza Education 2021: A Fresh Start

April 07, 2021
by Nicki Benson
collaboration, consulting
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Some reflections from our collaborators on the strange year 2020, and a look ahead to what 2021 has in store - including a website refresh!
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My Bilingual Baby’s Spanish Mind: 3 Years Old

October 01, 2020
by Nicki Benson
bilingual children, home learning, niños bilingües
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My bilingual baby is a preschooler now! And she's speaking to me mostly in Spanish. Here's how I know she's thinking in Spanish too.
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Why we learn certain languages

August 31, 2020
by Mary Leighton
indigenous languages, parenting, public school
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The podcast Nice White Parents has got me thinking about why we choose to certain languages - and reasons to think about learning others.
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Being a Better Ally

August 24, 2020
by Kathryn Stewart
history, listening, social justice
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Working towards being a better ally through listening, learning, and following. A list of resources reflection and education.
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Flower Etymology

May 25, 2020
by Mary Leighton
Canada, dictionary, indigenous languages
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Foxgloves. Dandelions. Camas. Have you ever wondered where plants get their names? Fun with flower etymology!
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Social and Emotional Learning

April 06, 2020
by Kathryn Stewart
sel, special education, teaching advice
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What is Social and Emotional Learning and how is it relevant to our students and to ourselves?
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Introducing Language Base Camp
Aug 16, 2022
Prioritizing (different) language learning
Nov 30, 2021
Canadian Election Language
Aug 30, 2021

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