Words have histories. Not just definitions, but stories. Journeys. Layers of meaning that have traveled through centuries, crossed borders, changed forms, and somehow arrived in our conversations today carrying traces of where they came from. As language learners, writers, and curious humans, we often focus on what words mean now. We memorize definitions, practice pronunciation,…
Recently, I found myself at the beginning of two entirely new learning curves. One was unexpected. A local Kung Fu studio began offering Qigong classes, and without much prior knowledge (or even a clear understanding of what I was signing up for) I decided to go. There was something in the idea of it that…
There is a moment many teachers recognize.You ask a question. You wait. Silence.So, you rephrase it. You simplify it. Sometimes, you answer it yourself. And just like that, the opportunity is gone. What disappears in that moment is not just a response, but a process—the opportunity for students to engage, to think, to retrieve, and…
Modern workplaces are increasingly global, multilingual, and culturally diverse. While most companies focus on structural silos between departments, many collaboration challenges come from invisible cultural silos inside teams. Understanding these dynamics is essential for HR leaders, managers, and organizations working across languages and cultures. In most organizations, when we talk about silos, we mean departments….
What happens when a writer refuses to choose one language over another? For many multilingual authors, writing is not a matter of translation; it is a matter of coexistence. The mother tongue carries memory, rhythm, and emotional instinct. A second language carries discovery, distance, and often reinvention. When both are allowed to inhabit the same…
We talk a lot about fluency when it comes to language learning. But fluency isn’t just about speaking fast or understanding everything someone says. It’s about being able to live inside the language. To read, to write, to think, to feel in it. And one of the most powerful ways to get there? Reading and…
June 2, 2025 by Sinagazi This photo from our teaching days made me think—not just about how fun language learning can be, but how deeply it touches our lives. What started as a simple classroom moment—kids coloring luchador masks while learning about Mexican traditions—quickly turned into something far more meaningful. That’s the beauty of language…
