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May 27, 2021

Working in a Second Language

Written to the song: The Sweetest Thing — Lauryn Hill “Do you know what a foreign accent is? … it is a sign of bravery” — Amy Chua Languages have always surrounded me. Growing up, my parents and relatives spoke in Russian. With my Bubby and as well in the…

Language

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Working in a Second Language
Working in a Second Language
Language

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Apr 12, 2021

Jewish Conversation Style

Written to the song: Know Your Worth — Khalid & Disclosure “Good communication is just as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after.” — Anne Morrow Lindbergh A few years ago, someone brought up the point that I interrupt people in conversation. Ever since then, I…

Jewish

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Jewish Conversation Style
Jewish Conversation Style
Jewish

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Mar 15, 2021

Language & Attention

Written to the song: Si Veo a Tu Mamá — Bad Bunny “A different language is a different vision of life.” — Federico Fellini Language impacts our personalities, decision-making processes and even our attention while reading. …

Language

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Language & Attention
Language & Attention
Language

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Dec 10, 2020

Language & Cultural Competence

Written to the song: Fever — Dua Lipa “The beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people.” — Unknown “Culture embodies the beliefs, customs, values, forms, arts and ways of life of a particular society, group, place or time. It encompasses elements such as age, ancestry, colour…

Culture

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Language & Cultural Competence
Language & Cultural Competence
Culture

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Oct 31, 2020

“ESL” or “Bilingual”

Written to the song: Barefoot in the Park — James Blake ft. Rosalía “What’s considered trashy if you’re poor, but classy if you’re rich ?— speaking two languages” — McKay Coppins (via Twitter) A student who only speaks English at home comes to school and is expected to speak fully…

Bilingual

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“ESL” or “Bilingual”
“ESL” or “Bilingual”
Bilingual

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Sep 27, 2020

Stroke of Bilingualism

Written to the song: My Future — Billie Eilish “Strokes don’t discriminate…it can happen to anyone” — Linda Steuer Being bilingual is defined as having the ability to speak and understand more than one language. When someone has a stroke, they often have impairments in their language abilities. …

Brain

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Stroke of Bilingualism
Stroke of Bilingualism
Brain

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Jul 30, 2020

How Travel Changes the Brain

“Ever travel to a foreign city? We’ve all heard that “travel broadens the mind”. But beneath this cliche lies a deep truth. Things stand out because they’re different, so we notice every detail, from street signs to mailboxes to how you pay at a restaurant. We learn a lot when…

Travel

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How Travel Changes the Brain
How Travel Changes the Brain
Travel

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The Startup

·Jun 25, 2020

How Immigration Affects the Brain

Written to the song: Solid Ground — Michael Kiwanuka “There are two types of people in the world; those who believe that everything can be divided into two categories — and the rest of you” — Unknown You are traveling to a new destination and you ask some friends for…

Immigration

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How Immigration Affects the Brain
How Immigration Affects the Brain
Immigration

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The Writing Cooperative

·May 31, 2020

How I Got a Book Deal at 23

The lessons that made everything happen — I have always carried a notebook around with me to scribble down ideas — from poems to dreams to random business ideas. Since I was a kid I have always had the dream of getting a piece of my work published. Like many authors and bloggers, I started writing simply…

Book Deals

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How I Got a Book Deal at 23
How I Got a Book Deal at 23
Book Deals

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Invisible Illness

·May 26, 2020

Understanding Misbehavior During a Pandemic

A teacher’s trauma-sensitive classroom approach — A few years ago, I was introduced to a new concept which helped me become a better teacher. As a first-year teacher, I was thrown into a challenging classroom with a few particularly defiant students. After asking for advice from fellow teachers, principals, and support staff, a psychologist with a…

Stress

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Understanding Misbehavior During a Pandemic
Understanding Misbehavior During a Pandemic
Stress

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Anna Frenkel

Anna Frenkel

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Author of “Q & A a Day for Travelers”. https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-frenkel/

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