Thursday, April 16, 2020 - World Language Day for the NYC DOE

Thursday, April 16, 2020 - World Language Day for the NYC DOE

Assistant Principal, Ms. Francesca McAuliffe shares exciting news: Thursday, April 16th has been named World Language Day for the entire NYCDOE.

https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/7-us-athletes-who-speak-another-language

https://youtu.be/VQRjouwKDlU

4 reasons to learn a new language | John McWhorter English is fast becoming the world's universal language, and instant translation technology is improving every year. So why bother learning a foreign languag... youtu.be

https://www.ted.com/talks/hugh_evans_what_does_it_mean_to_be_a_citizen_of_the_world?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

Hugh Evans: What does it mean to be a citizen of the world? | TED Talk Hugh Evans started a movement that mobilizes "global citizens," people who self-identify first and foremost not as members of a state, nation or tribe but as members of the human race. In this uplifting and personal talk, learn more about how this new understanding of our place in the world is galvanizing people to take action in the fights against extreme poverty, climate change, gender ... www.ted.com

Students and staff may contribute to the conversation regarding the importance of knowing multiple World Languages using #NYCDOEWorldLang on social media.