February 21, 2020
by ISB Native Language Programs
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Like biodiversity, linguistic diversity is important to study and safeguard. Every year on February 21, the United Nations observes International Mother Language Day to celebrate all languages and promote multilingualism. ISB observed #IMLD2020 with displays in both libraries, a themed prompt on the … Continue reading
May 29, 2019
by ISB Native Language Programs
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Need some multilingual reading for summer? Native Language books in ISB’s Main Library for MS/HS have moved to the tall shelving in the Literary Lounge, the room to the left as you enter the library. The collection currently includes … Continue reading
March 20, 2019
by ISB Native Language Programs
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The saying “a book is like a garden (carried in your pocket)” adorns pillows, mugs, bookmarks, t-shirts, and doormats in English, and the graphic above this paragraph was made by a user of German. But the proverb originated in Chinese. And ISB’s … Continue reading
February 21, 2019
by ISB Native Language Programs
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“We need to take care of our languages just like we take care of a garden.” With these words, librarian Nat Whitman showed a Grade 1 class several books authored in their native languages, and asked staff member Khun Jeab … Continue reading
October 4, 2018
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Nothing encourages children to read quite like attractive books, readily available. Today and tomorrow, October 4-5, families have the opportunity to buy Thai-language children’s books as part of the Book Fair in the ES Learning Hub. Open from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. … Continue reading
May 8, 2018
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Buying picture books in Romance languages in Asia can be a challenge. Did you know that the ES Hub (ES Library) offers online picture books in French and Spanish via TumbleBookLibrary.com? Here are the steps to view a selection of … Continue reading