U of Utah’s Second Language Teaching & Research Center. Research, pedagogy, and outreach for second language acquisition and Dual Language Immersion (DLI)
University of Utah
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Word of the Day Wednesday: преподаватель (prepodavatel’) ✨📚
[preh-pah-dah-VAH-tyel’] – noun
Meaning: Lecturer, college/university instructor
💬 What’s a lesson a great instructor taught you that stuck with you?
#WordOfTheDayWednesday #RussianVocabulary #TeachingMatters
📖✨ Word of the Day: 老师 (lǎoshī) – Teacher 👩🏫👨🏫
A title of deep respect in Chinese, combining “old” (lǎo) + “master” (shī).
More than educators, they’re mentors for life.
💬 Who’s been a “lǎoshī” in your life?
#WordOfTheDayWednesday #MandarinVocabulary #老师 #LanguageLearning
📢 Attention Chinese Bridge Instructors! Get ready for the 2025–26 school year with collaborative lesson planning, immersion teaching strategies, and a deep dive into the new 3116 curriculum.
🔗 Register now —l2trec.utah.edu/bridge-progr…
#ChineseBridge #TeacherWorkshop
🗣️📚 K–12 Spanish teachers! Join our Language & Cultural Proficiency Workshop July 28–31 at U of U.
Sharpen your teaching tools, earn MIDAS or 2 U credits, and connect with peers! 💬
💲 $110 | 📍 LNCO 1945 | ⏰ 9–4 PM
🔗 Register now – link in bio
#SpanishTeachers #K12PD
📚✨ Word of the Day: Lehrkraft [LAYR-krahft]
Meaning: A gender-inclusive term for “teacher” in German.
From lehren (to teach) + Kraft (force) — “teaching force.” 💪🍎
👩🏫 Every Lehrkraft shapes minds with quiet power.
💬 Which teacher changed your life?
#WordOfTheDay #L2TReC
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🎤 Calling all ACTFL members! Want to inspire the next gen of language educators? Share your story, your “aha” moments, and tips for fellow teachers in our Educator Spotlight! ✨ 👇 actfl.org/membership/educato…
📣 K–12 French teachers!
Join us June 9–12 at U of U for a hands-on workshop with Dr. Lair & Mme Harward. Explore AI in teaching, new proficiency standards & more!
💲$110 | Credits available
Register Now: uofu.nbsstore.net/french-lan…
#FrenchTeachers #K12PD #AIinEducation
🍎✨ Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! ✨🍎
Thank you to the educators who inspire, empower, and uplift every day. 💛 #TeacherAppreciationDay #ThankATeacher
🎓✨ Faculty Feature: Chi ✨🎓
30+ years of teaching, passionate about language learning & immersive education 🌏🗣️
Fun fact: She captained her college fencing team! 🤺
#FacultyFriday #ChineseBridge #L2TReC #TeacherSpotlight
🌍✨ “Language is for diplomacy. Language is for work.” – Prof. Anne Lair
Explore how Dr. Lair is helping students go further with French at the U. ➡️global.utah.edu/stories/u-fr…
🌍💚 Happy Earth Day! 💚🌍
No matter the language, it’s our shared home. 🌱✨
“Earth” around the world:
🌎 Spanish: La Tierra
🌍 French: La Terre
🌏 Portuguese: A Terra
🌍 German: Die Erde
🌎 Mandarin: 地球 (Dìqiú)
Let’s take care of it. 🌿♻️
#EarthDay #BridgeProgram
🌍 Word of the Day Wednesday: Fernweh 🌍
Translation: A longing for faraway places ✈️
Like homesickness in reverse, Fernweh is the ache to explore the world beyond your doorstep. If your passport had feelings, this would be it.
#Fernweh #LanguageLearning #Germanvocabulary
📖✨ April is #NationalPoetryMonth!
In SPAN 3117, Bridge Program students explore identity by translating & rewriting Where I’m From by George Ella Lyon — a poem that turns everyday memories into powerful legacies.
📝 georgeellalyon.com/where.htm…
#WhereImFrom #PoetryInTranslation
🌟 Faculty Feature: Katie Marin!
A language education legend in Utah since 2017, Katie has led DLI efforts across 6 districts & 3 universities. Passionate, witty (never learned to ski!), and devoted to student voice.
¡Gracias, Katie! 💬📚
#FacultyFriday #L2TReC #LanguageEducation
✨ It's #UniversityDayOfKindness, so today’s #WordOfTheDayWednesday is amabilidad [ah-mah-bee-lee-DAHD] — kindness 💛
More than being nice, it’s love in action: making others feel seen, heard & valued. How will you show amabilidad today?
#Amabilidad #BeKind
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As a fiduciary, clear communication is key—especially when working with a global client base.
Watch our video to learn how language proficiency can enhance your client relationships: youtu.be/lhF96YtT-XY
#LanguageCertification #GlobalClients #FiduciaryResponsibility #Finance
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TODAY!
Please join us in the Marriott Gould Auditorium at 2pm to hear Yen Le Espiritu and her presentation Loss and Found: "Sutured Kinship" in the Aftermath of War and Displacement.
🎬 Join us April 15th OR 16th for the Spanish Bridge Campus Visit & Film Festival at the U of U!
✅ First-gen support
✅ Scholarships & study abroad
✅ Film awards & mini lecture
📍 SCI Institute, 8:45 AM–1:15 PM
#BridgeProgram #FutureUtes #CollegeReady #FilmFestival
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Bilingual investigators play a crucial role in solving cases and preventing dead ends by breaking language barriers and uncovering key evidence: ow.ly/PwKz50Vp1i4
#BilingualInvestigators #LanguageMatters #LawEnforcement #Bilingualism
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"Creating a sense of belonging and safety for each student is foundational to fostering a learning environment." edutopia.org/article/creatin…
