modern languages

"A . . . scholar's . . . treatise on how learning other languages can change how we see the world, for the better"--Provided by publisher.

Culture is viewed too often as an elitist collection of facts about art, literature, music, history, and geography.

Contains key phrases and expressions useful when traveling.

A collection of twelve poems using eleven languages, including "If I Had a Paka" with Swahili words; "Lulu, Lulu, I've a Lilo" with Samoan words; and others.

Presents a wide range of activities designed to help foreign language students build their vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, with tips on how teachers can accommodate different learning styles, interests, and needs.

A collection of twelve poems using eleven languages, including "If I Had a Paka" with Swahili words; "Lulu, Lulu, I've a Lilo" with Samoan words; etc.