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Many resources in Columbia are predominantly available in English, like children’s art classes. One woman in Columbia helps kids express themselves through art in two languages.
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Members of MU’s Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) chapter are leading initiatives to bridge the gaps between medical professionals and Spanish-speaking patients.
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EXAM: Checking in with Columbia College's new president, New discovery on the way babies learn wordsScott Dalrymple began serving as the president of Columbia College last May. KBIA’s Liying Qian caught up with Dalrymple after a presentation he gave last…
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A distinct version of French is disappearing from the isolated Old Mines region in the Missouri Ozarks. Thousands of people once spoke pawpaw French, but today only a handful of speakers remain.
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Participation in foreign languages classes is highly encouraged for high school students in Missouri, and many colleges require them for admission.French,…
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KBIA producer Ryan Schuessler visited with Terry Loehnig, a Missouri native who runs a farm outside McKittrick, Mo. Loehnig's parents and grandparents…
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Missouri is a land of many languages. English is most common, but there are significant populations of Bosnian-speakers in St. Louis, as well as an…
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Worshippers rhythmically sign songs to each other. A flurry of hand motions spells out which Bible verses are to be read. The pastor moves his hands…
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A new Chinese language program will be taught at several Columbia public schools. The program is a partnership between Columbia Public Schools and…
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The number of Missouri students taking foreign languages is on the rise – with enrollment in foreign language classes doubling over the past 20 years. But…