Wendi Pillars, NBCT, has taught for nearly three decades, both overseas and stateside, in military and civilian contexts. She is the author of Visual Impact and Visual Notetaking for Educators. Find ...

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The process of filing an insurance claim can be daunting—and even more so for the 1 in 5 U.S. residents who speak a language other than English at home. Language barriers make it difficult for people ...

I’m probably the youngest kid ever to be kicked out of first grade. Born in Seattle to immigrant parents, I was kicked out one school day in 1952 for not being able to speak English. My parents wanted ...

Accessing quality medical care can often feel overwhelming if you don’t speak English. However, requesting an interpreter or finding a language-friendly clinic can help you communicate effectively and ...

Do you translate every Hindi word when speaking in English? If yes, that’s probably why you hold back in conversations. It ...