My friend @KathyFeghali's novel, Glass Cedars, is now available. It is a story about the power of friendship and love in the face of war and tragedy. It's a “summer must read” so be sure to check it out and grab it in time for your upcoming vacation.
Afghanistan's official languages, Dari & Pashto, offer a window into the country's rich history & fascinating culture. #Dari, a dialect of Persian, serves as a common language, while Pashtuns primarily speak #Pashto. Join us this week to discover the beauty of Afghan culture! 🇦🇫
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Faraidoon Saadat! 🌟 Hailing from Kabul, Afghanistan 🇦🇫, Faraidoon joined DLS in 2011. With degrees from Kabul University & Kansas State, he's a language expert. He loves our diverse environment, and we're proud to have him on our team! #DLSStaffSpotlight
#YomHaShoah begins this evening. DLS honors the memory of the millions who perished during the Holocaust. Established in 1953, it marks the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising anniversary. Learn about its history and importance. #NeverAgain#HolocaustRemembranceDay https://t.co/TjNwSG4bOc
㊗️Tomorrow is #ChineseLanguageDay at the #UN! Did you know the date was chosen to align with Guyu ("Rain of Millet") in traditional East Asian calendars? This special day pays tribute to Cangjie, credited with inventing Chinese characters! https://t.co/dR9CzutCQs
On 5/4, we will be joining 3 other songwriters at Cult Classic Brewing Company for their First Thursday Songwriter Showcase hosted by Jen Schimpf Music. Please get tickets thru the link below:
https://t.co/JRVr0ljvhb
🎉#EID begins tomorrow! Tune into a captivating episode of #LanguageMatters, where we discuss the rich traditions and celebrations of Eid al-Fitr and Ramadan with our global instructor and staff team!
https://t.co/pOfhpRDraG
#LanguageMattersPodcast#EidAlFitr#Ramadan
Check out our blog post exploring the customs and traditions that make Afghan culture unique. From hospitality to resilience against force, shared cultural values are deeply rooted in this multi-ethnic society!
https://t.co/SsADLSnDXS
#AfghanCulture#Dari#Pashto#DLS
Happy #TravelTuesday! Explore the beauty of the Wachirathan Waterfall in Doi Inthanon National Park,Chiang Mai Province, #Thailand. Locally known as the 'Diamond Cascade', glistening water droplets create a mesmerizing spectacle as they catch the light. #Thai#ThaiLanguage
#LanguageMatters Ep. 3 is all about the #ThaiLanguage! 🇹🇭 🗣️ Our host talks to native Thai speakers at DLS to explore the writing system, non-phonetic symbols, borrowed words, dialects, and Thai's five unique tones! Sit back and enjoy! 👉 https://t.co/4x4aZjDmGt