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Jumping off the High Dive – What is it that holds us back in language learning?

Speaking a foreign language is scary. I’m not talking ghosts and ghouls scary, but nerve wrecking kinda scary. There is no amount of practice at home, no set number of times you write the words perfectly, no magic pill you... Read more
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A real “zonbi” story for you this Halloween

The American public’s intrigue over zombies and the living dead have led to the creation of a multibillion-dollar market through video games, television shows, movie franchises, and novels since “zombies” first entered our collective conscience in the 1930’s, following the U.S. occupation... Read more
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Why Haitians Celebrate Jean-Jacques Dessalines on October 17th

October 17th is Dessalines Day in Haiti. On Saturday, people will take to the streets in cities like Port au Prince and New York to participate in parades that commemorate the death of a man remembered for the pivotal role... Read more
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How Haiti Got its Name – A reminder this Columbus Day

Before Columbus’ arrival, Haiti had been known by a few names: “Ayiti” by the native population, “Quisqueya” to the people on surrounding islands, and “Bohio” as well. “Ayiti” comes from the Taíno, meaning “Flower of high land” which is more... Read more
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