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    ​Summer language Camps july 2020 

 NEWS FROM WLI-MT 
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THANK YOU TO OUR WORLD LANGUAGE FAMILIES!  
We'd like to thank every single family who signed up for our 2019/20 After-School Language Programs.
Over 400 students are enrolled this year learning German, Chinese, Spanish, and French through play-based activities, all taught by our incredible language coaches. ​

NEW SPRING AFTER-SCHOOL SPANISH CLASS (GRADES4-8) AT THE EMERSON
Classes run on Thursdays at The Emerson Center February 6th - April 23rd
(10 classes) from 4:30-5:30pm
Total cost for the program is $150
Don't miss this opportunity to join 2019 Montana Language Teacher of The Year, Kristen Wolf, for an exciting, immersion-based Spanish language opportunity!
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Kristen Wolf using play-based learning in her Spanish Class!

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By donating to The World Language Initiative -MT, you allow us to continue creating and offering language & culture programs for everyone in our community.

Your donation will give scholarships to students in our After-School Programs, buy new materials for our language coaches, and send students to our Summer Language Camps. By giving, you are making a difference in student's lives in our community.  

"I support WLI- MT because I believe language is a fundamental skill set we should embrace, promote, and develop to aid our children in understanding cultures, connecting people, and creating interest in international adventures."
Christi Coubrough, Owner of Bozeman's McDermott Financial Services 

A STORY ON  HOW LEARNING A SIMPLE GREETING OF "MARHABA"
(HELLO IN ARABIC), CHANGES SO MUCH.

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New MSU Arabic Professor, Bassam Alkholy knows first-hand how kindness can be generated through connecting with second languages & cultures.

Last weekend, Bassam was sitting in Costco with his wife and three children enjoying some lunch. Bassam and his family are Palestinian-Jordanian who moved here in August from Mississippi.

A local Bozeman student was sitting near them, also with her family. She noticed Bassam and walked up to him. "Marhaba!" she said, which means "hello!" in Arabic. "Ana ismi Angela," she said. "My name is Angela."Bassam was so taken aback he asked, "How do you know how to say hello and your name in Arabic?" She said, "I am learning Arabic with Mr. Mahi, my 1st grade language teacher." 

This small interaction was huge for both families. Bassam's children felt less "other," in a new town so different from what they are used to. This young girl made a bridge and connection through knowing a few basic Arabic words. She wanted to share. She was curious and friendly. The two families were able to talk and share their stories, all because of this six-year-old. There were tears in Bassam's eyes when he shared this with us.

"Your program is amazing. I want to work with you and help you bring Arabic to these young children." 

Through our in-school day Arabic program, a young six-year old greeted an Arabic family and started a conversation at Costco. Think what the world could be if more American young people felt comfortable and excited to say "Marhaba" to others in our country and in our local community. This is our hope, to make more stories like this one through our programming. ​

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Mailing address & office location: Emerson Cultural Center, Suite 202, 111 South Grand Avenue,
Bozeman MT 59715

Program admin hrs: M,T, W 9-3 and F 9-12 |
​406-414-6419

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  • Home
  • About
  • Programs
    • Online Youth Classes
    • Adult Classes
    • Summer Camps
    • Arabic Program
    • Mandarin Program
  • Donate
  • WLI-MT Store
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  • Events
  • Why Languages?
  • For WLI-MT Team Members
  • Language Learning Tools
  • Our Donors
  • Employment
  • Contact Us
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