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Identity is important. I've long wondered about multilingualism and linguistic identity. We can explore linguistic identity with language portraits. This powerful tool can be thought of as a didactic material, a reflective exercise, or even thought-provoking artwork. I invite you all to make a language portrait. Explore your vibrant relationship with language. Engage in the dialogues that emerge. What will you discover?

In this video, Axana shares some experiences about living and studying in Spain for six months. She explains the differences in verbal communication compared to Belgium, the country where she grew up. Are you interested in visiting the country yourself? Get ready to learn more about the Spanish habits!

Join Leila on her journey in Seoul, South Korea, where she explores the vibrant streets, embraces new cultures, and learns the importance of appreciating diversity and freedom amidst academic pressures.

Simplicity and speed are what modern urban dwellers pursue in their breakfast. Still, Cantonese people also take a moment to slow down on weekend mornings. Sipping a cup of fragrant tea, indulging in delicate dim sum, and passing the morning away in casual conversation, they embark on a new day. Original language: Mandarin Chinese (text below)

Intercultural communication is the process of exchanging meaningful messages between individuals from different cultural backgrounds. It's about more than just language; it's about understanding and respecting different perspectives, traditions, and values.

Original language: Greek (text below) – Greece's free public higher education faces challenges from government measures amid the global privatization of education. Nevertheless, Greek citizens are actively advocating for accessible, quality public education, offering hope for the future.

Theo tells us his experiences and what his student job at the garbage disposal taught him.

Ruben tells you the story of how his French journey began and why you should volunteer at language camps. The world awaits you!

Censorship was an essential practice during the Franco era in Spain. Different cultural expressions were censored under Franco’s dictatorship which has been a part of Spain’s collective memory ever since. Your favourite movies, books, songs and even newspapers might not have been the same if you were living in Spain during this era.