Can the language you speak change the way you look at the world? What about speaking more than one language? EDGE took to the street to ask people about their experiences with second-language learning.

 

Episode Highlights:

* Jeremy and Kylie share their language learning experiences
* Overview of some research: "multi-competency (http://homepage.ntlworld.com/vivian.c/SLA/Multicompetence/)" (Vivian Cook), how the language you speak changes how you see the world (https://agenda.weforum.org/2015/04/how-the-language-you-speak-changes-your-view-of-the-world/) (Panos Athanasopoulos), Could your language affect your ability to save money?  (http://www.ted.com/talks/keith_chen_could_your_language_affect_your_ability_to_save_money?language=en)(Keith Chen), and if learning a foreign language is worth it, according to economists (Freakonomics (http://freakonomics.com/2014/03/06/is-learning-a-foreign-language-really-worth-it-a-new-freakonomics-radio-podcast/))
* Interview segment at Eastern Market in Washington, DC and talking with shoppers and shopkeepers about their experiences learning a second language
* A few of the resources to get you started: Duolingo (https://www.duolingo.com/), Livemocha (http://livemocha.com/), Pimsleur (http://offers.pimsleur.com/Special_Offer?utm_source=google&utm_term=pimsleur&utm_campaign=G_Pim_Brand_Alone_Exact&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CMaH8o7vzMUCFVIXHwodS1sARA), and Learning with Marcus (https://www.youtube.com/user/Learningwithmarcus/featured) (and a host of other ways to use youtube)

The fouth episode of LINK'd by EDGE (http://www.edgeinstitutedc.com/linkd-by-edge/): a conversation on global education and education in conflict. Follow along with us as we discuss education around the world. We will look at some of the ways that you can make a difference, talk with others who are trying to make a difference, and share our stories as well.

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