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Have you ever taken a language class? Have you taken a language class that teaches you how to say "I want to work at the United Nations" before "can you pass me the salt?" We're working to fix that. Critical Language Mentor has scoured the internet to find the best resources out there to help you l…

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    • Mar 17, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 7 EPISODES


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    Diplomatic Langauge Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2018 54:02


    In this week's episode, Garrett & Alex sat down with Jim Bellas, Kate Marden and Molly Sampson from Diplomatic Language Services (DLS). This week, we sat down with DLS in Arlington, VA. We discussed:the mission and history of DLS (5:15 ) language curriculum and teaching jobs (8:15), Ciiculum Development (25:15) resume Dos and Donts ( 38:00) , obtaining language ILR testing and language refresher training (45:00) with DLS. Links from the Episode: Diplomatic Language Services

    Refugee Support Systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2017 28:34


    In this week's episode, Garrett & Drew sat down with Kiersten Rossetto Nassar, Director of Community Relations, and Autumn Orme, Director of Communications and Marketing, at Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area. We discussed LSSNCA's mission and background, their work in refugee resettlement, and what they look for in volunteers. Links from the Episode: lssnca.org LSSNCA Refugee Country of Origin If you cannot access the links in this description, please visit the podcast page on the Critical Language Mentor website. All the episode links are also available there!

    Spending the Summer at Maryland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2017 38:08


    Recording at University of Maryland, Garrett & Drew joined Lianne and Jay, Program Coordinators at the University of Maryland’s Arabic and Persian Flagship Programs, to discuss their programs, the Summer Language Institute, and how their students learn critical languages. Links in this week's episode: www.globalprofessionals.umd.edu Visit criticallanguagementor.net for language resources, jobs, and more!

    Leaving No One Behind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2017 33:51


    This week, Garrett & Drew sat down with Mike G., National Volunteer Coordinator with No One Left Behind, a nonprofit that helps Afghan and Iraqi combat interpreters with Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) resettle safely in the United States. Together with Alex Sorin, co-founder of Foreigncy, we discussed No One Left Behind's mission and how people with language skills can give back and help others. Links in this episode No One Left Behind Foreigncy Visit criticallanguagementor.net/podcast to learn more about this episode

    The Study Abroad Series: Turkey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2017 32:35


    If you’re going abroad, you’ll want to listen to this episode. This week, Grace, an alumna of Indiana University’s Turkish Flagship Program, sat down with Drew to discuss how to make the most of your study abroad experience. She discusses her experiences, including the benefits of taking classes in an immersion environment. Links from the Episode: Oral Proficiency Interview Boren Scholarship & Fellowship NTV Radyo

    Contracting 101

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2017 31:06


    Ever wonder what you have to do to get a job with a government contractor? This week, Garrett and Drew discuss the basics of contracting, focusing on language tests, basic requirements, and and uncommon knowledge from the contracting world! Visit https://criticallanguagementor.net for more info!

    Tums and Jelly Beans

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2017 48:01


    We sat down with Alex Sorin, CEO and co-founder of Foreigncy, to discuss language tips, share stories, and highlight potential pitfalls you may come across when learning a new language.

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