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Born in London, Ellen Atwood was raised in rural Virginia, in a family who loved to travel. After graduating from James Madison University, she moved to Germany. Learn why she chose to study German and how learning a language can change your point of view:   ...

Be sure to scroll through all 10 pages of our December 2025 newsletter to take a tour through traditional holiday Weihnachtsmärkte and meet our new German teachers. Check out recommendations for local holiday shopping, here in the Capital Region. Follow CRLC founder...

Be sure to click through all nine pages to learn how a local firefighter tapped his Spanish language skills to help save a family; check out local stores that provide international gifts and food this holiday season and donate to our coat drive for Alliance for...

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we asked our Spanish language instructors to share something special about their background.   MIRIAM'S FAVORTE PERUVIAN LEGEND Miriam is a native of Peru. She teaches students of all levels for CRLC, including a program with...

Be sure to click through all ten pages to learn about the schools and organizations we partner with to provide language instruction, favorite recipes from our Spanish teachers and our toiletry drive for the Refugee Welcome Center! BLOG POST October newsletter by...