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May 2026 Newsletter
Learn why common idioms like "go back to the drawing board" or "cutting corners" -- shortcuts we use to communicate -- can cost workplace productivity when your team includes multilingual employees. Find out what inspired two of our language instructors to become...
ONE LANGUAGE, MANY MEANINGS: How Idioms Impact Workplace Communication
It’s easy to rely on communication shortcuts. In the workplace, however, idioms like “cutting corners” are ironically used to do just that in our communication. Clear wording can be the difference between a seamless workflow and a mess of misunderstandings, especially...
April 2026 Newsletter
In our April, 2026 newsletter, we talk to five of our students who chose to study a new language to help their careers. We also share several of the customized language training we offer for today's workplace. You'll learn why Laila, one of our American Sign Language...
Teacher Feature: Miriam Rogers, Spanish
Miriam Rogers is from Peru, where she was a college-level professor. She holds a certification in teaching Spanish, a degree in Social Sciences and a Master’s in English Linguistics. She has been teaching for 15 years, including online and in-person. She has taught...
Bridging Cultures, Connecting Communities: Jennifer Lawrence, Wei Qin & Brenda Rosenbaum
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are showcasing three women connected to CRLC, who share our mission of Bridging Cultures and Connecting Communities. Why did you launch the SEAT Center? SEAT (Social Enterprise and Training) Center started in 2015 with the goal...
