world languages

There is some concern in the local community about Ann Arbor Public Schools' (AAPS) move to phase out certain world languages from some of its schools. Staffing challenges and shifting trends in language education are driving the changes. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Michigan Secretary of State offices are switching to a language translation device to help people who may not speak English. Colin Jackson has more on Tuesday’s announcement.

Ypsilanti Community Schools has announced its first principal for the district’s newest multilingual school. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

The Ann Arbor School Board is back in action tonight after a month off. A large crowd is expected in support of World Language programs. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ypsilanti Community Schools will be opening a Dual Language Spanish Immersion school this fall. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, it’s an expansion of a successful program that’s already in place.

Among the dozens of Michigan bills cleared for the governor's signature is a package requiring government services to provide non-English accommodations. Colin Jackson has more.

Host Patrick Campion sits down with Interim Director of the Department of World Languages Jeff Popko, and Dr. Vesna Kondric, to discuss the upcoming…

Eastern Michigan University offers many opportunities to study languages from all over the world, including English as a Second Language (ESL). Recently,…