Table of contents Introduction Understanding trauma and its impact on learning Principles of trauma-informed education The intersection of trauma and language learning Key strategies for trauma-informed language instruction Creating a safe and inclusive environment Culturally responsive pedagogy and trauma Case studies and real-world applications Challenges and considerations Conclusion Additional resources […]
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We are living through a quiet—but radical—transformation. It’s not just political or technological; it’s personal, cultural, and deeply human. If you’ve been feeling like the old ways of learning, expressing yourself, or “fitting in” no longer resonate, you’re not alone. A new paradigm is emerging—and at its heart is a […]
You know that feeling when you’re trying to speak a new language and your brain just… freezes? Or maybe you get flustered, your heart races, and suddenly even “hello” sounds impossible to pronounce? That, right there, is what happens when you’re pushed outside your window of tolerance. What is the […]
We live in an age of incredible tools. Ask AI to summarize a book, and it does it in seconds. Ask it to write a poem (try it, I know, it’s crazy!), code a website, draft an essay, or translate your feelings into a beautifully written paragraph,… and it delivers. […]
How the words we use shape who we are Language is more than just a way to communicate—it’s how we make sense of the world, express our deepest feelings, and shape our sense of self. Whether you’re navigating a multilingual household, learning a new language, or reconnecting with your cultural […]
Why attachment styles matter in language learning? Language learning is not just a cognitive task — it is a deeply relational, vulnerable, and emotional process. It asks us to take risks, make mistakes in public, tolerate uncertainty, and express parts of ourselves that may feel unformed or exposed. This taps […]
Note: This is not a review of the Netflix miniseries Adolescence, but it is a spoiler in itself, so do not read before you have finished watching the four episodes. The purpose of this article is to lay out the main characters and their interconnectedness. It shows how the lines that […]
“There is no separation of mind and emotions; emotions, thinking, and learning are all linked.” — Eric Jensen Learning a foreign language is often perceived as an intellectual pursuit, requiring memorization, grammar mastery, and vocabulary expansion. However, an equally crucial yet often overlooked factor in language acquisition is emotional intelligence (EI). Emotional intelligence, […]