“LEP” is a staple term in government, the language industry, and, until recently, education. But it’s outdated, and people who speak a language other than English deserve something better.
From left to right: Maya, Rochelle, Z, Art, and DeVonte enjoy each other's company at a CLI holiday party in 2019.
Libraries are a safe haven for everyone, especially underserved populations. Anyone can learn, meet, or just enjoy a quiet, safe place. Art happened upon one shortly after immigrating to the States, and it changed his life. Read how.
Balinese is one of the languages on the 7000 Languages preservation list
Language has everything to do with the way we experience and interact with the world. These language activists are helping to preserve language and culture.
African-American Vernacular English is a dialect spoken by many Black Americans. Commonly known today as Black English, it has its own grammatical structure, usage, and pronunciation rules.
The history of language interpreting hasn’t been explored in depth, but what we do know is clear: Interpreters have played a vital role throughout history.
For the millions of U.S. voters with limited English proficiency, language barriers can present a big challenge. Multilingual materials and language access plans are key to making the election accessible for everyone.
Languages such as Juda Arabic, Zapotec, and Kissi are common enough to be included in CLI’s language list. Learn more about these less common dialects.
