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To Incite Change, Terms Like ‘LEP’ Need a 21st Century Upgrade

Limited English proficiency, or LEP, is a popular term in the U.S. language industry used to describe individuals who speak a language other than English. On the surface, the phrase seems fine, right? We thought so, too. We use it at CLI all the time; it’s the unofficial, “official” phrase of choice by the government. … Continue reading To Incite Change, Terms Like ‘LEP’ Need a 21st Century Upgrade

3 New Year’s Traditions around the World

Learn about 3 New Year’s celebrations from around the world! We’ll teach you how to say “Happy New Year!” in each country, too.

CLI’s Language & Immigration Trends

More than 350 languages are spoken across the U.S. Do you know which languages are driving an increased demand for interpreters? Find out here!

How One Library in One Town in Washington State Helped Art Get a Job, Learn English, and Find His Place

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.

These 3 Organizations Are Dedicated to Language Preservation

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.

Take a Closer Look at the 3 New Additions to CLI’s Language List

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Take a little journey with us through the Horn of Africa, Guatemala, and Northern Mexico, exploring the origins of our newest languages.

African-American Vernacular English Is a Legitimate Dialect. Period.

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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.

Celebrating Death: From Día De Los Muertos to the Hungry Ghost Festival

Around the globe, different countries and cultures have their own way of recognizing and celebrating death during the fall holidays.

The Historical Events that Put Language Interpretation on the Map

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.

Election Support and Resources for Minority Language Voters

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.

Rare Languages: A Deeper Dive into CLI’s Recent Additions

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.

These Are the Questions Your Staff Have about Language Access

The complex subject of language access can raise a lot of questions from your staff. Find out how to answer some common questions with confidence.

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