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Devotionals and Forums

BYU language studies professor shares her 'rays of light'

Emily May
By Emily May
July 02, 2024 12:00 AM
Ellen Knell, associate director of curriculum and instruction for the Center for Language Studies gave the campus devotional on Tuesday, July 2.
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Music

BYU foreign language choirs give students culturally immersive experience

Amy Ortiz
By Amy Ortiz
February 20, 2024 12:00 AM
Fusing language and music together, BYU's College of Humanities’ language choir classes provide students a culturally immersive and creative approach to language-learning.
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Campus

How to maintain language skills as a returned missionary

By Megan Sibley
January 30, 2024 12:00 AM
With a significant number of returned missionaries at BYU, many students seek ways to sharpen and expand their foreign language skills.
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Movies & Television

Many BYU students anticipate the release of Studio Ghibli's upcoming film, 'The Boy and the Heron'

By Alyse Clark
December 04, 2023 12:00 AM
Many BYU students are excited about Studio Ghibli's upcoming film “The Boy and the Heron.” It will be the first film the studio has put out in 10 years and it is set to release to U.S. theaters on Dec. 8.
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Travel

Study abroad resources available for students

By Makenzie Gudmundson
October 18, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU study abroad programs offer a variety of financial aid and scholarship opportunities, allowing more students to participate in international study programs.
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Campus

BYU offering first Karen class taught at an American university

By Olivia Tillotson
January 20, 2023 12:00 AM
According to instructor Laesgaw K'Chawtee, BYU is offering the first Karen cultural class at an American university. The Karen or Kayin people generally live in southeast Asia in Myanmar and Thailand.
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Campus News

Language immersion students reflect on the program's recent name change

By James Hoopes
October 04, 2022 12:00 AM
The Language Immersion Student Residence, formerly known as the Foreign Language Student Residence, recently changed its name with the goal of clarifying the program's purpose and eliminating confusion.
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Campus News

BYU College of Humanities whips up an international cookbook

By James Hoopes
September 26, 2022 12:00 AM
The BYU College of Humanities released acookbookwith the help of professors and faculty, curating recipes that have international flavor and personal significance.
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Art

Utah Celebrates its 18th Brazilian Festival

By Avery Acevedo
September 13, 2022 12:00 AM
Utah residents united in celebration of Brazilian culture at University Palace Saturday, Sept. 10 for the annual Utah Brazilian Festival.
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Campus

Foreign language learning leads to cognitive benefits in students, experts say

By Harriet Norcross
May 06, 2020 12:00 AM
Twelve students of varying backgrounds sit down for dinner at two long tables in the kitchen of a Foreign Language Student Residence apartment north-east of the BYU campus.
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Portuguese

A BYU-Pathway Worldwide oferece ensino superior mais barato e acessível

By Lauren Lethbridge
December 03, 2019 12:00 AM
Heather Nielsen estava pagando U$ 3.000 dólares para fazer três cursos na Utah Valley University. Ela trabalhava em período integral, tendo problemas com saúde mental e suas notas estavam caindo.
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Portuguese

Scipio Petting Zoo, uma parada popular para turistas no Sul de Utah

By Thomas Madrigal
November 05, 2019 12:00 AM
Translated by Karol Fiahol
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Campus

Tips and tricks for keeping a mission language fluent

By Joseph Carson
August 22, 2019 12:00 AM
Listen to the full audio story here, including interviews with students and professors. (Joe Carson)
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Readers' Forum

Readers' Forum: 7/30/19

July 30, 2019 12:00 AM
Evolution and creation
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Portuguese

Igreja Cristã Ortodoxa traz mais diversidade religiosa ao Condado de Utah

By Karina Andrew
June 25, 2019 12:00 AM
Uma modernização mostra o design da nova Igreja Ortodoxa Grega que está sendo construída em Payson. (Ken Hoglund)
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Technology

More employers want to hire graduates who speak a foreign language

By Kaleena Mckell
March 27, 2018 12:00 AM
The 2016 Trends in the Demand for Foreign Languages IALC Study Travel Research Report outlines data about learning foreign languages. (Kaleena McKell)
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Campus Events

BYU foreign language residence celebrates 25 years this month

By Kaleena Mckell
March 27, 2018 12:00 AM
Editor's note: This story pairs with 'Foreign language demand growing'
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Video

Video: Universe staff attempts international tongue twisters

By Carley Porter
November 13, 2017 12:00 AM
Nov. 12 is International Tongue Twister Day. The BYU Universe staff asked people to submit their favorite tongue twisters in any language and then attempted them. Watch for laughs and be sure to follow us @universebyu on Instagram and Twitter.
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