TESOL International Association’s Post

Maintaining your first language is critical to your identity and contributes to a positive self-concept. The Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA) reiterates that continuing to study your mother tongue after childhood helps you learn how to value your culture and heritage.❤️🇨🇦✌️✅ #mothertongue#love#punjabi#value#culture

Check out this self assessment tool for the start of Indigenous History month! It’s a 2min read that has some insightful questions and handy links. You can then check back at the end of June to see if your answers change :)

June is National Indigenous History Month. Are you confident in your Indigenous cultural competency? Review the Indigenous Cultural Competency Self-Assessment Checklist to find out and learn more. #NIHM2024 https://hubs.la/Q02zhZKm0

The long list of questions demonstrates well how much we still have to learn… I find the below questions very interesting for corporations looking for attracting & retaining Indigenous talents: IF YOU ARE A HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER DO YOU: - Understand the value of a diverse workforce that includes Indigenous people? - Know the attitude of your organization towards Indigenous people? - Understand Indigenous culture well enough to respect the need for a cultural leave strategy? - Understand the value of a buddy or mentoring program for Indigenous workers?

June is National Indigenous History Month. Are you confident in your Indigenous cultural competency? Review the Indigenous Cultural Competency Self-Assessment Checklist to find out and learn more. #NIHM2024 https://hubs.la/Q02zhWk60

Happy International Mother Language Day! 🎉 Today we celebrate the diversity and richness of languages around the world. Let's embrace our roots, honor our ancestors, and continue to pass down our traditions to future generations. Share your favorite phrases or words in your mother tongue below! #IMLD #MotherLanguageDay #LanguageDiversity #Multilingual #CulturalHeritage #GlobalLanguages #explore #explorepage #BCR #BCRTechED

The power of language is one that can not be over emphasized. Every February 21st,we celebrate to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and to promote multilingualism. It builds unity and harmony in global conversations and this can transcend from one generation to another. On this Mother Language Day, we choose to reiterate the need to incorporate our language in our education systems so we remain rooted because there is beauty in diversity. #aygf #internationalmotherlanguageday

Completed course on Building Shared Understanding across cultural Divides

Every language is a piece of the world's cultural mosaic. Let's cherish and preserve them all. Happy International Mother Language Day! #internationalmotherlanguageday #motherlanguage #imld #motherlanguageday #mothertongue #diversity #languagematters #culture

🌍 World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development🌍 Today we highlight the richness of global cultures and the critical role of intercultural dialogue for peace and development. With 89% of conflicts in areas lacking dialogue, bridging cultural divides is essential for global stability. Cultural diversity fosters development and enriches our lives. At CFT, as part of a multinational family, we celebrate cultural diversity and its impact on innovation. Let's unite for a more peaceful and prosperous world! #CFTGroup #CulturalDiversity #WorldDayForCulturalDiversityforDialogueandDevelopment #InterculturalDialogue #SustainableDevelopment