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01/29/2025

01/08/2025

Hi ESL friends! January 8 is Earth’s Rotation Day. The day commemorates the French physicist Leon Foucault, who demonstrated that the Earth rotates on its axis in 1851.
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fun/earths-rotation-day #:~:text=Jan8%20Fun%20Holiday%20%E2%80%93%20Earth's,orbital%20plane%20around%20the%20Sun.

12/03/2024

11/25/2024

Did you know Thanksgiving is a true melting pot of traditions? From tamales to apple pie, the contributions of immigrants have shaped this holiday into a celebration of diverse cultures and shared gratitude. Explore how new Americans continue to enrich Thanksgiving with their unique flavors and stories. Check out this fascinating infographic to learn more about the immigrant origins of our favorite holiday traditions!

11/18/2024

🌍📚 Celebrating International Education Week 2024! 📚🌍

This week, from November 18 to 22, we join the global community in recognizing the profound impact of international education and exchange. International Education Week (IEW) is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, highlighting the benefits of global learning and cultural exchange.

At Chattanooga State Community College, we are proud to contribute to this initiative by fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. Our ESL Services are dedicated to supporting students from around the world, helping them achieve their academic and personal goals.

For more information on IEW and how you can participate, visit the official IEW website.

https://iew.state.gov/

Let's celebrate the power of education to bridge cultures and create a more connected world!

International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global....

11/18/2024

Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivers his 2023 International Education Week message.Learn more about the exciting work, and many opportunities for cultu...

11/06/2024

Native American Code Talkers played a crucial role in WWII by using their native languages to create unbreakable codes, enabling secure U.S. military communications. As original Americans, many Indigenous people grew up with English as a second language. Their unique linguistic skills became a strategic asset that helped the Allies win the war.

The idea of using American Indians who were fluent in both their traditional tribal language and in English to send secret messages in battle was first put to the test in World War I with the Choctaw Telephone Squad and other Native communications experts and messengers. However, it wasn’t until W...