The world is becoming increasingly diverse and interconnected. Technology has connected people of varying cultures and backgrounds, often from opposite ends of the globe. However, with more people ...

Despite holding B1 or B2 German certificates, levels three and four on a six-tier scale, many Vietnamese vocational students say they feel “helpless” when they first arrive in Germany, struggling to ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Many of us take for granted the ability to talk with our health care provider but for many of our neighbors there is a language barrier to receiving adequate care. A program ...

For a long time, language was the one thing that could turn an exciting trip into a stressful one. Ordering food felt like a test, train stations were puzzles, and every simple task seemed to involve ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A new state law aims to make hospital care more accessible for millions of New Yorkers who don't speak English as their first language. Local supporters say language access can mean ...

Ten years ago, in an effort to address language barriers, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department implemented a policy to have an authorized list of interpreters, ensuring every resident's ...

I moved from the US to Spain and fell in love with a man who doesn't speak English. In some ways, the language barrier made our communication skills stronger.Kiersten Brown I moved from the US to ...

Language barriers can have dangerous consequences for children with special health care needs, according to a paper by authors including pediatric specialists at McGovern Medical School at The ...