Which multilingualism do you speak? Translanguaging as an integral part of individuals� lives in the Casamance, Senegal

Do you speak chemistry?

I n his famous fantasy epic, The Lord of the Rings, British writer and Professor of English Language and Literature, J. R. R. Tolkien, invented the Ents: tree-like creatures who were some of the oldest beings in his fantasy world of Middle-earth. In Tolkien’s story, the Ents used a unique and ancient language to communicate with each other in a very deliberate way. Tolkien described this langua...

Which Learning Style Do You Prefer to Improve EFL Learning?

The term "learning styles" refers to the concept that individuals differ in regard to what mode of instruction or study is most effective for them. Proponents of learning­style assessment contend that optimal instruction requires diagnosing individuals' learning style and tailoring instruction accordingly (pashler, McDaniel, Rohrer, and Bjork, 2009). There are several methods or theories that d...

Do you speak the language of dyspnea?

[Do you speak jackal or giraffe?].

Rural Women’s Associations and Sustainable Agriculture in Casamance, Senegal

Known for its rich natural resources and the fertility of its land, the Casamance region of southern Senegal has supplied the rest of Senegal with an abundance of food for centuries. However, during colonial rule and into the years following independence in 1960, Casamance resources were used to benefit those in power, while the local population was overlooked and experienced economic disadvant...