Learning Foreign Languages: A Gateway to Cultural Diversity
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Discover the power of language learning in fostering cultural understanding and embracing diversity through this inspiring TEDx talk by Kumi Hoffmann. Drawing from her extensive experience as a member of NHK's 'Let's Play in English' and her work as a news reporter, sports commentator, and international conference MC, Hoffmann encourages Japanese youth to explore foreign languages. Explore how language acquisition serves as a gateway to understanding different cultures and promotes acceptance of diversity. Gain insights from Hoffmann's global experiences in Germany, South Africa, the UK, and Russia, and learn how she continues to motivate young people in Japan through online platforms from her base in London. This 12-minute talk, delivered at TEDxDejimaStudio, offers a compelling perspective on the role of language learning in creating a more inclusive and culturally aware society.
Syllabus
Let's learn a foreign language for diversity! | Kumi Hoffmann | TEDxDejimaStudio
Taught by
TEDx
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