Did you know that the # of Bengali speakers in #Ontario grew by over 50% between 2016-2021?
Read this #DiscoveringLanguages blog to learn how Ontarian families are maintaining the #Bengali language and culture.
https://www.caslt.org/en/blog-discovering-languages-bengali/ #langsky #edusky #langchat
Read this #DiscoveringLanguages blog to learn how Ontarian families are maintaining the #Bengali language and culture.
https://www.caslt.org/en/blog-discovering-languages-bengali/ #langsky #edusky #langchat
November 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Did you know that the # of Bengali speakers in #Ontario grew by over 50% between 2016-2021?
Read this #DiscoveringLanguages blog to learn how Ontarian families are maintaining the #Bengali language and culture.
https://www.caslt.org/en/blog-discovering-languages-bengali/ #langsky #edusky #langchat
Read this #DiscoveringLanguages blog to learn how Ontarian families are maintaining the #Bengali language and culture.
https://www.caslt.org/en/blog-discovering-languages-bengali/ #langsky #edusky #langchat
In Gwich’in culture, place names often reflect the natural features, animals, or events associated with that location. Learn more about this #Indigenous language & help your students connect to it in a meaningful, interactive way. #DiscoveringLanguages
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February 13, 2025 at 6:21 PM
In Gwich’in culture, place names often reflect the natural features, animals, or events associated with that location. Learn more about this #Indigenous language & help your students connect to it in a meaningful, interactive way. #DiscoveringLanguages
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🔗 www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
Did you know that Ontario is home to over 36,000 #Somali speakers? Discover organizations supporting the Somali language, culture, & community in #Ontario in our latest #DiscoveringLanguages blog.
www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc... #langsky #edusky
www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc... #langsky #edusky
October 8, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Did you know that Ontario is home to over 36,000 #Somali speakers? Discover organizations supporting the Somali language, culture, & community in #Ontario in our latest #DiscoveringLanguages blog.
www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc... #langsky #edusky
www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc... #langsky #edusky
Our latest #DiscoveringLanguages classroom activity:
👩🎓 Is designed for intermediate L+ learners
🤝🏽 Supports learner-centred approaches to language development
🏗️ Builds agency & intercultural mediation skills
Try it out! www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc... #langsky #edusky
👩🎓 Is designed for intermediate L+ learners
🤝🏽 Supports learner-centred approaches to language development
🏗️ Builds agency & intercultural mediation skills
Try it out! www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc... #langsky #edusky
Discovering Languages: Organizations Supporting Somali Language, Culture, and Community in Ontario - Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT)
Somali is a tonal, Afroasiatic language spoken by over 24 million people across Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, and diasporic communities around the world. In Ontario, there are over 36,000 Somali...
www.caslt.org
October 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Our latest #DiscoveringLanguages classroom activity:
👩🎓 Is designed for intermediate L+ learners
🤝🏽 Supports learner-centred approaches to language development
🏗️ Builds agency & intercultural mediation skills
Try it out! www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc... #langsky #edusky
👩🎓 Is designed for intermediate L+ learners
🤝🏽 Supports learner-centred approaches to language development
🏗️ Builds agency & intercultural mediation skills
Try it out! www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc... #langsky #edusky
Did you know that #Punjabi is the third most spoken non-official language in Canada? There are over 30,000 Punjabi speakers in the province of #Manitoba alone.
Learn more about Punjabi in our latest #DiscoveringLanguages blog: www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
#langsky #edusky #langchat
Learn more about Punjabi in our latest #DiscoveringLanguages blog: www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
#langsky #edusky #langchat
September 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Did you know that #Punjabi is the third most spoken non-official language in Canada? There are over 30,000 Punjabi speakers in the province of #Manitoba alone.
Learn more about Punjabi in our latest #DiscoveringLanguages blog: www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
#langsky #edusky #langchat
Learn more about Punjabi in our latest #DiscoveringLanguages blog: www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
#langsky #edusky #langchat
Our latest #DiscoveringLanguages classroom activity, inspired by the Haida Gwaii Pledge, has language learners create their own environmental stewardship pledge 🌊⛰️
Use the activity to build student respect & understanding of the #Haida people and language. #langsky
www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
Use the activity to build student respect & understanding of the #Haida people and language. #langsky
www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
January 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Our latest #DiscoveringLanguages classroom activity, inspired by the Haida Gwaii Pledge, has language learners create their own environmental stewardship pledge 🌊⛰️
Use the activity to build student respect & understanding of the #Haida people and language. #langsky
www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
Use the activity to build student respect & understanding of the #Haida people and language. #langsky
www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
Did you know that dialects of the Dene language can be understood by speakers of Navajo in the southwestern United States?
Check out the latest in our #DiscoveringLanguages series to learn more 🌎 www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
#langsky #Indigenouslanguage
Check out the latest in our #DiscoveringLanguages series to learn more 🌎 www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
#langsky #Indigenouslanguage
Discovering Languages: The Descriptive Dene Language - Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT)
After Cree, Dene is the most widely spoken Indigenous language in Saskatchewan. Much like many other Indigenous languages, Dene is tied to the environment, with vocabulary and expressions that reflect...
www.caslt.org
May 15, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Did you know that dialects of the Dene language can be understood by speakers of Navajo in the southwestern United States?
Check out the latest in our #DiscoveringLanguages series to learn more 🌎 www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
#langsky #Indigenouslanguage
Check out the latest in our #DiscoveringLanguages series to learn more 🌎 www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
#langsky #Indigenouslanguage
Did you know there are over 50,000 #Urdu speakers in Alberta? Check out our latest #DiscoveringLanguages blog to:
1️⃣ Get the flavour of Urdu through some of Alberta’s most popular Pakistani restaurants 🍽️
2️⃣ Engage your learners with an action-oriented scenario 💬
www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
1️⃣ Get the flavour of Urdu through some of Alberta’s most popular Pakistani restaurants 🍽️
2️⃣ Engage your learners with an action-oriented scenario 💬
www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
April 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Did you know there are over 50,000 #Urdu speakers in Alberta? Check out our latest #DiscoveringLanguages blog to:
1️⃣ Get the flavour of Urdu through some of Alberta’s most popular Pakistani restaurants 🍽️
2️⃣ Engage your learners with an action-oriented scenario 💬
www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
1️⃣ Get the flavour of Urdu through some of Alberta’s most popular Pakistani restaurants 🍽️
2️⃣ Engage your learners with an action-oriented scenario 💬
www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
❓Did you know❓
There's a cliff in the Northwest Territories that has 2 names in Gwich’in and no official name in English or French!
Learn more about the Gwich’in language & culture in our latest #DiscoveringLanguages blog article & classroom activity. #langsky www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
There's a cliff in the Northwest Territories that has 2 names in Gwich’in and no official name in English or French!
Learn more about the Gwich’in language & culture in our latest #DiscoveringLanguages blog article & classroom activity. #langsky www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
Discovering Languages: Gwich’in and Land-Based Place Names - Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT)
In Gwich’in culture, place names often reflect the natural features, animals, or events associated with that location. Discover this Indigenous language and help your students connect to it in a meani...
www.caslt.org
February 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
❓Did you know❓
There's a cliff in the Northwest Territories that has 2 names in Gwich’in and no official name in English or French!
Learn more about the Gwich’in language & culture in our latest #DiscoveringLanguages blog article & classroom activity. #langsky www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
There's a cliff in the Northwest Territories that has 2 names in Gwich’in and no official name in English or French!
Learn more about the Gwich’in language & culture in our latest #DiscoveringLanguages blog article & classroom activity. #langsky www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
Urdu is used by 230 million people around the world, with more than 50,000 first & second language speakers in #Alberta.
Learn more about the #Urdu language and culinary culture in Alberta in this month’s #DiscoveringLanguages blog & teacher activity! #langsky
www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
Learn more about the #Urdu language and culinary culture in Alberta in this month’s #DiscoveringLanguages blog & teacher activity! #langsky
www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
Discovering Languages: The Urdu Language and Pakistani Food in Alberta - Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT)
Did you know there are more than 50,000 Urdu speakers in Alberta? Get the flavour of Urdu through the tasty dishes offered at some of Alberta’s most popular Pakistani restaurants. Then, use an action-...
www.caslt.org
April 15, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Urdu is used by 230 million people around the world, with more than 50,000 first & second language speakers in #Alberta.
Learn more about the #Urdu language and culinary culture in Alberta in this month’s #DiscoveringLanguages blog & teacher activity! #langsky
www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
Learn more about the #Urdu language and culinary culture in Alberta in this month’s #DiscoveringLanguages blog & teacher activity! #langsky
www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
Discover the Urdu language & its significant presence in Alberta through a tour of popular Pakistani restaurants in the province 🍲
This #DiscoveringLanguages article also includes an action-oriented scenario focused on restaurant dining.
Check it out ⬇️ www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc... #langsky
This #DiscoveringLanguages article also includes an action-oriented scenario focused on restaurant dining.
Check it out ⬇️ www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc... #langsky
Discovering Languages: The Urdu Language and Pakistani Food in Alberta - Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT)
Did you know there are more than 50,000 Urdu speakers in Alberta? Get the flavour of Urdu through the tasty dishes offered at some of Alberta’s most popular Pakistani restaurants. Then, use an action-...
www.caslt.org
April 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Discover the Urdu language & its significant presence in Alberta through a tour of popular Pakistani restaurants in the province 🍲
This #DiscoveringLanguages article also includes an action-oriented scenario focused on restaurant dining.
Check it out ⬇️ www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc... #langsky
This #DiscoveringLanguages article also includes an action-oriented scenario focused on restaurant dining.
Check it out ⬇️ www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc... #langsky
After Cree, Dene is the most widely spoken Indigenous language in Saskatchewan.
Discover this descriptive language on our blog! www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
#DiscoveringLanguages #langsky #Indigenouslanguage
Discover this descriptive language on our blog! www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
#DiscoveringLanguages #langsky #Indigenouslanguage
May 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
After Cree, Dene is the most widely spoken Indigenous language in Saskatchewan.
Discover this descriptive language on our blog! www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
#DiscoveringLanguages #langsky #Indigenouslanguage
Discover this descriptive language on our blog! www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
#DiscoveringLanguages #langsky #Indigenouslanguage
The Tłı̨chǫ language imparts knowledge, history, and worldview, teaching about the Tłı̨chǫ people’s relationship with the land, their spiritual beliefs, and their communal way of life.
Discover this Indigenous language: www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
#DiscoveringLanguages #langsky
Discover this Indigenous language: www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
#DiscoveringLanguages #langsky
Discovering Languages: Tłı̨chǫ and Language Revitalization through Self-Government - Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT)
Gaining control over education, cultural programs, and governance allows the Tłı̨chǫ people to integrate their language into schools, public administration, and daily life, ensuring its continued use ...
www.caslt.org
March 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The Tłı̨chǫ language imparts knowledge, history, and worldview, teaching about the Tłı̨chǫ people’s relationship with the land, their spiritual beliefs, and their communal way of life.
Discover this Indigenous language: www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
#DiscoveringLanguages #langsky
Discover this Indigenous language: www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
#DiscoveringLanguages #langsky
In 2021, there were only 75 Gwich’in speakers living in Yukon and 135 living in the Northwest Territories. Discover this unique language and some ongoing revitalization efforts in our latest #DiscoveringLanguages blog article + classroom activity. #langsky www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
Discovering Languages: Gwich’in and Land-Based Place Names - Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT)
In Gwich’in culture, place names often reflect the natural features, animals, or events associated with that location. Discover this Indigenous language and help your students connect to it in a meani...
www.caslt.org
February 19, 2025 at 6:37 PM
In 2021, there were only 75 Gwich’in speakers living in Yukon and 135 living in the Northwest Territories. Discover this unique language and some ongoing revitalization efforts in our latest #DiscoveringLanguages blog article + classroom activity. #langsky www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
In our latest #DiscoveringLanguages activity for L+ classes, students will:
🧠 Learn about the flag of the #NorthwestTerritories
💪🏽 Explore the theme of resilience
🖍️ Incorporate Tłı̨chǫ into the creative task of designing their own flag of resilience
Access it for free! www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
🧠 Learn about the flag of the #NorthwestTerritories
💪🏽 Explore the theme of resilience
🖍️ Incorporate Tłı̨chǫ into the creative task of designing their own flag of resilience
Access it for free! www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
Discovering Languages: Tłı̨chǫ and Language Revitalization through Self-Government - Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT)
Gaining control over education, cultural programs, and governance allows the Tłı̨chǫ people to integrate their language into schools, public administration, and daily life, ensuring its continued use ...
www.caslt.org
March 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
In our latest #DiscoveringLanguages activity for L+ classes, students will:
🧠 Learn about the flag of the #NorthwestTerritories
💪🏽 Explore the theme of resilience
🖍️ Incorporate Tłı̨chǫ into the creative task of designing their own flag of resilience
Access it for free! www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
🧠 Learn about the flag of the #NorthwestTerritories
💪🏽 Explore the theme of resilience
🖍️ Incorporate Tłı̨chǫ into the creative task of designing their own flag of resilience
Access it for free! www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
Did you know that Haida is a language isolate, meaning that it's one of very few languages that have no ties to any other language?
Learn more about this unique language on our blog ⬇️ www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc... #DiscoveringLanguages #langsky
Learn more about this unique language on our blog ⬇️ www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc... #DiscoveringLanguages #langsky
Discovering Languages: Hello, Haida Gwaii! How is Your Spirit? - Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT)
In 2025, the Discovering Languages series sets off on a journey across Canada to discover languages (other than English or French) that have a significant presence in different provinces and territori...
www.caslt.org
January 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Did you know that Haida is a language isolate, meaning that it's one of very few languages that have no ties to any other language?
Learn more about this unique language on our blog ⬇️ www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc... #DiscoveringLanguages #langsky
Learn more about this unique language on our blog ⬇️ www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc... #DiscoveringLanguages #langsky
The animal Match-It activity in our latest #DiscoveringLanguages blog helps students familiarize themselves with the names of animals in Dene and in their target language.
It can also be adapted for older learners or pre-service teachers 🙌 www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
#langsky #Indigenouslanguage
It can also be adapted for older learners or pre-service teachers 🙌 www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
#langsky #Indigenouslanguage
Discovering Languages: The Descriptive Dene Language - Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT)
After Cree, Dene is the most widely spoken Indigenous language in Saskatchewan. Much like many other Indigenous languages, Dene is tied to the environment, with vocabulary and expressions that reflect...
www.caslt.org
May 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The animal Match-It activity in our latest #DiscoveringLanguages blog helps students familiarize themselves with the names of animals in Dene and in their target language.
It can also be adapted for older learners or pre-service teachers 🙌 www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
#langsky #Indigenouslanguage
It can also be adapted for older learners or pre-service teachers 🙌 www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
#langsky #Indigenouslanguage
In 2025, our #DiscoveringLanguages series sets off on a journey across Canada to discover languages that have a significant presence in different provinces & territories. 🌎
We start with an Indigenous language native to a special group of islands, Haida Gwaii! #langsky www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
We start with an Indigenous language native to a special group of islands, Haida Gwaii! #langsky www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
Discovering Languages: Hello, Haida Gwaii! How is Your Spirit? - Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT)
In 2025, the Discovering Languages series sets off on a journey across Canada to discover languages (other than English or French) that have a significant presence in different provinces and territori...
www.caslt.org
January 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
In 2025, our #DiscoveringLanguages series sets off on a journey across Canada to discover languages that have a significant presence in different provinces & territories. 🌎
We start with an Indigenous language native to a special group of islands, Haida Gwaii! #langsky www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
We start with an Indigenous language native to a special group of islands, Haida Gwaii! #langsky www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
Gaining control over education, cultural programs, & governance allows the Tłı̨chǫ people to integrate their language into daily life, ensuring its continued use and revitalization. 🌱
Discover the Tłı̨chǫ language: www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
#DiscoveringLanguages #langsky
Discover the Tłı̨chǫ language: www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
#DiscoveringLanguages #langsky
March 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Gaining control over education, cultural programs, & governance allows the Tłı̨chǫ people to integrate their language into daily life, ensuring its continued use and revitalization. 🌱
Discover the Tłı̨chǫ language: www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
#DiscoveringLanguages #langsky
Discover the Tłı̨chǫ language: www.caslt.org/en/blog-disc...
#DiscoveringLanguages #langsky
Somali is an Afroasiatic language spoken across Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, & diasporic communities around the world.
Discover this language while learning about the #Somali community in Ontario! #DiscoveringLanguages #langsky https://www.caslt.org/en/blog-discovering-languages-somali/
Discover this language while learning about the #Somali community in Ontario! #DiscoveringLanguages #langsky https://www.caslt.org/en/blog-discovering-languages-somali/
October 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Somali is an Afroasiatic language spoken across Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, & diasporic communities around the world.
Discover this language while learning about the #Somali community in Ontario! #DiscoveringLanguages #langsky https://www.caslt.org/en/blog-discovering-languages-somali/
Discover this language while learning about the #Somali community in Ontario! #DiscoveringLanguages #langsky https://www.caslt.org/en/blog-discovering-languages-somali/