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The National Museum of Language is something that we just learned about, and it is quite a neat place for linguists, teachers, students, and anyone just interested in languages. According to its website, NML's purpose is to inspire an appreciation for the magic and beauty of language. Just because we just learned about only means that the word has not gotten around--at least, as fasr as us at MSI Press LLC in California. The history, provided at the website, shows that NML has been around for a while: The idea of a National Language Museum in the Nation’s Capital began in 1971 among a group of expert linguists, language specialists, and language enthusiasts who were intrigued by the potential of a unique kind of museum. Over decades of feasibility studies, startup pains, and slow but steady incremental growth, The National Museum of Language (NML) opened its doors in May of 2008, sustained by a nearly all-volunteer governing board and roster of docents.  The physical exh...

  Being a publisher of language teaching and learning books (among other lines), we are always interested in what the language community is doing. One source of fascinating information is the National Museum of Language. In its most recent newsletter, it talked about its new normal in the era of covid.  At the Museum, our new normal is to not only continue to offer you the same great content you have seen throughout the years, but to add new and exciting concepts to our regular lineup. The Teacher's Corner has taken on a digital slant, focusing on what can be done now while many teachers remain teaching online to some degree, but with tasks and tools that can come back with you to the classroom. After the success of our first trivia night, we will be looking at another one coming to you shortly. Having virtual Speakers has increased our audience significantly and allows us to reach out to audiences we had never considered. And those are only what you have seen so far! Our ne...

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  Manama Manama is he modern pulse of Bahrain. The capital city (and, really, the only city of any size), Manama is Bahrain’s cosmopolitan heart, located on the northeastern coast. It is sleek and vertical—glass towers, luxury hotels, and financial hubs dominate the skyline. The rest of Bahrain is quieter and more horizontal—villages, date farms, and archaeological sites stretch across low desert terrain. This contrast can be seen in the coexistence of traditional souqs and modern malls, offering everything from spices and pearls to designer brands. The Bahrain National Museum, perched on an artificial peninsula, offers sweeping views of the sea and showcases the island’s 6,000-year history. Nearby, the National Theatre and waterfront cafés create a serene cultural corridor. When I worked there in the early 2000s, I often drove through the Pearl Roundabout. Iconic, it served as a national symbol (featured on currency). Later, in 2011, it became a protest site during a pro-democracy...