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I interview my coworkers they are siblings one is more familiar with English that the others

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I interviewed 2 people from my temple

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I interviewed two random students on campus.

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For my Mini Ethnographic Project I wrote about my experiences with the Learning Resource program on campus

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For this project, I interviewed two co-workers at my job who are bilingual.

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I decided to interview my friends

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For this project, I explored linguistic diversity in my town of East Meadow, focusing on my workplace, Nostalgia Vintage & Thrift. Through observations and interviews, I noticed that while English is most commonly used, many people shift between languages depending on comfort and setting. I learned that language is closely tied to identity, and even when people don’t always speak their home language, they still express who they are in other ways, like fashion. I enjoyed seeing how a creative space like my shop can make people feel more comfortable being themselves.

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I decided to interview two of my favorite bilingual coworkers for my project.

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For my Mini Ethnographic Project I wrote about my observations for fieldwork!

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Hey!! For this project I interviewed two women from my local Catholic Church. Flor who is a native Spanish speaker and Adeline who is a native English speaker. Flor translanguages between English and Spanish when praying the rosary with her granddaughter. It is a complex ritual and she wants to make sure she understands her. Adeline translanguages by reciting short familiar church responses in Spanish and switches to English for the long complex responses. She also likes to sing Spanish and Latin hymns. From them, I learned that church is a space that promotes translanguaging, helping people use both English and their home language to fully participate and feel included.

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Linguistic Discrimination and Appreciation in our Communities

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Hello! For my project I chose to sit in the UC dining hall and observe the people and things around me. I then had 2 of my multilingual friends meet up with me and I asked them the questions I had formed from my observations.

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Black and Beige Minimalist Fashion Brand Presentation

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For this project, I interviewed two people in my life who are bilingual and how that fits into their daily lives.

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For this project, I took of unemployment super supermarket and interview three individual individuals on how they use translanguaging on a daily basis, even if they didn’t know it. I was able to notice struggles and benefits through people of different levels of knowing second language and if they didn’t, how they go about still understanding those out there using online device devices.

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In this slideshow, I included the input from two bilingual coworkers about language learning, how it's useful, and challenges associated with it.

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for this project, I chose to interview two people apart of this bilingual group to see how different they use Spanish and English in their life. Showing that the newer generations speak English more and more

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For this project, I chose the hispanic organization my family is apart of that has a mix of only Spanish speakers and bilingual speakers. I took notes on what I observed from the interviews of comparing two people in the group who uses Spanish more, in comparison to the second interview.

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For this project, I chose to interview my family members in my home. In my home there are two languages that are spoken. English and Polish. That said, I wanted to interview each family member to learn more about their languages that they know. I enjoyed learning more about my family and having the chance to think about my bilingual home.

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Copy of Copy of Aroma's Influence on Mood Thesis Defense by Slidesgo

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For this project, I chose my workplace and explored how multilingualism is experienced in places like a school and work environment. I thought it would be an interesting place to observe and do interviews with since multilingualism can be used in many ways in both of these environments.

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For this project, I chose my diverse neighborhood to interview 2 people. I took notes on how/where/why they use their native and non native languages.

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This mini ethnographic project explored how multilingualism is experienced across community spaces like school, work, and home through observation and interviews. Observations showed that while multiple languages are commonly used, people’s comfort levels depend heavily on the setting. Interviews revealed that individuals often feel confident using their home language in informal or supportive environments but may feel judged or discouraged in academic or public spaces. At the same time, multilingual abilities were appreciated in contexts like the workplace, where they were seen as helpful and valuable.

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For this project I chose a setting of the UC Dining Hall, and I interview two individuals. I took note of their experiences and answers to my interview questions. I chose the UC since I knew there would be many diverse people there.

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For this project, I observed multilingualism within the community at Adelphi University by paying attention to the languages people used in different spaces on campus. I noticed how language varied between social and academic settings and how students interacted with one another. I then created ethnographic interview questions and asked a few students about their experiences with multilingualism, including whether they felt appreciated or judged based on their language or accent. After gathering my observations and responses, I analyzed the main patterns I noticed and decided to present my findings in the form of a short narrative to highlight both the positive and negative experiences related to language use on campus.

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For this project, I focused on how translanguaging occurs in a hispanic household when my family have gatherings. I chose to do my own household because I feel like as if I never realized how different we communicate with each other in different ways. In my household we code-switch pretty often and it's surprising to notice when you're just observing. I also noticed that it's hard to know 2 languages at once or even more sometimes you can understand one language than the other and speak it fluently but then the other not so much. I interviewed my Mom and Uncle for this project and I noticed that they are the same but different when translanguaging from Spanish to English because it can be hard for them to communicate the right way but over the years they now have a better understanding but Im grateful to have learned 2 languages to also help them.

Daniela Bonilla

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In this project, I went to the gym at Adelphi to see the diversity of language practices and multilingualism. I chose this place to observe on a whim when I noticed people using multiple languages in the gym. I thought it would be a good place to observe the community and ask people questions.

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Mini Ethnographic Project 3 Jack Riegger

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Mini Ethnographic Project #3 Brianna DiVirgilio

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For this project, I interviewed my friend and her mom on their opinion of the diversity and multilinguistic opportunity in our town. Our town is interesting because on paper it may not seem diverse, but when immersed in the community, you see the concentration of different ethnic groups present within certain areas of the neighborhood and I wanted a perspective varying from mine as a White individual who only speaks English. Mineola demographically on paper is majority White, but is also noted for its high Portuguese population and is even referred to as "Little Portugal" on Long Island. My friend and her mom are hispanic, and getting their opinion on the multilingualism seen throughout our town was very interesting and changed my opinion on the makeup of the community.

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For this project, I focused on my workplace and how my co-workers translanguage within the restaurant we work at. I was able to understand what kind of situations they use different languages in and who or how they communicate to help them get their work done in the most efficient ways. I enjoyed getting to know more about the ways they find themselves communicating with others.

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For this project, I am focusing on translanguaging that occurs at my mom's house. I am a multilingual student, so it was interesting to do this project and pay attention to how we practice translanguaging in my family. My mom is a native Spanish speaker, so she feels more comfortable speaking in that language. Meanwhile, my brother grew up knowing both languages.

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Mini Ethnographc Project 3 - Catherine Barzallo-2

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For this project, I am focusing on translanguaging that occurs at my mom's house. I am a multilingual student, so it was interesting to do this project and pay attention to how we practice translanguaging in my family. My mom is a native Spanish speaker, so she feels more comfortable speaking in that language. Meanwhile, my brother grew up knowing both languages.

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Mini Ethnographc Project 3 - Catherine Barzallo-2

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For this project, I focused on co-workers in a work setting. They explained their experience with languages, their use of languages and how they benefit from cultural traditions. It was a nice experience, being able to interview two people who have different skills but at the end of the day, respect the use of language skills.

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For this project i focused on tanslanguaging in my multilingual family. As a multilingual student Translanguaging is woven in my home effortlessly. I was so used to translanguaging that I never paid attention to this, but through this project i actually got to analyze our family's linguistic practices. I am so grateful for all the rich experience of languaging that we share in our family.

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Pastel Aesthetic Group Project Presentation

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For this project, I focused on translanguaging that happens at the nursery at my church,. I am so lucky to have able to work in this environment with this amazing community. I am beyond grateful for all go the experiences that I have had at the nursery.

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For this project, I focused on the place that I spend most of my time, which is my job. I am so lucky to be a part of such an amazing community, and I am so thankful for all of the experiences that I have had there. I learned so much!

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For this project, I focused on the translanguaging that happens at my work area and what I did to oversome some of those challenges and how I made it into something postive and to my understanding.

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Ambar Garcia

For this project, I observed how multilingualism and translanguaging is prominent in my family home. Between my mother and father, who are Native Spanish speakers that are learning English, I asked them questions to see how they observe translanguaging and their ability to switch from one language to another. I was able to notice when they prefer speaking Spanish/English, what kind of language they use with others whether it’s a friend or someone they’re meeting for the first time, and what their routine is like to see what habits they practice surrounding multilingualism. Overall, it was interesting to see how translanguaging is existent in my family home and community!

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I wrote about my workplace and interviewed two of my coworkers on their experience coming/being in America. It was interesting learning about their story and how they became part of a place that expresses their culture even though it represents another.

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For this project, I focused on multilingual communication at Bev Francis Powerhouse Gym. I observed how people interact through both language and nonverbal communication, and I interviewed two gym members to learn about their experiences. Through this, I noticed that people naturally switch between languages and communicate in ways that feel comfortable to them. Overall, the gym felt like a more relaxed and non-judgmental space, where language differences didn’t create barriers but instead helped build connections.

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Multicolor Pastel Playful Doodle Infographic and Chart Presentation

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For this project, I interviewed two of my coworkers at the daycare I work at and im not surprised with the answers since I've seen it first hand at how they struggle to find the right words in english

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For this assignment, I observed my cousins house. In the house his daughter, son and parents live there with him and his wife. We are very close. It was very nostalgic for me to interview them and spend time in their home.

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For this project, I observed multilingual practices at Adelphi University, specifically in areas such as the university center, classrooms, and dining spaces. I spoke to two people in the university center, one person who speaks Russian and English and another who speaks Arabic and English.

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Pink Aesthetic Group Project Presentation

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For this project, I observed multilingual practices at Adelphi University, specifically in areas such as the university center, classrooms, and dining spaces. I spoke to two people in the university center, one person who speaks Russian and English and the other speaks Arabic and English.

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Pink Aesthetic Group Project Presentation

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For my ethnographic project 3, I decided to interview my Nonni and my father who all speak Italian. I wanted to know how different my grandparents and dad feel about the use of their second languages.

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In this project, I picked LUSH cosmetics, my workplace and interviewed my coworker and manager. Both of them speaks Spanish and I wanted to see how different roles in a workplace differentiates when speaking Spanish.

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Pink and Green Playful Group Project Presentation

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For this Ethnographic project, I talked about my own household and interviewed my dad and step-mom who both share langauges, but also my step-mom knows a language that my dad doesn't.

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For this Ethnographic project, I talked about my own household and interviewed my dad and step-mom who both share languages, but also my step-mom knows a language that my dad doesn't.

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For this project, I looked at language use in my grandparents’ house, where people speak Russian, Georgian, Hebrew, and English.

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For this mini ethnographic project, I observed my work enviroment at Abercrombie & Fitch, where I have worked as a brand representative. Throughout my shifts, I see customers from many different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, which makes communication an important part of creating a positive shopping experience for so many different people. Sometimes language barriers appear, but employees often use gestures, demonstrations, or simple patience to help customers feel comfortable. This experience made me realize how language can shape everyday interactions and how multilingual employees can help create a more welcoming environment for customers.

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For my project, I picked my local synagogue to research. I interviewed two people who have an important role in the synagogue each week. One of my interviewees, Rabbi Livi, is the rabbi for the young adult service as he is a younger rabbi. My other interviewee, Debbie Aziz, is a Hebrew teacher who works with kids in the classrooms during services to teach and play with them. With both of these interviews I discovered that within the couple hours on Saturday that people are at synagogue, a wide variety of languages is being used, Farsi, Hebrew, and English.

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Spring 2026

Luzinette Torres

I picked my job at a kindergarten school. I interviewed two teachers who is a bilingual and non bilingual teacher.

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Grey and Purple Gradient Futuristic Technology Pitch Deck Presentation (2)

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For my mini ethnographic project, I chose my workplace in the mall. I interviewed one of my coworkers who is bilingual and uses Spanish frequently when talking to customers. Through my interview I was able to see the positive impact and experiences people gain from using different forms of language at work.

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For my mini ethnography project, I decided to interview both my coworker and a resident at the nursing home where I work, since it is a place where many people come from different cultural and language backgrounds. One thing I quickly noticed is that whenever there is a Spanish speaking resident, I am often asked to step in and help translate. Doing this ethnography project helped me see how important multilingualism is in everyday care. Language plays a big role in comfort and understanding, and being able to communicate in a resident’s preferred language can make interactions feel more personal and less stressful (especially because these may be stressful situations for them). Overall, this experience showed me how valuable multilingual staff are in creating a more supportive environment.

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For this Mini Ethnographic project, I interviewed some classmates at Adelphi. I recorded what I saw, heard, and smelled before asking my classmates questions regarding themselves and the diversity of Adelphi. I also asked them about the languages they speak, and found that they speak the most on campus.

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For this mini ethnographic project, I observed my work environment at Hollister and recorded what I saw, heard, smelled, and touched. I also created a set of interview questions and interviewed my coworker, who speaks both English and Spanish, about her experiences with language at work. After gathering my observations and her responses, I organized the information into a slideshow to show how multilingualism appear in my workplace.

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As a multilingual student, I wanted to explore how language shapes belonging at Adelphi. This mini ethnography includes my observations, interviews with classmates, and real moments of linguistic appreciation and discrimination.

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For this project I Interviewed a few of the girls I know from the Adelphi who are all from different cultures. It was so interesting to me to learn more about different cultures, especially when they did not grow up in the same town as me so they really have different experiences. it was so refreshing to learn what ways we all grew up, similar or different it was a fascinating to hear. This project brought me closer with these girls because they told me about how much they miss their homes and families.

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I based my project on my workplace, Crocs, where we interact with a lot of different people with different needs on a daily basis. I thought it would be interesting to see how my coworkers answers varied with the same questions. The answers were all about the same, I most likely wouldve had a broader variety of answers if there was any women on shift the day I came in. It is interesting how all of the answers have a direct approach in their communication styles. I enjoyed tapping into my coworkers perspective of our shared workplace.

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For my project, I decided to interview 2 of my coworkers that I work with every shift and I am somewhat close to. I feel like in many workplaces there are many opportunities to experience multilingualism whether it's with your coworkers, your boss, and especially with customers. Overall, as a employee, I relate a lot to them because even though I just joined the team, I have gotten to meet so many different people from different cultures and have gotten to interact with them. When ever I interact with my bosses, I always feel comfortable communicating in either English and Spanish. I think this project helped show how knowing different languages can be helpful and beneficial in workplaces!

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I chose my lacrosse team and my lacrosse environment.

Lacrosse practice

Hear- everyone breathing heavy and cheering each other on. Coaches telling us what to do. The sound of everyone cleats hitting the turf while we are running

See - everyone in the same outfit matching in our practice sets. The coaches standing in the front watching us practice

Touch/feel - my lacrosse stick in my hand and I feel the sweat on my hands and the soreness in my body

Smell- the fresh air outside and the turf

I interviewed one of the girls on my team who is international and these are the questions I asked:

Can you tell me your experience being on the team while speaking another language?

How did you feel on your first day?

Can you describe your typical day switching back and forth with the two languages?

Her responses:

1. It has been good, because I understand everything people say, but I don’t always have the flow to say exactly what I want. Sometimes I need a second to think. My teammates always help me, explain things, and make everything easier for me, so I never feel lost.

2. My first day at school was really stressful because I didn’t know what to expect. It was hard to focus in class since I had to constantly translate in my head what the teacher was saying. I understood it, but it took extra energy, so the whole day felt a bit overwhelming at first but it was exciting.

3. In the beginning it was really hard — my head literally hurt from speaking English all day, and sometimes I would forget and start talking to people in Polish. A lot of times I knew exactly what I wanted to say in Polish, but I didn’t know how to put it into English. It took time, but now switching between the two languages feels easier, even if I still think in Polish first.

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For this project I focused on the schools that I work at for before and aftercare. We don't have many multilingual students in our program but this year we had two new students, one girl who moved here from Russia and another boy who just started here after being homeschooled by his mother. I interviewed them both about their experiences making friends and using multiple languages at school and how they have adapted to our program and the school community. It was really cool to hear from the kid's perspectives and get to know what they like and how they approached being at a new school, I have 120 kids in the program, so I don't always get to spend a lot of one-on-one time with them and have conversations like this so it was nice to talk to them.

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For my project, I interviewed two close coworkers of mine. It was an overall good experience because these are questions I never asked them before. It was nice hearing other people's stories. I loved how they switch up their speaking based on who they are speaking to. Reflecting on the project, I found it to be very diverse and gained knowledge about different cultures. Isabella and Maria both shared their experiences. I got to view it from two different perspectives. Isabella is in college like me, while Maria isn't. Observing these responses helped me understand the language barriers there might be for some people. This helps to not make anyone feel left out, and always try to understand where someone is coming from.

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For this project, I focused on the culture at Adelphi and how I felt surrounding it. I interviewed my father and my sister, since they both have completely different educational backgrounds, despite sharing a culture. This does indeed impact cultural practices and abilities, especially when it comes to background. My father grew up in Puerto Rico, while my sister and I grew up on Long island. My parents never has the opportunity to go to college and my sister and I are first generation in our family. I am sharing the experience of how hard work and motivation can influence the future success of future generations. No matter what cultural differences may be faced.

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Mini Ethnography Part 3-Gabrielle Rodriguez

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For this project, I reflected on my campus experience and how much culture is involved at Adelphi. I interviewed my father and my sister, who have very different cultural backgrounds, despite us all sharing a culture. My project shows the influence of culture and background on education and motivation for change. My parents did not have the opportunity to attend college, but they did work hard in other trades to make sure my sister and I could succeed in our future, brining our culture along with us.

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Mini Ethnography Part 3-Gabrielle Rodriguez

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For this project, I interviewed my grandmother and my aunt, who both grew up in the Dominican Republic and learned English as their second language. They shared that English was difficult to learn at first, especially because fluent speakers talk very fast. Even though they speak English, they feel most comfortable speaking Spanish. Both said being bilingual helps them communicate with more people in their daily lives. My grandma said she would like to learn Creole, while my aunt would like to learn Portuguese. Overall, they had similar experiences learning English, and I noticed I also tend to speak a little fast just like the fluent speakers they mentioned.

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For my Project, I interviewed two close friends of mine. I have a lot of friends who either grew up in another country, speak another language, or are learning a new language. I asked both of them completely different questions, but I tried to make it very personal. The first friend I interviewed was born and raised in Georgia, the country, and her first language is Georgian; with this, she speaks a little Russian. She does speak English, but when she doesn't know how to explain something in English, she resorts to Georgian and then tries to break it down from there. The person I interviewed is trying to relearn Creole from his grandmother, who, unfortunately, is starting to forget English. This project is really important for me, and it has let me learn a lot more about both of them

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Purple and Pink Cute Checkered Presentation

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I decided to do my project by interviewing a neighbor and my grandma to observe the difficulties of Multiculturalism in the Italian culture and language in the Massapequa Community. I learned how welcoming the Massapequa Community is of the Italian culture and how comforting it can be to be surrounded by people of a similar background.

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Multilingualism In The Massapequa Community

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For my project I decided to interview two people from my sorority. I am in Delta Gamma here at Adelphi University. I asked them the same questions and it was cool to see how a majority of their answers were similar with personal touches. A lot of the girls in the sorority speak more than one language whether it is Italian, Spanish, Chinese, ASL and much more. Overall I really enjoyed interviewing girls in my sorority and hope you enjoy my presentation as well!

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presentación propuesta de moda y diseño aesthetic minimalista beis

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I decided to do my project by observing the multilingual aspects and community within the Greek Orthodox church that I attend. There are many aspects of culture and language integrated within the church services as well as the community events. There are many accommodations that allow everyone to feel included and comfortable in attending service.

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For my project, I decided to interview my friends at the Performance building near the famous bench. I learned a lot about how they converse and how they adapted to life in the U.S.

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For my project, I observed the environment at SoBol Carle Place and described what I see, hear, touch, and smell during a typical shift. I also interviewed my manager and a coworker to learn more about their experiences. I asked them about their daily routines, what they enjoy about working at SoBol, and how they communicate with others on the team. Using their answers, I compared their perspectives with my own observations. This helped me understand how the workplace runs, how employees interact, and what makes the environment positive and fast-paced.

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Multilingual Connection at CCCN’s Sip & Paint (1)

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For my project I decided to interview two providers from my workplace CCCN during our Sip & Paint event for Legally Exempt providers. I interviewed Maria, who speaks Spanish and English, and Sophia, who speaks Haitian Creole and English. I thought it would be meaningful to ask them similar questions so I could compare their experiences as multilingual providers navigating an English dominant environment. While completing this project, I learned how deeply language, accents, and translanguaging shape how people communicate and feel in community spaces. Both interviews showed me that being multilingual not only helps people support one another, but also helps build trust and comfort. Hearing their stories made me realize how important it is for organizations like ours to recognize the diverse ways people communicate and to create environments where all languages are valued. This project helped me understand how translanguaging practices make people feel included, respected, and confident and how language barriers can make people feel judged or left out.

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Brushstrokes of Language_ Multilingual Connection at CCCN’s Sip & Paint (1)

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For my project, I focused on how my coworkers understand their own experiences and interactions with multilingual people and different accents. The people I interviewed spoke both English and Spanish. Overall, their experiences were very similar to mine, especially when it comes to feeling judged because of the way we speak and our interactions with guests.

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For my project I decided to interview two people from my job. I work at an after school program in my local elementary school. I interviewed my boss, and one of my 3rd grade students. I thought that it would be interesting to ask them the same questions, and see how much their answers vary. My 3rd grade student speaks english and spanish so I thought that it would be interesting to see the differences in their answers. While completing this project, I learned how important it is to focus on the diverse forms of communication in a classroom and how it makes translanguaging students feel.

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Blue Modern Simple Dots Presentation (1)

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For my project, I focused on the different languages used in the University Center. I observed what was around me and then found 3 students who I overheard using other languages. I interviewed them to find out more information about how they feel when using these languages. I feel that the questions I asked were helpful in finding out how comfortable they are using these languages and how they decide what language to speak in.

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I found in my mini ethnography at Planet Fitness. Diana and Jae shared that the way they use speech changed in every social context, illustrating the idea that speaking provides communication but also provides safety, belonging, and survival. In addition to small acts of appreciation, like the trainer saying “Hola” in the gym, as well as having my own personal translators to help us understand the instructions for the exercise, there was also evidence of discrimination, like people teasing others over accented speech, as if they didn't understand them. Through the conduct of these interviews, I've found that multilingual spaces exist in places like gyms, but it takes more than just a motto plastered to the wall to make it fully inclusive, appreciating every voice, not just every body.

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For my project I interviewed two people from my work place, one being my boss and the other being a gymnast I coach. I thought it'd be interesting asking them different questions and learning more about their perspective from a coach and student mindset. As well as both these people having different cultures, one being Spanish and both English and Spanish speaking and the other being White and only English speaking. While looking at my presentation you're able to point out the difference between their answers as well as the similarities. You'll learn about the ways they prefer to communicate and what they enjoy about Gold Medal Gymnastics Center.

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Mini Ethnographic project 3_ Multilingualism at  Gold Medal Gymnastics Center-2

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For my project, I decided to interview two people who are involved in the interfaith center. I am in the interfaith center frequently so I know that it was something easy for me to ask my friends these questions and I feel comfortable enough to have an understanding of who the individuals are. Throughout the interfaith center you are able to see that there are all of these different religions that use it and with each religion many have a different language that they are able to communicate in.

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To briefly summarize, I interviewed three people. Joseph Amaya who was raised Hispanic, Alexander Lee who was raised Chinese and lastly Mauricio Ramirez who was also raised Hispanic. These three men are all members alongside me of the Wantagh Fire Department. Each day I see these people and I see how they act and how the communicate with the people around them and how they communicate with me. I have the privilege of even working multiple jobs with Alexander outside of the fire department and once went on a vacation with Joseph and his family.  When I needed to pick people that I was a part of in my community I knew that this would be the perfect thing to do my assignment on. I am surrounded by amazing people in that department that are all so different from each other yet so similar in which we are all brought together at the end of the day no matter what. Even thought people have their struggles at times, everyone always supports everyone else no matter what and inclusivity is something that is advocated around the fire house. I think that these three individuals were the perfect interviewees for this project.

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For my project, I decided to observe how multilingualism takes place at my local town hall, where I work part time. Throughout my time working there, I’ve noticed just how common it is to see multilingual people rely on their native language to communicate, and just how well our community accepts and helps people who might struggle with language barriers. I talked to some of our employees in HR and other departments and was able to gain some insight into how our systems can help residents who prefer to use their native language or struggle speaking English. I also talked to a few residents, Daniel and Maria, and went into further discussion about their experiences with multilingual backgrounds, and their experiences visiting our town hall. What I found is that they both felt that their native language somewhat defines them and using it in this setting helps them feel more comfortable while being helped. It goes to show just how being community oriented and accepting can make a difference and even help our residents feel more productive and valued in our town.

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For my project, I decided to observe how multilingualism occurs at the gym I go to, which is Pure Barre in Garden City. I go there every day so I was able to focus on the different interactions between the members and the staff. I noticed that the manager as well as the other instructors greet the members in different languages including English, Spanish, and Russian. They also play songs from different backgrounds and I've seen members communicate with each other in Italian, Hebrew, and Chinese depending on what languages they speak. Pure Barre also hosts many cultural events which helps everyone feel united and connected. It's a very comfortable atmosphere where people are able to express themselves freely. I interviewed the manager and a fellow member about what their days look like at the gym and how multilingualism and culture ties into the environment. They talked about how diverse Pure Barre is and how speaking several languages or using phrases in different languages helps create a strong community and team where everyone feels safe and included.

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For my project, I decided to observe and pay attention to my grandparents house on a traditional Sunday at 2 PM. My Nonna and Nonna immigrated to America in 1967. In their house, English and Italian is both spoken. Walking into their house I immediately smelt the sauce in the pan. Heard the news in English, while my Nonno and Nonna go back and forth speaking in italian. I interviewed both my Nonno and Nonna.

My Nonna’s response focused on the trouble she had learning the English language right away and not being able to communicate with the people around her. This was a big challenge for her, not being able to be understood. She used the resources around her and started watching a kid show called Sesame Street to learn the English language. She also talked about how she was more comfortable speaking Italian however most people didn’t understand it so she would speak English.

My Nonno talked about how it was when he first got to America. He first lived in Mineola, he moved to Franklin Square once he started having kids. He started off working for a landscaping company. He started to pick up on English from working with people. He later opened his own landscaping company. He talked about how his English got better over the years, but is still not perfect. He said it gets better and better every day.

I learned that language is more than just something that is spoken. It is something that makes you feel comfortable and carries your identity and traditions. Without language, we would never be able to celebrate my Nonna and Nonno‘s traditions that they brought here to America.

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For my project, I interviewed a chef from the local Mexican restaurant  from Mexico on the differences in communication in Mexico and the US and even other Spanish speaking countries.

What country do you originate from

mexico

What are the norms in your country as far as language goes?

We speak spanish in mexico

Do you believe that people in your country speak and communicate in a different way than the US or other countries in Latin America?

Yes, mexicans speak a different spanish than for example dominicans. Every country has a specific accent when they speak spanish. We also speak more proper and greet differently then here in the united states

What do you feel is different between society here than back in your country

Over there i think that everyone is  more connected physically. I think that in new york in public everyone is on their phones 24/7 and over there people  talk to each other and greet each other with a hug and a kiss. I dont know how it is over there now since i havent been to mexico in 20 years so it might be different than the way i remember it.

Key takeaway: This can all go to show that communication is rey different in different parts in the world but also that communication changes over time and evolves to fit the mold of society and how society evolves

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For this project, I chose to focus on my workplace, Club Pilates.

At Club Pilates in New Hyde Park, I noticed how many languages flow through the studio each day. Most clients and instructors communicate in English, but I often hear little snippets of Spanish, Italian, Korean, etc. between members before and after class. The sounds of upbeat music mix with laughter, reformers moving, and friendly greetings “Hi, how are you?” blending with “¡Hola!” or “Namaste!”

Although English is the main language used during instruction, members often translate or explain moves to friends in their home language. The studio smells faintly of fresh linens and new mats, and the environment always feels warm and inclusive. Still, I noticed that some clients hesitate to speak their home language openly, especially if they worry others might not understand.

Interview Questions

1. How do you feel when you use your home language at the studio?

2. Have you ever felt judged or misunderstood because of your accent or language?

3. Can you remember a time when someone appreciated your language or cultural background here?

4. Do you think the studio encourages diversity and inclusion?

5. What languages make you feel most comfortable or confident?

I interviewed three people: one instructor, one long-time client, and one new member.

The instructor, who speaks both English and Spanish, said she loves when Spanish-speaking members ask her for help in their language. “It feels like they trust me more,” she explained.

The long-time client, originally from Ecuador, shared that she sometimes avoids speaking Spanish because she worries others won’t understand. “But when someone recognizes it or says something kind about my accent,” she said, “I feel proud.”

The new member, who speaks only English, said she enjoys hearing other languages in class because “it makes the space feel more alive and welcoming.”

Asking people these questions taught me many things about how we operate day to day, such as:

Linguistic Appreciation: Multilingual members help create a welcoming and connected environment.

Linguistic Discrimination: Some people still hold back from using their home language due to fear of judgment or misunderstanding.

Workplace Culture: Club Pilates is friendly and open, but more visible celebration of language diversity (like bilingual signs or cultural playlist days) could make it even more inclusive.

Through this project, I realized how language helps build community, even in a fitness studio. At Club Pilates, small moments of multilingual communication show appreciation, trust, and belonging. When people feel comfortable using their own language, the studio becomes more than a place to work out. It becomes a space where everyone’s identity and voice are valued.

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For my infographic I looked at how language effects schools and education. I found the results to be very interesting because there are so many scenarios to be dealt with. In my fieldwork observations I noticed many students ignoring the child speaking another language simply due to the fact that they did not understand what he was saying. Especially in a special needs setting, there are so many layers. I really learned how important it is to educate children on the diverse forms of communicating and how it can look in a classroom. I especially found it interesting for my cousins who participates in translanguaging but doesn't use it in an academic setting because there has never been an opportunity to do so. I think encouraging more children to use all languages would benefit them in so many ways.

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For my infographic, I interviewed two people from my dance studio, Create Dance Center. One of the people I interviewed is the studio owner/my dance teacher/my boss. She is super kind and welcomes anyone and everyone with open arms. I figured she was a great person to ask because is constantly in contact with a lot of new people whether that be parents or students. The second person I interviewed was a junior in high school who also dances at Create. I took ASL in high school and I convinced this student to also take ASL, and she fell in love with it just as much as I did! It was super nice to hear from both of their experiences, and I learned a lot from them based on their views and perspectives and interacting with people who know different languages at the studio.

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For my project, this took place at my healthcare job, where multilingualism is practiced. My job is located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn where the population is mostly jewish people. Therefore, the majority of the language practiced is Yiddish.

Throughout my interview, I asked my coworker some questions based on our job, and the languages itself. Although most of us grow up learning English, sometimes we make sacrifices for our environment. Not only did I assure to learn their language, but also their religion. Their religion and culture can be highly different than others, therefore it is important to understand their religion, culture, and language to assure respect and wisdom.

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For this project I decided to interview two friends I made in high school because I was in ASL honor society and was able to be involved in deaf culture. I learned more about how they accommodate their lives to be able to have a normal life. Besides these small changes to their lives they enjoy things just like everyone else. They both use ASL and use it to express themselves comfortably and love what being in the deaf community has done for them. Having ASL has made communication a lot easier for them to express

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Mini Ethnographic Project 3_ Linguistic Discrimination and Appreciation

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For my project I interviewed my grandparents who immigrated to America in 1992 at the fall of the Soviet Union.

Based on my questions they told me what comes naturally to them in terms of language and the upsides along with the downsides. They explained the importance of knowing multiple languages and how they wished for my family and I to continue using and teaching Russian with the future generations.

My grandparents also own a pharmacy and a lot of their clientele speaks Spanish. Along with learning English, they also picked up Spanish. This shows the importance of language in life and throughout career. I find it very interesting how quickly they can pick up on new cultural norms and languages.

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For my project, I decided to observe my church community. It's located in Brooklyn, NY. In my church, we speak three languages: Haitian Creole, English, and French. My church is filled with music of praise and worship in all 3 languages, you can smell the food being prepared and later eat it, and see the engaged congregation. I interviewed the First elder and a church member.

My First Elder's responses focused on:

1) speaking to the congregation, where it depends on reading the room, adjusting tone, and connecting with the audience. He switches languages depending on the person or group.

2) common phrases that helps the church be spiritually connected, and personal testimony for personal connection.

3) shared language experiences showing unity, identity, and culture are preserved through language, connection, and tradition.

The church member's responses focused on:

1) how church feels like family that shares joys, sorrows, meals, and prayers, creating safety, belonging, and strong connections.

2) mixing languages in sermons makes the service more inclusive and beautiful, helping everyone understand and enjoy the message.

3) how multilingualism brings people closer, shows respect, and encourages appreciation of cultural diversity.

I learned that language is more than words. It carries identity, tradition, and a sense of belonging, creating a community where everyone feels understood and at home.

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In my house, we speak English and Spanish, but mostly Spanish. I asked my mom and sister the questions because I wanted to know like what they think And what feels comfortable for them. From the interviews, I realized that language is a big part of how my family communicates and expresses who we are. Speak more than one language helps us stay connected to our culture and makes it easier to talk to different people in our community.

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I decided to do my project on my parents’ language of Spanglish and how they use it to communicate. Growing up, I always heard them switch effortlessly between English and Spanish, sometimes in the same sentence. This mix wasn’t random; it reflected the realities of living between two cultures. For them, Spanglish is more than convenience, it’s a natural expression of identity. Certain ideas just feel clearer or more emotional in one language than the other, so they choose whichever fits the moment. When they talk to family, Spanglish becomes a bridge that keeps connections strong across generations. It also helps them navigate different social spaces, whether they’re at home, at work, or out in the community. Over time, I realized that Spanglish carries its own rhythm and rules, even if they aren’t written down. Studying it helps me understand how bilingual people shape language to fit their lived experiences. By focusing on their use of Spanglish, my project shows how language can evolve to reflect culture, belonging, and everyday life.

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Jillian Sousa - Multilingualism and Cultural Experience in the Mineola Community

For my project, I interviewed two friends from my hometown of Mineola, which is predominantly Hispanic and Portuguese. One friend was a part of the majority culture, and the other was outside of the majority culture.

Here are some of my findings:

Language is central to cultural experience. Those who speak the same language will feel more connected to each other.

Cultural values and language are directly connected. One's experience with a certain culture will rely on that culture's values. It will also rely on the actions that the person makes (ex. language, body movements, posture, etc.).

Those who grow up as minorities are more likely to feel isolated and discriminated against.

My interviewees had a positive experience interacting with those from different cultures. They were able to immerse themselves in those cultures, which made them feel more open-minded.

Students would feel more accepted if their teachers made an effort to learn about and include their cultures into lesson.

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My partners and I decided to do our project about multilingualism in Jewish communities and synagogues. There are many different types of Jews who speak different languages. We learned a lot from the Rabbis that we spoke to about how they accommodate those who don't speak the primary language of Judaism (Hebrew) and how they deal with multilingualism within synagogues and their communities. I would love to eventually one day learn to speak and understand Hebrew fluently, but in the meantime I use translations of the scriptures and it works just as well. Doing this project was an eye opener on how diverse our community is and how big of a role multilingualism plays in religion.

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Voices of Faith_ Multilingualism In The Synagogue

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Daniella Babakhanov, Nicola Katanov, Alan Kucher

For our project we focused on multilingualism in the synagogue. Here are some points we learned in our interviews...

Hebrew is central to Jewish worship and tradition.

Translations (English, Russian, Spanish) make worship inclusive.

Some members feel left out if they don’t understand Hebrew.

Synagogue values meaning and intention over perfect pronunciation.

Events encourage members to share their native languages (e.g., reading the Haggadah).

Praying in any language is meaningful—God understands all.

Respect both ancestral and community languages for unity and holiness.

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Voices of Faith_ Multilingualism In The Synagogue

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I chose to do this project on Planet Fitness because it is a place where many different people from different cultures and languages come together in one shared space. Every time I walk in, I hear and see multilingual communication happening naturally while people work out, check in, and speak to friends or trainers. This makes Planet Fitness a perfect real life example of how multilingualism exists in everyday environments, not just in schools or formal settings. It also shows how language is part of our daily routines, even when we are not thinking about it, and how communication can happen in different languages at the same time without being a barrier.

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In my home, we only speak English. We spend a lot of time analyzing those who are bilingual, so I wanted to ask my sister and mom questions because we all only speak English at home. I learned a lot about how they think about language, and I learned how my sisters experience with our home language differs when she is home or at work.

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Bella Fiore

For my mini ethnographic project I focused on Sunday dinner at my Nonna's house. My grandparents are Italian and luckily on this Sunday my Nonna's cousin and her husband were there for dinner. English is a second language for my Nonna and her cousins, they were raised speaking Italian. When they're together, they speak Italian. around us, it's a combination of English and Italian.

The house is decorated with a lot of Italian images and religious items,. We had pasta, and homemade sauce and the house had a fresh italian restaurant smell.

all of them were born in Italy and when we were sitting around for dinner, I asked them what's the biggest difference between sunday dinner when they were growing up and the sunday dinners we have now. They main response was that things used to be more simple. The ingredients to cook, the conversations and the daily lives were simpler back in the day.

I'm not sure if I will learn Italian well enough to converse with them, but I can understand enough to get an idea of what they're saying. Hopefully with each new generation of kids, we don't lose sight of the history of the culture and language

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For my mini ethnographic project, I explored the multilingualism at my aunt's/uncle's house during a family gathering. I noticed that from the outside their home reflected a typical American suburban home, while the inside was rich in Portuguese heritage, whether it was through decor, language, or food. Portuguese was mainly spoken throughout all my older family members, while the younger relatives spoke English. I also noticed that English did slip in during conversations, especially when younger family members joined in the conversation, but Portuguese was definitely the dominant language being spoken. My interviews were on my uncle and my aunt, they mainly speak Portuguese, but they also speak English. Through my observations and my interviews, I was able to see how language and cultural memory is preserved and expressed through objects, interactions, and family traditions.

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For my Mini Ethnographic project I used My Aunt’s and how when I go to her house she using Hebrew and English, I always notice how she uses both Hebrew and English all the time. She talks to me in English but switches to Hebrew when she’s on the phone or talking to other family members. It feels really natural, like both languages belong there.

Her house has books and decorations with Hebrew writing, and sometimes she plays Israeli music while cooking. You can smell the food and hear both languages at the same time it makes the house feel warm and full of life.

When I asked her about it, she said Hebrew reminds her of home and her childhood, and English helps her connect with people here. Sometimes she says people look at her funny when she speaks Hebrew in public, but she doesn’t really care. She’s proud to speak both.

For me, hearing her mix Hebrew and English feels special. It shows how language can connect different parts of who we are. In her house, both languages live together like family. 💙

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For the Mini Ethnographic Project 3, I decided to explore how multilingualism and language appreciation are present throughout youth soccer classes under the program Super Soccer Stars. From my own experience coaching in Massapequa and Rockville Center on Long Island, I, along with my interviewees, including a fellow coach and coaching supervisor, noted various language practices amongst coaches, parents/families, and players on the field. The interviewees highlighted the importance of uplifting and positive language when speaking to players on the field. This type of speech ensures children are thriving when playing soccer. The findings of this project exhibited how language plays a significant role throughout everyday life and differs amongst areas across Long Island.

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For my mini ethnographic project, I explored the multilingualism at my grandfathers house, and tying into his relationship with his brother who is also multilingual. Whether they are speaking Spanish, French, or English, they are constantly translanguaging and using their full linguistic repertoire to communicate with one another. They are both very grateful to be able to speak various languages and to be able to communicate with others, and especially to grow a stronger connection with each other in a special and deeper way. Although they have faced many challenges throughout their upbringings and move to The United States at a young age, they adapted quickly to a new life and brought along their cultural practices with them. The interviews helped me learn more about them both, along with some of the pros and cons of being multilingual. But, it seems that there are many more advantages and strengths then weaknesses to being multilingual. I have learned from them that language helps to shape the way we communicate and our perceptions of the world. They are proud of their background and have taught me so much about making everyone feel valued for their unique linguistic backgrounds!

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Sarah Magoloff Mini Ethnographic Project 3 (1)