The unique Kusunda language...

CALEC Bulletin #75 - Hima is a member of the Kusunda, a dwindling indigenous population in Nepal, and speaks a language that is postulated to be unrelated to any other language as it does not use 'no'

In the News

Hima is one of the last remaining Kusunda, a tiny indigenous group now scattered across central western Nepal. Her language is unique: it is believed by linguists to be unrelated to any other language in the world.

Vickie Frémont, the author of the book Le Projet Colibri, says that she is not a teacher but rather "someone who opens doors"--doors within us that make it possible to discover creativity and have deeper connections with other people.

The 2022 Frankfurt Book Fair

We had a wonderful time at the 2022 Frankfurt Book Fair, where we met old friends and made new ones! Barbara Schindelhauer signed copies of her new book, My Garden is a Square, and Fabrice Jaumont gave an engaging talk and signed copies of his book, Conversations on Bilingualism.

Book Highlight

"Deana Sobel Lederman has the gift of writing for children with warmth and clarity and charm. Her drawings are the perfect counterpoint to her writing and in their simplicity bring to mind Jean de Brunhoff.
" –Victoria Roberts, New Yorker Cartoonist

Languages

Cours d'anglais par dessins animés, pour enfants et plus grands ! Le Rich Morning Show propose des cours d'anglais personnalisés par e-mails.

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