From Moscow to Monterey: a linguistic odyssey

From Moscow to Monterey: a linguistic odyssey

In the heart of America’s melting pot, Irina Anokhin stands as a testament to the power of language and the resilience of the human spirit. Her story, a blend of multiculturalism and dedication, stretches from the bustling streets of Moscow to the academic halls of...
Russian national teaches Chinese to military

Russian national teaches Chinese to military

In the halls of the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in Monterey, California, you’ll find an unassuming figure whose passion for languages has shaped an extraordinary journey. “I learned English as my first foreign language in kindergarten and...
From the Khyber Pass to the Pacific Coast

From the Khyber Pass to the Pacific Coast

In the heart of the Khyber Valley, where the mountains stand as a silent witness to centuries of history, Lutfullah Fareedzai’s story began amidst the turmoil of war. “My birth, occurring under challenging circumstances, became a tale of survival,” Lutfullah recalled,...