Since 2006, Bridges: Children, Languages, World has offered exploratory language and culture classes to students in the greater Bloomington, Indiana area. This program is a collaboration between the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, IU Bloomington's School of Education, and partner schools throughout the MCCSC district.
How We Teach
Classes are taught by IU Undergraduate and Graduate students in world languages such as Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, and Kiswahili (Swahili). These volunteer instructors are trained in an approach called Communicative Language Teaching, which focuses on communicating in real-world situations. For Bridges students, this means working together to solve puzzles, play games, and learn songs to practice their language skills.