MONROE - Avery Erb, a freshman this school year at Monroe High School, is taking part in the Concordia Language Villages program by attending Al-Waha, the Arabic Language Village located in Sandstone, Minn. Erb is the daughter of Wendy Weiler Erb and Robert Erb, Monroe. She received the Global Citizen Scholarship sponsored by STARTALK.
By attending a Concordia Language Villages program, villagers experience a simulated visit to anther country. They are issued passports, exchange currency and adopt new names. During one-, two- and four-week sessions, they are immersed in the language and culture of another country through large and small learning groups, holiday celebrations, re-enactments of historic events, songs, dances, crafts, games and everyday conversations. Authentic foods also enhance the villagers' experience. No previous language experience is necessary for any session since the program is structured for both beginning and advanced speakers.
Dedicated to peace through understanding, Concordia Language Villages began in 1961 with a two-week language immersion program in German attended by 75 young people. Now Concordia Language Villages offers programs year-round to all ages, from infants to seniors. Sites are located throughout Minnesota and near Savannah, Ga.; abroad options for teens and adults also are available. Programs in 15 languages annually attract nearly 11,000 participants from all 50 states and many countries.
Visit www.Concordia LanguageVillages.org for more information.
By attending a Concordia Language Villages program, villagers experience a simulated visit to anther country. They are issued passports, exchange currency and adopt new names. During one-, two- and four-week sessions, they are immersed in the language and culture of another country through large and small learning groups, holiday celebrations, re-enactments of historic events, songs, dances, crafts, games and everyday conversations. Authentic foods also enhance the villagers' experience. No previous language experience is necessary for any session since the program is structured for both beginning and advanced speakers.
Dedicated to peace through understanding, Concordia Language Villages began in 1961 with a two-week language immersion program in German attended by 75 young people. Now Concordia Language Villages offers programs year-round to all ages, from infants to seniors. Sites are located throughout Minnesota and near Savannah, Ga.; abroad options for teens and adults also are available. Programs in 15 languages annually attract nearly 11,000 participants from all 50 states and many countries.
Visit www.Concordia LanguageVillages.org for more information.
