MONROE - Emily and Lilly Eliasson participated in the Concordia Language Villages program by attending one-week sessions at Sjolunden, the Swedish Language Village located near Bemidji, Minn.
They are the daughters of Katee and Stephen Eliasson, Monroe, and will both be eighth-graders at Monroe Middle School this fall.
By attending Sjolunden, Emily and Lilly experienced a simulated visit to another country. Emily and Lilly were issued passports, exchanged currency and adopted new names. By interacting with staff from all over the world, Emily and Lilly also learned about the opportunities available to those who speak more than one language. They were immersed in the language and culture of another country through large and small learning groups, authentic foods, holiday celebrations, re-enactments of historic events, songs, dances, crafts, games and everyday conversations.
Concordia Language Villages, a program of Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn., offers 15 world language programs and attracts more than 10,000 youth, educators and adults annually from all 50 states and more than 40 countries.
They are the daughters of Katee and Stephen Eliasson, Monroe, and will both be eighth-graders at Monroe Middle School this fall.
By attending Sjolunden, Emily and Lilly experienced a simulated visit to another country. Emily and Lilly were issued passports, exchanged currency and adopted new names. By interacting with staff from all over the world, Emily and Lilly also learned about the opportunities available to those who speak more than one language. They were immersed in the language and culture of another country through large and small learning groups, authentic foods, holiday celebrations, re-enactments of historic events, songs, dances, crafts, games and everyday conversations.
Concordia Language Villages, a program of Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn., offers 15 world language programs and attracts more than 10,000 youth, educators and adults annually from all 50 states and more than 40 countries.
