About - InfoInMyLang

Continue Language Learning by Reading

ABOUT ME

Bridging the Gap: Why I Built InfoInMyLang

My fascination with bilingual and multilingual individuals has been lifelong. Growing up in the early 1970s, I was fortunate to join a pilot program at my elementary school that introduced Spanish to native English-speaking students. Though the program was short-lived, it sparked a desire in me to learn another language—a desire that has stayed with me ever since. Back then, practical ways to study, learn, and practice a new language were scarce, and in the U.S., there wasn’t much emphasis on multilingualism.

Today, we’re surrounded by a vast array of resources and tools that make language learning accessible to anyone ready to try. My journey with InfoInMyLang is about bridging those gaps that once held people like me back. This platform is built to support learners with engaging, level-appropriate content that makes their language-learning journey both productive and enjoyable. By sharing my experiences, I hope to encourage and empower others to embrace the world of language learning, no matter their starting point.

Practicing reading skills in your target language through current, newsworthy topics immerses you in the language while keeping you informed about global events. Here’s how you can approach this at different proficiency levels:

Grow in your learned language proficiency by reading.

Research consistently shows that reading is one of the most effective ways to build language proficiency, especially when learners engage with material at their current reading level. By focusing on brief, level-appropriate current events and culturally relevant articles, you can make steady progress toward fluency. This approach exposes you to real-world language, deepening your understanding of vocabulary, sentence structure, and cultural nuances.

Studies, such as those from Language Learning and the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), highlight that level-aligned reading materials enhance both comprehension and retention. When learners read content that is approachable yet challenging, they build confidence naturally. They recognize familiar words while gradually acquiring new ones in context. This approach, known as “comprehensible input,” a term introduced by linguist Stephen Krashen, emphasizes learning through material that is understandable but still pushes a learner’s abilities.

With InfoInMyLang, you’ll access relevant, engaging content crafted for various reading levels. Each article provides practical, accessible material that informs and reinforces essential language skills. With regular practice, you’ll find yourself understanding more and speaking with greater confidence—one article at a time

Philosophy

I believe language and culture are inseparable; when we learn a language, we also gain insights into the cultural heritage, values, and perspectives that shape it. In this process, we acquire more than just new words—we begin to see the world as others do, opening ourselves to the richness and diversity of human experience.

Learning about each other’s cultures nurtures understanding and empathy, which leads to genuine compassion. This compassion forms the foundation for loving and appreciating our fellow human beings, transcending boundaries and differences. Inspired by John 13:34, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another,” our mission at InfoInMyLang is rooted in fostering connections through language and culture.

Language learning is more than an academic pursuit; it’s a journey toward empathy, respect, and a deeper commitment to uplifting each other. We hope that as you explore language, you’ll feel a growing connection to the people and cultures that make our world so beautifully diverse.