The Winter Olympics reminds us of the value of learning a second language
- Written by Simone Smala, Lecturer in Education, The University of Queensland
Hosting sporting events to spark an interest in language and culture is known as 'soft diplomacy'.EPA/Vassil Donev
Big-ticket sporting events are an opportunity for countries to showcase their cultures. TV broadcasts show stories about the cultural, historical and social aspects of the host country – which, for this year’s Winter...
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