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Back to EpisodesLinguist trains disaster volunteers to speak from the heart
Published 1 year, 9 months ago
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When disaster strikes, spreading information in multiple languages is vital. But sometimes people lack confidence in their proficiency. An associate professor at a Japanese university is now training volunteers about how to effectively communicate in English during emergencies. She says beyond language competency, speaking from the heart is most important when it comes to helping others.