April 2013 Issue of Language Magazine

The April 2013 issue of Language Magazine is now available online at http://languagemagazine.com/?p=6070

In this issue:
Ladino
Bryan Kirschen is working to revitalize the Judeo-Spanish tongue that was exiled long ago from the Mediterranean

Mainstreaming ESL
Common Core State Standards are putting more pressure on all teachers to help English learners achieve literacy proficiency, so here are resources designed to lighten the load

The ESL Makeover
Danny Brassell gets over himself to make learning fun for all ages

States of Spanish
Julie Barlow and Jean-Benoît Nadeau explain why the U.S. has its own, recognized variety of Spanish

Family Storytelling
Nile Stanley and Brett Dillingham offer a powerful parenting strategy for developing intellect, language, literacy, and values

Costa Rica Tuanis
Franny Brogan on the pura vida of Costa Rica

And more!