This article originally appeared in the Month Year issue of Vital Signs Over 22 percent of US households speak a language other than English. Because of this, the healthcare industry faces significant ...

The world is becoming increasingly diverse and interconnected. Technology has connected people of varying cultures and backgrounds, often from opposite ends of the globe. However, with more people ...

One massive barrier to health literacy and ultimately health equity is also one of the most straightforward to solve: language. More specifically, communicating about people’s health in a language ...

The sterile hum of a hospital can be an intimidating symphony for anyone. Imagine not even understanding the lyrics - the doctors and nurses speak a language you don't understand. Amid the high stakes ...

Healthcare organizations are using digital health technology to help doctors and nurses communicate with patients who speak different languages, aren't comfortable using English, or have other ...

Linda Chang is determined to break through barriers – language barriers to healthcare, in particular. Growing up in the San Gabriel Valley, Chang, whose family speaks Cantonese, saw first-hand the ...

Can language barriers within a relationship inhibit true connection? Popular media begs to say “no.” The highly acclaimed “Love Actually” features characters Jamie and Aurélia — a couple where the ...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia parents who don't speak English say they've long been excluded from parts of their children's education because of language barriers, an issue that's only been ...

Migrant workers—especially those from Myanmar—play a crucial role in Thailand’s economy, particularly in the seafood, ...

University of London degrees and Goldsmiths require IELTS 6.0, while its International Foundation Programme needs IELTS 5.5. LSE Certificate of Higher Education requires IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 87.

Imagine getting an opportunity to visit a foreign country for work or vacation. While the excitement of exploring new places and experiencing different cultures is high, the worry of not knowing the ...