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Studying a New Language is For Everyone

Lahiri points out that you don't have to visit the country of the language you are studying to open your mind and take an exciting journey beyond yourself.

Higher Education Video Blog World Languages with Jhumpa Lahiri

"[A] government may say you can't come in, you can't cross my border for whatever reason, but nobody can tell you you can't learn my language. You always have that right."

Learn more about McGraw Hill World Languages here.

Author: McGraw Hill Higher Education

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