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“Studying German has been perhaps the most rewarding experience of my time at MIT. My German classes offered a consistent level of challenge while still being achievable.”

Kyle Markland, Materials Science and Engineering with Computer Science Major, German Minor

"The benefit of language is so clear--how it opens up new doors. You can imagine yourself in places you couldn't have imagined before."

Charles Huang, SB '11

“Studying German has been perhaps the most rewarding experience of my time at MIT. My German classes offered a consistent level of challenge while still being achievable.”

Kyle Markland, Materials Science and Engineering with Computer Science Major, German Minor

“French has allowed me to not only engage with topics related to world politics and global technology, but...to discuss these topics with students from all different backgrounds and majors.”

Sonja Lindberg, SB '20, Computer Science major, French minor.

“I have enjoyed learning about different Japanese cultural elements and how they compare and contrast to the cultural norms of the society I live in.”

Mojolaoluwa Oke, SB '22, Mechanical Engineering Major, Japanese Minor

Spotlight

Global Languages Veteran Lecturer Min-Min Liang served 24+ years at MIT

In 2023, Liang won the MAFLT LCTL Innovation Award in the Classroom Innovation category. In this video, Liang talks about how her teaching style has evolved over the years.