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The Gift of Language: Building a Brighter 2026
It’s the time of year when your inbox is never fuller, bursting with ads reminding you how many shopping days remain. So amid this flurry, let’s pause for a second to think about the wrapping, light, gifts and warmth that give meaning to this season. It’s easy to get...
A Year of Gratitude, Growth, and Giving Back
As 2025 comes to a close, Your Language Connection (YLC) celebrates a year filled with connection, impact, and heartfelt gratitude.This year marked 25 years of empowering communities through language, and what a milestone it’s been! From our anniversary celebration to...
A Year of Grace: Why Language Still Matters
A recent assignment saw me interpreting for an older gentleman in a tense situation, with his adult daughter looking on. She spoke both Spanish and English, and after the assignment, she told me a few things. First, she remarked how professional my language skills...
A Season of Gratitude at YLC
As the season of gratitude arrives, Your Language Connection is taking a moment to reflect on what truly matters, the people, partnerships, and purpose behind everything we do.This year, we’ve had the privilege of helping families understand, students succeed, and...
Honoring Hispanic Heritage: Our Founder’s Local Favorites
At Your Language Connection, language is more than words, it’s about dignity, connection, and belonging.Since we are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, our founder, Michelle Salinas, would like to share some of her personal favorite Hispanic-owned businesses in...
Human Connection Still Wins in a High-Tech World
In these days of a whirlwind of change, where what seemed like science fiction a few years ago is now strapped to our wrists, we tend to get caught up into thinking that technology is what changes our lives. But as the fall leaves and shorter days remind us of...
The Importance of Spanish Interpretation in Schools and Healthcare
Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15th. Why is this commemorative month unique in beginning not on the first, but midway through the month? The desire was to create a month that would encompass the dates that many Latin American countries declared...
Celebrating Diversity: How Language Services Empower Communities
At Your Language Connection, we believe… Language isn’t just words—it’s connection. Every day, our interpreters and translators turn barriers into bridges, helping communities thrive. Why it matters: Parents and schools: When parents understand their child’s teacher,...
Back to School – Are You Ready to Support Your Families This Year?
The start of a new school year is an exciting time—but also a busy one. As students return to the classroom, schools and districts are planning ahead for everything from welcome events to Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTCs). At Your Language Connection, we’re here to...
Supporting Teachers at Parent-Teacher Conferences – No Matter the Language
At Your Language Connection, we know how important it is for teachers and families to understand each other. When parents speak a different language, it can be hard to have meaningful conversations about a child’s progress. That’s why we’re here—to help make those...