From 17th century Italian, the term lingua franca literally means “Frankish tongue.” Historically, it was a composite language, made up of elements of Arabic, Greek, French, Italian, and Spanish. It was used as a means of communication in Mediterranean ports, which were bustling centers for trade between people from many different countries. Today, a lingua franca is any language that two or more speakers have in common and by which they can communicate efficiently.
At International School of Brooklyn, we are proud of the spaces we have dedicated to immersion in French and Spanish, as well as our community of passionate, internationally-minded learners who flourish in those spaces. The Lingua Franca serves as a publication where everyone can go to find out what is happening in school and in the larger community, delivering all ISB-related news in a common tongue.
By Pat Hough, Technology Integration Director Each year during Computer Science Education Week, ISB students participate in Hour of Code,…
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Read More >On Friday, December 1st, the ISB community gathered to celebrate ISB's Founding Head of School Rebecca Skinner before she sets…
Read More >By Matt Lazarus, Substitute Teacher & Maria Falgoust, Librarian While walking through the halls during ISB’s Literacy Week, one would…
Read More >On December 14th, 2017, our wonderful Music and Performing Arts Team, Melanie Cozzi and Mariko Watt, led our in students…
Read More >On Wednesday, November 15, over 40 parents gathered in our Cafeteria for a morning presentation about the math program at…
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