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.
Author Alyson Gerber Visits with Our 5th and 6th Graders April 2024 Author Alyson Gerber visited with our 5th and…
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George O'Connor's "Original" Superheroes April 2024 When author and illustrator George O’Connor visited with our 4th Graders to talk about…
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Nani Brunini's Positive "Disagreement" April 2024 Brazilian Author Nani Brunini came all the way from Lisbon, where she currently resides,…
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Yes, David Shannon! March 2024 ISB welcomed American author and illustrator, David Shannon to the Library, where we celebrated the…
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A Day with Christopher Meyers February 2024 Brooklyn-based interdisciplinary artist, author and illustrator of children's books, and playwright Christopher Meyers…
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A "Sunny" Day with Mathew Holm February 2024 Illustrator and author of the popular children's storybook Babymouse series, Matthew Holm…
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