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.
The Story of the 21st Century with David Wallace-Wells March 2025 The ISB Library welcomed Climate Journalist David Wallace-Wells for…
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All About Maps with Gabrielle Balkan February 2025 Author Gabrielle Balkan visited the ISB Library to talk all about maps…
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From a Circle, a Story with Cecilia Ruiz February 2025 Author and Illustrator Cecilia Ruiz visited the ISB Library to talk…
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Drawing Together with "Chef d'orchestre" Anne-Lise Boutin November 2024 Anne-Lise Boutin came to ISB from France to read her award-winning…
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Alumni Feature: Franka Matthes Thompson Art World Immersion Franka Matthes Thompson ‘18 is currently in her sophomore year at Norwich…
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K-Fai Steele's "Two Sides of the Same Story" October 2024 K-Fai Steele visited with our 2nd Graders in the ISB…
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