language barriers
Coverage of language barriers in the Nexus archive.
- Don’t dream it’s over: mainland students rethink Hong Kong over costs, culture
Mainland Chinese student Carol Chen, a maths and statistics graduate from Baptist University in Hong Kong, is reconsidering staying in Hong Kong due to high living costs, particularly rent, which would consume half her expected HK$20,000 starting salary as a junior data analyst. Language barriers further complicate her decision to remain in the city.
- Japanese female prison’s rehabilitation goal faces health, language barriers
Elderly female inmates at Tochigi Prison in Japan engage in silent origami folding and sewing as part of rehabilitation efforts, highlighting challenges posed by aging prisoners and systemic barriers like health and language issues. The prison's approach reflects broader struggles within Japan's penal system to address these concerns.
- A Colorado hospital profits from resolving language barriers
A hospital in rural Colorado is training bilingual staff to address language barriers in healthcare, improving outcomes for non-English speakers. The initiative aims to prevent adverse health effects caused by communication gaps in medical settings.