Languages have taken Leslie McIver places she never imagined—from teaching French and Spanish to helping anxious passengers as a flight attendant. In this inspiring conversation, Leslie shares how language learning transforms careers, creates meaningful human connections, and why making mistakes is the key to becoming proficient.
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15 Minute Language Story | Tim Brookes
What happens when a language — or even an entire writing system — disappears? In this powerful 15 Minute Language Story, Tim Brookes shares why endangered scripts are deeply connected to human rights, cultural identity, and social justice. A thought-provoking conversation with Norah Jones about preserving the stories and voices that shape our world.
15 Min Language Story | Megan Diercks
Ever felt lost in your career path? Here’s how I found my passion for teaching French!
Tag someone who’s exploring their own journey.
From begging my parents to switch schools for French classes to becoming a passionate French teacher, my language journey has been incredible! It all started with a love for French that grew into a career, thanks to some amazing mentors along the way.
Education is not just about learning a language; it’s about opening doors to new opportunities. I’ve seen students transform their lives through language, and I want to inspire more to take that leap!
What’s your language story? Let’s celebrate the power of learning together!
15 Min Language Story | Gianny Morales
“Let’s capitalize on what they already know. Use their language, their culture, their experiences—and build from there.”
— Gianny Morales, featured in this 15-Minute Language Story derived from Season 5, Episode 3 with Norah Jones
15 Min Language Story | Chris Howell
In this 15-minute conversation, Chris Howell shares how humility, self-awareness, and solidarity shape the way we understand language, culture, and what it really means to connect.
15 Min Language Story | Scott Womack
When Language Becomes Leadership https://videopress.com/v/5AELAVLE?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true 🎧 We invite you to listen to this 15-minute conversation. Because sometimes the most powerful stories are not about conflict —they are about understanding. Lean in.And consider how language has shaped your own journey. This special 15-minute conversation is an excerpt from Scott Womack’s earlier visit to It’s About LanguageContinueContinue reading “15 Min Language Story | Scott Womack”
15 Min Language Story | Norah Jones
One Word, One Vowel, One Big Lesson About Language Language has a funny way of humbling us — and teaching us — all at the same time. In this 15-Minute Language Story from It’s About Language, Norah Jones shares a moment from her teenage years that perfectly captures why language isn’t about perfection, but aboutContinueContinue reading “15 Min Language Story | Norah Jones”
15 Min Language Story | Jeanmarie Rouhier-Willoughby
The Transformative Power of Language: A Journey with Jeanmarie Rouhier- Willoughby In this opening segment, we meet Jeanmarie Rouhier- Willoughby, a professor of Russian, folklore, and linguistics whose entire life trajectory was shaped by a single childhood move—and a father determined that she experience life in a culture, not just alongside it. Her story movesContinueContinue reading “15 Min Language Story | Jeanmarie Rouhier-Willoughby”