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Episode 122 Your Language Niche: A Conversation with Gregory Nedved

I would say you can do a lot with languages–things you wouldn’t expect–and that is what I have tried to do in my life. It’s not simply reading, writing, speaking and listening. You find a niche that works for you. You find the thing you like, where you think you have a future, and youContinueContinue reading “Episode 122 Your Language Niche: A Conversation with Gregory Nedved”

Episode 121 Lorie Roule: Advocating for Sustainable Language Programs

Language is very important to bring people together. Communication can bring peace. If we can communicate together in a caring and loving way, there will be peace in the world. Lorie Roule’s mother, from an interview We tend to be, as a country, short-sighted about language. A problem goes away and the attention goes away,ContinueContinue reading “Episode 121 Lorie Roule: Advocating for Sustainable Language Programs”

Episode 120 The Pulsera Project : Chris Howell

Its About Language Ep 120 Christopher Howell the Pulsera Project

We work anywhere where we see issues or anywhere where we think that we can make a connection and work with people who are really capable. They’re extremely inspiring people. It’s the idea of connecting students with artists. Christopher Howell In a world where cultural divisions often seem insurmountable, a remarkable initiative known as theContinueContinue reading “Episode 120 The Pulsera Project : Chris Howell”

Episode 119 Language and Leadership Pathways: Christopher Gwin

Its About Language Ep 119 Language and Leadership Pathways : Christopher Gwin

If you become multilingual and explore the world and develop interculturality, you aren’t losing your original identity, you’re only making it stronger. Christopher Gwin Language is the pathway not to losing yourself, but to finding yourself and being grateful for your life experiences. Language learning makes you less competitive, because you have seen other practicesContinueContinue reading “Episode 119 Language and Leadership Pathways: Christopher Gwin”

Episode 118 Tim Brookes: Endangered Alphabets Project

Its About Language Podcast | Episode 118 Tim Brookes: Endangered Alphabets

Languages and scripts do not just die out. Invariably, the loss of a language or a script is the result of policy. It’s the result of invasion, it’s possibly genocide, possibly economic invasion where one culture finds that it cannot survive without taking on the guise of a more powerful culture nearby. Tim Brookes WhileContinueContinue reading “Episode 118 Tim Brookes: Endangered Alphabets Project”

Episode 117 The GLOBE Academy: Sandra Daniel

The association that people have had in the past with language education is not what it has evolved to become today. People are highly strategic with the way that they are using language in the classroom. Language is used for an authentic purpose, it’s used for critical thinking skills, it’s used for strategic problem-solving, soContinueContinue reading “Episode 117 The GLOBE Academy: Sandra Daniel”

Episode 116 The Day I Met Homer (Little Adventures in Language & Culture)

Its All About Language _ Ep 116_ The Day I Met Homer

In Episode 116 It’s About Language host Norah Jones does a bit of storytelling of her language and cultural meetings, missteps, mistakes…and reflects on the powerful growth such experiences bring. She invites listeners to reflect on the roles of their own life stories in defining themselves and their impact in challenging times.

Introducing Brenda Buckley (Episode 100)

“Be with them, be a ‘we’ not a ‘I’, or ‘you’.” Brenda Buckley Brenda Buckley is an accomplished educator with over 15 years of experiencein urban education. She specializes in teaching American Sign Language andhas a passion for inspiring and empowering students from underprivilegedbackgrounds. Buckley earned her Bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language and VisualArtsContinueContinue reading “Introducing Brenda Buckley (Episode 100)”

Episode 84 – A Conversation with Thomas and Collier on Dual Language Realities

Episode 84 a conversation with Drs. Collier & Thomas. Internationally known for their research on long-term school effectiveness for linguistically and culturally diverse students.
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Episode 83 – You are Invited to… Succeed as an Adult Language Learner

Episode 83 Succeed As An Adult Language Learner

Today on the podcast Norah Jones is speaking with Elizabeth Mack. Tune in for Episode 83: “You are Invited to… Succeed as an Adult Language Learner.” As an adult language learner, you can find information, opportunities, and encouragement and information in many different places, starting here on my website and listening to this episode.

Episode 82 – You Are Invited to… Prove Your Language Skills.

Episode 82 Prove Your Language Skills It's About Language

Language skills are a tool for life, enabling individuals to access opportunities and connect with people around the world. The languages you speak influence what jobs you might hold, where you choose to work, or even whom you meet while traveling abroad. You’re invited to listen and download Episode 82; where Norah Jones speaks with Linda Egnatz (Executive Direct of the Global Seal) about Proving Your Language Skills.

Episode 81 – You Are Invited to… Celebrate Your Heritage.

Episode 81 Celebrate Your Heritage, It's About Language

When the world is changing, it can be hard to find your way. But what if you could follow your past and future simultaneously? What if you could see where you came from and where you’re going at the same time?

That’s exactly what Norah Jones and guest Joy Peyton discuss in episode 81 of It’s About Language. In this episode, they talk about heritage languages in the US and around the world, how people of all ages find their path to language and identity, and how that can inspire us.

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