Listen here, download and share as Megan Jeffrey of the National Foreign Language Center shares the resources and mission of the Center, dedicated to serving all those who desire to learn and celebrate language and culture.
Tag Archives: heritage language
Episode 72 – Let Everyone Come In
Listen here, download and share as Dali Tan provides stories and research to demonstrate how learning a new language is a true prerequisite for being fully and effectively human.
Episode 71 – Breaking Silos, Changing Lanes
Listen here, download and share as Steven Sacco illustrates through research and stories why and how to bring language out into every facet of our lives and work.
Introducing Celia Zamora (Episode 70 & Episode 62)
Learn more about Celia Chomón Zamora, guest for episode 70 focused on personal empowerment, and panelist advocacy panel episode 62 for Heritage Language Month of It’s About Language.
Episode 70 – Language as a Lifeline
Listen here, download and share as Celia Chomón Zamora shares powerful stories of language breaking down barriers and shaming to discover and celebrate identity. It’s a common story told with uncommon passion, clarity, and insight.
Episode 64 – Tell Your Story
Norah Jones of Fluency Consulting explores the inheritance given to each person through their language, culture, and identity.
Episode 63 – International Collaborations
In this fourth and final heritage language series episode, Norah Jones talks with international leaders Renata Peskova (Iceland), Ken Cruickshank (Australia), Gisi Cannizzaro (Netherlands), Antonella Cortese (Canada) and co-moderator Joy Peyton (US).
Episode 60 – Becoming an Equitable, Multilingual Society
Norah Jones explores the power and roles of heritage languages with panelists Joy Peyton, Dick Brecht, Maria Carreira, and Fabrice Jaumont.
Episode 51 – Why It’s About Language
My invitation throughout this podcast is to reflect on your own personal “novel” – the story of your life as reflected in the roles and impact of language on you, the chief protagonist.