Let's Chat Languages! Radio Monash
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Want to learn more about different languages? In this podcast, Georgie McColm interviews the dedicated teachers from the Monash School of Languages, Literature, Culutre and linguistic on all things language.
From studying a language at univeristy, to learning a second language, to what their favourite pieces of media are, and so much more! There are also interviews from clubs at Monash as well as students!
This series orignally aired live at Radio Monash during Languages Week 2023.
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An interview with Charlotte Mackay - French Studies
What's it like to learn and teach French at a high level at
University? Georgie and Charlotte discuss what learning a teaching a language
is like at a high level, whilst also exploring what the publishing industry is
like in French speaking African countries. They also talk about the Academy
Français and it's impact on enforcing the French language. -
An interview with Jessica Chakowa - French Studies
Meet the teacher that starts off your French journey at Monash! Jessica and Georgie talk about some of the interesting quirks of teaching a foreign language in Australia, and the importance of understanding French culture.
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An interview with Omri about Hebrew!
Join Georgie and Omri as they talk about the modern form of
Hebrew. They explore the revival Hebrew has had over the last few decades, as
well as learning about the culture. Omri gives his recommendations for some
awesome Hebrew music, and provides some interesting insight on the use of
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An interview with Rohan Kalanje about Kannada!
Georgie and Rohan explore the cool language features of Kannada, a southern Indian dialect. They look at the different language features, as well as understanding the cultural and linguistic differences between the North, South and Tamil regions of India.
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An interview with Prina Ranchhod about Gujarati and Zimbabwe!
Listen to Georgie and Prina talk about being a North Indian growing up in Zimbabwe, and the cultural and language connections that are apart of her life. So sit back and enjoy an exciting interview as they explore this mix of cultures.
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An interview with Danny about the Vietnamese Language!
Come and chat about the cool features of Vietnamese, as well as looking at some interesting cultural aspects of Vietnam.