Speaking of Language

Language Resource Center, Cornell University
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Speaking of Language is a podcast recorded at the Language Resource Center at Cornell University. Each week, we explore a topic related to language pedagogy and second language acquisition.

  1. 3D AGO

    S17E5 - Rosie Nguyen - Creativity, Commerce, and Culture

    In this episode, Rosie Nguyen, accomplished author and PhD student at Cornell, shares the value in her translinguistic experience writing award-winning fiction in Vietnamese as well as researching communication, media, and digital culture in English here at Cornell. https://www.facebook.com/rosienguyenvn/ https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13852796.Rosie_Nguy_n  https://rosienguyen.net/ #thương

    28 min

  2. FEB 18

    S17E4 - Sergiy Sydorenko - Multilingualism and Diplomacy

    In this episode, we explore how multilingualism and cultural sensibility shape who we are, how we relate to others, and how we move through our professional lives. #воля

    27 min

  3. FEB 11

    S17E3 - The 3 Cs of Conversation

    Cornell students Colette Bu, Cameron Howland, and Cody Paul share their experiences as language tutors and conversation hour leaders. We will hear all about these important resources and why everyone should join in on the fun, and discuss the many other ways that these students' language skills enrich their lives.  https://lrc.cornell.edu/conversation-hours https://lrc.cornell.edu/language-tutoring #大丈夫 #piano #esperanza

    29 min

  4. FEB 4

    S17E2 - Jamie Edmonds - Critical Languages Institute

    Dr. Jamie Edmonds is the director of the Critical Languages Institute at Arizona State University. He shares his thoughts on the importance and future of language education. https://cli.asu.edu/  Instagram: @criticallanguagesinstitute Facebook: @asucli #isihurip  #santaisaja

    37 min

  5. JAN 28

    S17E1 - Arina Danilina - Language, Culture, Polarization, and Connection

    Cornell student Arina Danilina joins us to discuss her academic and linguistic journeys. As a dedicated facilitator of Russian conversation hours and a participant in the College Scholar Program, Arina's research investigates how the architecture and design of refugee housing impacts mental health. She is also interested in the interaction between spaces and people, and finding connection over polarization. Dom Kultury on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domkultury_cornell #Семья #Дом

    28 min

  6. 12/03/2025

    S16E13 - Dominique Branson - Why Language Matters for Justice

    Dr. Dominique Branson, a past Soros Justice Fellow with the Open Society Foundations, and a Cornell alum, joins us to discuss linguistic justice and what it means for racial disparities in the US legal system. https://dominiquebranson.com/  #shalom

    26 min

  7. 11/26/2025

    Thanksgiving 2025 Mini-Episode

    Our annual expression of gratitude from the Language Resource Center family. Featuring: Ashley Griffith (LRC Engagement & Outreach Coordinator) Ahmed Shamim (LRC Academic Programs Coordinator) Ruby Shaw (LRC student intern) Jack Brown (guest, season 16, episode 4) Dan Kaufman (guest, season 16, episode 12) Mijeong Mimi Kim (guest, season 16, episode 8) Jadon Geathers (guest, season 16, episode 11) Polly Lauer (guest, season 16, episode 10)

    7 min

  8. 11/19/2025

    S16E12 - Dan Kaufman - Current Challenges in Urban Language Revitalization

    Dr. Daniel Kaufman returns to Speaking of Language to discuss language revitalization, language ideology, the deceptiveness of AI, and more. Watch Dan's talk at the LRC: https://youtu.be/ew2VfzbRtz4 https://www.elalliance.org/ https://languagemap.nyc/  https://cs.uky.edu/~raphael/linguistics/phonology/currentMi.cgi  #redouble #bawi

    39 min
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Speaking of Language is a podcast recorded at the Language Resource Center at Cornell University. Each week, we explore a topic related to language pedagogy and second language acquisition.

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  • Creator
    Language Resource Center, Cornell University
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    229
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2018-2025 Cornell University Language Resource Center. All rights reserved.
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    Speaking of Language