27 episodes
Language Matters by Diplomatic Language Services Language Matters by Diplomatic Language Services
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4.6 • 14 Ratings
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You don’t need a PhD in linguistics to explore interesting, unique features of different languages. In this podcast, “Language Matters” by Diplomatic Language Services, we make language accessible to everyday people by discussing features which may not exist in other languages. For instance, unless you have studied a Slavic language, you may not be familiar with “verbs of motion”, but we can teach you! Join us each episode as we host experts to discuss how these unique features impact learning a particular language. We will learn together, not only about verbs of motion, but tones, counter words, the oblique form – and all sorts of exciting topics!
Music Credit: Zach Bellas Music; Groundscore
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Ep. 17 Tagalog & Other Languages of the Philippines
In this episode of Language Matters, Molly sits down with native Tagalog speaker and former DLS Academic Advisor, Joemer. They discuss various aspects of the Tagalog language, plus the other languages of the Philippines. Sit back and enjoy this fascinating episode about the Tagalog language!
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Nutrition for Language Learning
In this episode, we talk with Kate (DLS Recruiting Manager and wellness expert) about nutrition for language learning in honor of World Nutrition Day! Kate shares tangible tips for how and what to eat to help optimize your brain for language learning. Enjoy!
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Ep. 16 Eid al-Fitr and Ramadan
In this episode of Language Matters, we are discussing holidays! Join us as Molly sits down with DLS Instructors Reem and Wita, plus staff member Faraidoon. They discuss Eid al-Fitr and Ramadan traditions across Syria, Indonesia, and Afghanistan. Sit back and enjoy this fascinating episode about Ramadan and Eid celebrations!
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Vernacular Reality: Developing VR for Language Learning
In this episode of Vernacular Reality, we talk with DLS Project Manager, Katia, about her role in developing virtual reality scenarios for language learning. Katia shares insights on the ability to customize VR scenarios for different levels, plus the continuity of pre- and post-work. Enjoy!
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Vernacular Reality: Chinese Language Immersions at DLS
In this episode of Vernacular Reality, we talk with DLS Language Training team member, Lia, about language immersions in virtual reality. As a Chinese instructor herself, Lia shares insights from the development of DLS Chinese immersions to the student trials. Enjoy!
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Vernacular Reality: Designing Experiences with Doug North Cook
In this episode of Vernacular Reality, listen in on our conversation with Doug North Cook, immersive media program coordinator and professor, and lead instructor at Falling Water's Immersive Design Residency. We discuss all aspects of designing immersive software, including the inspiration for it, the execution of it, and how to optimize user experiences - especially for learning. Enjoy!
Customer Reviews
Making Language Topics Approachable
Love the bite size and entertaining episodes. Each one has made me curious and a little informed, and mostly interested in learning more. The personal touch of having native speakers providing their unique perspective and in some cases disagreeing with each other is especially delightful. Great sound and music too.
Been waiting for ages for a show like this!
Thanks to DLS for creating a show on interesting properties of global languages. As someone with an interest in languages but little formal linguistics background, I have really enjoyed the three episodes so far.
Full of factual errors
The speaker have no idea what she’s talking about in episode 13. Turkish and Turkic are two totally different concepts.