Said & Done

Columbia University Language Resource Center
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Said & Done is a podcast from the Columbia University Language Resource Center that explores languages at the intersection of culture and biography. In conversation with host Chris Kaiser, guests share how they have been shaped by the languages they speak.

  1. On Music and Language, with Denzell Ivery

    11/07/2025

    On Music and Language, with Denzell Ivery

    In this episode of Said & Done, Denzell Ivery, a master's student at Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs, talks about learning multiple languages—including Turkish, Russian, Azerbaijani, and Hungarian—and how his background as a musician has shaped his approach to communication. From the concert stage to deployments abroad with the U.S. Marines, he's found that sound and meaning follow the same patterns of play, discipline, and discovery.

    48 min

  2. 10/03/2025

    Talking about Afrolatinas en Estados Unidos, with Leyre Alejaldre Biel

    In this episode of Said & Done, Leyre Alejaldre Biel, Lecturer in Spanish at Columbia, speaks about her Intermediate Spanish course, Afrolatinas en Estados Unidos. The class centers the voices and experiences of Afrolatina women, as students research and learn about members of this community. The episode also points to how this project extends beyond the classroom, with student-created podcasts available on Spotify and student-generated content relating to the class on Instagram. *** If you'd like to see and hear more of the student work, visit Afrolatinas en Estados Unidos on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5tneZgWTsNUQO7Xw7xAv67 And Afrolatinas in Spanish on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/afrolatinasinspanish/

    29 min
  3. Learning Sinhala at Columbia, with Emma Kaneira

    06/05/2025

    Learning Sinhala at Columbia, with Emma Kaneira

    Emma Kaneira, a 2025 graduate of Barnard College, shares her experience learning Sinhala at Columbia through the Shared Course Initiative, which brings this language to Columbia from Cornell University. She reflects on her progression through the language sequence, how her studies inspired her to apply for and receive a Fulbright award, and how she envisions her knowledge of Sinhala shaping her future career in the legal profession. Learn more about the Shared Course Initiative: www.sharedcourseinitiative.org Listen & Subscribe to Said & Done on Your Favorite Podcast App: 👉 https://linktr.ee/saidanddone 📌 🔔 Like & Subscribe for More Language Stories!

    30 min
  4. Centering the Climate Humanities in Language Education, with Francisca Aguiló Mora

    05/09/2025

    Centering the Climate Humanities in Language Education, with Francisca Aguiló Mora

    Francisca Aguiló Mora is Senior Lecturer of Spanish in Columbia University's Department of Latin American and Iberian Cultures and co-director of the Spanish Language Program. In this conversation, she discusses how the Climate Humanities can take a central position in the L2 classroom, and how she has begun to put this into practice in her own teaching. We also discuss a recent article, "Climate Humanities in the L2 Classroom: Radical Hope for an Uncertain Future," which she co-authored with Almudena Marin Cobos in the journal Radical Teacher as part of a volume dedicated to critical DEI. The article is accessible here: https://radicalteacher.library.pitt.edu/ojs/radicalteacher/article/view/1273/906 Listen & Subscribe to Said & Done on Your Favorite Podcast App: 👉 https://linktr.ee/saidanddone 📌 🔔 Like & Subscribe for More Language Stories! #climatehumanities #climatehope #climate #sustainability #humanities #languagelearning #podcast #WorldLanguages #LanguageTeaching #Columbia #ColumbiaUniversity #Education #linguistics #polyglot #podcast

    36 min
  5. Learning First Year Chinese, with Ling Yan and Yike Li

    04/03/2025

    Learning First Year Chinese, with Ling Yan and Yike Li

    Video version here: https://youtu.be/trl-j5ulOLw?feature=shared Ever struggled with Mandarin pronunciation or stroke order? In our latest podcast episode, Ling Yan and Yike Li, both Mandarin Chinese instructors at Columbia, reveal how they tackle these common learning hurdles. They've developed a dedicated First Year Chinese Learning Hub that helps new students build confidence in pronunciation, tones, character writing, and more. Curious to hear their insights and teaching strategies? Tune in and discover how their innovative approach can boost your (or your students') Chinese proficiency!

    39 min
  6. TESOL vs. World Language Teaching, with Kim Edmunds

    03/07/2025

    TESOL vs. World Language Teaching, with Kim Edmunds

    Kim Edmunds is the Educational Technologist at the Columbia University Language Resource Center. She is also a TESOL teacher trainer at The New School and an ESL instructor. In this conversation, Kim reflects on the similarities and differences between TESOL/ESL and world language teaching. We discuss key areas of focus, including pronunciation, cultural perspectives, motivation in language learning, and the role of technology in the classroom.

    32 min
  7. How to be Polite in Javanese, with Maria Dewi Rosari and Gading Aulia

    02/06/2025

    How to be Polite in Javanese, with Maria Dewi Rosari and Gading Aulia

    Maria Dewi Rosari (Rosi) is a Fulbight Language Teaching Assistant at Columbia in the 2024-25 academic year. She is also an English language lecturer in Indonesia. Gading Auliya is currently a masters student at Teachers College in Adult Learning and Leadership, and is also a facilitator for youth empowerment in Indonesia. In this conversation, Rosi and Gading explore the Javanese language, focusing on its unique system of speech levels. They highlight the differences between Ngoko (informal) and Krama (formal/polite), along with other registers that help speakers express politeness and navigate social relationships. Additionally, they compare different geographic varieties of Javanese, pointing out their similarities and differences.

    37 min
  8. Beyond the Language Classroom, with Benjamin Williams

    01/02/2025

    Beyond the Language Classroom, with Benjamin Williams

    Benjamin Williams, a junior at Columbia University in 2024-2025, is double-majoring in French and Francophone Studies, as well as German Literature and Cultural History. In this episode, Ben talks about his passion for languages and shares his experiences learning German, French, Italian, and Ancient Greek. He also reflects on his work in an advanced French course, where he collaborated with Francophone asylum seekers in New York City. He then discusses his volunteer efforts at Afrikana, an organization dedicated to supporting Black, Arab, and Muslim newcomers facing challenges in accessing legal aid, shelter, employment, and benefits. https://www.afri-kana.org/

    30 min
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Said & Done is a podcast from the Columbia University Language Resource Center that explores languages at the intersection of culture and biography. In conversation with host Chris Kaiser, guests share how they have been shaped by the languages they speak.

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  • Creator
    Columbia University Language Resource Center
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    Said & Done