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Language on the Move

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Migration
Multilingualism
Language Learning
Life In a New Language
Transnational Salvadorian Families
Sociolinguistics
Migrant Experience
Identity
Chinese Muslims
Heritage Literacy
Communicative Care
Linguistic Landscape
Ethnography
Australia
African Migrants
English Language Ideologies In Korea
Arabic Language
Policing
Domestic Violence
Social Justice

Language on the Move is a podcast devoted to multilingualism, language learning, and intercultural communication in the contexts of globalization and migration. Language on the Move aims to disseminate sociolinguistic research to a broad global audience. Language on the Move was co-founded by Ingrid Piller and Kimie Takahashi, and is currently edited by Ingrid Piller. Our team consists of a resear... more

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In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Brynn Quick speaks writer, illustrator, filmmaker and Academy Award winner Shaun Tan. Shaun is best known for illustrated books that deal with social and historical subjects through dream-like imag... more

In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Ingrid Piller speaks with Sari Pietikainen about her new book Cold Rush (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024).

This book is an original study of “Cold Rush,” an accelerated race for the extraction and protec... more

In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Dr Hanna Torsh speaks with Dr Vaughan Rapatahana about sexual predation in the English language teaching industry.

The conversation addresses his new book Sexual Predation and TEFL: The teaching o... more

In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Dr Loy Lising speaks with Distinguished Professor Ingrid Piller about the 3rd edition of her best-selling textbook Intercultural Communication (Edinburgh UP, 2025).

A comprehensive and critical ov... more

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Recent Guests

Shaun Tan
Artist, filmmaker, and writer known for illustrated books that deal with social and historical subjects.
Episode: Arriving in a New Country
Sari Pietikainen
Professor of discourse studies at the University of Jyväskylä and Senior Research Advisor for the Multilingualism in Transitions Project at the Arctic University of Norway.
University of Jyväskylä, Finland
Episode: Cold Rush
Dr. Vaughan Rapatahana Te Atawa
an author, poet, and editor who has taught English overseas
Episode: Sexual Imperialism and English Language Teaching
Ingrid Piller
Distinguished professor and founder of Language on the Move
Macquarie University
Episode: Intercultural Communication
Dr. Esther Monzó-Nebot
Associate Professor in Translation and Interpreting Studies at Universitat Jaume I, coordinates the TRAP research group and directs the MA program
Universitat Jaume I
Episode: The Social Impact of Automating Translation
Dr. Leah Karliner
Professor in residence in the Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco
University of California, San Francisco
Episode: Improving Quality of Care for Patients with Limited English
Dr. Sara Hillman
Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics and English at Hamad Bin Khalifa University.
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Episode: Chinese in Qatar
Dr. Nicole Holliday
Sociophonetician and associate professor of linguistics at the University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: Accents, Complex Identities, and Politics
Dr. Masaki Shibata
A lecturer in Japanese Studies and an Applied Linguist focused on beach safety and language.
Monash University
Episode: Is Beach Safety Signage Fit For Purpose?

Hosts

Brynn Quick
PhD candidate in linguistics at Macquarie University, focuses on sociolinguistics and digital communication.
Tazin Abdullah
PhD candidate in linguistics at Macquarie University, also serves as a host.

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Arriving in a New Country
Q: What types of messages do you feel are particularly relevant today in 2025, with the state of global migration?
Shaun emphasizes the importance of kindness and understanding towards migrants, highlighting that every person's migration story is valid and complex.
Arriving in a New Country
Q: What inspired you to write and illustrate this particular story?
Shaun Tan discusses his research into 19th-century Chinese immigrants and personal heritage, which fueled his creativity and desire to explore the concept of migration.
Cold Rush
Q: Can you maybe speak a bit about this assemblage of bodies and practices?
The economic development in Arctic areas involves a complex navigation of different interests, with a shortage of local populations to meet the tourism demands.
Cold Rush
Q: Can you tell us what this means and how it became a starting point for your research?
A salmon widow is a local term for someone whose partner is consumed by salmon fishing, which inspired my research on the cultural significance of this activity.
Multilingual Practices and Monolingual Mindsets
Q: What led you to center your research around healthcare interpreters specifically?
Dr. Cho decided to focus on healthcare interpreters due to her ongoing project and an encounter that sparked curiosity about historical issues faced by interpreters in Australia.

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Focusing on multilingualism, language learning, and intercultural communication, this podcast explores the dynamics of language in the context of globalization and migration. The hosts engage with experts to discuss topics ranging from sociolinguistics to language rights and educational approaches, aiming to make research accessible to a broader audience. Each episode features discussions that not only highlight the importance of language in diverse cultural settings but also address contemporary challenges faced by multilingual communities. Unique insights into various languages and cultures provide listeners with a rich understanding of the intricate relationship between language and identity.

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2. Sari Pietikainen
3. Dr. Vaughan Rapatahana Te Atawa
4. Ingrid Piller
5. Dr. Esther Monzó-Nebot
6. Dr. Leah Karliner
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