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Language on the Move

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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 with Dr. Yeong Ju Lee about her new book Social Media and Language Learning: Using TikTok and Instagram (Routledge, 2025).

Lee, Y. J. (2025). Social Media and Language Learning:... more

In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Ingrid Piller speaks with Professor David Palfreyman (United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain) about his 2023 book Bilingual writers and corpus analysis.

Palfreyman, D. M., & Habash, N. (2023). Bi... more

In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Emily Pacheco speaks with PhD candidate Brynn Quick (Macquarie University, Australia) about her 2025 paper, The (un)imagined work of determining patients’ English language proficiency. The conversa... more

In this episode of the Language on the Move podcast Dr Hanna Torsh talks to Katharina Gensch (University of Hamburg) about her new paper "English language education for older adults in a multilingual urban environment," which has just been published ... more

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David Palfreyman
Professor of Curriculum and Methods of Instruction; expert in academic literacies in multilingual contexts
United Arab Emirates University (Al Ain)
Episode: Bilingual Writers and Corpus Analysis
Brynn Quick
Linguistics PhD candidate at Macquarie University; co-producer and frequent host on the podcast
Macquarie University
Episode: The (Un)imagined Work of Linguistic Inclusion
Katharina Gensch
doctoral candidate in the Department of Vocational Education and Lifelong Learning at Hamburg University, Germany
Hamburg University
Episode: Older Adults Learning English in Berlin
Lindsay McMahon
Founder of the All Ears English Podcast and App
All Ears English
Episode: Teaching English Pronunciation
Laura Rademaker
DECRA research fellow at the School of History, Australian National University
Australian National University
Episode: Found in Translation: Many Meanings on a North Australian Mission
Cindy Valdez
EALD Specialist and Founder of Teach to Learn
Teach to Learn
Episode: Your Languages Are Your Superpower
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

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Brynn Quick
Host of the Language on the Move Podcast; multiple listings reflect her central role.

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High-quality guests with diverse international perspectives.

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The (Un)imagined Work of Linguistic Inclusion
Q: Could you explain how you applied process mapping to your data and walk us through that method?
She describes process mapping as analyzing the linear policy flow to describe how it is supposed to be enacted, and then comparing it to actual workflow in healthcare settings to identify gaps between policy and practice.
The (Un)imagined Work of Linguistic Inclusion
Q: Could you tell us a bit more about the policies you collected specifically in your data and how your study is a methodology that we would call a policy ethnography?
Brynn explains that she analyzed 13 policies across four governance levels in Australia, focusing on how they address assessing English proficiency and arranging interpreters, then complemented this with interviews of medical receptionists to see how the policies translate into practice.
Teaching English Pronunciation
Q: Can you start off by telling us a bit about yourself and how you started this highly successful English language learning podcast?
Lindsay explains that after teaching English in several countries, she and a colleague started All Ears English in 2012 to fill gaps in pronunciation and conversational practice, embracing a simple, approachable setup and a focus on connection rather than perfection; their work evolved into a broader educational philosophy and a popular global resource.
Bilingual Writers and Corpus Analysis
Q: How was the Zaybuk Corpus collected and evaluated?
The corpus was built from diagnostic and placement-writing tasks across English and Arabic courses, with about 150 students providing essays in both languages; essays were rated using CEFR-like scales, and data included metadata such as location and urban/rural background to support research.
Bilingual Writers and Corpus Analysis
Q: What is a corpus, and what makes a bilingual writer corpus special?
A corpus is a large, digitized collection of authentic language, and the bilingual writer corpus is special because it contains paired English and Arabic texts from the same students, enabling direct cross-language comparison of development, literacy, and usage.

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Language on the Move centers on multilingualism, intercultural communication, and language in migration, featuring scholars, educators, and practitioners who explore how language shapes identity, power, and access across global contexts. Episodes commonly tackle topics like linguistic inclusivity, translation ethics, language policy, and the social implications of multilingual communication, often framed through education, healthcare, media, and migration stories. A distinction across episodes is the blend of theoretical sociolinguistics with practical concerns—from classroom inclusion and EALD teaching to AI translation ethics and crisis communication—making it a strong fit for listeners who want academically informed, globally relevant di... more

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