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Gender Justice
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Higher Education
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English
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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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Sociolinguist, author, and professor Valerie Fridland returns to our podcast to discuss accents, dialects, and her new book, Why We Talk Funny.

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Dr. Serene Wang joins us to discuss the power of “chunking” in language learning for more effective communication and understanding.

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Lincoln Snyder joins us to discuss the Pennsylvania Dutch language, its history, and the ongoing efforts to revitalize it.

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Thaiza Barros enlightens us about language acquisition and Portuguese, and shares some findings from her research into how young children acquire specific speech sounds.

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Dr. LeAnne Spino discusses the differences between language proficiency and intercultural competence, and offers strategies for demonstrating and communicating the value of language programs.

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Megan Yap and Simon Ilincev, two Cornell students studying linguistics and computer science, introduce us to Lingofable, their new app offering language learning through stories.

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Leslie Monter-Casio, Catherine Mao, and Molly Jones, Cornell students from the executive board of ALANA, share the many ways their student organization supports intercultural programming on campus.

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Nandipa Sipengane, isiZulu language instructor from Yale University's Council on African Studies, discusses strategies for pedagogy and community building in less commonly taught languages, both in person and over distance.

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Recent Guests

Valerie Fridland
Sociolinguist, author, and professor
University/Author of Why We Talk Funny
Episode: S17E14 - Valerie Fridland - Why We Talk Funny
Serene Wang
Dr., researcher in chunking and second language acquisition
Cornell University
Episode: S17E13 - Serene Wang - Chunking and Real-Time Language Use
Lincoln Snyder
School system administrator turned PhD student at Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Episode: S17E12 - Lincoln Snyder - Pennsylvania Dutch and Innovation in Language Revitalization
Thaiza Barros
Visiting scholar in Romance Studies, researching L2 sound acquisition in Brazilian children
Cornell University
Episode: S17E11 - Thaiza Barros - Researching Language Acquisition in Young Learners
LeAnne Spino
Associate Professor and proficiency/intercultural competence coordinator at URI, expert on language proficiency and intercultural competence
University of Rhode Island
Episode: S17E10 - LeAnne Spino - Advancing Second Language Proficiency and Intercultural Competence
Megan Yap
Cornell student, linguistics minor
Cornell University
Episode: S17E9 - Megan Yap & Simon Ilincev - Lingofable
Simon Ilincev
Cornell student, computer science and linguistics
Cornell University
Episode: S17E9 - Megan Yap & Simon Ilincev - Lingofable
Nandi Sipengane
Academic teaching Isisulu and cultural courses
Yale University, Council on African Studies
Episode: S17E7 - Nandipa Sipengane - Building Community in the Language Classroom
Naomi Larson
Senior Lecturer in Japanese, Cornell University
Cornell University
Episode: S17E6 - Naomi Larson - Online Collaborations, Virtual Reality, and Connections between Japan and Brazil

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Angelica Kramer
Director of the Language Resource Center at Cornell University with frequent involvement in program leadership and outreach.
Sam Lupowitz
Host and media manager with leadership roles at the Language Resource Center, frequently handling podcast production and cross-platform outreach.

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S17E12 - Lincoln Snyder - Pennsylvania Dutch and Innovation in Language Revitalization
Q: How is SFL used to understand Pennsylvania Dutch revitalization?
SFL frames language in terms of meaning and genre, helping researchers see how different social contexts shape language use and how to design teaching and revitalization efforts around genres that matter to the community.
S17E12 - Lincoln Snyder - Pennsylvania Dutch and Innovation in Language Revitalization
Q: What sparked your interest in Pennsylvania Dutch?
Partly heritage and the diglossic nature of the language, with distinct 'Karikleit' (fancy Dutch) and plain Dutch communities, which highlighted the need to study how each group uses the language in different contexts.
S17E10 - LeAnne Spino - Advancing Second Language Proficiency and Intercultural Competence
Q: What did the realignment look like and how has it changed how students develop these skills?
The realignment involved cross-cutting faculty hires to oversee proficiency and intercultural competence across all major languages, curricular revamping, faculty development, and concrete benchmarks tied to study abroad and program outcomes, aimed at making language learning more integrated with real-world application.
S17E5 - Rosie Nguyen - Creativity, Commerce, and Culture
Q: What is the significance of writing and publishing in Vietnamese?
Rosie explains that writing in Vietnamese connects her to her roots and is an act of cultural production and decolonization.
S17E5 - Rosie Nguyen - Creativity, Commerce, and Culture
Q: What impact do multilingualism and knowledge of different cultures have on your work and the field of communication?
Rosie reflects on how being multilingual has fostered her empathy towards marginalized communities and shapes her teaching and research approach.

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What is Speaking of Language about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on language pedagogy, second language acquisition, and the intersections of linguistics with culture, technology, and society. Episodes feature researchers, educators, and motivated students who discuss topics like accents, real-time language processing, language revitalization, classroom strategies, multilingualism, and innovative tools for language learning. A notable strength is the blend of scholarly insight with accessible, relatable examples, plus ongoing attention to how technology and media shape language use and education. The format often includes practical teaching ideas, pedagogical frameworks, and cross-campus collaboration, making it useful for language instructors, program directors, and education technologis... more

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