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Climate Change
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Sweet Poetry Event
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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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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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Our dear colleague and friend Naomi Larson is in the studio with us today! Naomi is a senior lecturer in Japanese here at Cornell, and we will talk about the many wonderful opportunities she creates for language learners here, and everywhere, to enga... more

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In this episode, Rosie Nguyen, accomplished author and PhD student at Cornell, shares the value in her translinguistic experience writing award-winning fiction in Vietnamese as well as researching communication, media, and digital culture in English ... more

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In this episode, we explore how multilingualism and cultural sensibility shape who we are, how we relate to others, and how we move through our professional lives.

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Cornell students Colette Bu, Cameron Howland, and Cody Paul share their experiences as language tutors and conversation hour leaders. We will hear all about these important resources and why everyone should join in on the fun, and discuss the many ot... more

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Dr. Jamie Edmonds is the director of the Critical Languages Institute at Arizona State University. He shares his thoughts on the importance and future of language education.

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Cornell student Arina Danilina joins us to discuss her academic and linguistic journeys. As a dedicated facilitator of Russian conversation hours and a participant in the College Scholar Program, Arina's research investigates how the architecture and... more

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Dr. Dominique Branson, a past Soros Justice Fellow with the Open Society Foundations, and a Cornell alum, joins us to discuss linguistic justice and what it means for racial disparities in the US legal system.

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Recent Guests

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
Rosie Nguyen
Accomplished author and PhD student at Cornell specializing in communication, media, and digital culture
Cornell University
Episode: S17E5 - Rosie Nguyen - Creativity, Commerce, and Culture
Colette Bu
Junior at Cornell studying English and Arts and Sciences, with minors in business and Spanish.
Cornell University
Episode: S17E3 - The 3 Cs of Conversation
Cameron Howland
Senior at Cornell learning Italian and serving as a tutor on campus.
Cornell University
Episode: S17E3 - The 3 Cs of Conversation
Cody Paul
Junior at Cornell studying biology and Spanish with a minor in linguistics.
Cornell University
Episode: S17E3 - The 3 Cs of Conversation
Arina Danilina
Cornell student involved in Russian conversation facilitation and refugee housing research.
Cornell University
Episode: S17E1 - Arina Danilina - Language, Culture, Polarization, and Connection
Dr. Dominique Branson
A past Soros Justice Fellow with the Open Society Foundations, and a Cornell alum
Soros Justice Fellowship
Episode: S16E13 - Dominique Branson - Why Language Matters for Justice
Ruby Shaw
Senior at Ithaca High School
Episode: Thanksgiving 2025 Mini-Episode

Hosts

Angelica Kramer
Co-host and producer, Director of the Language Resource Center at Cornell University. She is passionate about language pedagogy and community engagement.
Sam Lupowitz
Co-host and producer, Media Manager at the Language Resource Center at Cornell University. His work focuses on integrating media and language education.

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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.
S17E5 - Rosie Nguyen - Creativity, Commerce, and Culture
Q: Can you tell us a little bit more about your background, what brought you to Cornell, and your path with languages?
Rosie shares her journey growing up in a small village in Central Vietnam, learning English despite limited educational resources, and how her experiences with language shape her research and creative work.
S17E4 - Sergiy Sydorenko - Multilingualism and Diplomacy
Q: What advice do you have for current language students about learning languages?
He emphasizes perseverance, suggesting that students highlight their language skills clearly in resumes and interviews.
S17E4 - Sergiy Sydorenko - Multilingualism and Diplomacy
Q: How is language and understanding people from different cultures important in your job?
Sergiy explains that in his role as a senior policy analyst, language skills are essential both for translating documents and for soft engagement in diplomatic settings.

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Focusing on the intersection of language and education, a series of discussions engage listeners with themes such as language pedagogy, cultural diversity, and linguistic justice. The series features a range of guests, from students to academics and industry professionals, exploring topics like language acquisition and revitalization, the impact of language on social issues, and the use of technology in education. The uniqueness of these discussions lies in their emphasis on community-building and real-world applications of language study, often drawing connections between language learning and broader cultural and societal challenges. This podcast is particularly appealing to educators, students, and individuals interested in the nuances o... more

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3. Rosie Nguyen
4. Colette Bu
5. Cameron Howland
6. Cody Paul
7. Arina Danilina
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