E10: Englishes and Translanguaging in Saudi Arabia

Which variety of English does one use in a bilingual society? How do bilingual or multilingual English speakers practice creativity in navigating their communication? In this episode, host Aieshah Arif speaks to Dr Tariq Elyas, Professor of Applied Linguistics in King Abdulaziz University, KSA. Having lived and studied in the US, UK and Australia, Tariq reflects on his lived experiences upon his return, and the practice of translanguaging within student and social life in Saudi and the Gulf. English or Englishes? explores the perceptions, positions, influence and impact of the diverse Englishes in a postcolonial world. Join hosts Sweta Kumari, Aieshah Arif and Neelam Hanif in conversation with speakers, writers and experts of various Englishes on decolonising the language and learning. This podcast is a product of the research project Perceptions and Positions of Postcolonial Englishes under the Writing, Languages and Pedagogy Research Kitchen at New York University Abu Dhabi. To learn more about the project, click here.Disclaimer: We appreciate your patience and understanding regarding the sound quality of this episode due to technical issues, as a result of online recording.

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