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Speaking of Language
by Language Resource Center, Cornell University
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.
Episodes
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S18E6 - Cory Duclos - AI, Language, and Responsible Resistance
Friend of the podcast Cory Duclos returns to talk about maintaining ethical, pedagogically sound practices under pressure to adopt AI. We discuss artificial intelligence in teaching and learning, and, perhaps more importantly, about when and why we might choose not to use it. #tocayo Tomlinson…
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S18E5 - South Asian Council
We speak to three student leaders of Cornell’s South Asian Council: Naira Akhtar, Advocacy Chair; Nusaiba Ashraf, Advocacy Member; and Laiba Babar, Advocacy Member. SAC is an umbrella organization for several student cultural groups on campus. Website: https://www.saccornell.com/ Instagram:...
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S18E4 - Anne Violin-Wigent - Including Pronunciation Practice in All Language Classes
Anne Violin-Wigent, the LRC's signature speaker this fall, shares methods of including pronunciation practice in language classes of all levels, and why that matters. #yet
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S18E3 - Mike Fontaine - Language, Courage, and Dissent
Dr. Michael Fontaine returns to Speaking of Language to discuss his new book, How to Speak Freely, concerning what ancient texts can tell us about speaking in difficult circumstances. How to Speak Freely at Princeton University Press:...
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S18E2 - Amy Kim - Finding Community as a Language Learner
Cornell undergrad Amy Kim, pre-med student and Translator Interpreter Program co-president, talks about how she fell into the language community at Cornell, and shares pointers for incoming students on how to get involved. #정
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S18E1 - Indigenous Representation in Latin American Studies and Beyond
Dr. María Aguilar, Prof. Nohelia Tacca Apaza, and Dr. Polly Lauer recap an event series from last spring on Indigenous representation in the field of Latin American studies and in the wider scope of global media. #chaka #kaj #tzij
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Season 18 Teaser!
Sam and Angelika return for season 18 of Speaking of Language! What's in store? It's a mystery (in some cases, to everyone).
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S17E14 - Valerie Fridland - Why We Talk Funny
Sociolinguist, author, and professor Valerie Fridland returns to our podcast to discuss accents, dialects, and her new book, Why We Talk Funny. https://www.valeriefridland.com/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/language-in-the-wild Featured music: “Did I Stutter?” by Pocket Bandits...
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S17E13 - Serene Wang - Chunking and Real-Time Language Use
Dr. Serene Wang joins us to discuss the power of “chunking” in language learning for more effective communication and understanding. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Serene-Wang-2 #EmergentBilingual
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S17E12 - Lincoln Snyder - Pennsylvania Dutch and Innovation in Language Revitalization
Lincoln Snyder joins us to discuss the Pennsylvania Dutch language, its history, and the ongoing efforts to revitalize it. https://lincolnsnyder.com/ #serendipity
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S17E11 - Thaiza Barros - Researching Language Acquisition in Young Learners
Thaiza Barros enlightens us about language acquisition and Portuguese, and shares some findings from her research into how young children acquire specific speech sounds. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=-u2wcXUAAAAJ&hl=pt-BR #poesia #pirilampo
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S17E10 - LeAnne Spino - Advancing Second Language Proficiency and Intercultural Competence
Dr. LeAnne Spino discusses the differences between language proficiency and intercultural competence, and offers strategies for demonstrating and communicating the value of language programs. https://web.uri.edu/languages/meet/leanne-spino-seijas/...
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S17E9 - Megan Yap & Simon Ilincev - Lingofable
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. https://lingofable.com/ [email protected] #超凡入圣 #odskočitsi
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S17E8 - ALANA
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. https://www.instagram.com/alanaintercultural https://cornell.campusgroups.com/alana Instagram:...
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S17E7 - Nandipa Sipengane - Building Community in the Language Classroom
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. https://macmillan.yale.edu/africa/person/nandipa-sipengane...
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S17E6 - Naomi Larson - Online Collaborations, Virtual Reality, and Connections between Japan and Brazil
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 engage with each other and with language and…
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S17E5 - Rosie Nguyen - Creativity, Commerce, and Culture
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 here at Cornell....
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S17E4 - Sergiy Sydorenko - Multilingualism and Diplomacy
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. #воля
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S17E3 - The 3 Cs of Conversation
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 other ways that these students' language skills...
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S17E2 - Jamie Edmonds - Critical Languages Institute
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. https://cli.asu.edu/ Instagram: @criticallanguagesinstitute Facebook: @asucli #isihurip #santaisaja
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S17E1 - Arina Danilina - Language, Culture, Polarization, and Connection
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 design of refugee housing impacts mental…
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S16E13 - Dominique Branson - Why Language Matters for Justice
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. https://dominiquebranson.com/ #shalom
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Thanksgiving 2025 Mini-Episode
Our annual expression of gratitude from the Language Resource Center family. Featuring: Ashley Griffith (LRC Engagement & Outreach Coordinator) Ahmed Shamim (LRC Academic Programs Coordinator) Ruby Shaw (LRC student intern) Jack Brown (guest, season 16, episode 4) Dan Kaufman (guest, season 16,...
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S16E12 - Dan Kaufman - Current Challenges in Urban Language Revitalization
Dr. Daniel Kaufman returns to Speaking of Language to discuss language revitalization, language ideology, the deceptiveness of AI, and more. Watch Dan's talk at the LRC: https://youtu.be/ew2VfzbRtz4 https://www.elalliance.org/ https://languagemap.nyc/...
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S16E11 - Jadon Geathers - ChitterChatter
We chat with Cornell PhD student Jadon Geathers about the development of his AI speaking partner platform for language learners, ChitterChatter. #仁 https://jadongeathers.github.io/ The Future of Learning Lab: https://learning.cis.cornell.edu/ chitterchatter.app/ Instagram: @jadonarmon Cornell...
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S16E10 - Polly Lauer - Indigenous Language on the Air
Dr. Polly Lauer, a Klarman Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Romance Studies here at Cornell, shares how radio and other mass media have contributed to the revitalization of Indigenous language and community in Guatemala. [email protected]…
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S16E9 - Daisy Rockwell - Adventures in Translationland
We are joined by the versatile and accomplished Daisy Rockwell, a Vermont-based painter and award-winning translator of Hindi and Urdu literature. In 2022, she was awarded the Booker Prize for Translation, and she recently gave a talk as part of Cornell’s 15th annual Tagore lecture series in…
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S16E8 - Mijeong Mimi Kim - Implementing Undergraduate TAs in the Language Curriculum
Dr. Mijeong Mimi Kim follows up on her recent talk at Cornell, sharing the benefits of integrating undergraduate teaching assistants into the language curriculum. [email protected] Watch Mimi's talk at Cornell: https://youtu.be/fE9df4GciCU #curiosity
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S16E7 - Himari Mizusawa & Saho Yamamoto - Kansai University Exchange
Cornell's Japanese language program has a partnership with Kansai University. We meet two of their students, and discuss the importance of international experiences and exchange. #practicemakesperfect #千里の道も一歩から
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S16E6 - Seema Golestaneh & Alia Amer - SWANA and Women of MENA
The Southwest Asia and North Africa Program (SWANA) is Cornell’s new hub for research, learning, and engagement with the cultures and people of the vast geographical region stretching from Morocco in the west to Iran in the east. Women of MENA is a Cornell student organization: a digital...
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S16E5 - Fernando Rubio - The Rise of OER in Language Teaching and Learning
Fernando Rubio, director of the Yale Center for Language Study, talks all about Open Educational Resources for language teaching and learning. Dr. Rubio’s talk at Cornell: https://youtu.be/U6Imb0FxB0o?si=IFtIxMxaBZUzvveP #txirimiri #calabobos #orbayu
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S16E4 - Jack Brown - Critical Language Scholarship
Jack Brown, PhD student in Cornell's Department of Romance Studies, is the Alumni Ambassador for the Critical Language Scholarship Program. Jack discusses the CLS and reasserts the importance of language study in creating a safer, more connected world....
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S16E3 - Ellen Jovin & Brandt Johnson - Rebel with a Clause
Grammar guru Ellen Jovin and filmmaker Brandt Johnson join us to discuss Rebel with a Clause, a new film following a traveling grammar advice stand across all 50 US states. https://www.rebelwithaclause.com/ Tickets to screenings: https://www.cinemapolis.org/movie/rebel-with-a-clause/ #joiedevivre...
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S16E2 - Hannah Scott Deuchar - Translational Justice
Sam speaks with Hannah Scott Deuchar, a scholar of modern Middle Eastern literature, media, and translation; critical and legal theory; and histories of culture and technology in the Global South. This past spring semester, she gave a talk as part of Cornell's "Language and Power in the Middle…
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S16E1 - Jaida Anekwe - Fashion and Diaspora
Jaida Anekwe, President Emeritus of Cornell’s Pan-African Students Association, discusses the organization and their much-celebrated annual fashion show, AFRIK. Cornell Chronicle article on AFRIK: https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2025/03/fashion-show-celebrate-unite-cultures-african-diaspora...
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Season 16 Teaser
We're back with our Sweet Sixteen season! Join Sam, Angelika, and another dozen-odd guests to talk about the impact of language and culture, from fashion to food, translation to grammar.
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S15E14 - Sara Lee - Neurodivergent Language Learners: Needs, Opportunities, and Teaching Strategies
Sara Lee closes out our season discussing strategies for supporting neurodiverse language learners and how these design principles create better learning outcomes for the entire classroom. Watch Sara's workshop: https://youtu.be/hhB0Bg_3-bw Neurodiversity reading list:...
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S15E13 - Katie Fiorella - Cornell Migrations Program
Dr. Katie Fiorella is the director of the Cornell Migrations Program. We discuss the policies and outcomes related to the movement of living things across borders, and learn about how this initiative has developed since we first discussed it in 2020....
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S15E12 - Andrew Campana & Ashley Griffith - Poetry at the Edge of Media
We celebrate the LRC's annual Sweet Poetry event with two returning guests: poet and Japanese literature and media scholar Andrew Campana, and the LRC's Engagement and Outreach Coordinator, Ashley Griffith. https://lrc.cornell.edu/sweet-poetry https://www.ucpress.edu/books/expanding-verse/paper...
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S15E11 - Monti Wilkins - Cornell Language House
We will learn all about Cornell's Language House and how it benefits campus life from residence hall director Monti Wilkins. https://cornell.campusgroups.com/tonimorrison/home/ https://scl.cornell.edu/residential-life/housing/campus-housing/upper-level-undergraduates/program-houses/language-house...
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S15E10 - Daniel Kaufman - Language Documentation and Revitalization
Dr. Daniel Kaufman is the co-founder and co-director of the Endangered Language Alliance, a non-profit dedicated to documenting Indigenous, minority, and endangered languages, supporting linguistic diversity in New York City and beyond. We speak with him about language documentation, community...
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S15E9 - Olga Verlato - Language and Power in the Middle East and Beyond
We speak with Olga Verlato, a Klarman Fellow in Near Eastern Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences here at Cornell. She talks about the role played by language in history, politics, and education in modern Egypt and the surrounding region. https://neareasternstudies.cornell.edu/olga-verlato...
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S15E8 - Gláucia Silva - Linguistic Perception and Production in Heritage Language
Gláucia Silva follows up on her recent talk, “Linguistic Perception and Production in Heritage Language.” Instagram: @glauciaumd #peteca
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S15E7 - Blaine & Von Ray - The Fastest Way to Fluency
Blaine and Von Ray discuss TPRS, “Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling,” and the results they’ve had via this method. https://www.tprsbooks.com/ #esobvio #cariño
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S15E6 - Adriana Lima - Latino Living Center
Adriana Lima is the residence hall director at Cornell's Latino Living Center, a residential program house on campus. She shares the history and current events of the LLC, and discusses its benefits to campus life. https://cornell.campusgroups.com/llc #cafecito
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S15E5 - Kris Aric Knisely - Gender-Just Language Education
Kris Knisely is Associate Professor of French and Intercultural Competence at the University of Arizona. He follows up on his recent talk as part of our monthly LRC Speaker Series, Doing It (Gender) Justice: Reimagining Language Education Through Trans Knowledges. https://www.krisknisely.com/...
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S15E4 - Sarah Fiorello - Cornell Botanic Gardens
Sarah Fiorello, Interpretation Coordinator for the Cornell Botanic Gardens, shares the linguistic and cultural importance of flowers and plants. https://cornellbotanicgardens.org/ #joiedevivre Read a transcription of this episode:...
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S15E3 - Loïs Talagrand - Tips and Tricks for More Efficient Language Learning
Loïs Talagrand is a software developer, language learner, and avid YouTuber who explores best ways for learning languages on his channel. He recounts his journey from an English student with poor conversation skills to an accomplished polyglot and shares some advice for other adult language...
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S15E2 - Language Expansion Program and Translator Interpreter Program
We are joined by student leaders from Cornell’s Language Expansion Program and Translator Interpreter Program, both of which are now officially part of the Language Resource Center. Drew Soshensky (co-president, LEP), Matthew Norman-Ariztía (co-president, TIP), and Grace Ling (co-president, TIP)...
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S15E1 - Kate Sonka - Teach Access
We kick off season 15 with Kate Sonka, Executive Director of Teach Access, a non-profit working to bridge the accessibility skills gap between education and industry. https://teachaccess.org/ #albóndigas
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