Episodes

  • S5E1 What Makes Us Human, a Conversation with Victor D.O. Santos, Ph.D.

    S5E1 What Makes Us Human, a Conversation with Victor D.O. Santos, Ph.D.
    Jun 20 2024
    Season 5 kicks off with Norah Lulich Jones hosting Victor Santos, author of What Makes Us Human. Explore how Santos uses riddle in both words and images to engage and delight children (and adults) with the power of human language.
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    47 mins
  • E126 Humans, Language,Technology: a conversation with Noemí Rodríguez

    E126 Humans, Language,Technology: a conversation with Noemí Rodríguez
    May 16 2024
    We learned a lot after the pandemic: how important it is to be face-to-face and humans need each other. Folks tell me AI is going to replace us. I beg to differ. We as human beings are powerful and can use this intelligence to help us. Noemí Rodríguez I love this conversation with language educationContinue reading "E126 Humans, Language,Technology: a conversation with Noemí Rodríguez"
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    48 mins
  • E125 Taking Proficiency Seriously, with Paul Sandrock

    E125 Taking Proficiency Seriously, with Paul Sandrock
    May 2 2024
    Proficiency comes down very simply to what someone can do with the language. It’s not what you know about the language, it’s what you can do with the language. As a learner I need to take it within me on a playground, in in the community, doing video games with kids around the world… PaulContinue reading "E125 Taking Proficiency Seriously, with Paul Sandrock"
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    51 mins
  • E124 Language Warriors – A Conversation with Brandon Locke

    E124 Language Warriors – A Conversation with Brandon Locke
    Apr 18 2024
    Language is everywhere. We have to make it right for our own community and make it meaningful for our own community, but always keep that larger picture out there. Opening eyes to the world is the best thing that we can give our students. Brandon Locke Qeyaakaq. “Language Warrior.” The photo shows Brandon, initially unawareContinue reading "E124 Language Warriors – A Conversation with Brandon Locke"
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    52 mins
  • E123 LAMA Leadership: A Conversation with Tal Gale

    E123 LAMA Leadership: A Conversation with Tal Gale
    Mar 28 2024
    LAMA means “Why?” Clarity on why we are having a conversation to educate and develop leaders allows us to look at language intentionally, to ask questions about meaning, and to explore with our participants, who, in turn, will also be our teachers. Tal Gale Human language gives us the gift of Why. Without language, organismsContinue reading "E123 LAMA Leadership: A Conversation with Tal Gale"
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    51 mins
  • Episode 122 Your Language Niche: A Conversation with Gregory Nedved

    Episode 122 Your Language Niche: A Conversation with Gregory Nedved
    Mar 7 2024
    I would say you can do a lot with languages–things you wouldn’t expect–and that is what I have tried to do in my life. It’s not simply reading, writing, speaking and listening. You find a niche that works for you. You find the thing you like, where you think you have a future, and youContinue reading "Episode 122 Your Language Niche: A Conversation with Gregory Nedved"
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    40 mins
  • Episode 121 Lorie Roule: Advocating for Sustainable Language Programs

    Episode 121 Lorie Roule: Advocating for Sustainable Language Programs
    Feb 22 2024
    Language is very important to bring people together. Communication can bring peace. If we can communicate together in a caring and loving way, there will be peace in the world. Lorie Roule’s mother, from an interview We tend to be, as a country, short-sighted about language. A problem goes away and the attention goes away,Continue reading "Episode 121 Lorie Roule: Advocating for Sustainable Language Programs"
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    47 mins
  • Episode 120 The Pulsera Project : Chris Howell

    Episode 120 The Pulsera Project : Chris Howell
    Feb 8 2024
    We work anywhere where we see issues or anywhere where we think that we can make a connection and work with people who are really capable. They’re extremely inspiring people. It’s the idea of connecting students with artists. Christopher Howell In a world where cultural divisions often seem insurmountable, a remarkable initiative known as theContinue reading "Episode 120 The Pulsera Project : Chris Howell"
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    51 mins