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New Books in Language
Life in a New Language, Part 3: African Migrants
Jun 26, 2024
Ingrid Piller, Donna Butorac, Emily Farrell, Loy Lising, Shiva Motaghi Tabari, and Vera Williams Tetteh each co-authored a book focusing on the language learning journeys of African migrants in Australia. They delve into personal narratives of resilience faced during migration, tackling cultural barriers and educational challenges. The conversation also highlights the importance of embracing diversity within migrant communities and efforts to promote African languages, fostering empowered and stable environments.
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- The podcast highlights how the educational backgrounds of African migrants significantly influence their language acquisition and employment success in Australia.
- It discusses the necessity of reshaping the narrative around migrants to emphasize their contributions and the value of their skills in society.
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Language Learning and Settlement Experiences
The episode delves into the language learning and settlement experiences of 130 migrants in Australia over a span of 20 years. It examines the various challenges faced by individuals from disparate backgrounds, highlighting both the difficulties in adjusting to a new language and the socio-cultural hurdles involved in finding work and integrating into family life. Key insights reveal how factors such as pre-migration educational backgrounds influence post-migration experiences, with notable differences between those who have had formal education in English-speaking environments versus those from non-English backgrounds. The research showcases the resilience and courage of migrants, revealing their journeys can be fraught with hardship yet marked by determination and adaptability.
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