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History and Philosophy of the Language Sciences

Podcast episode 39: Interview with Ingrid Piller on Life in a New Language

Apr 30, 2024
Ingrid Piller discusses her upcoming book 'Life in a New Language' focusing on migrants' challenges in adapting to a new culture. The interview covers collaborative data projects, struggles of migrants learning English in Australia, impact of migration on identity, and the methodology of ethnographic studies.
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Quick takeaways

  • 'Life in a New Language' explores challenges of migrants using English in real-life situations.
  • Migration shapes identity, impacts societal dynamics, and affects adaptation based on individual or family migration.

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Exploring Experiences of Language Learning and Migration

Ingrid Piller discusses her co-authored book 'Life in a New Language,' which delves into the process of starting a new life in a new language after migrating. The book innovatively reuses data from various sociolinguistic ethnographies, providing insights into settlement challenges faced by migrants. By analyzing data from 130 migrants across 34 countries, the book highlights themes like language learning experiences, finding work, building families in new contexts, experiences with racism, and fostering a sense of belonging.

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