Language on the Move

How to Teach TESOL Ethically in an English-Dominant World

Feb 20, 2024

Ingrid Piller talks about teaching English ethically in a diverse world. Topics include migrant parents fostering biliteracy, language challenges during Covid-19, English-centric blind spots in research, and the connection between World Englishes and multilingualism.

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Ingrid Piller

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Incorporating diverse linguistic perspectives in teaching TESOL promotes inclusivity and enriches learning experiences.

Rethinking cultural classification models challenges oversimplification and encourages nuanced intercultural dialogues.

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Inclusion and Acknowledgment of Multiple Languages and Cultural Identities

Navigating the balance between World Englishes and multilingualism illuminates the complexities within academic discourse. While World Englishes offer a liberating lens for those coming from non-English speaking backgrounds, it often maintains an English-centric perspective. The history of multilingualism, such as in the Mughal Empire, underscores the layered linguistic and social orders that have evolved. Addressing the tension between these paradigms involves critically examining exclusionary practices and advocating for diversified language teaching initiatives.

Introduction

4min

Reflecting on Scholarly Work, Passion, and Defining Moments in Pursuit of Linguist Social Justice

3min

Ethical Dilemmas in Teaching English Abroad and Promoting Social Justice

4min

Navigating Language Identity in Multilingual Environments

10min

Linguistic Diversity in Crisis Communication

12min

Promoting Multilingualism in Academic Scholarship

23min

Challenging the Persistence of Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions Theory in TESOL Education

4min

Carla Chamberlin and Mak Khan speak with Ingrid Piller about linguistic diversity and social justice.

We discuss whether US native speakers of English can teach English ethically; how migrant parents can foster their children’s biliteracy; what the language challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic are; whether multilingualism researchers have a monolingual English-centric blind spot; and how the research paradigms of World Englishes and multilingualism connect.

First published on November 19, 2020.

“Chats in Linguistic Diversity” is a podcast about linguistic diversity in social life brought to you by the Language on the Move team. We explore multilingualism, language learning, and intercultural communication in the contexts of globalization and migration.

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Language on the Move

How to Teach TESOL Ethically in an English-Dominant World

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Inclusion and Acknowledgment of Multiple Languages and Cultural Identities

Challenging the Dominance of English and English-Centric Scholarship

Moving Beyond Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions Framework

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts