TED Talks Daily The poetry of everyday language | Julián Delgado Lopera
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Jun 1, 2023 Julián Delgado Lopera is a writer who explores the beauty and strength of mixed languages, particularly in immigrant and queer communities. They discuss how language can divide us and argue for its potential to foster connection. Through personal stories, Julián highlights the importance of embracing diverse linguistic expressions and challenges conventional notions of 'proper' English. They celebrate the creative use of Spanglish and queer slang in the LGBTQ+ community, envisioning a world where everyone can express themselves freely.
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Abuela's Dining Room
- Julián Delgado Lopera fondly recalls Saturday gatherings at their abuela's home.
- Their aunts, loud and expressive, used creative language and invented words.
Silenced in the States
- Lopera describes feeling silenced upon moving to the US.
- A classroom experience reading Shakespeare led to ridicule and shame for their accent.
The Closed Circle of Language
- Lopera introduces the concept of language as a closed circle with "correct" English at the center.
- This model marginalizes non-standard dialects and speakers.