
Ingrid Piller
Distinguished Professor of Applied Linguistics at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. Host of the Language on the Move podcast.
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Jul 17, 2024 • 41min
Life in a New Language, Part 6: Citizenship
Ingrid Piller, Donna Butorac, Emily Farrell, Loy Lising, Shiva Motaghi Tabari, and Vera Williams Tett, co-authors of a groundbreaking study on migrants' language experiences, dive into the complex relationship between language, identity, and citizenship. They explore the struggles of migrants in Australia, touching on issues like Othering and belonging. The guests also discuss the balancing act of motherhood with academic pursuits and the transition from academia to publishing, shedding light on the joys and challenges of their dual roles.

Jul 10, 2024 • 35min
Life in a New Language, Part 5: Monolingual Mindset
Ingrid Piller, a leading voice on language and migration, joins her co-authors, including Donna Butorac and Loy Lising, to discuss their groundbreaking book on the language learning experiences of 130 migrants in Australia. They examine how monolingual ideologies affect low-skilled migrants and explore the barriers imposed by rigid language standards in immigration. The conversation also highlights the importance of collaboration in scholarly work and the need for a multilingual mindset to enhance migrant integration into society.

Jun 26, 2024 • 32min
Life in a New Language, Part 3: African Migrants
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.

Jun 19, 2024 • 41min
Life in a New Language, Part 2: Work
Ingrid Piller, a leading voice in migration and language studies, is joined by her co-authors Donna Butorac, Emily Farrell, Loy Lising, and Shiva Motaghi Tabari, who collaboratively examine the experiences of 130 migrants in Australia. They tackle the significant barriers these individuals face in securing employment due to perceived language proficiency. The conversation emphasizes the need for systemic changes to better integrate skilled migrants and recognizes the resilience and empathy required in navigating their new environments.

Jun 12, 2024 • 30min
Life in a New Language, Part 1: Identities
Ingrid Piller, Donna Butorac, Emily Farrell, Loy Lising, Shiva Motaghi Tabari, and Vera Williams Tetteh are co-authors of a compelling new book on migrants' language and settlement experiences in Australia. They delve into how migration reshapes identities, exploring personal and emotional challenges faced by newcomers. The discussion touches on societal biases, the impact of language barriers on employment, and the vital role of collaboration in academia. Their insights illuminate the intricate ties between language, identity, and community in a multicultural context.

Apr 30, 2024 • 26min
Podcast episode 39: Interview with Ingrid Piller on Life in a New Language
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.

Apr 9, 2024 • 38min
James McElvenny, "A History of Modern Linguistics: From the Beginnings to World War II" (Edinburgh UP, 2024)
Ingrid Piller interviews James McElvenny about his book on the history of modern linguistics, covering the emergence of the discipline in 19th century Germany and its transition to an American science. They discuss key figures, controversies, and the societal influence on linguistic ideas. Topics include methodological breakthroughs, the evolution of linguistic study, and the dichotomy between science and humanities in linguistics.

Feb 20, 2024 • 1h 4min
How to Teach TESOL Ethically in an English-Dominant World
Carla Chamberlin and Mak Khan discuss teaching English ethically with Ingrid Piller, covering topics like ethical TESOL in an English-dominant world, migrant parents fostering biliteracy, language challenges during Covid-19, monolingualism blind spots in multilingualism research, and the connection between World Englishes and multilingualism

Feb 20, 2024 • 1h 4min
How to Teach TESOL Ethically in an English-Dominant World
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.

Feb 19, 2024 • 1h 13min
Can We Ever Unthink Linguistic Nationalism?
Ingrid Piller and Aneta Pavlenko discuss the impact of linguistic nationalism on multilingualism throughout history. They explore how languages became associated with nations, leading to emotional attachments to languages today. The conversation also touches on the pressures of bringing emotions into academic research and reflects on lessons for early career researchers.