Speaking of Language

Dr. Daniel Kaufman is the co-founder and co-director of the Endangered Language Alliance, a non-profit dedicated to documenting Indigenous, minority, and endangered languages, supporting linguistic diversity in New York City and beyond. We speak with him about language documentation, community collaboration, and more. https://www.elalliance.org/ https://languagemap.nyc Language City book: https://groveatlantic.com/book/language-city/ Facebook/Instagram: @elalliance #wagübürigu

We speak with Olga Verlato, a Klarman Fellow in Near Eastern Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences here at Cornell. She talks about the role played by language in history, politics, and education in modern Egypt and the surrounding region. https://neareasternstudies.cornell.edu/olga-verlato  Additional audio courtesy “Sounds of Cairo.” https://www.youtube.com/@soundsofcairo4715 #روبابيكيا

Gláucia Silva follows up on her recent talk, “Linguistic Perception and Production in Heritage Language.” Instagram: @glauciaumd #peteca

Blaine Ray, the visionary behind TPRS and a dedicated language educator, joins his son Vaughn Ray, a passionate language teacher and co-owner of TPRS Books. They dive into the transformative TPRS method, sharing how storytelling accelerates fluency. Blaine recounts his early challenges, while Vaughn stresses the importance of manageable chunks and daily feedback. They discuss TPRS advantages, including heightened engagement and energy in the classroom. Both highlight impressive outcomes in adult language classes, showcasing the method's effectiveness.

Adriana Lima is the residence hall director at Cornell's Latino Living Center, a residential program house on campus. She shares the history and current events of the LLC, and discusses its benefits to campus life. https://cornell.campusgroups.com/llc  #cafecito

Kris Knisely is Associate Professor of French and Intercultural Competence at the University of Arizona. He follows up on his recent talk as part of our monthly LRC Speaker Series, Doing It (Gender) Justice: Reimagining Language Education Through Trans Knowledges. https://www.krisknisely.com/  https://www.krisknisely.com/ialle  @krisknisely.bsky.social Watch a video of Kris's talk at the LRC here: https://youtu.be/TbC6Awun4fM?si=R6NcBLBQ2G_hxc5d #pamplemousse Read a transcription of this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14CJDJp0tD_zQzzl8nYoxiQBLkvundXVHNDb4sQvYllU/edit?usp=sharing  

Sarah Fiorello, Interpretation Coordinator for the Cornell Botanic Gardens, shares the linguistic and cultural importance of flowers and plants. https://cornellbotanicgardens.org/ #joiedevivre Read a transcription of this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H2f3QlwnRXqcRtnPq7IseG1cy9HcaZudRoJls6cazIo/edit?usp=sharing  

Loïs Talagrand, a software developer and passionate polyglot, shares his transformative journey from struggling English student to adept language learner. He emphasizes the importance of efficient techniques, urging adults to focus on sustainable methods rather than perfectionism. Loïs reveals insights about vocabulary as a critical barrier to comprehension and discusses his innovative Anki Core Deck for accelerated learning. He also teases an exciting challenge: learning a mystery language in just a few months while juggling a full-time job.

We are joined by student leaders from Cornell’s Language Expansion Program and Translator Interpreter Program, both of which are now officially part of the Language Resource Center. Drew Soshensky (co-president, LEP), Matthew Norman-Ariztía (co-president, TIP), and Grace Ling (co-president, TIP) discuss the services and benefits of their organizations and how you can get involved. https://cornell.campusgroups.com/lep https://cornell.campusgroups.com/tip #小寶貝 #ronronear #murciélago #desafortunadamente Read a transcription of this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cpzFpp-K2Ij2X5VqiacONs61hvzuFSyYBSuEYlMqpNY/edit?usp=sharing  

We kick off season 15 with Kate Sonka, Executive Director of Teach Access, a non-profit working to bridge the accessibility skills gap between education and industry.  https://teachaccess.org/ #albóndigas