It's About Language, with Norah Jones

Join the conversation with the visionary Brandon Locke, 2024's World Language Supervisor of the Year, and embark on a linguistic journey that spans the icy expanses of Anchorage, Alaska. Unlock the transformative power of language education as we discuss Brandon's instrumental role in nurturing linguistic diversity within a school system that bridges cultures and connects

Discover a new dimension of leadership where language is the compass guiding us through the maze of human connection. TK Gale, founder of LAMA Leadership, joins us to illuminate the profound influence language has in shaping our realities and its vital role in effective leadership. We'll explore the power of words to transcend cultural barriers and unite diverse teams, diving

Welcome to Episode 122 of "It's About Language"! In this episode, we sit down with Gregory Nedved to explore his unusual linguistic journey. Starting as an adult language learner, Gregory's path led him to become an award-winning Chinese specialist, author, language instructor, and an historian of language events and Presidential mono- and multilingualism. In th

Join us on a journey through language and culture with Lorie Roule, a multilingual expert from the intelligence community. From her fascination with French in fifth grade to her proficiency in Russian, Arabic, and Turkish, Lorie shares insights into the joy of language learning and the art of conversational code-switching. Explore the significance of language proficiency in high-st

Discover how the simple act of creating and sharing handmade bracelets can bridge cultures and empower communities as we sit down with Christopher Howell, co-founder of the Pulsara Project. Prepare to be inspired by stories that transcend the mere act of buying and selling, revealing the deep connections forged between Central American artisans and students in the United States. Fr

Explore pathways that unlock the power of leadership through language. Episode 119 of IAL features an insightful, powerful conversation with NECTFL and NFMLTA Executive Director Christopher Gwin. Find your leadership pathways as we explore his own.Contact Norah : [email protected]: https://fluency.consultingYour journey to discover the richness of language starts h

Episode 118 - Tim Brookes talks about losing alphabets on It's About Language podcast. Art sparked awareness, and now we explore how scripts preserve human experiences. Learn about the impact on cultures and how we can honor languages on this episode.Contact Norah : [email protected]: https://fluency.consultingYour journey to discover the richness of language

Host Norah Jones welcomes Sandra Daniel from The GLOBE Academy in Atlanta, GA, sharing impactful stories of young learners' growth and achievement via language immersion. What language and cultural understanding opportunities have you encountered?Contact Norah : [email protected]: https://fluency.consultingYour journey to discover the richness of language star

In Episode 116 It’s About Language host Norah Jones does a bit of storytelling of her language and cultural meetings, missteps, mistakes…and reflects on the powerful growth such experiences bring. She invites listeners to reflect on the roles of their own life stories in defining themselves and their impact in challenging times.Contact Norah : [email protected]

Nancy Hong of Glendale USD, California, talks with Norah Jones about how dual language immersion courses for young learners bring excitement and opportunities to students, families, communities, and workplaces. Contact Norah : [email protected]: https://fluency.consultingYour journey to discover the richness of language starts here. Join us on the website and embar