It's About Language, with Norah Jones

Jan 16 2025 35 ep. 38 mins 3
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Insightful conversations on the nature and impact of language and culture with creative leaders in the fields of education, business, arts, and science. Their stories shed light on how language makes us human - and brings hope.

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S5E2 Shuhan Wang: A New Framework for Language Education

Aug 22 2024 62 mins  
It’s not about learning vocabulary, learning how to say something in another language. Deep down, we’re talking about making us better, smarter, more compassionate, more open minded, more empathetic people who care about self and also one another. That’s my goal and my passion. Dr. Shuhan Wang In another place in our conversation, she says,Continue reading "S5E2 Shuhan Wang:

S5E1 What Makes Us Human, a Conversation with Victor D.O. Santos, Ph.D.

Jun 20 2024 46 mins  
Season 5 kicks off with Norah Lulich Jones hosting Victor Santos, author of What Makes Us Human. Explore how Santos uses riddle in both words and images to engage and delight children (and adults) with the power of human language.

Episode 111 Language and the Art of Motorcycles: Michelle Olah

Aug 24 2023 49 mins  
“It’s a long journey. It’s a long trip. And it’s getting there and getting back. …We bought something because the new context called for it. And that’s okay. You need to be adaptable, you need to be flexible. That was a super easy decision to make, because we knew what our plan was. So whenContinue reading "Episode 111 Language and the Art of Motorcycles: Michelle Olah"

Episode 104 – Leaping Past Language Barriers – Jessica Haxhi

Jun 22 2023 48 mins  
This episode brings Norah & Jessica Haxhi (New Haven, CT) together to discuss how language is more than words. It's a tool that can be used to leap over barriers: AI, COVID separation, environmental & social and other pressing contemporary needs.

Episode 100 – Brenda Buckley: Why Teach Like a Rebel

May 12 2023 54 mins  
Episode 100 | Brenda Buckley: Why Teach Like a Rebel This week, Brenda Buckley teaches why we should teach like a rebel! Brenda is an ASL instructor and sign language expert who reveals the role of body movement, eye contact, growth mindset, and humor in language learning and personal confidence.

Episode 89 – Inviting You to Reflect with Celia Zamora, ACTFL

Jan 19 2023 26 mins  
Episode 89 | Reflection Series | Guest Celia Zamora, ACTFL Join Norah L Jones and Celia Zamora on the future of language education and ACTFL. In this episode of It's About Language, Norah and Celia talk about initiatives designed to include everyone in the learning and use of languages to participate fully in the global community.

Episode 86 – Inviting You to Reflect With Leslie Baldwin, NADSFL Supervisor of the Year 2023

Dec 08 2022 17 mins  
Episode 86 Inviting You to Reflect With Leslie Baldwin, NADSFL Supervisor of the Year 2023. In this episode, we reflect on our gift of language and its impact on our identity, our community, and our destiny. Join me - Listen and Download to share with your friends and colleagues

Episode 68 – Understanding Ourselves in the World: IAL at SCOLT Part 2

Jun 02 2022 44 mins  
vCTYt6SizJjZDVoFTQdn Norah L Jones taps the professional excitement, dedication, and insights of her fellow language education attendees at the SCOLT conference in Norfolk, VA.

Episode 67 – How Can Language Help Us Confront Fear and Hate

May 27 2022 36 mins  
Norah Jones of Fluency Consulting reflects on how language and language studies can help both understand and prevent violence through fear and hate.

Episode 66 – Lifelong Learning: IAL at SCOLT Part 1

May 19 2022 44 mins  
Norah L Jones taps the professional excitement, dedication, and insights of her fellow language education attendees at the SCOLT conference in Norfolk, VA..