Speaking Tongues

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From the Archive: Speaking Armenian

Dec 11 2024 61 mins

This episode was originally published as Episode 109. Speaking Armenian on July 25, 2022. In this episode of Speaking Tongues, we're having a conversation on the diverse world of the Armenian language and culture with our guest, Liana, a writer, journalist, and creator of "Dining in Diaspora." Liana shares her journey from Iran to the United States and her experiences within the

From the Archive: Speaking Egyptian Arabic

Dec 04 2024 58 mins

This episode was originally published as Episode 94 on March 28, 2022 This week, we're diving into the fascinating world of Egyptian Arabic and ancient Egyptian cuisine with Dr. Menna El Dorry, an Egyptologist and archaeobotanist. Dr. Menna shares her expertise on the intersection of language, history, and food in Egypt, offering us a unique glimpse into the past and present culina

From the Archive: Speaking Sardinian

Nov 27 2024 59 mins

This episode was originally published as Episode 119 on November 14, 2022. This episode of Speaking Tongues wades into the fascinating world of the Sardinian language & culture with our guest Dalila. We explore the unique characteristics of Sardinian, its historical influences from Catalan and Spanish, and how it stands apart from Italian. Dalila shares insights into the gram

From the Archive: Speaking Saint Lucian Kwéyòl

Nov 20 2024 62 mins

This episode with my guests Kimhia and Indira was originally published as Episode 98 on April 25, 2022. This episode unfolds the many influences that have shaped Saint Lucian Creole, highlighting its roots in Mandinka and Wolof grammar structures. We explore the cultural significance of Creole Day in Saint Lucia and the use of Madras fabric, while also practicing some phrases in

From the Archive: Speaking Thai

Nov 13 2024 42 mins

This episode with our guest Grace was originally published on May 2, 2022. In episode 99, we explored the intricacies of Thai grammar, including its 72-letter alphabet, and practice the tonality of the Thai language. Grace guides us through the use of polite particles and highlights the similarities between Thai and Chinese, particularly the five distinct tones. In this episode, w

From the Archive: Speaking Te Reo Maori

Nov 06 2024 64 mins

This episode was originally published as Episode 83. Speaking Te Reo Maori on January 10, 2022. Our guest is Amelia Butler, the founder of Learn Māori Abroad. In this episode, we discuss: 🌿 Emilia’s journey with Te Reo Māori, from her early education in Māori immersion schools to her current role in teaching the language worldwide. 🌿 The historical transition of Te R

From the Archive: Speaking Latin American Spanish

Oct 23 2024 61 mins

This conversation with Mauricio of @babelsolutions was originally published on March 21, 2022 as Episode 93: Speaking LatAm Spanish Episode 93 takes us on a linguistic journey through Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, offering insights into the rich tapestry of Spanish dialects across these regions. In this episode, we discuss: 🌎 Mauricio’s upbringing be

From the Archive: Speaking Greek

Oct 16 2024 57 mins

This episode from the archives is a conversation about Greek language and culture with Stefanos, (IG: Learngreekwithstefanos) Greek language teacher from Cyprus. This episode was originally published on August 9, 2021 In this episode, Stefanos shares: 🇬🇷 The connections between modern and ancient Greek, and the intriguing triple Greek dialect. 🇬🇷 Insights into Greek e

From the Archive: Speaking Swahili, Kikuyu, & Sheng

Oct 08 2024 71 mins

In case you missed it, this is a repost of Episode 33. Speaking Swahili, Kikuyu & Sheng, first published Nov 16, 2020. Our guest Wairimu (@mwalimuwairimu) talks with us about experiences growing up in a multilingual environment and the origins of Swahili, its spread through East Africa, and the unique differences between coastal and Nairobi Swahili. In this episode, we discu

158. Speaking Jazz, Cesária & Cape Verdean Blues with Kavita Shah

Sep 03 2024 61 mins

Hello Language Lovers! Welcome back to a new episode of Speaking Tongues. This week, we're thrilled to explore several languages through jazz music, the legendary and influential Cesária Évora, and the new album, Cape Verdean Blues with the incredibly talented Kavita Shah. Kavita is an award-winning vocalist, composer, researcher, and educator who deeply engages with the ja