What does it mean to feel at home in more than one language? In this conversation, Sara Galli shares her multilingual story—moments of connection, challenges, and growth that have shaped who she is today. Her reflections remind us that language is not just something we speak, but something we live.
In this episode, Dr. Howaida Wahby Eraky shares her deeply personal relationship with language. She reflects on the Alexandrian Arabic dialect she grew up speaking, drawing a meaningful distinction between her heritage language and Modern Standard Arabic as her first language. She opens up about her commitment to passing both on to her children, and surprises us with her newest adventure: learning Korean, a language and culture she has long felt a deep connection to.
In this brief conversation, my friend Glee shares her reflections on growing up bilingual in New York City. When Glee first moved to NYC, she spoke only Spanish. Entering school in a new country meant navigating confusion, isolation, and the quiet pressures of linguistic difference. In our conversation, she shares the emotional realities of being a Spanish-speaking child in an English-dominant classroom—what it felt like, what she struggled with, and how those early experiences shaped her id
Elda Buonanno joins me for an intimate conversation about her multilingual journey, her advocacy for foreign language education, and the importance of passing cultural heritage to the next generation. We explore what it means to belong across linguistic worlds, how language shapes community, and why preserving heritage through our children truly matters. A heartfelt reflection on identity, education, and the stories we carry in our voices.
In this conversation, Daniel Russo shares insights from his work as both a scholar and a translator. He reflects on how translation brings together language, history, interpretation, and technology, and why translating literature is never just about words, but about meaning, voice, and context. A thoughtful discussion on how languages speak to one another—and what we learn when we listen closely.
In this conversation, Allison Perryman reflects on language as more than content to master. From classroom experiences to lived encounters with culture, this interview explores how learning becomes meaningful when it is rooted in curiosity, responsibility, and human connection.
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In this interview, Tania Convertini speaks about teaching language as a lived experience. From bringing culture and media into the classroom to empowering students to take ownership of their learning, she reflects on how language education can foster engagement, critical thinking, and a sense of belonging.video
In this interview, Maria Laura Spanedda shares how her grandfather’s love for travel inspired her own journey into languages and exploration. She reflects on how this early influence shaped her curiosity for the world and her desire to connect across cultures. The conversation also touches on her process of reclaiming her Sardinian dialect—a language she was discouraged from speaking as a child—highlighting language as a site of memory, identity, and belonging.
In this interview for The Multilingual Space, Dr. Carmela Scala speaks with Dr. Krishauna Hines-Gaither about how language shapes identity, belonging, and power. Drawing on her work in antiracist language education, Dr. Hines-Gaither reflects on why teaching language is never neutral. This conversation invites educators, students, and multilingual speakers to rethink language not simply as a skill, but as a lived experience that shapes how we see ourselves and others.
In this interview, Silvia Tiboni Craft shares her multilingual journey and reflects on how language shapes identity, belonging, and connection. Part of The Multilingual Space series within Languages Build Belonging, this conversation highlights the emotional and cultural dimensions of living between languages.
In this interview for The Multilingual Space, Professor Paolo Nitti reflects on multilingualism as a lived experience, exploring how languages shape identity, emotion, and belonging—and how linguistic contact can create powerful bridges between people.
What does it mean to live between languages? In this conversation, Junko explores how multilingualism has shaped her sense of self, her relationships, and her understanding of belonging. From moments of invisibility to moments of connection, this interview highlights how language can both challenge and affirm who we are — and how sharing our stories can create spaces where we truly feel seen.
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