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A show about language, linguistics and people who love both! A Language I Love Is... (ALILI) broadcasts linguistic joy and shares expert insights into the languages of the world. It's a simple formula: one host, one guest, one language, and three key questions: 1) What is your story and connection to this language? 2) What do you love about this language? 3) What is something you want the audience to know about this language? Through informative interviews and casual conversations, ALILI ful ...
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The Phonetic

Jake Fischer

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Audio sports storytelling from Jake Fischer. You've likely read my work at Sports Illustrated, The Boston Globe and SB Nation among others. In today's ever-changing media landscape, everyone has a podcast. But few, if any, use the growing medium to produce original storytelling. I will use this space to recreate all of my upcoming written work phonetically, through sound. Thank you for listening, I hope you enjoy and please send any feedback you have to [email protected].
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Hooked on Phonetics

Maxwell Hope

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Have you ever thought about the words you use? Have you ever pondered about the words other languages use? And have you ever wondered to yourself, how are these sounds made? In this podcast Maxwell Hope will go dive into how particular sounds are made in everyday language. Average Joe will ask clarifying questions to try to understand what is going on.
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China Myth Podcast is a self-produced immersion experience of my journey through the fascinating and misunderstood dilemmas of Chinese business culture - a reaction, a behavior, even a suggestion - and asks whether I could have achieved a better outcome with a different attitude, mindset, and approach. Because sometimes, learning how to listen is a lost art of communication.
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Absolute Tech

AbsoluteTech Team

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Absolute Tech is a weekly technology net for ham radio operators and others that covers a broad spectrum of technology but, not limited to ham radio devices or applications. New and neat-old technology will be covered. While the net will be a controlled net, participants should feel free to make comments and/or contribute answers to questions under the direction of the host to give the net a feeling of collaboration without chaos. Currently the day and time of the net is each Tuesday beginni ...
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SPLIS is a podcast from the Speech, Pronunciation, and Listening Interest Section of TESOL International. SPLIS provides a space for TESOL professionals to get familiar with the latest trends about all aspects of oral skills in English language teaching.
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Another Situation

Ingrid Dutton & Jessica Maerz

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Ingrid Dutton and Jessica Maerz are two sisters who love telling and listening to stories. Join them as they retell their stories, historical stories, and listener stories in a straightforward and interactive way. Oh, and we want to have fun! Stories range from humor to drama to tragedy to survival. A Point5Pinoy production.
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Unlock Your English

Stephen Gowlett

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https://linktr.ee/SteveGowlett Hi there and thanks for tuning in to my short audio lessons for English language learners. I try to keep my lessons non-technical and aim to give you useful tips and tricks to help you unlock your potential with the English language.
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Welcome to Canadian Time Machine, a podcast series where each episode marks a key anniversary in Canadian history. This podcast draws connections between past and present, allowing everyone, from history buffs to new Canadians, to contextualize current events and foster critical thinking about the country's future. Transcripts are available for all episodes in English and French at https://thewalrus.ca/canadianheritage. The podcast receives funding from the Government of Canada and is create ...
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Feeling overwhelmed or mentally exhausted from too much information? Do Chinese people have a go-to phrase? The Chinese idiom "一个头两个大" (yī gè tóu liǎng gè dà) literally means "one head, two big," but idiomatically, it expresses feeling overloaded or having a headache from stress or complicated problems. In this video, I break down the phrase and ex…
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Mandarin Lets Me Speak 🗣️ Marriage Taught Me What to Say 💍✨ American Born Chinese (ABC) Dream Girl & Cross-Cultural Communication Lessons Fluent in Mandarin, but still misunderstood? This deeply personal episode explores how marrying someone from mainland China transformed my understanding of cross-cultural communication—beyond language and into th…
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Episode 35 of ALILI is a new part of the world and a new language family: West Africa, and Niger-Congo! Our way into this corner of the linguistic world is Dza (also known as Jenjo or just Jen), an endangered language spoken in Nigeria. My guest is Peace Benson, who is actively working to spread awareness of her native language through academic res…
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In this video, we explore the iconic Mandarin phrase "我们是龙的传人" (Wǒmen shì lóng de chuánrén) 'We Are Descendants of the Dragon' 🐉, which reflects the deep cultural pride of the Chinese people. Notably, President Xi Jinping used this phrase during President Trump's state visit to China at the Forbidden City in 2017, highlighting the symbolic importan…
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Analyze and learn to write Mandarin phrases and Chinese cultural insights that have emerged during the China-U.S. trade war 📊🇨🇳. A look at how Chinese humor and sarcasm play a role in how netizens respond to trade tensions and national pride, as well as the cultural significance of certain phrases used on Chinese social media. 00:33 中国不跪 (zhōngguó …
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Let's explore the Chinese character 诶 (ei), one of the versatile characters in Mandarin! 🖋️🇨🇳 Not only will you learn how to write 诶, but you'll also discover its different pronunciations and meanings in each of the 4 tones. 🎶 PLUS Examples! Chinese tones are crucial for understanding and distinguishing words, and this character is a great example …
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Episode 34 is a trip to Indonesia, specifically to the small island of Ternate. Don't let the island's size fool you though – it has a rich and complex history, which this episode explores through the Ternate language. This was the choice of my guest, PhD researcher Maria Zielenbach, who introduces Ternate's history, sounds, lexicon and complicated…
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In Part 2 of my Mandarin Chinese Vocabulary Builder series, you can watch me break down HOW I translate famous children's books in Chinese 📚✨. In this video, we continue with What Do You Do With An Idea? 🧠, exploring key phrases and their translations while explaining HOW WE can improve upon the original translations and WHY. This is also a great o…
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In this Mandarin Chinese Vocabulary Builder video, I break down the Chinese translation of What Do You Do With An Idea? 🧠✨ This beloved children's story is not only fun but also a great way to learn Mandarin! 🇨🇳 I'll guide you through the key vocabulary and explain how the Chinese translations differ from the English, focusing on the meaning behind…
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🎉 Want a fun and meaningful way to teach your child Mandarin Chinese? This Mandarin Storytime Vocabulary Builder uses The Very Hungry Caterpillar 🐛 to help kids learn new Chinese words through familiar stories and cultural context. Perfect for kids ages 5–12, this video is part of a growing series that makes learning Chinese fun, engaging, and pare…
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Love The Very Hungry Caterpillar? 🐛✨ We brought this classic story to life in Mandarin Story Time videos! 🇨🇳 Now, I'll guide you through the Chinese translation of all the key phrases, explaining how and why certain English phrases have better translations than the literal. 🗣️ Whether you're a fan of the story or looking to learn Chinese through fu…
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Now here's a first for the podcast: its first conlang! Na'vi, the language created for the Avatar films, was the choice of Stefan Mir-Mackiewicz, a language enthusiast who plays a role in shaping this constructed language. We discussed the origins of Na'vi, its sources of inspiration, its sounds and grammar, and the community that continues to deve…
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Welcome to the Heartfelt Resonance Podcast 🌱! In this space, we explore how to overcome anxiety through positivity, self-awareness, and emotional control. I’m Gene, and together, we’ll unleash a wave of positive energy 🌊 as we dive into the unseen forces shaping our thoughts, emotions, and actions. Whether from family, culture, or societal expectat…
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Series 3 continues with another prominent public-facing linguist, only this time we're travelling back in time, to Ancient Rome! My guest is Luke Ranieri, a linguist, a language teacher and the YouTuber behind the popular platforms ⁠polýMATHY⁠ and ⁠ScorpioMartianus⁠. Luke took a break from activities as diverse as teaching for The Ancient Language …
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Part 2 of 2: Provocative China Podcast presents a conversation with Ken Wilcox, former CEO of Silicon Valley Bank and the author of The China Business Conundrum: Ensure That "Win-Win" Doesn't Mean Western Companies Lose Twice. Listen to Ken's firsthand trials and tribulations trying to set up a joint venture in China between SVB and the CCP. His ex…
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Part 1 of 2: Provocative China Podcast presents a conversation with Ken Wilcox, former CEO of Silicon Valley Bank and the author of The China Business Conundrum: Ensure That "Win-Win" Doesn't Mean Western Companies Lose Twice. Listen to Ken's firsthand trials and tribulations trying to set up a joint venture in China between SVB and the CCP. His ex…
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We're back! The first episode of an all-new series of the language-loving podcast is here at last. Since one of the co-stars of the hit podcast Lingthusiasm concluded the second series, it seemed only right that the other co-star should kick off the third. Gretchen McCulloch – linguist, podcaster and author of Because Internet – joins me to navigat…
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Bathe in the sound of French 🇫🇷 This is an Easter bunny story written by hans Wilhelm and narrated by yours truly :) The PDF version of the book is available for you here: 👉🏼 https://beacons.ai/frenchbyrita/waldo 💝 My gift to you! 😉 This channel is focused on the SOUND of French. "A language is meant to be spoken. Writing is secondary, always has b…
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125 years after the signing of Treaty 8, many of the promises made to Canada's northern First Nations remain unfulfilled. In this episode, we explore the history, impact, and ongoing struggles surrounding one of Canada’s largest treaties. Charmaine Willier-Larsen, a descendant of a Treaty 8 signatory, shares how reconnecting with her heritage led h…
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Hello there, dear language lovers! After a couple of months, I'm pleased to say that I'm getting back into the swing of linguistic podcasting, and that means that A Language I Love Is... will soon be returning! While I get the first few episodes ready for airing, here's a teaser for the third series of the show, featuring some expert voices that yo…
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At just 25 years old, Nunavut is still finding its footing—but it’s come a long way since its historic creation on April 1, 1999. In this episode, we dive into the past, present, and future of Canada’s youngest territory. Historian Kenn Harper, known to Nunavummiut as Ilisaijikutaaq (the tall teacher), shares stories from his time learning Inuktitu…
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Hi, I’m Gene, a stay-at-home dad raising my son, Jayden, in Orange County, where we meet many kids from China. Watching their interactions made me realize the importance of language and cultural awareness in friendships. That’s why I created the What Do You Say To A Friend From China book series! 📚 Introducing: My First Mandarin Chinese Language & …
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On April 4, 1949, Canada became a founding member of NATO, marking the beginning of our influential role in collaborating toward global security. But as the world changes, some critics say Canada’s involvement in NATO isn't what it used to be. In this episode, Canadian Ranger Allen Pogotak talks of his life in the Canadian Arctic, and questions why…
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The world's first Mandarin-Chinese language and cultural guide for learners of any age, but especially for kids. Jayden has a friend, Evan, who's from China. Discover everything Evan has taught Jayden about Chinese culture and how he became his best friend. He'll also share a bit of Chinese history from their perspective because this also influence…
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