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The Future is Bilingual

The Future is Bilingual

By Heather

Are you bilingual or hoping to be? Wondering if you could teach your child another language? In this show, we discuss all things related to languages and multilingualism. Some episodes are interviews with people and parents about their experiences becoming bi/multilingual and raising their children in more than one language. Other episodes offer you tips and resources to improve your own language learning or that of your children. We hope to inspire you to join us in making the future more multilingual and multicultural.
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Ep. 41: Creating an immersive environment at home (w/ co-host Marcin)

The Future is BilingualJul 02, 2021

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Ep. 66: Expert Advice from Fellow Polyglot, Teacher and World Traveler - Interview with Christina

Ep. 66: Expert Advice from Fellow Polyglot, Teacher and World Traveler - Interview with Christina

Today's interview is with Christina, Heather's friend and colleague at Freestyle Languages. Christina's life has brought her into contact with many languages and she has embraced each opportunity to broaden her horizons and learn more. She tells us about how she learned Italian, Spanish, Hebrew, French and Moroccan Darija, and not only that but how she maintains them. Our discussion covers many topics including traveling and living abroad, learning a language for a relationship, and teaching all different levels and ages of students. Christina offers many great tips on how to learn languages, what to focus on, how to maintain them, where to find great free resources, and more.
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Resources mentioned:
Hebrew Time Podcast
Piece of Hebrew YouTube Channel
Piece of French YouTube Channel
Easy Languages YouTube Channel
Jan 15, 202401:14:58
Ep. 65: Multilingual Parent, Poet & Teacher - Interview with Suzy
Nov 25, 202359:04
Ep. 64: Deep Dive into Indian Linguistics - Interview with Devina

Ep. 64: Deep Dive into Indian Linguistics - Interview with Devina

Today's episode is a deep dive into the complex linguistic reality in India with Dr. Devina Krishna, assistant professor of linguistics at Patna Women's College in India. Not only is she an expert in the field but she is also raising her son to be multilingual. We get into the languages they speak and what communication looks like (spoiler: there is some code switching happening!). India has 22 official languages and we discuss mutual intelligibility between them and the logistics of recognizing regional languages. Devina brings up the important topics of language endangerment and linguistic preservation, and we also get into translanguaging and how it can be used in the classroom. Devina share so much knowledge and real-life wisdom with us regarding the highs and lows of bilingual parenting and being multilingual. The fact that her son is a budding polyglot making the effort to learn more languages on his own at the young age of 12 speaks volumes to how much languages and cultural understanding are valued in her home and community. ---- To find out more about Devina: - Follow her on Instagram @devinakaul (https://www.instagram.com/devinakaul/) - Follow her research on ResearchGate (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Devina_Krishna) and Google Scholar (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=UGDP0YMAAAAJ&hl=en)
Sep 23, 202356:22
Ep. 63: Heritage Speaker Connecting Us to S. Asian Languages - Interview with Anita of Bhasha Kids

Ep. 63: Heritage Speaker Connecting Us to S. Asian Languages - Interview with Anita of Bhasha Kids

So many truth bombs and inspiring tales in this interview episode with Anita, the founder of Bhasha Kids (⁠@BhashaKids⁠)! Anita is a Malayalam-American mom whose company helps kids (and adults!) connect with South Asian Languages and Cultures.
Anita and Heather talk all about raising multilingual kids and the best ways to support them in their language learning journey, like why it's worth getting a tutor and/or resources. They also get into linguistic topics such as phonological awareness and the different proficiency levels (e.g. the European framework A1-C2). Another major theme in their talk is identity and being a heritage speaker.
Anita offers tons of resources, some of which are free!, on Instagram and her ⁠Linktree page⁠.
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Sep 02, 202301:16:05
Ep. 62: Studying Japanese at Uni - Interview with Tanner
Jul 04, 202357:08
Ep. 61: Straddling Two Cultures - Interview with Maria, author of "MariVi: The Master Navigator"

Ep. 61: Straddling Two Cultures - Interview with Maria, author of "MariVi: The Master Navigator"

Today's interview is with Maria Twena, a second-generation Latina, a bilingual children’s book author, and the creator of "MariVi: The Master Navigator". Maria tells us about what it was like growing up and straddling not only two languages but also two cultures and two opposing worldviews, one collectivist and one individualist. She only realized as an adult how challenging her experiences had been and that many bicultural children share these same experiences. She created her book series "MariVi" because she didn't see herself depicted in the general media nor in the Spanish-language media. She strongly felt the need to start a conversation about the experiences bicultural children have and her books and animated TV show do just that. She's embarking on no small feat. She plans to create a massive resource of 18 books spanning 6 years of schooling (from 1st to 6th grade, 3 books per school year) showing all the different aspects of growing up biculturally and bilingually.

Her first two books are out and available on Amazon: ⁠School Crossing (Book 1)⁠ & ⁠Weekend Ways⁠, and the 1st season of MariVi the animated TV series is available exclusively on the new free streaming platform Nuestra.TV.

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Other resources mentioned:

- Study about marketing to Hispanics: https://www.searchenginewatch.com/2007/10/17/hispanic-search-marketing-u-s-focus-global-perspective/






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Jun 07, 202346:47
Ep. 60: Empowering our children - Interview with Jesse
May 21, 202301:22:14
Ep. 59: Les enseignants de langue natifs vs. non-natifs

Ep. 59: Les enseignants de langue natifs vs. non-natifs

Bienvenue au premier épisode du podcast "The Future is Bilingual" en français ! 🎉 Nous savons que les mots "natif" et "non-natif" sont problématiques, mais ils font partie de notre réalité et peuvent sembler inévitables. Réfléchissons un peu plus sur ce sujet. Cet épisode est divisé en trois parties : 1. Mes expériences personnelles en tant qu'apprenante de langues, y inclus un grand secret 2. Mes expériences professionnelles en tant qu'enseignante de 4 langues 3. Les réflexions partagées avec moi pendant une discussion ouverte que j'ai menée à ce sujet au Polyglot Gathering en mars 2023

J'ai hâte d'écouter vos pensées, vos réactions, et vos expériences personnelles alors partagez-les avec moi sur Instagram @thefutureisbilingual et continuons cette discussion (https://www.instagram.com/thefutureisbilingual/). Vous pouvez aussi trouver plus d'informations sur mon site-web (https://thefutureisbilingual.wordpress.com/).

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Personnes et choses mentionnées dans cet épisode :

Ma conversation avec Guillaume, un hyper-polyglotte belge qui est aussi enseignant de langues (Ep. 36 & Ep. 37)

- Ep. 36: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-future-is-bilingual/episodes/From-Polynot-to-Polyglot---Interview-with-Guillaume--Part-1-e101af4

- Ep. 37: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-future-is-bilingual/episodes/Interview-with-Guillaume--Part-2-e10b315

- Son IG: https://www.instagram.com/cameleondeslangues/?hl=fr

- Son site-web: http://cameleondeslangues.be/

- Son YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5K9FTeQtm6YvlVml6oxuig

Les transcriptions et traductions de notre conversation

- Ep. 36: https://thefutureisbilingual.wordpress.com/2021/05/09/from-polynot-to-polyglot-interview-with-guillaume-ep-36/

- Ep. 37: https://thefutureisbilingual.wordpress.com/2021/06/03/interview-with-guillaume-part-2/

Mon amie Heidi et son podcast "Love, Joy and Languages"

- Son IG: https://www.instagram.com/love.joyandlanguages/

- Son Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ea7UwPYgrR3Zc1bpY0VkE

- Son site-web: https://lovejoyandlanguages.com/

May 11, 202347:36
Ep. 58: Native vs. Non-native Language Teachers

Ep. 58: Native vs. Non-native Language Teachers

In this episode, I attempt to tackle the highly controversial topic of native speakerism and what it means to be a good language teacher. The episode is divided into three main parts:

1. My personal experiences learning multiple languages, including a shameful secret

2. My professional experiences as a teacher of 4 languages

3. What I learned from others during an open discussion I lead at the Polyglot Gathering online this past March on the same topic.


There are so many things that could and need to be said on this topic, and I invite you to keep the conversation going by replying to my posts on Instagram on the topic or writing me a message (https://www.instagram.com/thefutureisbilingual/). You can also find out more about the show on my website (https://thefutureisbilingual.wordpress.com/).


If you enjoy this podcast, please consider doing one (or more!) of the following:

- follow it

- share it with a friend and on your social media

- take a minute to rate it

- leave a rating and review (https://ratethispodcast.com/bilingual)

- buy me a coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/futurebilingual)

May 11, 202357:47
Ep. 57: Planting Multilingual Seeds 🌱 - Interview with Maman Earth aka Tiffany
Apr 22, 202301:05:05
Ep. 56: How to Learn Languages with TV Shows - Interview with Lauren

Ep. 56: How to Learn Languages with TV Shows - Interview with Lauren

Episode 56 - Today's episode is with Lauren from Polyglot Station and Language TV Club! She is a language enthusiast and a speech language pathologist. She tells us how she started Polyglot Station and where the idea for the Language TV Club came from. They regularly have clubs in German, Italian, French, and Spanish, but they also include other languages. The idea is we all watch the same show on our own time on Netflix and meet to talk about it in the target language. It’s the perfect way for intermediate and advanced learners to practice and continue using their language while also learning more about the culture. All learners are welcome to join and listen in if they’re not ready to speak much yet.

I am personally very interested in this topic as I am teaching a Spanish course based on "Casa de Papel" (Money Heist) and I'm developing curriculum for a French class based on "Dix Pour Cent" (Call My Agent).  If you're interested in learning more about these classes, check out Freestyle Languages, the company I teach for.

During our chat, Laurent tells us the best and worst parts about learning a language through TV shows. She also gives us her expert opinion on whether we should or shouldn’t watch with subtitles. Lastly, she gets honest about the languages she speaks and the ones she only dabbled in, and what she learned from those experiences.  I also ask her for her opinion on learning a language like Mandarin or Japanese that has a complex writing system since she speaks Mandarin.

Thank you so much to Lauren for sharing her journey and fantastic ideas with us.  You can get in touch with Lauren and check out all she's offering online on Instagram and on her websites:

- Polyglot Station on IG

- Language TV Club on IG

- Polyglot Station Website

- Language TV Club Website

- Become a Host for Language TV Club

- 8 Strategies to Improve Language Learning with T.V. Shows

- Chrome extension for dual-language subtitles


Mar 14, 202345:33
Ep. 55: What It Really Takes to Raise a Bilingual Child - Interview with Mackenzie

Ep. 55: What It Really Takes to Raise a Bilingual Child - Interview with Mackenzie

Episode 55 - In this episode, Heather chats with Mackenzie, one of the hosts of the podcast The ABCs of Matrescence, about how she is raising her two children completely in French while living in the US. Mackenzie's husband is Vietnamese and she tells us about how they considered adding Vietnamese into their family language plan and what their final decision was.  We get all the details on how Mackenzie's raising her children in French, her second language, and how much dedication it really takes.  There is a lot of responsibility in being the primary caregiver, and even more so when you're the only person speaking a minority language to your children. Nonetheless, Mackenzie makes the great point that she finds raising her children in her second language stimulating for her, especially during this particular period in her life.  Heather and Mackenzie discuss the true gift that we give our children when we make a concerted effort to raise them or teach them another language.

Listen to Mackenzie and her co-host Emma's podcast The ABCs of Matrescence 

Follow Mackenzie and her cost Emma on Instagram

During this episode Mackenzie mentioned: Concordia Language Villages and Tonies

Feb 05, 202301:17:18
Ep. 54: 35+ Free Ways to Practice Your Language(s)

Ep. 54: 35+ Free Ways to Practice Your Language(s)

Episode 54 - Looking for new ways to practice your language without breaking the bank?  No matter what language you're learning or how advanced or rusty you are, this episode gives you close to 40 ideas to try without spending a penny.  Let me know if I forgot something or what you favorite tip is!  You can find me on Instagram @thefutureisbilingual, on my website or by writing to me at TFIBPodcast@gmail.com.  If you enjoy this podcast, please let a rating on your favorite podcast app and a review here. You can also buy me a coffee to show your appreciation :)

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Resources mentioned in the episode:

Free game night on Jan. 11th in French and Spanish with Freestyle Languages!!

Free monthly events in French and Spanish with Freestyle Languages

*If you're a new student with Freestyle, use my code HEATHER15 to get 15% of group classes, private tutoring, Saturday cafés, resources and more!  You can take a placement test on our website or write to me and I'll help you decide.*

Hoopla & Libby - library apps for ebooks, audiobooks, music and more

MyTunerRadio - free radio stations from around the world

Journaly - "Improve your language skills and connect with others through journaling"

Inna's book "Trilingual me! Moi, trilingue!" - check it out or leave a review if you already know it!

Elle's daily language challenge on Instagram (Also check out her podcast called Speaking Tongues to hear conversations with multilinguals)

The Utalk - language learning app to practice almost any language or dialect

My Darija tutor @my_arabic_diary

Jan 10, 202341:44
Ep. 53: Ask yourself this one thing

Ep. 53: Ask yourself this one thing

Episode 53 - This short episode invites you to say goodbye to 2022 and welcome in the new year with one simple question. The end of the year is an exciting time with lots of energy, but it's also a difficult time for many and can be filled with negative thoughts and self doubts. Let's focus on what we love and what brings us joy as we create plans for the new year. I will tell you about 3 things I'm currently working on doing more of to give you some examples.
Other episodes from the archives to listen to this time of year:
Episode 29 - How to turn goals into habits
Episode 41 - Creating an immersive environment
Episode 7 - How to become fluent
Wishing you and yours the happiest holidays and new year filled with lots of love, joy, and most importantly health! Joyeuses fêtes et bon nouvel an ! ¡Feliz Navidad y próspero año nuevo! Buon Natale e felice anno nuovo! Wesołych świąt oraz szczęśliwego nowego roku! !كل عام وانتم بخير
In altre parole by Jhumpa Lahiri
Les enfants sont rois by Delphine de Vigan
Dec 23, 202213:54
Ep. 52: Celebrate Your Weekly Wins

Ep. 52: Celebrate Your Weekly Wins

Episode 52 - In this episode, Heather talks about the idea of celebrating a "weekly win" as you go about your language learning journey. What is a weekly win and why do we need them? Tune in to find out.
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This idea came to life during a work meeting at Freestyle Languages, where Heather teaches French and Spanish. To learn more about our classes, teaching style, private tutoring, free monthly events, and more, check out our website at
www.freestylelanguages.com. New students can use the code HEATHER15 to get 15% off our group classes, private tutoring, Saturday cafés and products. If you have any questions, please reach out to Heather at heather@freestylelanguages.com or Freestyle Support at support@freestylelanguages.com for help.
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Nov 10, 202216:10
Ep. 51: Spice up your language learning routine 🌶️

Ep. 51: Spice up your language learning routine 🌶️

Episode 51 - Stuck in a language learning rut?  Wish you had a more consistent study routine?  This short episode gives you a weekly plan with different ideas for each day of the week.  To see the original instagram post click here. --- Enjoy this podcast?  Please take a minute to leave a rating & review here or on your favorite streaming service (Spotify, Apple podcasts, Google podcasts, etc.) You can also help support it by buying me a coffee here Click here to follow the podcast on Instagram  Check out the podcast's website here Interested in being a guest on the podcast?  Email Heather at TFIBpodcast@gmail.com and tell her more about your story.
Oct 28, 202211:11
Ep. 50: "In Search of the Lost Words" - Interview with Yoshito

Ep. 50: "In Search of the Lost Words" - Interview with Yoshito

Episode 50 - Today's interview is with Yoshito, also known as @multilingual_dad on Instagram. Yoshito was a guest on Episode 35 of the podcast where he told us his own story about growing up bilingual and how he and his wife are raising their two sons multilingually. In this episode, we focus on Yoshito's newest book "In Search of the Lost Words". This graphic novel is designed specifically with bilingual kids in mind while his first book was written for parents raising bilingual kids. He tells us all about where the inspiration for this new story came from, how long it took to create, how readers can customize it, and how he's launching it on kickstarter. You can support his campaign and get a copy of the book by clicking here. There are many rewards and incentives if you pledge early so check it out! Follow Yoshito on Instagram @multilingual_dad www.instagram.com/multilingual_dad/?hl=en Yoshito’s 2nd book: “In Search of the Lost Words – A Bilingual Time Travel Adventure” Register to get notified of the launch of the campaign: www.kickstarter.com/projects/yoshitods/in-search-of-the-lost-words-a-bilingual-timetravel-adventure Learn more about the book and its benefits: www.library4multilinguals.com/about-1 Check the rewards: www.library4multilinguals.com/about-4 Yoshito’s 1st book: “The Parents’ Guide to Raising Multi-literate Children” Read the first chapter for free: www.library4multilinguals.com/the-parents-guide-book Amazon US: www.amazon.com/Parents-Guide-Raising-Multi-literate-Children-ebook/dp/B094KVT9DK/ Amazon UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Parents-Guide-Raising-Multi-literate-Children-ebook/dp/B094KVT9DK/ Resources accompanying The Parents’ Guide to Raising Multi-literate Children: www.library4multilinguals.com/shop Other resources for multilingual families: Yoshito's Blog: www.library4multilinguals.com/blog Library4Multilinguals (YT Channel): www.youtube.com/channel/UCKvLptNLZN7R3hU0rE6siVQ Activities for Multilingual Families (YT Channel): www.youtube.com/channel/UCVGHm4bFZvnzfOs5ZnPVBew
Oct 07, 202250:55
Ep. 49: The Non-Native Parent - Interview with Misty

Ep. 49: The Non-Native Parent - Interview with Misty

Episode 49 - Today's guest is Misty, a self-proclaimed small-town girl from the US. She and Heather, the host, met while studying abroad in France, and Misty takes us back to those first days arriving in a new country and realizing how much she still had to learn, despite years of studying French.  She met her French husband there and we talk about how they've balanced their use of French and English over the years depending on their situation and goals. Misty and Heather discuss the real struggles they both face when raising multilingual children as the non-native parent. They mention specific examples and brainstorm ways to make the most out of each situation we may find ourselves in. Misty's story will inspire you and make you laugh out loud.  If you'd like to get in touch with her you will find her on Instagram @mistyclover and on LinkedIn. Podcast website: https://thefutureisbilingual.wordpress.com/ Rate & review the podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/bilingual Contact Misty: https://www.instagram.com/mistyclover/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mistyprigent/
Jul 17, 202201:12:14
Ep. 48: Raising Multilingual Kids While Learning the Languages Yourself - Interview with Heidi

Ep. 48: Raising Multilingual Kids While Learning the Languages Yourself - Interview with Heidi

Episode 48 - Today's guest is Heidi, an American expat raising her two young children first in Italy and now in Germany.  She tells us about her experience learning languages later in life and recounts some of the struggles of raising multilingual kids when you're still learning the language yourself.  She shares how she dealt with expectations related to her kids' and her own language learning and how her relationship to language learning has transformed over the years.  Despite being a busy mom, she tracks her language learning progress and shares with us how she decides what counts as studying. Heidi recently launched her own podcast called Love, Joy, & Languages so go check out the amazing content she is publishing there plus on her blog and Instagram page. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/love.joyandlanguages/ Podcast - https://lovejoyandlanguages.com/podcast/ Website and blog - https://lovejoyandlanguages.com/
Apr 22, 202201:13:07
Ep. 47: 10 Tips for Language Learning Success

Ep. 47: 10 Tips for Language Learning Success

Episode 47 - The New Year is almost here and many of us are reflecting on what we'd like to improve in our language learning and/or family language plan. In today's episode, Heather and Marcin discuss 10 things you can try doing more of in 2022 to have more success passing on and/or learning one or more languages. No matter which tips you decide to try in 2022, remember that success comes from starting small, celebrating each win, and being consistent. Happy New Year! Bonne année ! ¡Feliz año nuevo! Buon anno! Szczęśliwego nowego roku! Frohes neues Jahr!
Dec 27, 202159:29
Ep. 46: 1 Year as a Published Author - Interview with Inna

Ep. 46: 1 Year as a Published Author - Interview with Inna

Dec 15, 202137:33
Ep. 45: It's Never Too Late - Interview with Sandra la Peruanita
Dec 10, 202159:21
Ep. 44: Quick Update - Ma vie au Québec

Ep. 44: Quick Update - Ma vie au Québec

Episode 44 - This episode is a brief update about Heather's new life in Canada. She talks about some expressions she's noticed used a lot in Quebec, which courses she's taking at the University of Ottawa, and how her language studies are going.
Oct 13, 202110:58
Ep. 43: La chica espanglish - Interview with Natalia

Ep. 43: La chica espanglish - Interview with Natalia

Episode 43 - Today's guest, Natalia Simons, is the author of two bilingual children's books and the founder of Bilingo Books. Her first book is called "The Spanglish Girl/La Chica Espanglish" and her second book is "The Mexiglish Girl/La Chica Mexiglish". We talk about her motivation to write these books, how she was able to publish them on her own within the same year, and what other books she'd like to publish in the future. She tells us about growing up bilingual and why she believes her case was successful.
Find out all about Natalia and her books on her website BilingoBooks
Follow Natalia on Instagram @BilingoBooks
Links to order the books @BilingoBooks Linktree
Self Publishing on Amazon
Oct 03, 202136:23
Ep. 42: Raising 4 Kids in 5 Languages - Interview with Tetsu

Ep. 42: Raising 4 Kids in 5 Languages - Interview with Tetsu

Episode 42 - In this episode, Heather speaks with Tetsu Yung, a well-known polyglot and multilingual father in the bi/multilingual parenting community.  Tetsu himself grew up multilingual and is now raising his four children to speak five languages (Mandarin, Japanese, French, English and Spanish).  We first talk about his journey learning languages and all the places it took him before focusing on his family and multilingual parenting.  How does his family balance five languages?  One method they use for one language in particular is having an au pair.  Our discussion covers the joys, struggles, and complexities of multilingual parenting, and Tetsu gives us his best parenting tips.    Make sure to check out Tetsu on all of his social media platforms.  In addition to his website and YouTube channel, he hosts a language conference in Montreal called LangFest and has collaborated with Richard Simcott who hosts the Polyglot Conference.  He also co-hosts Raising Multilinguals Live with Rita Rosenback and Ute Limacher-Riebold. These bi-weekly interviews with experts focus on specific topics or issues in multilingual parenting.  You can follow them on Facebook or YouTube. Quick links: LangFest Conference Instagram: @asktetsu Raising Multilinguals Live Facebook Raising Multilinguals Live Instagram Raising Multilinguals Live YouTube Twitter: @asktetsu Website: AskTetsu.com YouTube: Multilingual Kids - Ask Tetsu


Sep 18, 202101:05:26
Ep. 41: Creating an immersive environment at home (w/ co-host Marcin)
Jul 02, 202101:30:11
Ep. 40: MLM #6 - TV shows in your TL

Ep. 40: MLM #6 - TV shows in your TL

Episode 40 - This Multilingual Motivation (MLM) episode is all about watching TV in your target language (TL). Why should you watch TV shows or series in your TL? What if you're a beginner? We will answer these questions and discuss what you can do to get the most out of this "study" time.
--- I'd love to hear what shows you're watching or have already watched in your TL. Are there any you've heard about and are planning to start watching soon? Find me on Instagram @TheFutureIsBilingual and comment on this episode's post to keep the conversation going. If you share this episode or podcast on your social media please remember to tag me so I can see it
Jun 14, 202117:14
Ep. 39: Multilingual Kids with OPOL - Interview with Marisol

Ep. 39: Multilingual Kids with OPOL - Interview with Marisol

Episode 39 - In today's episode, Heather speaks with Marisol, a multilingual mom originally from Mexico but raised in the U.S. She tells us how she and her husband are raising their daughters in three languages using the OPOL (one parent, one language) method. We discuss the role their daughters' international school plays in their multilingual upbringing and how much exposure they get to all of their languages daily. Marisol reminds us that each child is an individual with their own personality type and strengths, and that we shouldn't force a language on them as it may lead to resentment. As a child of immigrants, Marisol reflects on the changes in the way bilingualism is seen in the United States and possibly around the globe as well. Now as a parent herself, Marisol and her family are about to move abroad so she talks about how they're planning for that change linguistically. Lastly, Marisol gives us some great tips to keep the minority languages and cultures alive and thriving.
May 31, 202158:36
Ep. 38: MLM #5: Duolingo Events
May 17, 202114:54
Ep. 37: From Polynot to Polyglot - Interview with Guillaume, Part 2
May 09, 202101:04:04
Ep. 36: From Polynot to Polyglot - Interview with Guillaume, Part 1

Ep. 36: From Polynot to Polyglot - Interview with Guillaume, Part 1

Episode 36 - Today's episode is part one of my interview with Guillaume, a polyglot and language teacher from Belgium. In the first few minutes, you'll hear Guillaume speak two of Belgium's official languages (read the transcript and transliteration here), but don't worry, we switch back to English for the rest of the interview. We talk about the complex linguistic situation in Belgium and what it was like growing up as a French-speaker in the Flemish-speaking part of Belgium. Guillaume recounts how he struggled for years to learn Flemish, and what finally changed when he was learning English. Can you guess which of his nine languages is his least favorite? Listen to find out. He also tells us about his website which has resources for 15 languages including hundreds of free resources. --- Visitez son site-web ici. His website is available in English here. --- Watch Guillaume's YouTube videos here. --- Follow Guillaume on Instagram @cameleondeslangues
May 03, 202159:46
Ep. 35: Raising Multilingual Readers and Writers - Interview with Yoshito
Apr 26, 202101:10:35
Ep. 34: MLM #4 - Social Media
Apr 19, 202119:42
Ep. 33: Mama's a linguist - Interview with Lera

Ep. 33: Mama's a linguist - Interview with Lera

Episode 33 - Today's interview is with Lera, a multilingual mom, linguist, and investment banker. Lera and I cover a wide range of topics during our talk. We start with how she learned her many languages (Russian, English, German, Korean, Polish and Dutch) and touch on some similarities and differences between languages that we've noticed. We also dive into her family's goals and plans for their multilingual and multicultural children, and why their plan has changed. Lera is full of linguistic knowledge and answers some burning questions that many multilingual parents have such as:
- Is code-switching a good idea?
- Should I speak the minority language out in public?
- What percentage of input needs to be in the minority language to raise a bilingual child?
- What is the difference between active and passive engagement with a language?
Immigration, assimilation and white privilege come up during our talk (we recorded this episode right after the killing of 8 people in Atlanta, GA). Lera shares with us how she keeps their minority language alive and strong as well as some common phrases you'd hear in her house in Russian and Dutch.
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Stay tuned for an exciting project she's been working on which should launch in May 2021.
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Apr 12, 202101:02:34
Ep. 32: MLM #3 - Mindset
Apr 05, 202108:05
Ep. 31: MLM #2 - Music in your TL
Mar 29, 202113:08
Ep. 30: MLM #1 - International Day of Multilingualism
Mar 22, 202107:05
Ep. 29: How To Turn Goals Into Habits
Mar 12, 202126:53
Ep. 28: Polyglot Relearning Her Native Language - Interview with Marissa
Feb 23, 202101:00:52
Ep. 27: How different languages express love (w/ co-host Marcin)
Feb 12, 202155:29
Ep. 26: Raising Trilingual Kids Abroad - Interview with Mali
Feb 09, 202101:12:09
Ep. 25: Apps vs. Writing for Language Learning (w/ co-host Marcin)
Jan 30, 202101:00:13
Ep. 24: Connecting through Languages - Interview with Etai (Part 2)
Jan 26, 202101:07:28
Ep. 23: Connecting through Languages - Interview with Etai (Part 1)

Ep. 23: Connecting through Languages - Interview with Etai (Part 1)

Episode 23 - Part 1 of my discussion with Etai about all things related to language and culture. Etai is a polyglot who was born in Israel and moved to the U.S. as a toddler to receive better care for his CP (Cerebral Palsy). He loves learning new languages and has studied 10+ and counting. We talk about the importance of having an emotional connection to the languages we study and why we find learning languages so worthwhile. Both of us see languages as the best way to understand other people and to foster a sense of connection. Maintaining many languages can prove challenging, but Etai gives us his favorite ways to stay connected to his various languages. We also discuss active versus passive learning and maintenance. Part 2 will be out soon so stay tuned!
Jan 20, 202101:10:09
Ep. 22: Why our family language policy changed
Jan 08, 202110:18
Ep. 21: Planning for baby - Interview with Carly & Michał
Jan 01, 202134:54
Ep. 20: 2020 Wrap Up & News
Dec 28, 202008:41
Ep. 19: Radio in your TL (target language)
Dec 18, 202021:54
Ep. 18: Language Update & Goals
Dec 11, 202022:33
Ep. 17: What I've learned about podcasting
Dec 04, 202011:55