Speaking Tongues is a podcast celebrating language, culture, and identity through in-depth conversations with multilingual guests from around the world. From endangered and Indigenous languages to Creoles and diaspora stories, each episode explores how language connects us to memory, history, community, migration, and meaning. Host Elle Charisse talks with artists, educators, and storytellers working to preserve cultural heritage through words, food, music, research, and lived experience.
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Speaking Tongues Podcast: Celebrating Voices, Stories, and Flavors From Around the Globe is a society podcast hosted by Elle Charisse, with 193 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.
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Speaking Tongues Podcast: Celebrating Voices, Stories, and Flavors From Around the Globe
What Happens When a Generation Learns Basque? Dr. Eukene Franco Landa on Language Revival
Aug 19, 20261h 3m
This episode was originally published on March 11, 2024 Hello Language Lovers! Thank you for joining me for this episode of Speaking Tongues, the podcast in conversation with multi linguals. This week, we’re talking with Dr. Eukene Franco Landa about her language of Basque. Eukene is a Ph.D. in Linguistic Studies at the University of Miami. She is an advocate of minority languages and cultures. Her work focuses on the language variation in young Basque speakers and ethnolinguistic identities and attitudes towards Basque, both in the Basque Country and the Basque diaspora of Idaho. In this episode we discuss: The perceptions of Basque being a “difficult” language and why that’s not true Efforts that have been made over decades to ensure that children are learning the language Trauma that exists within minoritized languages The standard variety of Basque and the local languages spoken in Pais Vasco Conducting research among the Basque community in Idaho Big eskerrik asko to Eukene for sharing your language, your research and culture with all of us. If you enjoy this episode of Speaking Tongues, don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the Speaking Tongues Podcast on Apple Podcasts and like and subscribe on YouTube so that other language lovers like ourselves can find the show! If you’ve been a long time listener of the show or a recent listener, you can now pledge ongoing support for the show on Buy Me a Coffee dot com or on Patreon dot com. Follow on IG: @speakingtonguespod Follow on Twitter: @stpodcasthost Like our Facebook Page: @speakingtonguespod Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJFOPq3j7wGteY-PjcZaMxg Did you enjoy this episode? Support Speaking Tongues on Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/speakingtongues Pledge on-going monthly support. Join my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/speakingtonguespodcast Buy my book here https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/elle-charisse/taste-buds-vol-1/paperback/product-wn2n46.html?page=1&pageSize=4
Speaking Tongues Podcast: Celebrating Voices, Stories, and Flavors From Around the Globe
Between Iran and America: Yara Elmjouie on Language, Identity and Reconnecting to Persian
Aug 12, 20261h 5m
This episode was originally published on May 22, 2023 Hello Language Lovers! Thank you for joining me for this episode of Speaking Tongues- the podcast in conversation with multilinguals.This week’s episode we are talking with Yara Elmjouie who is a James Beard award winning, and Emmy winning journalist for AJ Plus about his language of Persian. I’ve been a fan of Yara’s work for a long time and I’m thrilled to have had a chance to talk with him about Persian language and Iranian and Iranian-American culture and heritage. In this episode, we talk about some of his favorite things about Persian language, including direct object identifiers and its similarity to other languages he’s familiar with. We talk about growing up between the US and Iran, navigating the cultural differences between the two places. Yara talks to us about exploring rural parts of Iran with his dad and encountering first hand how language varies around the country. He also tells us about his path to becoming a journalist and being intentional about reconnecting to his Persian heritage. Big thank you to Yara for this conversation and for sharing your language, culture and your work with all of us. If you enjoy this episode of Speaking Tongues, don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the Speaking Tongues Podcast on Apple Podcasts and like and subscribe on YouTube so that other language lovers like ourselves can find the show! If you’ve been a long time listener of the show or a recent listener, you can now pledge ongoing support for the show on Buy Me a Coffee dot com or on Patreon dot com. Speaking Tongues Podcast: Follow on IG: @speakingtonguespod Follow on Twitter: @stpodcasthost Like our Facebook Page: @speakingtonguespod Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJFOPq3j7wGteY-PjcZaMxg Did you enjoy this episode? Support Speaking Tongues on Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/speakingtongues Pledge on-going monthly support. Join my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/speakingtonguespodcast Buy my book here https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/elle-charisse/taste-buds-vol-1/paperback/product-wn2n46.html?page=1&pageSize=4
188. Speaking Computational Linguistics with Dr. Albert Ventayol
Jul 13, 20261h 19mS1
Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Albert Ventayol, a computational linguist dedicated to bridging the gap between indigenous and low-resource languages and technology. With a Ph.D. from UC Santa Barbara, Albert is currently on assignment at Meta, where he is working towards achieving omnilinguality in AI-powered automatic speech recognition (ASR) and machine translation (MT). Albert shares his fascinating journey through the world of languages, beginning with his upbringing in a multilingual family where Catalan, Spanish, and English were spoken. His passion for languages led him to explore various linguistic landscapes, including Polish, Russian, Yukaghir languages, and Welsh, and to study the complexities of language identity and power dynamics. In this episode, we discuss: - The significance of computational linguistics in preserving and promoting low-resource languages. - Albert's experiences learning and teaching languages, and how they shaped his understanding of linguistic diversity. - The impact of technology on indigenous languages and the potential for AI to aid in language revitalization efforts. - The challenges of building language technology that serves all languages equitably. - Albert's current work at Meta and the exciting projects aimed at supporting multilingual communities. Big thank you to Albert for sharing his insights and experiences with us. If you enjoyed this episode of Speaking Tongues, please subscribe, rate, and review the Speaking Tongues Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Don’t forget to like and subscribe on YouTube to help other language lovers discover the show! You can also support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee or Patreon, and check out my food 'zine, Taste Buds Vol 1., available for purchase now! Links to all platforms are below! To Connect with Albert: Listen to Lingüistes de Capçalera: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4YLfgsoZkP8sdFzjPTtKKJ?si=EGFBLPYBTMuKBz1KVG_nAQ&nd=1&dlsi=8e12460414084e78 Follow on IG: @speakingtonguespod Like our Facebook Page: @speakingtonguespod Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJFOPq3j7wGteY-PjcZaMxg Support Speaking Tongues on Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/speakingtongues Pledge ongoing monthly support. Join my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/speakingtonguespodcast Subscribe to my Substack: https://speakingtonguespod.substack.com/ Shop my Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/speakingtonguespod Buy my Food Zine, Taste Buds Vol. 1 here: https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/elle-charisse/taste-buds-vol-1/paperback/product-wn2n46.html?page=1&pageSize=4 language#speakingtonguespodcast #speakingtongues #languagepodcast #ComputationalLinguistics #AIandLanguage
187. Speaking Trinidadian Creole & Mandarin Chinese with Janine Lutchman-Nkouetang
Jul 6, 20261h 13mS1
Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, we are excited to welcome Janine Lutchman-Nkouetang, a passionate foreign language educator and writer whose work intersects culture, identity, and heritage. As a co-editor and contributing author of the book series "Unearthing Traditions: Stories of Language and Culture," Janine shares her insights on the importance of storytelling in understanding diverse cultural experiences and the role of language in shaping our identities. Janine opens up about her linguistic journey, revealing her dual first languages of English and Trinidadian Creole English (TEC), and her experiences learning and teaching Mandarin at The University of the West Indies St. Augustine campus. We explore the dynamic language landscape of Trinidad and Tobago, discussing the interchangeability of TEC and English in various social contexts, as well as the historical influences that have shaped the unique Creole spoken in Trinidad. In this episode, we cover: 🇹🇹 The significance of Trinidadian Creole English and its role in everyday communication. 🇹🇹 The impact of colonial history on the development of Creole languages in Trinidad and its uniquely different development in Tobago. 🇹🇹 Janine's unexpected journey into teaching Mandarin and how her experiences resonate with her students. 🇹🇹 The importance of cultural storytelling and its role in preserving heritage through the book series. 🇹🇹 The vibrant celebration of Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago and its significance in uniting the community. Big thank you to Janine for sharing her experiences and insights with us. If you enjoyed this episode of Speaking Tongues, please subscribe, rate, and review the Speaking Tongues Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and like and subscribe on YouTube to help other language lovers discover the show! You can also support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee or Patreon, and check out my food 'zine, Taste Buds Vol 1., available for purchase now! Links to all platforms are below! To Connect with Janine: @janiknots (Instagram & TikTok) / Janine Lutchman-Nkouetang (Facebook & LinkedIn) Connect with Speaking Tongues: Follow on IG: @speakingtonguespod Follow on X: @stpodcasthost Like our Facebook Page: @speakingtonguespod Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJFOPq3j7wGteY-PjcZaMxg Did you enjoy this episode? Support Speaking Tongues on Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/speakingtongues Pledge ongoing monthly support. Join my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/speakingtonguespodcast Subscribe to my Substack: https://speakingtonguespod.substack.com/ Shop my Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/speakingtonguespod Buy my Food Zine, Taste Buds Vol. 1 here: https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/elle-charisse/taste-buds-vol-1/paperback/product-wn2n46.html?page=1&pageSize=4 #speakingtonguespodcast #speakingtongues #languagepodcast
Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, we are thrilled to welcome Elizabeth Ellis, a pioneering figure in the revival of the Cornish language. As the second ever paid officer dedicated to promoting Cornish following its official recognition by the UK government in 2002, Elizabeth has played a crucial role in standardizing the language and fostering its use across various cultural platforms. Now a freelance translator and consultant, she collaborates with musicians, theater companies, and filmmakers to bring Cornish to life in contemporary art. Elizabeth shares her unique journey of learning Cornish, the pride she feels in her heritage, and the vibrant community that surrounds the language. We dive into the features that make Cornish distinct, its rich history, and the fascinating connections between Cornish and other Celtic languages. Through her experiences, Elizabeth highlights the importance of language in identity and the ongoing efforts to revitalize Cornish in everyday life. In this episode, we discuss: - The significance of Elizabeth's role in the Cornish language revival and her experiences as a translator. - The unique features of the Cornish language, including its relationship with other Celtic languages. - Traditional Cornish culture, including folklore, music, and local celebrations. - The challenges and triumphs of using Cornish in modern art and media. - The future of the Cornish language and its place in the community. Big thank you to Elizabeth for sharing her insights and passion for the Cornish language with us. If you enjoyed this episode of Speaking Tongues, please subscribe, rate, and review the Speaking Tongues Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Don’t forget to like and subscribe on YouTube so that other language lovers can discover the show! You can now support the show on Buy Me a Coffee or Patreon, and check out my food 'zine of international language and cuisine, Taste Buds Vol 1., available for purchase now! Links to all platforms are below! To Connect with Elizabeth: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth.anne.ellis/ Connect with Speaking Tongues: Follow on IG: @speakingtonguespod Follow on X: @stpodcasthost Like our Facebook Page: @speakingtonguespod Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJFOPq3j7wGteY-PjcZaMxg Did you enjoy this episode? Support Speaking Tongues on Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/speakingtongues Pledge ongoing monthly support. Join my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/speakingtonguespodcast Shop my Bookshop dot org storefront https://bookshop.org/shop/speakingtonguespod Subscribe to my Substack: https://speakingtonguespod.substack.com/ Buy my Food Zine, Taste Buds Vol. 1 here: https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/elle-charisse/taste-buds-vol-1/paperback/product-wn2n46.html?page=1&pageSize=4 #speakingtonguespodcast #speakingtongues #languagepodcast #Cornish #LanguageRevival
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