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The Language Scientists

De: De Montfort University
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  • Throughout the series we will be interviewing experts in the field of language learning and beyond to impart informative, evidence based and practical advice. The topics range from incidental learning, eye-tracking, learning vocabulary though reading, creative assessments, using virtual reality in the classroom, training phonological abilities, randomised control trials, speech errors and conducting research online. We hope that you will join us in discovering all those topics and let us know what you think! You can complete our 5 minute survey by following this link: https://dmupsy.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4OOQRpa1Yx0VGwS The questions include what you would like to hear next, what you have learnt from listening, and we also ask you about any obstacles you may have encountered on your language learning journey. Podcast Website: https://languagescientists.dmu.ac.uk
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  • S3 E5: Heritage language speakers in the classroom
    Jul 22 2024

    In this episode Dr Marie-Josee Bisson talks to Ellie Chettle-Cully about celebrating multilingual speakers in the primary classroom. Ellie is a teacher and language lead at one of our local primary schools in Leicester, a city that prides itself on its multilingualism. What is it like to hear multiple languages in the classroom? Ellie talks about nurturing a sense of pride in her students and tells us that we should encourage students to use all their language knowledge in the classroom. In her school, all languages are valued and celebrated. Join us to hear more about how enriching multilingualism can be in the classroom!

    To find out more behind-the-scenes information about this topic or about our podcast, please visit our webpage, languagescientists.dmu.ac.uk. This is where you can go to ask questions, leave comments, or even participate in our current research! We'd love to hear from YOU.

    Follow Dr Zavaleta and Dr Bisson on twitter: @dr_klzavaleta and @mjbisson

    Or get in touch via email: language.scientists@dmu.ac.uk

    Follow our Instagram page @the_language_scientists

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    24 m
  • S3 E4: Nurturing heritage languages in the community: Part 2
    Jul 15 2024

    In this episode Dr Marie-Josée Bisson interviews Sajan Odedra from the Jalaram Bal Vikas Gujarati language school based in Leicester. They talk about the motivations for parents and children to learn more about their heritage language. Sajan explains how many secondary schools support pupils gaining extra qualifications in the heritage language. The discussion highlights that developing your heritage language is a skill for life with benefits beyond academia: it is a journey that allows the transmission of culture and traditions and children gain mental flexibility and empathy along the way. Join us to find out more!

    To find out more behind-the-scenes information about this topic or about our podcast, please visit our webpage, languagescientists.dmu.ac.uk. This is where you can go to ask questions, leave comments, or even participate in our current research! We'd love to hear from YOU.

    Follow Dr Zavaleta and Dr Bisson on twitter: @dr_klzavaleta and @mjbisson

    Or get in touch via email: language.scientists@dmu.ac.uk

    Follow our Instagram page: @the_language_scientists

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    35 m
  • S3 E3: Nurturing heritage languages in the community: Part 1
    Jul 8 2024

    In this episode Dr Marie-Josée Bisson interviews Dr Marion Krauthaker about "La petite école de Leicester" a community language school project for French speakers. Celebratory of heritage language, this is a school designed for children coming from a French bilingual background. The episode discusses exposure to the French language and the value of children being engaged in a French speaking community. Join us to hear all about this exciting project and the fun ways that learning of heritage languages can be enhanced and celebrated!

    To find out more behind-the-scenes information about this topic or about our podcast, please visit our webpage, languagescientists.dmu.ac.uk. This is where you can go to ask questions, leave comments, or even participate in our current research! We'd love to hear from YOU.

    Follow Dr Zavaleta and Dr Bisson on twitter: @dr_klzavaleta and @mjbisson

    Or get in touch via email: language.scientists@dmu.ac.uk

    Follow our Instagram page @the_language_scientists

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    39 m

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