It's About Language, with Norah Jones

Join us on a journey through language and culture with Lorie Roule, a multilingual expert from the intelligence community. From her fascination with French in fifth grade to her proficiency in Russian, Arabic, and Turkish, Lorie shares insights into the joy of language learning and the art of conversational code-switching. Explore the significance of language proficiency in high-stakes translation...

Discover how the simple act of creating and sharing handmade bracelets can bridge cultures and empower communities as we sit down with Christopher Howell, co-founder of the Pulsara Project. Prepare to be inspired by stories that transcend the mere act of buying and selling, revealing the deep connections forged between Central American artisans and students in the United States. From the personal...

Explore pathways that unlock the power of leadership through language. Episode 119 of IAL features an insightful, powerful conversation with NECTFL and NFMLTA Executive Director Christopher Gwin. Find your leadership pathways as we explore his own. Contact Norah : fluencyconsulting@gmail.com Website: https://fluency.consulting Your journey to discover the richness of language starts here. Join us...

Episode 118 - Tim Brookes talks about losing alphabets on It's About Language podcast. Art sparked awareness, and now we explore how scripts preserve human experiences. Learn about the impact on cultures and how we can honor languages on this episode. Contact Norah : fluencyconsulting@gmail.com Website: https://fluency.consulting Your journey to discover the richness of language starts here....

Host Norah Jones welcomes Sandra Daniel from The GLOBE Academy in Atlanta, GA, sharing impactful stories of young learners' growth and achievement via language immersion. What language and cultural understanding opportunities have you encountered? Contact Norah : fluencyconsulting@gmail.com Website: https://fluency.consulting Your journey to discover the richness of language starts here. Join...

In Episode 116 It’s About Language host Norah Jones does a bit of storytelling of her language and cultural meetings, missteps, mistakes…and reflects on the powerful growth such experiences bring. She invites listeners to reflect on the roles of their own life stories in defining themselves and their impact in challenging times. Contact Norah : fluencyconsulting@gmail.com Website: https://fluency....

Nancy Hong of Glendale USD, California, talks with Norah Jones about how dual language immersion courses for young learners bring excitement and opportunities to students, families, communities, and workplaces.  Contact Norah : fluencyconsulting@gmail.com Website: https://fluency.consulting Your journey to discover the richness of language starts here. Join us on the website and embark on a learni...

In Episode 114, Josh Daly promotes wordplay, demonstrating how it helps us appreciate language’s flexibility and creativity. Through puns and play we both make language our own and connect with others with joy. Contact Norah : fluencyconsulting@gmail.com Website: https://fluency.consulting Your journey to discover the richness of language starts here. Join us on the website and embark on a learnin...

Guests Michele Aoki and Veronica Trapani talk with Norah Jones about the Yes to every language needed to ensure that all nations, societies, and individuals can live up to their full potential. Contact Norah : fluencyconsulting@gmail.com Website: https://fluency.consulting Your journey to discover the richness of language starts here. Join us on the website and embark on a learning adventure like...

Florencia Henshaw and Kim Potowski team up with Norah Jones to explore language, culture, and identity in schools and society. Join us for an enlightening discussion! #Education #Culture #Identity Contact Norah : fluencyconsulting@gmail.com Website: https://fluency.consulting Your journey to discover the richness of language starts here. Join us on the website and embark on a learning adventure li...

Join us in Episode 111 of our captivating podcast, 'Language and the Art of Motorcycles: Michelle Olah.' In this engaging conversation, our esteemed guest Michelle Olah and I delve into the world of language through a unique lens – that of a motorcycle. With a shared appreciation for the joy that motorcycles bring to Michelle's life, we explore the profound implications of this meta...

Norah Jones' guest Terri Marlow shares the necessity and impact of language in building the well-being of individuals and members of the community of human beings. Contact Norah : fluencyconsulting@gmail.com Website: https://fluency.consulting Your journey to discover the richness of language starts here. Join us on the website and embark on a learning adventure like never before! Social Medi...

Welcome to Episode 109! Enrique Moras joins me to take a journey into stories and storytelling literature, to see how they connect humans across geographic and cultural boundaries. Contact Norah : fluencyconsulting@gmail.com Website: https://fluency.consulting Your journey to discover the richness of language starts here. Join us on the website and embark on a learning adventure like never before!...

What's your spark? How do you speak about your identity, your purpose, your gifts? Use your language to breathe life into your unique ember, and join with others to light a fire to warm the world. Humanity and hope: it's about language. Contact Norah : fluencyconsulting@gmail.com Website: https://fluency.consulting Your journey to discover the richness of language starts here. Join us on...

Norah Jones speaks with Megan Diercks of the AATF about the power of language to transform lives young and old, and to develop confidence, leadership, and connections in our work and world.  Contact Norah : fluencyconsulting@gmail.com Website: https://fluency.consulting Your journey to discover the richness of language starts here. Join us on the website and embark on a learning adventure like nev...

Inspiring stories of connection and empowerment. Join us for a transformative language journey of meaningful connections and opportunities for positive impact. Contact Norah : fluencyconsulting@gmail.com Website: https://fluency.consulting Your journey to discover the richness of language starts here. Join us on the website and embark on a learning adventure like never before! Social Media Platfor...

In this episode of It’s About Language, world language leader Jessica Haxhi (New Haven, CT) joins host Norah to discuss how language can be used to leap over barriers, such as AI, COVID separation, environmental and social issues, and other pressing contemporary needs. Jessica, who has over 20 years of experience in the field, has served as the Supervisor of World Languages for New Haven Public Sc...

Episode 103 is an energetic and insightful conversation with Lori LeVar Pierce. A Wider Vision of the World.  Take a moment - take the time - to sit with your own life experiences and to "watch your language go by."  Our language and our experiences - our culture, both small and large - are what make us uniquely human. Contact Norah : fluencyconsulting@gmail.com Website: https://fluency....

Join us for Episode 106 of Its About Language, where Thomas Sauer of PEARLL shares insights with host Norah Jones on the importance of self-reflection for personal growth and enhanced well-being.   Sauer’s work at the National Foreign Language Center focuses on reflection in professional development, but his conversation with Jones demonstrates how to apply this practice in the lives of all human...

Language is humanity's survival tool. It fosters deep connections between people. Let's look at our institutions, families, and communities and ask ourselves: "How can we ensure that everyone understands languages, how to listen, and how to speak, so that they can express their deepest humanity and connect with others?" Language saves lives. Let's work together to create a...

In an eye-opening conversation, this week’s guest Bennett Whitehouse, a risk analyst for the insurance industry, connects language and communication with costs of doing business – and human costs, too. Contact Norah : fluencyconsulting@gmail.com Website: https://fluency.consulting Your journey to discover the richness of language starts here. Join us on the website and embark on a learning adventu...

This week, Brenda Buckley teaches why we should teach like a rebel! Brenda is an ASL instructor and sign language expert who reveals the role of body movement, eye contact, growth mindset, and humor in language learning and personal confidence. Contact Norah : fluencyconsulting@gmail.com Website: https://fluency.consulting Your journey to discover the richness of language starts here. Join us on t...

Language connects us to each other and the world around us. Join me for Episode 99 where, attending the SCOLT and NECTFL conferences, I had conversations with presenters dedicated to building language bridges. Contact Norah : fluencyconsulting@gmail.com Website: https://fluency.consulting Your journey to discover the richness of language starts here. Join us on the website and embark on a learning...

In this episode, Scott Womack discusses the role of language and culture in our lives. He reveals how his research into intercultural competence makes him an expert on the importance of these topics to our emotional wellbeing. Contact Norah : fluencyconsulting@gmail.com Website: https://fluency.consulting Your journey to discover the richness of language starts here. Join us on the website and emb...

What an exciting episode! We continue celebrating Mother Language Day, hearing from young children, young adults, and adults on the importance of celebrating heritage, sounds, music, dance, food, and stories. These are pivotal times for the world and celebrating traditions together - this is how language is the pathway to bringing peace to the spirit of individuals.  Contact Norah : fluencyconsult...