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Dr. Hannah M. King

@hmking-linguist.bsky.social

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sociolinguist 🗣💬 (senior lecturer #English language; PhD applied linguistics): #multilingualism | transnational & multilingual identities | discourse | space & place | multilingual #picturebooks -> @multilinglibrary.bsky.social 💙📚

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Dr. Hannah M. King @hmking-linguist.bsky.social · Nov 30

Some of you may be interested in my first, single-author publication! 😱

Complex intersections of #language and #culture: The importance of an #ethnographic lens for research within #transnational communities

It's freely available here: tinyurl.com/bdcsprna

#multilingualism #langsky #linguistics

Complex intersections of language and culture: the importance of an ethnographic lens for research within transnational communities

A growing body of work exploring transnational interaction has brought to light the importance of awareness of multilingualism in research contexts, yet little consideration has been given to resea...

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Dr. Hannah M. King @hmking-linguist.bsky.social · 9d

First day of school vibes!!!

@londonmetuni.bsky.social #HigherEd

a boy with a backpack is standing in front of a door with the words off to school we go on the bottom

ALT: a boy with a backpack is standing in front of a door with the words off to school we go on the bottom

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UCL Social Research Institute @sriucl.bsky.social · 16d

Important research by our very own @alexbryson.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...

Opinion: Lifetime trends in happiness change as misery peaks among the young – new research

Writing in The Conversation, Professor Alex Bryson (UCL Social Research Institute) outlines his new research that highlights a peak of unhappiness among the young, which then declines with age. He exp...

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Dr. Hannah M. King @hmking-linguist.bsky.social · 16d

So pleased to see this #multilingual welcome video from @londonmetuni.bsky.social on Instagram! 🤩 😍

Wish I could properly share it here!

www.instagram.com/reel/DO5oAlV...

A screenshot from Instagram of a reel posted by London Metropolitan University (londonmetuni) welcoming new students multilingually.

The text on the right reads:

Welcome to the real London 👩🏼‍🤝‍👨🏿🌍❤️

Over 143 nationalities are represented at our University, and our student population is one of the most diverse in the UK!

We pride ourselves on welcoming students from all over the world, every one with a unique story and background, a true reflection of the real London.

#TheRealLondon #LondonMetropolitanUniversity

Dr. Hannah M. King @hmking-linguist.bsky.social · 16d

Here's my latest #library #book, Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon!

I have to admit, I'm struggling a bit to get into this one 😵‍💫

Book cover of Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon

Dr. Hannah M. King @hmking-linguist.bsky.social · 16d

Have you been to the #library lately?

Which #books did you check out? 📚

If you care about #literacy, #reading, books, #librarians, free public resources, etc, don't forget to use your #publiclibrary! 📚💙

a woman in a library with a tote bag that says ' nlg ' on it

Alt: a woman in a library with a tote bag that she is quickly filling with books from the library shelves

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Dr. Hannah M. King @hmking-linguist.bsky.social · 19d

For #parents: "fostering #bilingualism doesn’t require fancy programs but consistency & genuine value"

#Educators: can "change how #multilingualism is treated in schools. . . [by honoring] the full range of #languages students bring, they tell children that every part of their identity matters." 🗣💬

UMassLinguistics @umasslinguistics.bsky.social · 20d

Bilingual Brains, Better Outcomes?: The Benefits of Multilingual Upbringing; Raising kids multilingual can boost brain development and future success.

Bilingual Brains, Better Outcomes?: The Benefits of Multilingual Upbringing

Bilingualism shapes minds, identities, and relationships. Research shows it’s more than a “brain boost”—it’s about connection and resilience.

www.psychologytoday.com

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Calle Börstell @cborstell.bsky.social · 21d

🚨 Open PhD position in sign language #linguistics 🚨

The focus should be on the structure of signed languages, or connect to other research profiles at the department (e.g. computational linguistics, acquisition, typology, multilingualism)

su.varbi.com/en/what:job/...

Deadline: 15 October 2025

PhD student in Linguistics, sign language

The Department of Linguistics at Stockholm University conducts research and offers education in a number of areas such as child language development, computational linguistics, general linguistics, ph

su.varbi.com

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Multilingual Matters @multi-ling-mat.bsky.social · 20d

* Writing for Publication in Academic Journals *

In January our series editor and author Mary Jane Curry will be running a one-day workshop in Naples, NY demystifying the actions, activities, habits and conventions of writing for publication.

Sign up here buff.ly/DvpPWXC

Writing for Publication in Academic Journals: A Social Practices Workshop - Writers & Books

With Dr. MJ Curry, University of Rochester Saturday, January 10, 9 - 4 PM Location: Gell: A Finger Lakes Creative Retreat - 6581 West Hollow Road, Naples, NY 14512 Price: Members $185 | General…

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Dr. Hannah M. King @hmking-linguist.bsky.social · 20d

The 1st paper is out in the SI I am co-editing w/ Myra Garces-Bacsal, @sabinelittle.bsky.social & @naashia.bsky.social 🗣💬

#Books, 책들, livres, vitabu, βιβλία: Exploring diverse #picturebooks for multilingual literacy, inclusivity, and belonging

More to come!

www.tandfonline.com/eprint/SZ3XW...

Diverse picturebooks for diverse children: a booklist of linguistic diversities and pluralities for inclusivity, belonging, and resistance

This paper proposes a curated booklist which foregrounds linguistic diversities and pluralities as powerful catalysts for inclusivity, belonging, and resistance. Drawing on an extensive document an...

www.tandfonline.com

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Linguistic Discovery @linguisticdiscovery.com · 21d

A new book chronicles one Cherokee citizen’s odyssey of working to revitalizing the Cherokee language.

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Åsta Haukås @astahaukas.bsky.social · 21d

NEW ARTICLE! We investigated beliefs and practices concerning multiple language use among lower secondary language teachers in England, France and Norway. Practices were captured through video recordings, and beliefs were elicited through a questionnaire. doi.org/10.1080/0957...

Valuing multilingualism: teachers’ beliefs and practices in England, France and Norway

In many European countries, including France, England and Norway, policy documents encourage teachers to build on students’ linguistic repertoires in second and foreign language classrooms, for exa...

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Erika’s (Too) Online @erikas.online · 23d

Do you like comic books and want to think more seriously about the linguistics of them?

Are you a social scientist or a linguist who wants to know more about nation-building or language planning in fiction?

HAVE I GOT EXACTLY THE ARTICLE YOU NEVER ASKED FOR, on CAMP Anthropology. 🐦🐦

X-Men, Krakoa, and Linguistic Sovereignty

by Erika Alpert Krakoan national co-founder Magneto explains to diplomats at the new Krakoan Embassy in Jerusalem why mutants have decided to create their own language, from House of X #1 (Hickman …

campanthropology.org

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Jonathan Kasstan @jrkasstan.bsky.social · 24d

September issue of @jslx.bsky.social is out with some very touching contributions @lhlew.bsky.social @betsysneller.bsky.social #linguistics

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Dr. Hannah M. King @hmking-linguist.bsky.social · 23d

I spoke last year on:

How to Create a #Multilingual Library of #PictureBooks

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvfD...

How to Create a Multilingual Library of Picture Books - Hannah King

YouTube video by Library4Multilinguals

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Dr. Hannah M. King @hmking-linguist.bsky.social · 23d

Interested in #multilingualism, #literacy, & #languages?

Check out The Grand Multi-Literacy event this coming weekend :)

It's free, online & features talks from researchers, educators, parents, authors & more!

Talks are recorded, so you can catch up after if you prefer!

#langsky 💙📚 #Kidlit

The GRAND MULTI-LITERACY Event 2025

An online - live - free event for multilingual families and educators teaching multilingual students

From Friday 19th to Sunday 21st September 2025

on YouTube: Library4Multilnguals

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Dr. Hannah M. King @hmking-linguist.bsky.social · 26d

I haven't updated the playlist in awhile, so I hadn't even thought about APT 🤣 but for grown-ups, I think it's fine!

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Pernelle Lorette @pernellel.bsky.social · 27d

🚨 Final Call! 🚨 Just a few days left to register for this free workshop on eye-tracking in virtual reality experiments (23-24 October, University of Mannheim, Germany). There are still a few spots available. Spread the word!

Pernelle Lorette @pernellel.bsky.social · Aug 26

Three weeks left to register for our *free* workshop on using hashtag#EyeTracking in hashtag#VirtualReality experiments, which taks place at the University of Mannheim on October 23-24. Spread the word!
More info here: lnkd.in/ePAU2kSz

Picture on the left: Man with virtual-reality goggles on, looking at a virtual-reality landscape. A heatmap reflecting his gaze behaviour is projected on the landscape. Text on the rigth: Using eye-tracking in virtual reality experiments. Workshop. University of Mannheim. 23-24 October 2025

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Dr Sabine Little @sabinelittle.bsky.social · 27d

Dropped this little multilingual library starter pack off at a deserving location today - huge thanks to authors, illustrators and publishers who have been donating many of these books!

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UMassLinguistics @umasslinguistics.bsky.social · 27d

What is AI slop? A technologist explains this new and largely unwelcome form of online content

AI slop refers to low- to mid-quality content created with AI tools, often with little regard for accuracy or quality.

theconversation.com

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Dr. Hannah M. King @hmking-linguist.bsky.social · 26d

Congrats!! 🎉

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LANSI @lansi2024.bsky.social · Aug 1

🥳#lansi2025 program is now live 👏tc.columbia.edu/lansi/conferen…

pre-register now and see you in 🍁in the Big Apple 🍎 tc.columbia.edu/lansi/conferen… @iscaupdates.bsky.social @teacherscollege.bsky.social @linguistlist.bsky.social @ica-lsi.bsky.social

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The Multilingual Library @multilinglibrary.bsky.social · 26d

Hello from your #MultilingualLibrary!

Did you know it's #WorldKidLitMonth?

Which #books are you reading & in which #languages?

World Kid Li Month
Where will you travel by book?
#WorldKidLitMonth

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Dr. Hannah M. King @hmking-linguist.bsky.social · 26d

Fun! I'll add it!

Fort those wondering, I made a #multilingual playlist to use for #teaching & #learning :)

It's not very extensive, but check it out & make suggestions! I've tried to make the content appropriate (for adult students anyway) 😝

#music #HigherEd

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Multilingual Music - YouTube

www.youtube.com

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Dr. Hannah M. King @hmking-linguist.bsky.social · Aug 11

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Dr. Florence Bonacina-Pugh @bonacina-pugh.bsky.social · Aug 11

Find my recently edited book "Language Policy as Practice: Advancing the Empirical Turn in Language Policy Research" with Palgrave here:
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

A picture of the front cover of the book "Language Policy as Practice: Advancing the Empirical Turn in Language Policy Research"

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PAMLab at CityU @pamlab.bsky.social · Jul 31

Congrats to Profs. Amelia Tseng, @cbchang.bsky.social, Tania Leal, Jin Sook Lee, & Belem G. López on the publication of their book 📕 "Research in Heritage Speaker Bilingualism: Theories, Methods, and Designs" w/ @tandfresearch.bsky.social! 🤩🤩

#langsky 🐦🐦

www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/1...

Cover of "Research in Heritage Speaker Bilingualism"

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