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Tazin Abdullah @tazinabdullah.bsky.social · Sep 3

Please participate in this short survey about innovative grammar in Australian English!

Hanna Torsh @htorsh.bsky.social · Aug 18

Participants needed for research on innovative grammar in Australian English.
It will involve an anonymous online questionnaire that will take approximately 5-15 minutes to complete.

Acceptability and use of grammatical innovation in Australian English

limesurvey.mq.edu.au

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Tazin Abdullah @tazinabdullah.bsky.social · Aug 11

@brynnquick.bsky.social gives us an EXCELLENT guide to managing your supervisor on Language on the Move, together with my favourite photo of the PhD Mum life! ⬇️

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How to manage your supervisor

You know that feeling you get in your stomach when you’ve climbed to the top of a rollercoaster, and you look down to see that first huge drop that’s rapidly approaching? That’s exactly what it can…

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Termy @termy.bsky.social · Aug 4

OH I was just discussing this with a student and a work colleague the other day and said I would look into the research (which I hadn't yet done). The timing could not be more perfect.

Tazin Abdullah @tazinabdullah.bsky.social · Aug 3

Are there social impacts of relying on AI for translations? Are AI translations neutral and inclusive? I discuss these and more in this very insightful new @languageonthemove.bsky.social podcast with Dr. Esther Monzó-Nebot. @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social
www.languageonthemove.com/the-social-i...

The Social Impact of Automating Translation

In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Tazin Abdullah speaks with Dr. Esther Monzó-Nebot, Associate Professor in Translation and Interpreting Studies at Universitat Jaume I in Catalun…

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Language on the Move @languageonthemove.bsky.social · Aug 3

Just out on the Language-on-the-Move Podcast @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social: instead of asking how to improve machine translation, we need to ask who are these improvements for ... @tazinabdullah.bsky.social in conversation with Dr. Esther Monzó-Nebot
www.languageonthemove.com/the-social-i...

The Social Impact of Automating Translation

In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Tazin Abdullah speaks with Dr. Esther Monzó-Nebot, Associate Professor in Translation and Interpreting Studies at Universitat Jaume I in Catalun…

www.languageonthemove.com

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Tazin Abdullah @tazinabdullah.bsky.social · Aug 3

Are there social impacts of relying on AI for translations? Are AI translations neutral and inclusive? I discuss these and more in this very insightful new @languageonthemove.bsky.social podcast with Dr. Esther Monzó-Nebot. @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social
www.languageonthemove.com/the-social-i...

The Social Impact of Automating Translation

In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Tazin Abdullah speaks with Dr. Esther Monzó-Nebot, Associate Professor in Translation and Interpreting Studies at Universitat Jaume I in Catalun…

www.languageonthemove.com

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Language on the Move @languageonthemove.bsky.social · Jun 18

Learn about Chinese in Qatar's multilingual landscape in the latest Language-on-the-Move podcast @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social, where @tazinabdullah.bsky.social chats with @sarapatra.bsky.social
www.languageonthemove.com/chinese-in-q...

Chinese in Qatar

Is Chinese becoming a major linguistic player in Qatar? In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Tazin Abdullah speaks with Dr. Sara Hillman, Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics …

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Tazin Abdullah @tazinabdullah.bsky.social · Jun 18

Do you know about the rising visibility of Chinese in Qatar? Listen to the very interesting aspects of @sarapetra.bsky.social
research into the languages of Qatar in our @languageonthemove.bsky.social podcast on @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social
www.languageonthemove.com/chinese-in-q...

Chinese in Qatar

Is Chinese becoming a major linguistic player in Qatar? In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Tazin Abdullah speaks with Dr. Sara Hillman, Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics …

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Tazin Abdullah @tazinabdullah.bsky.social · Jun 18

@empacheco.bsky.social's research on how children of migrant deaf adults navigate their multilingual worlds is so fascinating, even my teenagers wanted to hear about it!

Read about this in Emily's @languageonthemove.bsky.social blog post:

www.languageonthemove.com/children-of-...

Children of migrant Deaf adults

During my Master of Research (MRes) studies, whenever I met someone new, they would often enquire about what I was doing for my thesis. When I told them, I was doing research with hearing children …

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Tazin Abdullah @tazinabdullah.bsky.social · Jun 13

Thank you, Brynn! I have to add that, so far, even my participants have said they found the survey extremely interesting and insightful for themselves!

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Brynn Quick @brynnquick.bsky.social · Jun 13

There’s so much bad in the world right now, but here’s a chance to do some GOOD! If you are based in Australia and proficient in one or more languages other than English, please help my dear friend @tazinabdullah.bsky.social with her important research! www.languageonthemove.com/research-par...

Research participants needed to evaluate multilingual online communications

If you are proficient in one or more languages other than English, please help me investigate how linguistically diverse Australians find information about support services for domestic violence on…

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Tazin Abdullah @tazinabdullah.bsky.social · Jun 12

Kamala Harris' linguistic identity? Listen to this very engaging @languageonthemove.bsky.social podcast, where @brynnquick.bsky.social talks to Dr. Nicole Holliday about the complex interactions between accents, identities, and politics.

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Accents, complex identities, and politics

In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Brynn Quick speaks with Dr. Nicole Holliday. Dr. Holliday is a sociophonetician and Associate Professor of Linguistics at the University of Cali…

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Tazin Abdullah @tazinabdullah.bsky.social · Jun 12

Talk about research with real-life impact! @agib.bsky.social talks to Dr. Masaki Shibata in this @languageonthemove.bsky.social podcast about beach safety signage - do they serve our multilingual communities? ⬇️

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Is beach safety signage fit for purpose?

We often take the meaning of signs for granted but that’s far from the case in a linguistically and culturally diverse society. The instruction to “Swim between the flags!”, for i…

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Tazin Abdullah @tazinabdullah.bsky.social · May 27

Do you speak a language other than English and live in Australia?
PLEASE HELP me improve multilingual domestic violence support information by participating in my study and promoting it!
30-minute survey + $10 voucher for your participation.
www.languageonthemove.com/research-par...

Research participants needed to evaluate multilingual online communications

If you are proficient in one or more languages other than English, please help me investigate how linguistically diverse Australians find information about support services for domestic violence on…

www.languageonthemove.com

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Tazin Abdullah @tazinabdullah.bsky.social · May 8

Listen to Distinguished Professor Ingrid Piller's inspiring words about using the resources researchers are given to "pay it forward" as she accepts her 2025 Alexander-von-Humboldt Professorship Award on this @languageonthemove.bsky.social post. ⬇️
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Alexander-von-Humboldt-Professorship Awards 2025

Dear Language-on-the-Move Community, It is with immense gratitude and excitement that I write this special news item about a recent career development: I’ve been awarded an Alexander-von-Humboldt P…

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Gerald Roche @geraldroche.bsky.social · May 1

Fantastic. Can't wait to get a copy. "The chapters showcase the advocacy, activism, and allyship for First Nations languages and language learners undertaken by educators, education systems, and researchers in Australia."
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Celebrating First Nations Languages and Language Learning in Australian Schools: Stories Across Generations of Language Activism, Advocacy and Allyship

This book introduces key underlying principles for teaching First Nations languages and language learners in schools across a range of contexts. It takes a comprehensive approach covering traditional ...

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Tazin Abdullah @tazinabdullah.bsky.social · Apr 30

What an informative @languageonthemove.bsky.social podcast by @empacheco.bsky.social about better ways to work with atypical language users! ⬇️

Language on the Move @languageonthemove.bsky.social · Apr 27

New on the Language on the Move @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social: why its important to find better ways to work with atypical language users and to train interpreters to work with atypical language users

www.languageonthemove.com/the-case-for...

The case for ASL Instruction for Hearing Heritage Signers

In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Emily Pacheco speaks with Associate Professor Su Kyong Isakson (Community College of Baltimore County, USA) about her 2018 paper, The Case for H…

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Humboldt-Stiftung @humboldt-foundation.de · Apr 28

One of the most influential voices in applied #linguistics: Ingrid Piller will be awarded a Humboldt Professorship in Berlin on 5 May! ✨

#AvHProfessor
@languageonthemove.bsky.social @uni-hamburg.de

🎬 Full portrait on her research: www.youtube.com/watch?v=92Ik...

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Tazin Abdullah @tazinabdullah.bsky.social · Apr 30

As a student, I remember this book being so accessible and enjoyable to read. And then, getting the chance to teach from it has been just as much fun. Looking forward to the latest edition! ☺️
@languageonthemove.bsky.social

Language on the Move @languageonthemove.bsky.social · Apr 30

It’s here! 🤩 The 3rd edition of Intercultural Communication @edinburghup.bsky.social is out - thoroughly revised and updated and with a new chapter on intercultural communication in healthcare

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Tazin Abdullah @tazinabdullah.bsky.social · Apr 7

So happy that I was able to interview you - my good fortune to learn so much!

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Tazin Abdullah @tazinabdullah.bsky.social · Apr 7

Did you know about the Neapolitan language? I didn’t, until I spoke to my wonderful guest @mcanzanella.bsky.social about language activism and preserving the Neapolitan language against all odds on this @languageonthemove.bsky.social podcast! ⬇️
www.languageonthemove.com/lingua-napol...

Lingua Napoletana and language oppression

Have you ever heard of Lingua Napoletana or Neapolitan, the language of Naples? In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Tazin Abdullah speaks to Massimiliano Canzanella, a Neapolitan l…

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Language on the Move @languageonthemove.bsky.social · Apr 7

In the latest episode of the Language-on-the-Move Podcast @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social, @tazinabdullah.bsky.social speaks with @mcanzanella.bsky.social about language oppression, activism, and Lingua Napoletana

www.languageonthemove.com/lingua-napol...

Lingua Napoletana and language oppression

Have you ever heard of Lingua Napoletana or Neapolitan, the language of Naples? In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Tazin Abdullah speaks to Massimiliano Canzanella, a Neapolitan l…

www.languageonthemove.com

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Tazin Abdullah @tazinabdullah.bsky.social · Mar 16

A timely and relevant new podcast by @brynnquick.bsky.social with Dr. Amy McHugh on @languageonthemove.bsky.social about intercultural competence in the digital space. ⬇️
www.languageonthemove.com/intercultura...

Intercultural Competence in the Digital Age

Brynn Quick speaks with Dr Amy McHugh, an Academic Facilitator at the National Centre for Cultural Competence at the University of Sydney. Dr McHugh’s research focuses on the roles of technology an…

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Tazin Abdullah @tazinabdullah.bsky.social · Mar 9

How do linguistics and law intersect? Find out in this really engaging @languageonthemove.bsky.social podcast from Alexandra Grey, where she interviews Karen McAuliffe about multilingual law-making in Europe.
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How does multilingual law-making work?

In this podcast interview, Alexandra Grey explores multilingual law-making with Karen McAuliffe, a Professor of Law and Language at Birmingham Law School in the UK. The conversation is about the im…

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Dr Alia Amir @draliaamir.bsky.social · Feb 28

Ramadan Mubarak to all observing it! 🌙🌟🤲

Check put my article from last year at @languageonthemove.bsky.social

www.languageonthemove.com/happy-ramada...

Happy Ramadan from London

Ramadan in London is exceptional in many ways. As the centre of a former Empire which still exerts a global pull on its former subjects and their descendants, London has been at the heart of a wave…

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Language on the Move @languageonthemove.bsky.social · Mar 4

If you would like to review "Life in a New Language" @oxfordacademic.bsky.social, it's available for review on the @linguistlist.bsky.social 😁

linguistlist.org/issues/36/767/

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