Graduation time for a lot of students and many will be thinking about what to do next, maybe contemplating some time abroad. What’s it like to move abroad, and what’s it like to come back? barlingue.com/home-sweet-hom…

Singing from the same hymn sheet. I talked to members of a German speaking church here in Newcastle to get their thoughts on worshipping in their native language and what it means to them and their community barlingue.com/singing-from-t…

People who moved to a new place, what’s something you wish someone had told you? Something about the local customs? The language or dialect? Practicalities like how to buy a metro ticket?

How do our experiences living abroad change us and shape our lives when we get back? Interview with the father of a friend of mine who moved to South Africa at a young age on a £25 ticket. What an adventure! barlingue.com/a-travellers-t…

In at the deep end - my first taste of teaching English barlingue.com/in-at-the-deep…

Join Paula Guard at the #PolyglotConference Global for Language Conversation Groups as Third Places! Discover how she found “mi gente” and how language groups can build a sense of belonging. …otConferenceGlobal2024.eventbrite.com 10-13 October 2024 #LanguageLearning #LangTwt

Wonderful article from the Harvard Gazette about how introducing Filipino classes helped people to find their community and their own identity news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/… #langtwt

What’s an intensive language course and how to get the most out of one, based on my experience barlingue.com/whats-an-inten…

My favourite language connections are the most unexpected ones - speaking Spanish in Delhi! barlingue.com/my-favourite-k…

Language groups as third places. I’d love to hear what you think - do you have a similar group? barlingue.com/language-group…

Just finished an Introduction to Neurolanguage Coaching course- very interesting stuff! #langtwt

On the day of the year when many people decide to learn something new, here’s my reminder to take it slow and enjoy the process! barlingue.com/wp-admin/post.…

Excellent day in Manchester for International Mother Language day. I even got to do an ultrasound of my mouth to see how my tongue moves as I speak and make different sounds!

Should you take a language proficiency exam? Why to take them and tips for success barlingue.com/should-you-tak…

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Singing from the same hymn sheet - what does it mean to be able to worship in your mother tongue when you live abroad barlingue.com/singing-from-t…

My thoughts on accent after a fascinating day in Manchester for International mother tongue day barlingue.com/whats-in-an-ac…

Spreading the word….when my favourite linguistics podcast names third places as finalist for their word of the year I had to send them a message, and they played it! You can hear my dulcet tones at 1 hour 19 minutes becauselanguage.com/112-woty-2024-…

In a whirlwind 2 week trip to Japan one of my best memories is the afternoon when I actually slowed down and tried my hand at zen calligraphy! barlingue.com/mindful-langua…

Throwback to when I skipped sightseeing in Catania and just spent my time there talking to locals. As I started to learn more about third places I now realise that’s exactly what these groups are-a safe and familiar place for locals to spend time together barlingue.com/the-card-playi…