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theguardian.com/global/2025/fe… interesting to hear about how people change their minds and the experiences that led them there.

Calling researchers focused on Decolonising English teaching practices, particularly those focused on post-Soviet contexts! The University of York is holding a one day workshop on May 8 examining this topic. If you're interested in attending F2F or online: eventbrite.co.uk/e/decolonising…

Language policy is a key intersection of geopolitics and education. What we choose to prioritise is extremely revealing about our society.

Fantastic to see this kind of spotlight on Indonesian language in Aus schools. Senator Penny Wong instagram.com/reel/DHAUQXmSX…

‘Language is not an ancillary service. It is crucial for expanding understanding of key issues of our age beyond anglophone perspectives and assumptions.’ A response by ILCS UCFL @ucflangs.bsky.social and Modern Languages at St Andrews

The room is packed for the talk ’Languages for peace’ about how languages support shared understanding. Wonder why… #LW2025 #mfltwitterati

Uni Melbourne staff talking about language diversity. vimeo.com/1067193049/9b0…

Excited to see Riley McMahon play on Saturday! Come on Cambridge! theage.com.au/world/europe/n…

How do we bridge research & practice in language teacher ed? Our new #openaccess article explores this through self-study & multilingualism: 📖 doi.org/10.1016/j.syst… #langteach #TESOL #SSTEP #edchat #multilingualism @ruthfielding10

If you're interested in English language teaching and/or geopolitics in Ukraine, please sign up for this free workshop being held face to face and on zoom at the University of York on May 8 eventbrite.co.uk/e/decolonising…

Still time to respond to UNESCO survey on status of Indigenous languages in the world or to bring survey to the attention of Indigenous organisations, individuals from Indigenous communities, relevant civil society bodies or policymakers.  [email protected]).

Wed ep of The Rest Is Politics and Rory Stewart and ALASTAIR CAMPBELL suggested that Anthony Albanese should have a favourite song in the K-Pop realm. K-pop is causing growth in Korean language courses! A big jump in numbers was seen after 방탄소년단 first tour in Aus! link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Thrilled to share that my PhD thesis is now complete and available! If you're interested in language learning in Australia, student motivation, and ways forward for improving participation you can read it here: ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/33… #PhD #AcademicTwitter #OpenAccess

Some great news for community languages in Australia. I would love to see this level of investment in language teaching in Australian schools. sbs.com.au/news/article/l…

Love to see it!

China’s largest arms manufacturer, Norinco, recently unveiled an anti-drone swarm system that claims to offer an economical solution to air defense. buff.ly/r5NIZFV

Indonesian teachers and students, June 6 2025 is the Indo Fair @ University of Sydney. My PhD research has shown that these kinds of events can be very important for shaping students' long-term motivation and showing them future pathways in language study! It will also be a fun day out!

Great points made by Joseph Lo Bianco in this ABC News article. Notions about a hierarchy of languages are holding us back. google.com/amp/s/amp.abc.…

It's about time we had a national language policy!!!! Institutes and language advocates have come together to call for greater support of Asian languages in Australian schools. If you're interested in endorsing this pledge, please get in contact with me! acicis.edu.au/blog/the-pledg…