I Speak Your Language explores how language shapes our lives. Host Kadi, a linguist & poet, talks to experts, artists and communities to unpack how language shapes our daily lives and identities. The podcast is a space to recognise and reflect on the barriers that shape how we communicate, and how we navigate them. Tune in every Thursday and join the community! Thanks to KU Leuven for their support.
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I Speak Your Language explores how language shapes our lives. Host Kadi, a linguist & poet, talks to experts, artists and communities to unpack how language shapes our daily lives and identities. The podcast is a space to recognise and reflect on the barriers that shape how we communicate, and how we navigate them. Tune in every Thursday and join the community! Thanks to KU Leuven for their support.
© Original music. All rights reserved.
Why do we all have an accent? And why do some people face bias because of theirs? Sociolinguist Prof. Rob Drummond joins Kadija to explore how accents shape our identities, signal belonging, and carry stereotypes we rarely question. Together, they unpack what “accentism” looks like and why embracing linguistic diversity is not just fair, but essential.
Prof. Rob Drummond is Professor of Sociolinguistics at Manchester Metropolitan University and author of You’re All Talk: Why We Are What We Speak. He is a regular commentator on language and identity across BBC Radio, TV, and international media.