Hello Language Lovers!
In this episode of Speaking Tongues, we are thrilled to welcome back the endlessly talented and effortlessly cool Desta Haile, founder and director of Languages Through Music. With a rich background in music and multicultural experiences, Desta shares how her journey through various languages has shaped her identity and teaching philosophy. This is our second chat with Desta and if you’re curious, scroll all the way back to episode 47 for our first conversation!
Desta's linguistic journey began in Thailand and her global childhood experiences in Barbados, Belgium, Ivory Coast and Brazil led her to learn French and Portuguese, while her passion for music unlocked her confidence in language learning. In this episode, we dive into her love for music and its transformative power in understanding and connecting with different cultures.
In this episode, we discuss:
- 🎤 How music became a powerful tool for Desta in her language learning journey and teaching methods.
- 🌍 The significance of real-life experiences in shaping linguistic identity and cultural understanding.
- 🎶 The evolution of Languages Through Music and its impact on students from diverse backgrounds.
- 📚 Desta's upcoming book projects, including a focus on underrepresented languages and cultural histories.
- 💡 The importance of emotional connections in music and how they enhance the learning experience.
Thank you to Desta for sharing your insights, experiences, and the magic of music with all of us. If you enjoyed this episode of Speaking Tongues, please subscribe, rate, and review the Speaking Tongues Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and like and subscribe on YouTube so that other language lovers can find the show! You can now pledge ongoing support for the show on Buy Me a Coffee dot com or on Patreon dot com. And don’t forget to check out my food ‘zine of international language and cuisine, Taste Buds Vol 1., available for purchase now! Links to all platforms are below!
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