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Brynn QuickSeptember 2, 2026

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Speech and the City

In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Ingrid Piller speaks with Yaron Matras about his new book Speech and the City. In this timely book, Yaron shows…

Ingrid PillerAugust 26, 2026

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What path do you take if the metaphorical mountain is too steep for both learners and teachers to climb? In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Dr…

Agnes BodisAugust 19, 2026

Next Gen Literacies Research reflections

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Language on the MoveAugust 12, 2026

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Nicole ElseAugust 6, 2026

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Teaching Reading With Social Justice

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Judy KalmanJuly 15, 2026

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Naomi FillmoreJune 30, 2026

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Ingrid PillerJune 18, 2026

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