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Ep127. Heritage Speakers: Challenges and Opportunities

From Languages Pedagogy Podcast · Hosted by Mike Llerena

2025-07-22·00:15:59

Episode summary

In this episode of Languages Pedagogy Podcast: What does it mean to “inherit” a language you never formally studied? In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, we explore the complex world of heritage speakers — individuals who grow up hearing a language at home but often lack formal education in it.

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What does it mean to “inherit” a language you never formally studied? In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, we explore the complex world of heritage speakers — individuals who grow up hearing a language at home but often lack formal education in it. From identity…