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Christopher Kaiser @christopherkaiser.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Said & Done returns! Sato Moughalian and Ryan Nazari, both Ph.D. students enrolled in Armenian classes at Columbia, speak about their experiences and reasons for learning the language. #languagelearning #language #columbia #columbiauniversity #armenian #polyglot #langsky youtu.be/Aq4z0p1ZT04

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Learning Armenian, Eastern and Western - with Sato Moughalian and Ryan Nazari

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Christopher Kaiser @christopherkaiser.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

🎧 New episode of Said & Done: On Music and Language. Columbia SIPA MA student Denzell Ivery shares how improvisation and musical thinking have shaped his approach to learning Turkish, Russian, Azerbaijani, and Hungarian. #polyglot #columbia #language #langsky #hungarian youtu.be/GWlJDgebCyg

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On Music and Language, with Denzell Ivery

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Christopher Kaiser @christopherkaiser.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Leyre Alejaldre Biel on her course, Afrolatinas en Estados Unidos, which centers the voices of Afrolatina women, as students research and learn about members of this community. Check out the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lc68... #polyglot #langsky #languagelearning #columbia #spanish

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Christopher Kaiser @christopherkaiser.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

One of my favorite temporary exhibits at the Mattress Factory. I often think about my time inside this seemingly infinite sphere as an analogy for what I hope to achieve when I listen to music with a good pair of headphones. #pittsburgh #mattressfactory #jamesturrell mattress.org/exhibition/g...

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Gasworks | Mattress Factory

Gasworks is a self-contained sphere into which the viewer is rolled, much like an MRI. As the viewer lies on their back, neon lights are timed to flash […]

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Christopher Kaiser @christopherkaiser.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Emma Kaneira (BC ’25) talks about learning Sinhala at Columbia through the Shared Course Initiative, receiving a Fulbright, and how it all connects to her future in law. Listen now → youtu.be/VDir8SapgbE #Barnard #Columbia #cornell #Fulbright #langsky #LanguageLearning #Podcast #polyglot

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Learning Sinhala at Columbia, with Emma Kaneira

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Christopher Kaiser @christopherkaiser.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

In this episode of Said & Done, Francisca Aguiló Mora talks about how the Climate Humanities can play a central role in the second language (L2) classroom #climate #language #polyglot #columbia #columbiauniversity #spanish #langsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=httC...

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Centering the Climate Humanities in Language Education, with Francisca Aguiló Mora

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Christopher Kaiser @christopherkaiser.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

NYC's oldest bridge, the High Bridge, casting two very different shadows 100 years apart. 1921 vs 2021. #nyc #newyorkcity #aqueduct #crotonaqueduct #highbridge #history #urbanhistory #bronx #urbandesign #manhattan

composite aerial view of NYC's High Bridge, showing the shadow of a 16-arch stone bridge in 1921, and an updated version with a large steel arch and only 9 aches remaining, allowing for large boats to pass underneath.

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Christopher Kaiser @christopherkaiser.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Today I realized that there used to be actual sheep in Central Park's Sheep Meadow. Removed of course by Robert Moses, together with the shepherd with crook and nearby sheepfold. Let's bring them back! #centralpark #nyc #newyork #newyorkcity #manhattan

Sheep grazing in Central Park's Sheep Meadow, pre-1934 black and white photograph. Showing the Dakota in the background.

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Christopher Kaiser @christopherkaiser.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Ever wondered how to tackle Mandarin’s tricky tones or perfect your stroke order? In our latest podcast, Ling Yan & Yike Li from Columbia share how their First Year Chinese Learning Hub simplifies these key fundamentals. www.youtube.com/watch?v=trl-... #LanguageLearning #chinese #Columbia #langsky

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Learning First Year Chinese, with Ling Yan and Yike Li

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Christopher Kaiser @christopherkaiser.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Looking for a great, inexpensive conference to attend on language learning and technology? Check out NEALLT 2025, happening next Saturday, April 5. We have a packed program and a wonderful keynote address by Nicole Mills on offer next week. Learn more & register @ neallt.org/neallt-2025 #langsky

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Christopher Kaiser @christopherkaiser.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

NYC urban forest on an abandoned elevated train line in Rego Park, Queens. Formerly the Rockaway Beach Branch of the Long Island Rail Road. #nyc #urbantransit #railfan #abandonedrail #urbanforest #forgottennyc #rewilding #lirr #urbanexploration #natureinthecity #queenslink

Trees growing from abandoned train tracks on an elevated train line. Buildings in the background on either side.

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Christopher Kaiser @christopherkaiser.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

I tracked down a letter to the editor in the #NYT from October 22, 1945, in which a certain Lester Waterbury proposes eliminating all private cars from Manhattan AND replacing them with a fleet of electric taxis. That would be a city! #nytransit #congestionpricing #robertcaro #nyc #urbanplanning

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Christopher Kaiser @christopherkaiser.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

TESOL & World Language teaching share a mission but take very different approaches. In the latest Said & Done, Kim Edmunds explores pronunciation, culture, motivation & tech in both fields. 🎧 Listen → youtu.be/WQ_z04Q43BM?... #TESOL #LanguageLearning #columbia #langsky #polyglot #linguistics

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Teaching English vs Teaching World Languages, with Kim Edmunds

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Christopher Kaiser @christopherkaiser.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

[Reposting] Said & Done is the podcast about languages and the people who speak them. In this episode, Gading Aulia and Maria Dewi Rosari talk about their experiences growing up speaking Javanese, and the 3 politeness levels. #langsky #polyglot #javanese #indonesia www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxX5...

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How Javanese Has 3 Levels of Politeness (And Why It Matters)

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Christopher Kaiser @christopherkaiser.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

I'm happy to share the Call for Proposals for NEALLT 2025. This year's theme is "Shaping the Future of Language Education: Technology, Advocacy, Equity." More information available here: neallt.org/NEALLT-2025/

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Christopher Kaiser @christopherkaiser.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

🎙️ New Episode: How to Be Polite in Javanese 🇮🇩✨ Javanese has a unique system of speech levels that shape social interactions. From Ngoko (informal) to Krama (polite), we break it down and explore regional differences. Tune in now! 🎧👇 #langsky #polyglot #columbia #indonesia youtu.be/DhnGFf1DUGI?...

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How to Be Polite in Javanese, with Maria Dewi Rosari and Gading Auliya

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Christopher Kaiser @christopherkaiser.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Benjamin Williams, a junior at Columbia, shares his passion for languages (German, French, Italian, Ancient Greek), collaborating with Francophone asylum seekers, and volunteering at Afrikana to support newcomers #langsky #polyglot #columbia #languagelearning #podcast youtu.be/ZWg4StryFiA

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Beyond the Language Classroom, with Benjamin Williams

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Christopher Kaiser @christopherkaiser.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

In this clip, Yuri Shevchuk answers the question, "What is a collocation dictionary?" Check out the full conversation to hear how Yuri wrote a collocation dictionary for Ukrainian—and how the language is being used today. youtu.be/M5eGl6nHk4w #ukraine #ukrainian #langsky #polyglot #linguistics

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Christopher Kaiser @christopherkaiser.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Only in New York. You think you're feeding a beautiful, graceful pigeon? Well guess what...you're actually you're feeding a disgusting, hungry rat. #nyc #signage #ratscape #newyorkcity

A sign in front of a public garden in New York City that says "Feed a pigeon, feed a rat" with three cartoon rats and three cartoon pigeons eating some seeds

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Christopher Kaiser @christopherkaiser.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

In this clip from a previous episode of Said & Done, Richard Payne introduces the ontological system of the Benuaq, an ethnic group in East Kalimantan. Learn more about Richard's engagement with the Benuaq language & culture here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ppw... #langsky #polyglot #indonesia

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Christopher Kaiser @christopherkaiser.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

✨ Literature fans, language lovers, & translation nerds—this one’s for you! ✨ In this new episode of Said & Done, Michael F. Moore talks about the art of translation and how he brought Manzoni's Betrothed into English #langsky #polyglot #translation #languagelearning #columbia youtu.be/94j-3B-rja4

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Translating Past and Present, with Michael F. Moore

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Cows in the Field @cowspod.com · 30/11/2024

New Episode: GASLIGHT (1944)! We sit down with film historian Joseph McBride to discuss Cukor’s reputation among the great studio directors, his skill working with actors, and makes diagnosing and resisting gaslighting so challenging. Listen here: pod.link/1505648062/e...

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Christopher Kaiser @christopherkaiser.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

What is Teranga? Mariame Sy unpacks this unique concept in Wolof, revealing how it transcends the typical idea of hospitality. Tune into the full conversation here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-WR... #langsky #polyglot #podcast #wolof #linguistics #columbia #teranga

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Christopher Kaiser @christopherkaiser.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

In this clip from a previous episode of Said & Done, Carol Rounds illustrates the concept of vowel harmony in Hungarian by looking at szoba/szobában vs terem/teremben. You can check out the full conversation here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_Tp... #langsky #polyglot #podcast #hungarian #linguistics

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Christopher Kaiser @christopherkaiser.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Looking forward to seeing my IALLT friends and many others at FLEAT 8 next June!

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Benny the Irish polyglot @bennylewis.com · 15/11/2024

Any #polyglots and #languagelearners here? I'm still more active on Threads for now but should I come over here too?

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Christopher Kaiser @christopherkaiser.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Check out the latest episode of Said & Done with Prof. Wynnie Lamour-Quansah as she explores the powerful history of Haitian Creole – its origins, revolutionary roots, & language use today. 🇭🇹 #haiti #electionday #columbia #nyu #podcast #languages #languagelearning www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocGY...

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Haitian Creole (Kreyòl): A Revolutionary Language

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