The power of language in difficult times

Discover how language learning can enhance well-being, unite communities, and support people displaced by conflict. Marie Delaney, educational psychotherapist and teacher, joins host Christine Wilson to share inspiring stories of resilience from her work with refugees and displaced peoples worldwide. Together, they explore how language learning can serve as a catalyst for rebuilding lives. We also visit Warsaw, Poland, where Zhanna Sevastianova tells us about her work in making the teaching and learning of English more trauma-sensitive, inclusive, and safe for students and teachers in Ukraine. Join us for compelling stories and an insightful conversation about the transformative power of language. Ahead of our last episode of this series with our Chief Executive Scott McDonald, we’d like to hear from you.  What burning questions do you have about the topics raised in this series that you’d like us to discuss in that episode?  If you’re listening to us on Spotify, you can comment your question. And if you’re listening on a different platform then send us your question by emailing ⁠researchglobal@britishcouncil.org⁠ by Sunday 18 August. We’ll choose a few to discuss in that final episode Dive deeper: Read Marie’s Language for Resilience report - https://www.britishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/language_for_resilience_report.pdf  Learn more about Marie’s work at Trauma Responsive Education - https://trauma-ed.com  Explore Zhanna’s Teaching and Learning in Difficult Times course and project - https://www.britishcouncil.org.ua/en/teaching-and-learning-in-difficult-time  Find out more about Zhanna’s work in helping English language teachers in Ukraine to lead professional communities in their schools - https://www.britishcouncil.org.ua/en/programmes/english/schools/switlo Follow British Council Research and Insight: Newsletter – https://www.britishcouncil.org/research-insight/subscribe  Twitter – https://twitter.com/InsightBritish  Website - https://www.britishcouncil.org/research-insight 

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Our World, Connected is a brand-new podcast from the British Council, placing you at the heart of the biggest global conversations about culture, connection, and empowerment. Join host Christine Wilson, Director of British Council Research and Insight, and a diverse lineup of world-renowned experts and thinkers as they examine the most pressing issues of our time - and uncover the human stories behind them. We’ll explore the transformative power of arts, culture, language, and education amidst global challenges like peacebuilding, sustainable development, climate change, and the growth of AI.