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Ethnographic interview with language partners

Enriqueta shares words from the Mazahua culture.

November 25th 2018, I interviewed my grandma. Even though she didn’t want to do it, she allowed me!

In this recording I am interviewing my Dad. His name is Dion Ingram.

Nicholas “Nicky” Weinstock had jumped headfirst into an entirely new civilization, with no knowledge of the language or culture. Nicky’s son, Lincoln Weinstock, interviews him about his experience in Africa. Nicky tells about his near-death malaria experience, what it was...

A Ghanaian woman tells me about her childhood experience in Nigeria where hairstyles were a part of the school uniform, how she feels about the time it takes to get her hair braided, and the hilarious story of the first...

Margaret Lim speaks about her experience immigrating from Indonesia to the United States.

Likhitha Patlolla (18) speaks with her sister, Prishika Patlolla (16) about what family and culture means to her as a high-schooler during a global pandemic.

In this interview, Katheryn Baldwin is asked by her daughter, Lily, to tell her a story about the dumbest thing Katheryn ever did. Tracing around a barely visible scar on her hand, Katheryn describes chasing after her cat Ralph, a...

Working, Passion, Stress

The interviewee Denise discusses how parenting styles, psychosocial development, and sociocultural development played a role in her upbringing and daily life to date.

I interview my mother about her childhood in Colombia, coming to America, adopting a new culture, and the many lessons life has taught her. She shares experiences and people that have shaped her into the strong woman she is today.

Talked about my mom's culture and language background and how it was like for her to come to a different country to live.

We talk about what’s the difference between living in America and Sweden

In this interview, conducted on November 25, 2023 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Danielle Qin (17) interviews her mother Dan Chen (58) about her life as an accountant and first-generation Chinese immigrant. She also talks about her love of animals and...

One Small Step conversation partners Shannon Waters (53) and William "Bill" Neiheisel (68) discuss faith, their views on behavior and psychology and moving our country forward through love and kindness.

Names of Marshallese Clans and their importance

Jenna’s experience with rescuing abandoned kittens.

My name is Rexlina Lairegmeng. I interviewed my uncle Thomas Sefairal.

The interviewee is Rita Harugudoh(74), and I am Priscilla Lemalweg (48). She is the former Principal of our elementary school and my aunty. We discussed about the different attires worn by Ulithian women by different age groups.

I interviewed my grandma

My grandmas journey through life and what she has experienced though her life. Also what she learned from others and what helped her become who she is today.

We talk about the differences of Japanese and American cultures in the aspects of school, holidays, and overall relationships with people.

My grandfather lives in a world opposite the one he grew up in. This is his story.

Helen Mangefel (83) talks with her daughter Martina Mangefel (53) about her experiences as a teacher back in the 1950s and what they taught at the public schools. Helen also talks about what she feels should be taught in the...