The importance of learning a second language

We began after asking about one positive and one negative experience, which led into a discussion about regretting not learning Spanish.

Language Butcherer

This is an interview with my mom, a mainly spanish-speaker, about how her accent has been perceived while living in the United States.

We’ve got to keep our language alive

Brenda McBride talks about her experiences as a tutor at the Gamilaraay/Yuwaalaraay/Yuawaalayaay Language and Culture Nest in Lightning Ridge, NSW.

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Pnomwan Wager and Lawrence Wager

Spouses, Pnomwan Wager (66) and Lawrence Wager (75), discuss Pnomwan’s immigration to the United States, Lawrence’s deployment in Thailand, and their children, as they together recount their love story.

Raising Bilingual Kids and their childhood songs

We are not Hispanic, but made teaching our kids Spanish a priority. Being bilingual opens up a part of the world my kids wouldn't have access to without the second language. They sing songs in Spanish that we used to...

Interview with Emilio Martinez

I interview my uncle, Emilio Martinez (55), about his life growing up in Union City, CA as the eldest son of immigrant parents from Oaxaca, Mexico. Touches on topics of identity and belonging, labor, school, language, time in the military,...

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Shabir Kabiri and Alex Kolker

Friends and coworkers Alex Kolker (27) interviews Shabir Kabiri (29) about his experience attending university in the United States, the differences between Afghan and American culture, and what the American dream means to him.

Religion and Immigration: Following a Calling to Integrate Cultures

Here, I talk to my mom and dad about their experiences with their experience as Taiwanese immigrants, and how faith has woven itself into this experience. We touch on the similarities of Christian and Chinese values, as well as how...

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Archie Hamilton and Kathryn Healy

One Small Step conversation partners Archie "Wayne" Hamilton (47) and Kathryn Healy (64) connect on their enjoyment of Shakespeare, the importance of everyone's unique story, and having as well as advocating for people with disabilities.

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I, Laura Estela Gonzalez (21), interview my mom, Ana Laura Malagon (44). This interview is in Spanish and I ask my mom about her life story. It contains her childhood in Mexico, then her teenage years, and her adult life...

Embracing my roots

Growing up I wanted nothing to do with my native language or culture. Soon I realized that my culture allows me to do what I most love... teaching Spanish.

The Importance of Language and Culture from a French Perspective

I interview my best friends’ French-American mother, Joelle. Our discussion begins with her immigration to the United States from Marseille and shifts into how language and culture have impacted the success of her fashion brand, Share With.

Interviewing Enran Wu

Enran came from China. He did not know any English when he first came to United States. His English capability slowly increased through his hard work.

What’s more?

Opened our hearts to discuss how living authentically and finding the good in a narrow world opens our lives to so much more.

New Beginnings

On December 3rd, 2022 I interviewed my boyfriend Luis about his experience in moving here from Venezuela. The recording contains first hand accounts, stories, and raw emotions. Listen to the whole interview to understand his optimistic outlook on life, his...

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Moni Hernandez and Evelyn Strom

Friends and fellow entrepreneurs Moni Hernandez [no age given] and Evelyn Strom [no age given] share a conversation about their life paths, Latino culture and community in Colorado, and how they serve those around them.

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Anthony Richardson-Eckes and Cornelius Holmes

One Small Step conversation partners Anthony "Tony" Richardson-Eckes (35) and Cornelius "Neal" Holmes (42) share their experiences of feeling like outsiders, as an immigrant and a Black man.

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Becca Begnaud and Cecilia Wells

In-laws Becca Begnaud (71) and Cecilia Wells (44) discuss Cecilia's background as a member of the Indigenous Ampskapii-Pikuni ("Real People") tribe, also known as the Blackfeet tribe, as well as their work with and relationship to Indigenous art, language, and...

UNCA LANG interview Rachel and Katie

We shared with each other a story about an experience that changed the way we think about writing, reading, communication, or education. I recorded it on my computer using Quicktime Player and Katie was over the phone on speaker. We...

Ben Jackson and Ivana Heyda

Ivana Heyda tells her grandson Ben Jackson about her experiences as a first generation immigrant to America for the Czech republic.

Thanksgiving Interview

We spoke about the importance of reading and the effects it has on children's lives- such as their behavior, lifestyle, social skills etc. We also spoke about my grandmother's experience as a teacher and what resources students had access to...

Language and Culture Story

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