Features

• From the Outback to the Mongolian steppe - A linguist returns to his Mongolian homeland to assist with construction repairs in a remote district, becoming the conduit for both language and trust between locals and Defence personnel.
• Beyond the tongue-tied: Can learners conquer second language anxiety jitters - Delve into anxiety in second language learning and unpack what can make it a motivator or a barrier.
• Navy Cryptologic Linguists: Not to be confused with interpreters - Be introduced to the world of Navy Cryptologic Linguists and the diverse linguistic skills they employ, learn about training and career trajectories, and get a glimpse of the future for this essential role.
• Intelligence operations: The versatility of linguists - Take a peek at the pivotal role of linguists in intelligence operations, discovering their diverse contributions from enhanced situational awareness to the fostering of international cooperation and improved humanitarian relief efforts.
• Whose 'culture' is it anyway? - Explore the tricky definition of ‘culture’, a word with parameters that are continually expanding, retracting, and adapting to reflect our ever-evolving, complex, and diverse society.
• Cultural symbiosis: How to live between three cultures and thrive - Polyglot and former travel journalist Paul Hellander shares his hard-won life lessons on heritage, identity, and belonging.