Ep #34: International adoption and language learning
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The Polyglot Podcast
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In this episode, I'll be talking with Emily, an international adoptee from China who is currently studying German, Spanish, Italian, Turkish, Arabic, and Russian. She'll share her perspective on language learning as an adoptee and how languages have contributed to her sense of identity and belonging. Emily will also share her language journey, what challenges she's encountered along the way, and advice she has to share.
Please check out her Instagram @languagetravelingadoptee and YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ehhmuhhlee18
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