Learning to Live in Multilingual Worlds: Alison Phipps at TEDxUniversityofGlasgow

Alison Phipps is a Professor of Languages and Intercultural Studies and co-convener of the Glasgow Refugee, Asylum and Migration Network. In this emotional talk, she highlights the shortcomings of English as a global language through her own story of welcoming asylum refugees into her family home. Alison encourages people to get out of their comfort zone and explore the world as 'Learning languages in multilingual worlds will give you the chance to connect with others.'

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