Month: June 2026

Macedonian & Slovene at the British Council Two Languages, One Passion for Sharing

My presentations for the #BritishCouncil went wonderfully! I had the pleasure of introducing two fascinating languages and cultures Macedonian and Slovene, and, as always, the language came with stories, history, and a few moments where you have to carefully choose your words. Let’s start with Macedonian. The country’s official name is North Macedonia, but the…
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Our Language/s: Multilingualism in the Balkans at the British Library (video)

What happens when language becomes more than a way of communicating, when it shapes identity, belonging, and even exclusion? At #British Library we explored the rich linguistic landscape of the Balkan diaspora, asking how languages that are often considered “non-standard” or marginalised influence the ways people experience identity, difference, and discrimination. The discussion challenged ethnonationalist…
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