Patricia Ryan: Don't insist on English!

The speaker shares personal experiences from teaching in the Gulf, highlighting the rapid globalization of English and its impact on language loss. They discuss how English teaching has evolved into a global business, creating barriers for non-native speakers. The importance of translation and historical examples of language diversity are emphasized. The speaker critiques the education system for equating intelligence with English proficiency and shares stories that illustrate the value of language diversity and innovation.

Discuss the impact of globalization on local languages as mentioned in the text.

What role do grandparents play in the transmission of language and knowledge?

Reflect on the story of the Kenyan shepherd boy and its relevance to education.

What does the speaker mean by 'mind your language'?