Comments for Language on the Move https://languageonthemove.com Multilingualism, Intercultural communication, Consumerism, Globalization, Gender & Identity, Migration & Social Justice, Language & Tourism Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:46:53 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Digital mutual aid among migrants, in the shadow of ChatGPT by Jenia Yudytska https://languageonthemove.com/digital-mutual-aid-among-migrants-in-the-shadow-of-chatgpt/#comment-124298 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:46:53 +0000 https://languageonthemove.com/?p=26679#comment-124298 In reply to Yixi(Isabella) Qiu.

Thank you very much Yixi! I taught a course on language technologies (chatbots, machine translation, etc.) last semester and I’m still ruminating on the students’ input on their own AI use. My main conclusion right now is that simply improving digital literacy on the topic is really important. For example, the fact that ChatGPT *generates* and doesn’t actually “search” for info was quite surprising for most students; their honest surprise in turn made me understand why they trust AI answers in a way I don’t.

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Comment on Digital mutual aid among migrants, in the shadow of ChatGPT by Jenia Yudytska https://languageonthemove.com/digital-mutual-aid-among-migrants-in-the-shadow-of-chatgpt/#comment-124297 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:30:40 +0000 https://languageonthemove.com/?p=26679#comment-124297 In reply to Ana Sofia Bruzon.

Thank you so much Ana! Source checking really is one of those absolutely crucial but extremely difficult everyday issues, in all alreas of life.. A few years ago Germany used to have a project called “Migration Counselling 4.0” where EU workers were offered counselling re labour rights within already existing online communities (https://minor-kontor.de/migration-counselling-4-0/). I think it was a really interesting idea and I wish the EU would really build on it – I would *love* to have a legal professional drop by our Telegram groups once every few months.

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Comment on Digital mutual aid among migrants, in the shadow of ChatGPT by Yixi(Isabella) Qiu https://languageonthemove.com/digital-mutual-aid-among-migrants-in-the-shadow-of-chatgpt/#comment-124246 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:16:38 +0000 https://languageonthemove.com/?p=26679#comment-124246 Thank you for this powerful and painfully honest piece, Jenia. As you point out, “the issues explored here are no different from those we’re facing in other areas: education, academia, news, etc. … AI ‘errors’ are not abstract risks but existential ones, while for volunteers they become yet another invisible layer of emotional and cognitive labour.” When teaching an academic writing course, I sense a related tension, in which fleeting ideas and learning opportunities embedded in the revision process of language choices can easily be overshadowed by the authority of AI outputs. A timely and important contribution!

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Comment on Digital mutual aid among migrants, in the shadow of ChatGPT by Ana Sofia Bruzon https://languageonthemove.com/digital-mutual-aid-among-migrants-in-the-shadow-of-chatgpt/#comment-124189 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:38:29 +0000 https://languageonthemove.com/?p=26679#comment-124189 Thank you, Jenia; a wonderful piece to read and a powerful reminder to look beyond the fluff of AI-generated texts, and why source checking and talking to humans (when possible) are so important for getting more accurate information. Thank you for the work you do for refugees; it’s so needed.
Ana

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Comment on Alexander von Humboldt visits Australia by Norm Painting https://languageonthemove.com/alexander-von-humboldt-visits-australia/#comment-123740 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:48:01 +0000 https://www.languageonthemove.com/?p=22869#comment-123740 A fascinating and thoughtfully written piece, Gabrielle. I really enjoyed how the article brings Alexander von Humboldt’s ideas to life while connecting them meaningfully to Australia’s scientific and environmental history. The discussion of his influence on figures like Ferdinand Mueller and Georg Neumayer clearly shows how Humboldt’s integrative view of science shaped early research in Australia. One additional reflection is how his emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration feels even more relevant today in addressing climate change and sustainability challenges.

Nouman Khalid
Founder: https://normpainting.com/

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Comment on Language learning through public speaking by Presentations https://languageonthemove.com/language-learning-through-public-speaking/#comment-123644 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:30:18 +0000 http://www.languageonthemove.com/?p=18299#comment-123644 Great read! public speaking framed as a language learning tool was new to me. I like the part about how working together in a speaking club made a safe space for trying out Mandarin or English.

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Comment on Local culture mirrored in dog signs by canine https://languageonthemove.com/local-culture-mirrored-in-dog-signs/#comment-123643 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:33:47 +0000 https://www.languageonthemove.com/?p=25936#comment-123643 Great post , thank you for sharing.

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Comment on Language on the Move Podcast wins Talkley Award 2025 by Ingrid Piller https://languageonthemove.com/language-on-the-move-podcast-wins-talkley-award-2025/#comment-123640 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 03:12:22 +0000 https://www.languageonthemove.com/?p=26592#comment-123640 ]]> In reply to Yixi(Isabella) Qiu.

Thank you, Isabella, for your kind words 🤗

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Comment on Language on the Move Podcast wins Talkley Award 2025 by Ingrid Piller https://languageonthemove.com/language-on-the-move-podcast-wins-talkley-award-2025/#comment-123639 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 03:10:52 +0000 https://www.languageonthemove.com/?p=26592#comment-123639 ]]> In reply to Dong Jiaqi.

That is so good to hear 🙏

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Comment on Language on the Move Podcast wins Talkley Award 2025 by Yixi(Isabella) Qiu https://languageonthemove.com/language-on-the-move-podcast-wins-talkley-award-2025/#comment-123632 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:28:54 +0000 https://www.languageonthemove.com/?p=26592#comment-123632 I’m sure your encouragement, and the spirit of Language on the Move, will stay with the students as they engage in global conversations🌍Wishing LotM an inspiring and productive 2026, where language continues to travel, connect, and unsettle what we take for granted.]]> Many congratulations, Ingrid! Thank you very much for your kindness and continued support💗I’m sure your encouragement, and the spirit of Language on the Move, will stay with the students as they engage in global conversations🌍Wishing LotM an inspiring and productive 2026, where language continues to travel, connect, and unsettle what we take for granted.

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Comment on Language on the Move Podcast wins Talkley Award 2025 by Dong Jiaqi https://languageonthemove.com/language-on-the-move-podcast-wins-talkley-award-2025/#comment-123630 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:30:03 +0000 https://www.languageonthemove.com/?p=26592#comment-123630 Heartfelt congratulations on winning the 2025 Talkley Award! I was thrilled and honored to see our photo featured in the article. The website makes me feel that the knowledge I have learned feels shared and alive, rather than something that stays quietly on the page. I look forward to many more unique and insightful episodes. Happy New Year!

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Comment on Language on the Move Podcast wins Talkley Award 2025 by Wang Mingjun https://languageonthemove.com/language-on-the-move-podcast-wins-talkley-award-2025/#comment-123627 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:40:05 +0000 https://www.languageonthemove.com/?p=26592#comment-123627 Many thanks for selecting our class photo as the cover image,this is truly surprising! Warmest wishes for a wonderful New Year ahead!

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Comment on Language on the Move Podcast wins Talkley Award 2025 by LI Zhengsheng https://languageonthemove.com/language-on-the-move-podcast-wins-talkley-award-2025/#comment-123625 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:26:37 +0000 https://www.languageonthemove.com/?p=26592#comment-123625 In reply to Liwenxuan.

Congratulations and Happy new year!

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Comment on Language on the Move Podcast wins Talkley Award 2025 by Ingrid Piller https://languageonthemove.com/language-on-the-move-podcast-wins-talkley-award-2025/#comment-123622 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:39:19 +0000 https://www.languageonthemove.com/?p=26592#comment-123622 🤗🙏]]> In reply to Liwenxuan.

🙏🤗🙏

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Comment on Language on the Move Podcast wins Talkley Award 2025 by Liwenxuan https://languageonthemove.com/language-on-the-move-podcast-wins-talkley-award-2025/#comment-123621 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 03:41:21 +0000 https://www.languageonthemove.com/?p=26592#comment-123621 Wowwwww ! we are on the cover image !
Many thanks !

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Comment on Language on the Move Podcast wins Talkley Award 2025 by ZHUANG CHENGBO https://languageonthemove.com/language-on-the-move-podcast-wins-talkley-award-2025/#comment-123619 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 03:01:18 +0000 https://www.languageonthemove.com/?p=26592#comment-123619 Huge congratulations to the entire team on winning the 2025 Talkley Award! I was absolutely thrilled to open this article and see our class photo from Tongji University featured right at the cover. We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Yixi (Isabella) Qiu for introducing us to the podcast in our Global Competence course, as it has truly enriched our perspective on how language shapes our understanding of the world. It is such an honor to have played a small part in supporting this wonderful platform, and I look forward to listening to many more insightful episodes in the future!

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