The Secret Life of Language

School of Languages and Linguistics - The University of Melbourne

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The Secret Life of Language dives into the cultures, arts, and histories that underpin and inform the diverse languages we speak. From the studios of the University of Melbourne’s School of Languages and Linguistics.

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Recent episodes

  • Matt's Chitchats - Voice of Lele on shattering borders, preserving culture and a multilingual family lifeAug 26, 2026 · 29 min
  • Matt's Chitchats - Theatre in the Blood, Political Anarchy and the Art of Translation with Joseph FarrellJul 16, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
  • Matt's Chitchats - Italiana nel cuore: Writing, Healing, and the Journey Beyond AcademiaApr 30, 2026 · 48 min
  • Matt’s Chitchats – Uncomfortable words and the vocabulary of desire – A Conversation with Marco ScarcelliFeb 12, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
  • Matt's Chitchats - Music, technology and the anxiety of Italian Identity – A Conversation with Vera GhenoDec 1, 2025 · 37 min
  • Choc-tops and Cassata - Bonus Episode - The Castle: the most quintessential Australian movie with an Italian vibe?Sep 16, 2025 · 57 min
  • Choc-tops and Cassata - Part 4: From vision to legacy: Antonio Zeccola and Italian cinema in AustraliaAug 27, 2025 · 37 min
  • Choc-tops and Cassata - Part 3: Jan Sardi on Italian cinema and Australian screenwritingAug 13, 2025 · 43 min
  • Choc-tops and Cassata - Part 2: Saturday Nights at the Metropolitan: Melbourne’s Italian Cinema ExperienceJul 30, 2025 · 24 min
  • Choc-tops and Cassata - Part 1: How multicultural movies saved the Melbourne cinema sceneJul 15, 2025 · 20 min

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