Marie Bernadette

"LingoStar" makes applicants sign this. @tefldotcom.bsky.social, I know you're not responsible for the content of your advertisers' external websites, but it is high time you updated your guidelines to exclude employers with discriminatory hiring policies and questionable morals.

Watch out for discriminatory hiring practices in TESOL. Unfortunately, linguicism and nativism remain rampant in the field. "TCL" uses a grading scale to assign points based on applicant origin and accent. This is not in compliance with equality laws. Teachers, know your value — don't apply.

Oh boy. "TwinkleTalk" went through the bingo card for neocolonialism. In two sentences. Dear teachers, students, policy-makers: let's stand together against linguicism in TESOL.

Friendship is crucial for refugee children – here’s how to talk to your child about being welcoming Your child may have classmates who have experienced potentially traumatic events fleeing their home country.

My brilliant colleague from the @tcddublin.bsky.social University of Sanctuary Initiative, Dr Rachel Hoare, talks about how everyday acts of kindness can help refugee children -- inspiring for parents, guardians, and teachers! theconversation.com/friendship-i...

Trump administration revokes Harvard's ability to enroll international students International students make up more than a quarter of Harvard University's student body. Harvard says the government's actions, which could cut off a major revenue stream, are "unlawful."

JUST IN: International students make up more than a quarter of Harvard University's student body. Harvard says the government's actions, which could cut off a major revenue stream, are "unlawful."

Thank you for the lively discussions yesterday at the Global Intersections Conference @tcddublin.bsky.social! We had a fantastic lineup and a great audience. For a recording or full slides, get in touch.

Talk to me about Social Justice in the Global Englishes! Join me on May 21st at the Global Intersections Conference, hosted by Trinity College Dublin. We will talk about how we can recognise and fight linguistic inequality and linguicism. Programme and tickets at www.eventbrite.ie/e/global-int...

Join us at TCD for the Global Intersections Conference on May 20-21! The theme is Communication and Resilience Across Borders. I will be speaking about Justice in the Global Englishes. Let's talk about linguicism and fight it -- together. See you there! Sign up here: www.tcd.ie/ahss/news-an...

I will be publishing and launching Bealtaine 2 Music on Saturday the 3rd May!

The launch will take place online via Teams. You can register via the link in our bio! There will be readings from contributors and discussion on the night!

I'm looking forward to launching the issue and seeing you!

Link here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/sparks-lit...

Meet our contributors for issue 3, Bealtaine 2, Music!

Thank you to everybody who submitted! We will be announcing our Cover Art soon!