How does our speech shape us? This talk by Molly Becker looks at how dialect influences and reflects identity, and at how American authors use dialect in their writing.
Link to 30-minute talk aimed at adults, which goes live on 26 March: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGRgWxwKMZI
There is also a short introduction to dialect aimed at children aged 8-12, which looks at how dialect influences the words we use. A downloadable activity pack and answer key are included.
Link to 5-minute introduction aimed at children, which goes live on 26 March: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tesrn_I_9sw
The Cambridge Festival, which replaces the hugely popular Cambridge Science Festival and the Cambridge Festival of Ideas, will host an extensive series of free, online events between 26 March and 4 April this year.
