Look Who it Was Random video

Language stories | Ingrid Barnsley | TEDxSWPS

2,586 views · Published 24 September 2014 · 12:24 · Indexed 18 October 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism

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This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Looking at the language and culture, Ingrid reminds us of the importance of words in carrying ideas and histories, and shows us how many languages are under threat.

Ingrid was at SWPS from 2002-
2009. She graduated from Nottingham University last June with a degree in German and Politics; a subject choice which was influenced by her love for languages.
She has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, spent a year living and working in Austria, captained the university rowing squad, and made
friends for life. She is also half Hungarian. Language learning is something which she is extremely passionate about.


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