Language Toktok 10: What languages do I need to work at the United Nations?

Language Toktok 11: Color or Colour?

Have you ever been confused by the different ways the same word is spelled (or spelt)? Like color and colour? Or center and centre? Listen and find out why this happens. To read the article this episode was based on, go to https://www.thenational.com.pg/should-i-write-colour-or-color/

Language Toktok 10: What languages do I need to work at the United Nations?

One of the reasons so few Papua New Guineans work as United Nations public servants is that they do not have the necessary language skills. Listen and find out which languages you need to be able to speak to work at the UN. To read the article this episode was based on, go to: https://www.thenational.com.pg/what-languages-do-i-need-to-work-at-the-un/

Language Toktok 9: Why does PNG have so many languages?

Papua New Guinea is famous for being a small country with more languages than any other country? But why does it have so many? Listen and find out! To read the article this episode was based on, go to https://www.thenational.com.pg/why-does-png-have-so-many-languages/

Language Toktok 8: Does phonics work for Papua New Guineans?

Phonics has become a buzzword in teaching children to read English, but how does it work for Papua New Guineans? English is a second language here and children usually come to school not knowing how to speak English. Can phonics help them learn to speak the language they will use at school? Listen and see what you think! To read the article this episode was based on, go to https://www.thenational.com.pg/how-does-phonics-work-for-papua-new-guineans/

Language Toktok 7: Are Papua New Guinea languages primitive?

Have you ever heard PNG languages described as "primitive"? Do you think English is more developed than your language? Before you answer, listen to this! To read the article this episode was based on, go to: https://www.thenational.com.pg/how-primitive-are-png-languages/