Michael Chesnut
@michaelchesnut.bsky.social
Interested in Linguistic Landscape, Ethnography, Foriegn Language Teacher Identity, Academic Publishing, Walking as a Methodology, and lots more!
1. Tomorrow is the big college entrance exam in Korea or KSAT or suneung so naturally there are posters up in subway stations directing test takers to test locations, listing which exit to take and how far the school is from the exit. All part of the KSAT #LinguisticLandscape . . . .
November 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
1. Tomorrow is the big college entrance exam in Korea or KSAT or suneung so naturally there are posters up in subway stations directing test takers to test locations, listing which exit to take and how far the school is from the exit. All part of the KSAT #LinguisticLandscape . . . .
"In contrast, Hong Kong’s rapid climb in the latest rankings is widely credited to strong government backing and deregulation. To attract world-class scholars, the government introduced the Top Talent Pass Scheme in 2023"
www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/s...
www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/s...
Korean universities absent from QS Asia top 10; Hong Kong schools rise on state backing - The Korea Times
Despite the growing global interest in Korean education, no Korean universities made it into Asia’s top 10 in the latest QS rankings — a stark remi...
www.koreatimes.co.kr
November 12, 2025 at 10:11 AM
"In contrast, Hong Kong’s rapid climb in the latest rankings is widely credited to strong government backing and deregulation. To attract world-class scholars, the government introduced the Top Talent Pass Scheme in 2023"
www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/s...
www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/s...
Seoul is putting on a fall show today
November 12, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Seoul is putting on a fall show today
Lovely essay here on language learning, translation, AI, and so much more. Very much worth reading in my opinion.
"To translate is not simply to transfer meaning but to attend to differences—of culture, time, thought, expression—that evade perfect alignment"
Brilliant essay by Ross Benjamin on how AirPods & other automated translation tech eliminates what really matters in communicating across languages
Brilliant essay by Ross Benjamin on how AirPods & other automated translation tech eliminates what really matters in communicating across languages
The Costs of Instant Translation
AI might soon rob us of the thrill and challenge of cross-cultural conversation.
www.theatlantic.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Lovely essay here on language learning, translation, AI, and so much more. Very much worth reading in my opinion.
Reposted by Michael Chesnut
If it wasn’t a Jets game right now I’d be somewhere in rural Manitoba checking out the northern lights.
They are insane and this is in the city.
But since it’s the 2nd intermission get outside and enjoy the light show for a few minutes.
They are insane and this is in the city.
But since it’s the 2nd intermission get outside and enjoy the light show for a few minutes.
November 12, 2025 at 4:50 AM
If it wasn’t a Jets game right now I’d be somewhere in rural Manitoba checking out the northern lights.
They are insane and this is in the city.
But since it’s the 2nd intermission get outside and enjoy the light show for a few minutes.
They are insane and this is in the city.
But since it’s the 2nd intermission get outside and enjoy the light show for a few minutes.
Bluejays baseball fun and aurora pictures seem like good candidates for the best times on this website so far, in my experience, so that's nice
November 12, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Bluejays baseball fun and aurora pictures seem like good candidates for the best times on this website so far, in my experience, so that's nice
Very good review of There Is No Antimemetics Division by
@qntm.org which also discusses the amazing SCP Wiki which is a wildly underdiscussed and underexamined writing activity, community, practice, repository, something, in my opinion. Neat stuff!
www.washingtonpost.com/books/2025/1...
@qntm.org which also discusses the amazing SCP Wiki which is a wildly underdiscussed and underexamined writing activity, community, practice, repository, something, in my opinion. Neat stuff!
www.washingtonpost.com/books/2025/1...
Review | Horror oozes out of the internet in this inventively creepy novel
‘There Is No Antimemetics Division’ is a Lovecraftian tale, updated for an increasingly unhinged age of WiFi signals and sinister memes.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Very good review of There Is No Antimemetics Division by
@qntm.org which also discusses the amazing SCP Wiki which is a wildly underdiscussed and underexamined writing activity, community, practice, repository, something, in my opinion. Neat stuff!
www.washingtonpost.com/books/2025/1...
@qntm.org which also discusses the amazing SCP Wiki which is a wildly underdiscussed and underexamined writing activity, community, practice, repository, something, in my opinion. Neat stuff!
www.washingtonpost.com/books/2025/1...
So there is a big Twitter kerfuffle because of a blogger having trouble at an airport, with a lot going on there, here, and wherever, but it is a good reminder of one of the most interesting #LinguisticLandscape in the world, that of airports! So many signs!
onemileatatime.com/news/economi...
onemileatatime.com/news/economi...
Economist Doesn't Follow Signs At Heathrow: Proof The UK Is Failing?
A economist had a bad experience connecting at Heathrow, suggesting it's reflective of bigger issues in the UK. There's only one issue...
onemileatatime.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:54 PM
So there is a big Twitter kerfuffle because of a blogger having trouble at an airport, with a lot going on there, here, and wherever, but it is a good reminder of one of the most interesting #LinguisticLandscape in the world, that of airports! So many signs!
onemileatatime.com/news/economi...
onemileatatime.com/news/economi...
"For 35 years, On Spec has been Canada’s premier literary publication for science fiction and fantasy.
It’s our own maple-flavoured alternative to the American giants — like Analog Science Fiction and Fact, and Amazing Stories"
Quite a loss for Canada here.
www.cbc.ca/arts/on-spec...
It’s our own maple-flavoured alternative to the American giants — like Analog Science Fiction and Fact, and Amazing Stories"
Quite a loss for Canada here.
www.cbc.ca/arts/on-spec...
Canada’s premier speculative fiction magazine calls it a day after 35 years | CBC Arts
Edmonton-based On Spec, which showcased authors like Julie E. Czerneda, Tony Pi and a young Cory Doctorow, will publish its final issue in December
www.cbc.ca
November 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
"For 35 years, On Spec has been Canada’s premier literary publication for science fiction and fantasy.
It’s our own maple-flavoured alternative to the American giants — like Analog Science Fiction and Fact, and Amazing Stories"
Quite a loss for Canada here.
www.cbc.ca/arts/on-spec...
It’s our own maple-flavoured alternative to the American giants — like Analog Science Fiction and Fact, and Amazing Stories"
Quite a loss for Canada here.
www.cbc.ca/arts/on-spec...
Reposted by Michael Chesnut
From the mistaken "Amamya" in Arabic to the gratuitous apostrophe in English, this "Amatzya" street sign needs an overhaul
#LinguisticLandscape #Linguistics #Transliteration_fails
#LinguisticLandscape #Linguistics #Transliteration_fails
November 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
From the mistaken "Amamya" in Arabic to the gratuitous apostrophe in English, this "Amatzya" street sign needs an overhaul
#LinguisticLandscape #Linguistics #Transliteration_fails
#LinguisticLandscape #Linguistics #Transliteration_fails
Reposted by Michael Chesnut
Wiggle wiggle ⚠️
(English-only #LinguisticLandscape in Berlin)
(English-only #LinguisticLandscape in Berlin)
November 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Wiggle wiggle ⚠️
(English-only #LinguisticLandscape in Berlin)
(English-only #LinguisticLandscape in Berlin)
Reposted by Michael Chesnut
This mural, outside Ganado Feed on Lincoln Ave. in San Jose, urges the people who see it to find resilience in challenging times…in English. But some people in our community might really need to hear that message in another language, too.
#translate #sanjose #staystrong #murals #linguisticlandscape
#translate #sanjose #staystrong #murals #linguisticlandscape
November 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
This mural, outside Ganado Feed on Lincoln Ave. in San Jose, urges the people who see it to find resilience in challenging times…in English. But some people in our community might really need to hear that message in another language, too.
#translate #sanjose #staystrong #murals #linguisticlandscape
#translate #sanjose #staystrong #murals #linguisticlandscape
This is a nice article on Remembrance Day in Korea.
koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-11...
koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-11...
Shared silence: How Remembrance Day resounds in Korea
On Remembrance Day, nations gathered in Seoul to honor war sacrifices, reflecting on shared histories and the continued significance of remembrance, with participation from diplomats, veterans and mil...
koreajoongangdaily.joins.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:52 AM
This is a nice article on Remembrance Day in Korea.
koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-11...
koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-11...
The election for university president is coming up and so we have some campaigning on campus these days, but what I find interesting here is the amount of English on these posters, adding a bit more of something to the campus #LinguisticLandscape . . . .
November 11, 2025 at 4:15 AM
The election for university president is coming up and so we have some campaigning on campus these days, but what I find interesting here is the amount of English on these posters, adding a bit more of something to the campus #LinguisticLandscape . . . .
Reposted by Michael Chesnut
Next up in the @uniofjyvaskyla.bsky.social English seminar series!
Yating Yu (University of Macau), 'Media representations of the ‘little fresh meat’ phenomenon in China: a feminist critical discourse analysis of the masculine nonconformity discourse'
Abstract/register!👇
r.jyu.fi/engseminars2...
Yating Yu (University of Macau), 'Media representations of the ‘little fresh meat’ phenomenon in China: a feminist critical discourse analysis of the masculine nonconformity discourse'
Abstract/register!👇
r.jyu.fi/engseminars2...
JYU English seminars - 2025-26
2025-26
r.jyu.fi
November 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Next up in the @uniofjyvaskyla.bsky.social English seminar series!
Yating Yu (University of Macau), 'Media representations of the ‘little fresh meat’ phenomenon in China: a feminist critical discourse analysis of the masculine nonconformity discourse'
Abstract/register!👇
r.jyu.fi/engseminars2...
Yating Yu (University of Macau), 'Media representations of the ‘little fresh meat’ phenomenon in China: a feminist critical discourse analysis of the masculine nonconformity discourse'
Abstract/register!👇
r.jyu.fi/engseminars2...
'Bonjour' in the ice cream shop #LinguisticLandscape of Seoul, courtesy of Baskin Robbins, with some interesting French background art, all related to this special Golden Praline Butter ice cream. I wonder how widely known 'Bonjour' is in Korea? Pretty widely known, I'd guess.
November 10, 2025 at 12:11 PM
'Bonjour' in the ice cream shop #LinguisticLandscape of Seoul, courtesy of Baskin Robbins, with some interesting French background art, all related to this special Golden Praline Butter ice cream. I wonder how widely known 'Bonjour' is in Korea? Pretty widely known, I'd guess.
Reposted by Michael Chesnut
Call for Papers: Reading Fanfiction/ Fanfiction Reading
If you have a 3000-4000 literary close reading of a fanfiction story burning to get out, please be in touch! :D
rb.gy/8hqqzb
If you have a 3000-4000 literary close reading of a fanfiction story burning to get out, please be in touch! :D
rb.gy/8hqqzb
rb.gy
October 27, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Call for Papers: Reading Fanfiction/ Fanfiction Reading
If you have a 3000-4000 literary close reading of a fanfiction story burning to get out, please be in touch! :D
rb.gy/8hqqzb
If you have a 3000-4000 literary close reading of a fanfiction story burning to get out, please be in touch! :D
rb.gy/8hqqzb
Reposted by Michael Chesnut
Do not miss our November 13 webinar Ukrainian Parents' Views on the Impact of War and Displacement on Their Parenting Styles in Scotland. Register here bit.ly/433k2jB
November 10, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Do not miss our November 13 webinar Ukrainian Parents' Views on the Impact of War and Displacement on Their Parenting Styles in Scotland. Register here bit.ly/433k2jB
Pilates maketh man
I don't think I've ever seen 'maketh' in the #LinguisticLandscape of Korea until now, so something new here!
And . . . .
I don't think I've ever seen 'maketh' in the #LinguisticLandscape of Korea until now, so something new here!
And . . . .
November 10, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Pilates maketh man
I don't think I've ever seen 'maketh' in the #LinguisticLandscape of Korea until now, so something new here!
And . . . .
I don't think I've ever seen 'maketh' in the #LinguisticLandscape of Korea until now, so something new here!
And . . . .
Reposted by Michael Chesnut
Upcoming workshop on spirituality at Kyudai this Friday
For those in the area, let me know if you’d like to join us (sorry, in-person only)
For those in the area, let me know if you’d like to join us (sorry, in-person only)
November 9, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Upcoming workshop on spirituality at Kyudai this Friday
For those in the area, let me know if you’d like to join us (sorry, in-person only)
For those in the area, let me know if you’d like to join us (sorry, in-person only)
Certainly not a world I'm familiar with, but an interesting take on yachting, safety, and bureaucracy in Korea, and an interesting view into those who sail the seven seas for fun . . . .
www.yachtingworld.com/cruising/cru...
www.yachtingworld.com/cruising/cru...
Cruising South Korea: the oppressive restrictions that scuppered our plans - Yachting World
Cameron Dueck's cruising dreams of exploring South Korea's islands were grounded by a bizarre set of maritime restrictions
www.yachtingworld.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Certainly not a world I'm familiar with, but an interesting take on yachting, safety, and bureaucracy in Korea, and an interesting view into those who sail the seven seas for fun . . . .
www.yachtingworld.com/cruising/cru...
www.yachtingworld.com/cruising/cru...
Some "oppose a de facto ban on early education, expressing concern that it would deepen the learning gap, as wealthier families could still hire private tutors, enroll their children in overseas programs or pursue other alternatives"
www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/s...
www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/s...
Reactions mixed as lawmakers target early English education - The Korea Times
News about the progress of a legislative bill targeting the restriction of English education for young children has been concerning for Choi Go-eun...
www.koreatimes.co.kr
November 8, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Some "oppose a de facto ban on early education, expressing concern that it would deepen the learning gap, as wealthier families could still hire private tutors, enroll their children in overseas programs or pursue other alternatives"
www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/s...
www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/s...
I have a deep fondness for paper-based language learning notebooks, and wonder a bit what has been written in the last few years about the feelings that come from studying with this type of material . . . .
Always been quite satisfying to create and go over material like this, for me.
Always been quite satisfying to create and go over material like this, for me.
November 8, 2025 at 7:25 AM
I have a deep fondness for paper-based language learning notebooks, and wonder a bit what has been written in the last few years about the feelings that come from studying with this type of material . . . .
Always been quite satisfying to create and go over material like this, for me.
Always been quite satisfying to create and go over material like this, for me.
Reposted by Michael Chesnut
If you speak Spanish, please help Emma get more participants by taking part in this super interesting experiment 🎧📊😊
¡holis! ¿me podríais hacer un favorcín? si habláis español y tenéis media horita libre, ¿os importaría hacerme este experimento? rlj2vzfkev.cognition.run
¡nos ayudaríais mucho a mi tesis y a mí!
¡nos ayudaríais mucho a mi tesis y a mí!
Cognition. Run experiments online
Easily create and run behavioral experiments online.
rlj2vzfkev.cognition.run
November 8, 2025 at 7:05 AM
If you speak Spanish, please help Emma get more participants by taking part in this super interesting experiment 🎧📊😊
German and Korean, a relatively unusual combination in Korea, on a poster seen on a university campus in Seoul, part of the campus #LinguisticLandscape!
November 8, 2025 at 7:21 AM
German and Korean, a relatively unusual combination in Korea, on a poster seen on a university campus in Seoul, part of the campus #LinguisticLandscape!