Ep 58: What it means to be a 'good reader' across different languages and cultures

Ep 58: What it means to be a 'good reader' across different languages and cultures

From Brighter Thinking Pod by Cambridge

April 23, 2026 · 20 min · Season 6 · Episode 58

About this episode

The episode discusses the diverse nature of reading across different languages and cultures, highlighting its communal and everyday significance.

Today we're going to be talking about reading! Across languages and cultures, reading looks different. It might be silent or shared aloud. It might happen on paper, on a screen, or through memory, performance and storytelling. For millions of people, reading is multilingual, communal and deeply woven into everyday life. Some recent reports suggest, however, that fewer people are reading long texts than was the case before the invention of social media. Your host for this episode is Paul Ellis, Head of Thought Leadership at Cambridge. He is joined by Nayla Aramouni, Curriculum Programmes Manager. Show notes: Cambridge Reading Adventures guided reading programme - https://www.cambridge.org/education/subject/english/literacy/cambridge-reading-adventures Cambridge Phonics and Handwriting - https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-early-years/curriculum/phonics-and-handwriting/

People in this episode

Host: Paul Ellis

Guest: Nayla Aramouni

Topics covered

  • reading
  • multilingualism
  • cultural differences
  • literacy
  • social media impact

Keywords

  • good reader
  • reading practices
  • cultural literacy
  • social media
  • communal reading

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cambridge

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