S9E4: A Disruptive Approach to Teaching and Materials
Author of How to Write Inclusive Materials, Tyson Seburn, discusses a disruptive approach to building greater empathy and inclusion in the language classroom. In this interview, Tyson walks through the five stages of the disruptive approach and suggests topics, questions, materials and activities we can use for each lesson stage.
S9E2: Common Myths about Teaching Pronunciation
Founder of Pronunciation with Emma, Emma Walker, addresses myths surrounding teaching pronunciation, from misconceptions about the skills we need as teachers to common mixups between accent and pronunciation.
S9E1: Lesson Materials to Try with Your Adult Learners
Teacher and materials writer Silvina Mascitti shares three lesson plans from her library of free materials at EFL Creative Ideas. Silvina walks through the various lesson stages for each lesson and shares insights into how she uses the materials with her adult learners.
S8E8: Using TV Shows in the Language Classroom
Teacher Samvidha Srinath talks about using clips from popular TV shows in her classes, the benefits it brings to her teenage learners, and how she uses the material in class.
S7E6: Using Songs to Explore Language, Culture and History with Tommy Bradford
English Teacher and fellow podcaster Tommy Bradford shares how he uses songs in his classes with his adult language learners to develop a deeper understanding of language, culture and history.
S7E5: Making Teaching Materials More Inclusive with Lottie Galpin
Inclusive ELT Consultant, Lottie Galpin, talks about the importance of inclusive in teaching materials in the context of the language classroom and suggests ways we can analyse, adapt and supplement textbooks to increase representation.
S6E2: Including LGBTQIA+ Identities in Language Classes
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant Peter Fullagar talks about the importance of including LGBTQIA+ identities in English language teaching materials. Peter shares three practical tips on adapting existing teaching materials to make English language classes more inclusive.
S4E8: How to use Podcasts in your Classes
Founder and co-host of All Ears English Lindsay McMahon talks about using podcasts as a resource in classes. Lindsay walks through the stages of selecting and adapting content to suit learners’ needs, as well as suggests ways in which we can prepare learners to listen and respond to the podcast.
S2E7: News Media in Lessons
Journalist, Dannie Higginbotham, talks about using news media to engage learners in further reading, as well as shares tips and resources that we can use in classes. Read Dannie’s article on Hong Kong shop cats here.