S8E9: Going From Good to Great in Writing
Writing Tutor and Coach, Paul Duke, shares what distinguishes a good piece of writing from a great one and how coaching can help learners become great writers.
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.
S7E9: Teaching Teens Beyond Traditional Test Scores with Gregory Diehl
Author Gregory Diehl examines the challenges of teaching English for practical purposes versus test results. Gregory reflects on his experience and suggests how to engage and support teenage students in using English for authentic communication.
S7E8: Building a Reading Habit in Class with Kyle Larson
Kyle Larson, a seasoned teacher and the founder of AIR Language, an English reading platform for secondary school students, shares the challenges he has faced in sourcing tailored texts and building a reading habit with learners.
S6E8: Using TikTok to Inspire and Support Students
Teacher and Examiner Ruth Brewer shares how she uses TikTok to create bite-sized learning to help students prepare for their English exams. Ruth talks about the type of content she publishes, its impact on students, and what to keep in mind when creating educational content on social media.
S6E6: Giving Meaningful Feedback
Teacher Training Manager Jane Kaskova shares her best practices for giving feedback to teenage or adult language students to power their learning and motivate them. In this episode, Jane shares tips on how to tailor feedback for different levels, what to prioritise, and how we can structure feedback to keep it balanced.
S6E4: Reflecting on Using Task-Based Learning
Director of Studies Jenny Galligan reflects on her recent experimentation with Task-Based Learning (TBL) with her teenage language students. Jenny summarises task-based learning, how she structured a lesson using this approach, and how her students responded to the lesson. Lastly, Jenny shares her teaching tips on using Task-Based Learning so you can experiment with this approach in your classes too.