Rethinking Gamification in Adult Learning
Jade Arthur explores the concept of gamification in teaching adult learners. In this episode, Laura and Jade dive into common misconceptions about gamification, discuss the importance of intrinsic motivation, and share actionable strategies for making learning fun, engaging, and effective for adults.
Curating Immersive English Experiences
Founder of Blue Noun, Ruth Pringle, discusses her innovative approach to immersive English learning. Ruth shares how combining outdoor exploration, artistic activities, and community engagement transforms English learners into confident English users.
Setting Students up for Success in the Workplace
English language trainer Leo Wu shares insights into tasks he uses in his classes to support his Business English learners in developing essential soft skills for the workplace.
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.
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.
S2E1: Games for Language Learning
Teacher trainer Sean Martin talks about the benefits of using games with adult learners in the ESL classroom. as well as shares tips on how to use games effectively. Read the blog here for more game ideas.