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Want to teach more reactively and in line with what SLA research says? Join LYE founders Leo, Mike, and Andrew for monthly long-form interviews with language acquisition experts so you can throw that textbook away. Whether you’re building your own business, working for a school, or just love learning about trends in language teaching, this is your bridge between the research lab and practical classroom.
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Welcome to the Shining Scholar Education Podcast! We're all about secondary Reading/English/Language Arts. We'll share tips, strategies, resources, stories, as well as some inspiration and motivation for all teachers! We are a team of professional, certified teachers and we are right there in the trenches with you. We make resources for teachers, by teachers. Visit us at www.shiningscholareducation.com and our store, as well! Thank you for all you do, teachers, you really are changing the wo ...
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Book a free 1:1 to strategize your teaching business goals. Black Friday 2024: 50% off CPD (click here). Escaping precarity in ELT? Join our free support group here. If you use vocabulary and grammar tests, you don't teach communicatively. Audrey Rousse-Malpat tells us why. Audrey Rousse-Malpat is an assistant professor in second language acquisiti…
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How to be a teacher everyone remembers? You teach like Michel Thomas! Michel Thomas was a polyglot language teacher, author, and Holocaust survivor. He was born in Poland in 1914 and grew up in Germany. He fled to France before the outbreak of World War II, and was later arrested by the Nazis and sent to a series of concentration camps. After the w…
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In this episode, we discuss Neil's son finishing reception (preschool) in the UK.In the ELT: Under The Covers crumbs on the sheets series, we take some tasty morsels from the current ELT (Education-Learning-Teaching) zeitgeist and go in-depth __________________________________________________________________________________Check out more:✔ Teacher …
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In this episode, we break down the key components of Krashen’s influential theory on language acquisition, including the role of comprehensible input. Discover practical examples and classroom applications, and learn how this theory impacts language teaching and learning. #StephenKrashen #InputHypothesis #KrashensInputHypothesisIn the Teaching Meth…
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The Best Books for Students Who “Hate” Reading Part 1 Today, I want to share some incredible books I've used over the years to engage reluctant readers—students who say they "hate reading." It’s funny, though, because once I introduce these books, each student reacts differently, and the magic happens when you find the one that truly sparks their i…
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How to be a teacher everyone remembers? You teach like Mister Rogers! Fred Rogers was an American television host, author, and songwriter, best known as the creator and host of the long-running children's television show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." The show aired from 1968 to 2001 and it was aimed at young children and focused on teaching them a…
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In this episode, Rich shares his experiences teaching pre-sessional English classes. These courses are designed to prepare international students for academic success in English-speaking universities. Rich dives into the challenges and rewards of helping students bridge the language gap and succeed in their academic endeavours.In the ELT: Under The…
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Book a free 1:1 to strategize your teaching business goals. Escaping precarity in ELT? Join our free support group here. Education is designed around focusing on the learner first and the teacher as a medium to support the learner. Sarah Mercer tells us why this leads to unhealthy teachers. Sarah Mercer is a Professor of foreign language teaching a…
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How to be a teacher everyone remembers? You teach like Carl Sagan! Carl Sagan was an American astronomer, cosmologist, astrophysicist, and science popularizer. He was a professor of astronomy and space sciences and Director of the Laboratory for Planetary Studies at Cornell University. He is best known for his research in the field of planetary sci…
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In this episode, we discuss Neil's son starting reception (preschool) in the UK.In the ELT: Under The Covers crumbs on the sheets series, we take some tasty morsels from the current ELT (Education-Learning-Teaching) zeitgeist and go in-depth __________________________________________________________________________________Check out more:✔ Teacher I…
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Richard Feynman: Educating the Masses | Teaching Master!How to be a teacher everyone remembers? You teach like Richard Feynman! Richard Feynman was an American physicist, known for his work in the field of quantum mechanics and his contributions to the development of the atomic bomb as part of the Manhattan Project. Feynman was a professor of physi…
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In this episode, look at the transformative power of gamification. We delve into how this dynamic approach transcends traditional education, reshaping parenting and religious practices. Learn from NeilTeacher's engaging teaching methods and ProfRich's insights into psychological motivation. Whether you're an educator, parent, or simply interested i…
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How to be a teacher everyone remembers? You teach like Anne Sullivan! Anne Sullivan was an American teacher, best known for being the instructor and lifelong companion of Helen Keller, a blind and deaf student. Sullivan was born in 1866 and became blind at an early age due to an eye infection. She attended the Perkins School for the Blind and later…
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Get ready for some critical thinking fun! Your students will have the chance to step into the shoes of lawyers and take part in a criminal trial. With 11 awesome cases to choose from, each group will have two lawyers (one for the prosecution and one for the defense) and an accused person. You’ll play the judge, guiding the jury as they vote on the …
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Book a free 1:1 to strategize your teaching business goals. Escaping precarity in ELT? Join our free support group here. ELT is full of disasters, including the destruction of the communicative approach. Dr. Enrica Piccardo tells us why. Dr. Piccardo is a Professor of Applied Linguistics and Language Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies i…
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In this episode, we're thrilled to explore the dynamic concept of 'Lernen durch Lehren' – a German phrase meaning 'learning by teaching.' We engage in a captivating discussion about the practical applications of 'LDL' in language classrooms as Rich shares his teaching experiences with it. We share our insights on how this approach can revolutionize…
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What is the Lexical Approach Teaching Method? The Lexical Approach is a language teaching method that prioritizes multi-word lexical phrases over individual words and grammar rules. It aims to develop learners' ability to recognize and use these phrases for natural, fluent speech and communicative competence. It emphasizes practical language skills…
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In this episode, we discuss the BBC article - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-67236732. In this insightful video, we explore how students are increasingly turning to tools like ChatGPT for their homework. From generating creative ideas to structuring assignments and even attempting to cheat, AI's role in education is expanding.🔍 Watch as we un…
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What is the Dialogic Teaching Method? Dialogic teaching emphasizes dialogue and discussion to promote critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving in a student-centered classroom. This method includes creating a dialogue-conducive environment, posing open-ended questions, engaging in respectful debate, and constructing new knowledge through f…
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ELT Under The Covers Podcast Interview #27 with Dr Jules White. @juleswhite3508 is the resident digital alchemist of Vanderbilt University, a leading expert in AI and machine learning, and a lecturer. Known for his groundbreaking work in prompt engineering, Dr. White shares his thoughts on the future of artificial intelligence, the ethical implicat…
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Book a free 1:1 to strategize your teaching business goals. Escaping precarity in ELT? Join our free support group here. What do toad venom, the 5 stages of grief, and precarity all have in common? Andrew, Leo, and Mike explain. Sustainability in the ELT industry as a teacher is pretty simple: 1. It is precarious 2. We all need to earn more money 3…
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What is the Lexical Approach Teaching Method? The Lexical Approach is a language teaching method that prioritizes multi-word lexical phrases over individual words and grammar rules. It aims to develop learners' ability to recognize and use these phrases for natural, fluent speech and communicative competence. It emphasizes practical language skills…
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In this episode, we discuss English Language Exams.In the ELT: Under The Covers crumbs on the sheets series, we take some tasty morsels from the current ELT (Education-Learning-Teaching) zeitgeist and go in-depth __________________________________________________________________________________Check out more:✔ Teacher Interviews: https://www.youtub…
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ELT Under The Covers Podcast Interview #26 with John Hughes. @JohnHughesELT is an award-winning ELT author with thirty years of experience in teaching and teacher training. He is the author of the coursebook series Life for National Geographic Learning, the methodology book Critical Thinking in ELT, A Practical Introduction to Teacher Training in E…
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Escaping precarity in ELT? Join our free support group here. Want to move faster? Book a free 1:1 to strategize your teaching business. ELT provides the wrong input: language as it should be spoken not as it is spoken. This is wrong and Sheila Thorn gives us another way. Sheila Thorn is a teacher, teacher trainer and materials writer whose niche fo…
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ELT Under The Covers Podcast Interview #25 with Jane Willis. Join us as we dive into the world of Task-Based Learning (TBL) with the renowned Jane Willis! 🌟 Known for her groundbreaking work in language teaching, Jane and her husband Dave Willis developed the influential TBL framework, detailed in their must-read books, 'A Framework for Task-Based …
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In this episode, we discuss Dogme & Dialogic Storytelling Classes.In the ELT: Under The Covers crumbs on the sheets series, we take some tasty morsels from the current ELT (Education-Learning-Teaching) zeitgeist and go in-depth. __________________________________________________________________________________Check out more:✔ Teacher Interviews: ht…
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Join our free support group for teachers building their business. Grammar instruction or grammar learning? We dive into this with today's guests. Tania Ionin is a Professor of Linguistics and Director of Graduate Studies in Linguistics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her areas of expertise include second language acquisition and …
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Join our free support group for teachers building their business. So many teachers focus on teaching when they should focus on something else. In this episode, we dive into this with the great Bill VanPatten. Bill VanPatten is an award-winning scholar and teacher with an international reputation in the fields of second language acquisition and seco…
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Join our free support group for teachers building their business. So many teachers feel they can't teach pronunciation if their speech doesn't sound a certain way. Listen to this episode to discover why that isn't true. Robin Walker and Gemma Archer are pronunciation specialists who co-authored "Teaching English Pronunciation for a Global World," w…
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Find your niche & get 5 new clients. Start here. Many teachers are wary of using a task-based approach. Learn how to overcome that and start using it in your business or classrooms. Lara Bryfonski is an applied linguist and assistant professor of linguistics at Georgetown University. Her research focuses on task-based language teaching and she is t…
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Our 5in30 community helps you get 5 new clients in 30 days. Start here. Donna M. Brinton is a methodologist, trainer, author, and distinguished figure in applied linguistics. A key aspect of Donna's work is her advocacy for Content-Based Instruction (CBI). Over her five decades in the field, she has authored and co-authored many books, including th…
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Our 5in30 helps you get 5 new clients in 30 days. Start here. Leo, Mike, and Andrew grab some nog, get in the holiday spirit, and chat about authenticity - Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2023. We delve into what the word means to us and how we and anyone building a business can bring as much authenticity as possible into 2024. Specifically,…
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We help teachers start their own online business for free. Click here to join in. Cecilia Nobre is a Ph.D. student in Applied Linguistics at Warwick, has been an EFL teacher for over 20 years, and is a trainer on DipTESOL, CertTESOL, and Celta trainer. She has co-authored the book "Using Video to Support Teacher Reflection and Development in ELT" w…
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We help teachers start their own business for free. Click here to join in. Geoff Jordan is a teacher, trainer, academic, and author. Geoff has a Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition, has worked at ESADE, Barcelona for 28 years, and recently co-authored a book with the late Mike Long called "ELT Now and How It Could Be."His main academic interests a…
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See our free CPD and business growth guides for teachers. Click here. Paul Nation is an Emeritus Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Victoria and a renowned author and scholar in our industry. He joins us for a discussion on learning, putting research into practice, and - of course - the four strands 27 years later. Paul touches s…
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Want to get your first 5 clients in the next 30 days? Click here. Deep in the Dogme Days of Summer, Mike, Leo, and Andrew get into part 2 of their series. Here, we delve into: using Dogme in the scope of outcome-based instruction challenges implementing reactive teaching in different contexts obstacles in moving from a structured approach to teachi…
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Click here to join our free teacherpreneur support community to grow together. Andrew, Mike, and Leo sit down and ponder Dogme....as a new approach? It certainly has experienced a resurgence since the pandemic and we are curious why that is. We also dive into: the role of the teacher the shift away from planning & towards reacting what authentic co…
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How to use social media as an educator? Online technology allows us to impact people by teaching more than ever before, but how do educators best use digital social media platforms, video and audio streaming services, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) and various other educational technology to improve elearning? We take a look at the best practic…
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Click here to join our free teacherpreneur support community to grow together. Dylan was born just outside London and has been working in the ELT sector for nearly 25 years. About 12 years ago, he discovered Dogme, or as he prefers to call it “Teaching Unplugged”, and this led to his interest in deep-end learning approaches like TBLT and language c…
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What is DOGME? DOGME is teacher-driven method that focuses on allowing teachers to have more autonomy and creativity in their teaching practices. It prioritizes student-centred, authentic learning experiences over a pre-determined curriculum and emphasizes a supportive classroom environment. It has its roots in an article by the language education …
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In this episode, we discuss mental health and teaching.In the ELT: Under The Covers crumbs on the sheets series, we take some tasty morsels from the current ELT (Education-Learning-Teaching) zeitgeist and go in depth __________________________________________________________________________________Check out more:✔ Teacher Interviews: https://www.yo…
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ELT Under The Covers Podcast Interview #24 with Anthony Hocking (In The Abyss Metal Podcast). He's a Trinity TYLEC tutor, an IELTS and Cambridge examiner, a pre-sessional EAP tutor, and an currently a IGCSE History teacher. Not to mention, he's also a former ADOS at IH Hanoi and DOS for SBC Canford summer 2015, and served as the BC Hanoi Staff Rep …
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What is Learning by Teaching (German: Lernen durch Lehren)? Lernen durch Lehren (Learning by Teaching) is a teaching method that involves students in the process of teaching a subject to others. The approach is based on the idea that the act of teaching promotes deeper understanding and retention of knowledge. In a Lernen durch Lehren setting, stud…
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What is the Lecture Method? Lecturing is the formal, teacher-centric, oral presentation of information to a large group of learners. We look at the pros and cons of this approach to teaching as we analyze a boring lecture, an interesting lecture, and a new exciting type of lecture class! #LectureMethodOfTeachingMeritsAndDemerits #LectureMethodOfTea…
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We look at 5 steps to give clearer classroom instructions proposed by Jim Scrivener in his book 'Learning Teaching'. In language classes teachers have to give instructions for activities in a new language even though their learners may not have a very good command of the language. This means that teachers need to use classroom language which is nat…
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Click here to grow with other teacherpreneurs in our free support community. And click here to check out The Chilled Investor to make your money work for you. Nicola has been in ELT for over 20 years as a teacher, materials writer, and entrepreneur. She's written many coursebooks and over 200 pages of the British Council learning English website. M…
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In this episode of ELT Under the Covers, We dive deep into the evolving world of English language teaching. We explore the key differences between ESOL and TEFL, discuss the intricacies of government qualifications, and tackle the challenges of traditional assessment methods. We also examine the impact of technology in the classroom, including AI a…
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What is the Engage Study Activate teaching method? The Engage Study Activate (ESA) teaching method emphasizes active learning in a meaningful context. This method is based on the idea that students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process and when they are exposed to authentic and meaningful language use. The ESA method is …
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Click here to grow with other teacherpreneurs in our free support community. Ken has been in ELT since 1995. A teacher, trainer, and author, he has written or co-written over 20 books, including the recently published Connections 3 coursebooks with Pearson. In this episode, he dives into the lexical approach, why it never caught on and how teachers…
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