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Languages Pedagogy Podcast
Welcome to the Languages & Pedagogy Podcast, your go-to resource for language educators and enthusiasts. Join us as we explore innovative teaching methods, share valuable tips for mastering new languages, and discuss the latest trends in language education. Whether you're an experienced teacher looking to enhance your classroom techniques or a language learner eager to deepen your understanding, our podcast offers insightful conversations with experts, practical advice, and inspiring stories…
Episodes
- Languages Pedagogy Podcast
Ep143. Chatbots and AI Tutors: Friend or Foe?
Are chatbots and AI tutors revolutionizing language learning—or are they risking something deeply human in the process? In this episode, we unpack the promises…
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Ep142. Digital Literacy in Language Education
In a world where language is increasingly digital, how do we prepare learners for the real online environments where communication happens? In this…
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Ep141. Gamified Learning: Beyond Points and Badges
Gamification in language learning isn’t just about collecting stars or leveling up—it’s about unlocking deeper motivation, designing playful yet purposeful…
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Ep140. Bilingual Brains: What Research Tells Us
What’s really happening in the bilingual brain? In this insightful and research-rich episode, we explore what science reveals about how speaking more than one…
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Ep139. The Neuroscience of Language Learning
What really happens in the brain when we learn a new language? In this deep-dive episode, we explore the fascinating world of neurolinguistics — from memory…
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Ep138. Teaching Slang and Informal Speech Responsibly
Slang is fun. It’s fresh. It’s real. But it can also be tricky, controversial, and misused. In this powerful episode of The Languages Pedagogy Podcast, we…
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Ep137. When and How to Teach Idioms
Idioms are fun, expressive—and utterly confusing for learners. But they’re also one of the most culturally rich and rewarding aspects of language. In this…
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Ep136. Storytelling: Ancient Technique, Modern Classroom.
In this episode, we explore how one of the oldest teaching tools—storytelling—continues to shape the language classroom of today. From ancient oral traditions…
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Ep135. Using Drama and Role-Play for Language Acquisition
Can pretending to be someone else make you a better speaker in your target language? In this episode, we dive into the world of drama and role-play as powerful…
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Ep134. The Science of Spaced Repetition: How Forgetting Helps You Remember
Why do we forget? And could that very act of forgetting be the key to remembering more? In this powerful and deeply insightful episode, we unravel the science…
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Ep133. Motivating Reluctant Learners
Why do some learners seem completely uninterested, disengaged, or even defiant when it comes to language learning? And more importantly—what can we do about…
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Ep132. The Hidden Power of Recasts and Reformulation
What if the most effective language teaching strategies were also the quietest? In this deeply insightful episode, we explore the subtle yet transformative…
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Ep131. How Culture Shapes Language Learning
Culture isn’t just the background of language—it’s the invisible thread that weaves through every word we speak, every pause we take, and every gesture we…
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Ep130. Translanguaging in Multilingual Classrooms
Is it time to move beyond “English only” classrooms? In this eye-opening episode, we explore the transformative power of translanguaging—a pedagogical approach…
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129. Task-Based Learning in the Real World
What happens when language learning breaks free from worksheets and grammar drills — and becomes something students actually use to solve real problems, plan…
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Ep128. Accent Training: The Line Between Authenticity and Intelligibility
Is sounding “native” the gold standard—or just another form of linguistic pressure? In this deeply engaging episode, we dive into the fascinating world of…
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Ep127. Heritage Speakers: Challenges and Opportunities
What does it mean to “inherit” a language you never formally studied? In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, we explore the complex world of heritage…
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Ep126. Breaking Fossilized Errors: Is It Ever Too Late?
Why do some language mistakes stick—even after years of practice, lessons, and correction? In this powerful and deeply insightful episode, we dive headfirst…
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Ep125. Input Flooding: Can You Really Learn by Listening Alone?
Can you become fluent in a new language just by listening—no textbooks, no speaking, just pure auditory exposure? In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep…
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Ep124. Fluency vs Accuracy — Striking the Right Balance
Is it better to speak quickly with mistakes or slowly with perfection? In this thought-provoking episode of the Languages Pedagogy Podcast, we tackle one of…
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Ep123. The Silent Period: Embracing Natural Language Development
In this eye-opening episode of the Languages Pedagogy Podcast, we dive into one of the most misunderstood phases of language acquisition: the Silent Period…
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Ep122. Error Correction: Helpful or Harmful?
Is correcting errors the golden key to language mastery, or the silent killer of learner confidence? In this captivating episode, we peel back the layers of…
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Ep121. Teaching Pronunciation: Myths, Methods, and Mastery
In this powerful season opener, Mike pulls back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood—and emotionally charged—aspects of language learning…
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Season 4 Trailer
🎧 Season 4 is here — and we’re turning up the volume on change. Welcome back to the Languages Pedagogy Podcast, where we go beyond grammar drills and lesson…
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Ep120. Season 3 Finale: The Threads That Bind Us.A Journey Through Language, Identity, and Discovery
Welcome to the grand finale of Season 3! 🎉 In this milestone episode, we’re not just wrapping up a season — we’re celebrating an entire journey of…
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Ep119. Learning a Language Backwards: Can Reverse Learning Improve Your Skills?
Ever wondered what would happen if you flipped the language learning script — starting at the end and working your way back to the beginning? In this…
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Ep118. Extreme Language Learning Challenges: What Happens When You Learn a Language in One Week?
What happens when you push your brain, your emotions, and your willpower to the absolute edge — all for the sake of mastering a new language… in just seven…
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Ep117. The Rise of English: Will It Always Be the Global Lingua Franca?
English dominates classrooms, boardrooms, and digital screens—but will it always reign supreme? In this captivating episode, we dissect the historical forces…
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Ep116. Linguistic Nationalism: When Language Becomes a Political Weapon
Language is more than words; it’s power. In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the hidden—and not-so-hidden—ways language has been weaponized…
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Ep115. The Politics of Language: Why Some Languages Thrive While Others Disappear
Languages are more than communication—they’re vessels of identity, power, and survival. In this bold and eye-opening episode, we dive into the complex politics…
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Ep114. How to Think in Another Language: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything
What if fluency isn’t just about vocabulary or grammar—but about rewiring the way your brain operates? In this transformative episode, we explore the mental…
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Ep113. Shadowing, Chunking, and Spaced Repetition: The Most Effective Study Techniques
You’ve heard the buzzwords — now it’s time to break them down, master them, and make them work for your language journey. In this powerhouse episode, I take…
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Ep112. Solo Language Learning: Can You Reach Fluency Without Classes?
Is it possible to reach fluency without ever stepping into a classroom? In this bold and eye-opening solo episode, we challenge the traditional path and dive…
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Ep111. ft. Mike Leaman-Career Transitions for Teachers: Finding Your Next Step (Part 2)
What happens after you say goodbye to the classroom? When the dust settles… who are you now? In Part 2 of this candid and inspiring conversation, I continue my…
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Ep110. ft. Mike Leaman-Career Transitions for Teachers: Finding Your Next Step (Part 1)
What do you do when your identity is so deeply tied to teaching—but something inside you starts whispering that it’s time for more? In this powerful first part…
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Ep109. ft. Sol Mio-More Than a Lesson Plan: The Hidden Life of Teachers (Part 2)
We’re back with Part 2 of our unfiltered conversation with Sol, an English teacher from Argentina, and this time we go deeper. In this episode, we talk about…
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Ep108. ft. Sol Mio-More Than a Lesson Plan: The Hidden Life of Teachers (Part 1)
In this powerful first part of our two-part series, I sit down with Sol — an English teacher from Argentina — to uncover the raw, often invisible truth of the…
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Ep107. How Global Migration is Changing the World’s Language Landscape
In this eye-opening episode, we explore how global migration is transforming not just where people live—but how they speak, connect, and express who they are…
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Ep106. ft. James Perucca-The Science of Habit Formation: How to Make Language Learning a Routine
We’re back for Part 2 of our deep-dive into habit formation — and this time, it’s all about real-world application. In this follow-up conversation with…
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Ep105. ft. James Perucca-The Science of Habit Formation: How to Make Language Learning a Daily Routine
What if building a language routine didn’t have to feel like a struggle? In Part 1 of this intimate and insightful two-part conversation, I sit down with the…
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Ep104. ft. Preston Blake Caudle-Breaking the Mold: A Conversation with Preston (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this fearless conversation with Preston Blake Caudle, we go even deeper into what it really means to teach—and learn—a language in today’s world…
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Announcement
Announcement: We’re making a small — but exciting — change! Starting this week, new episodes of the podcast will now drop every Tuesday and Thursday. This new…
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Ep103. ft. Preston Blake Caudle-Breaking the Mold: A Conversation on Teaching and Learning (Part 1)
In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with my wonderful colleague and dear friend Preston Blake Caudle for a deeply honest and refreshing conversation about…
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Ep102. ft. Kyle Manning-Grammar vs Communication: Do You Really Need Perfect Grammar?
In Part 2 of this thought-provoking and intimate conversation, I continue my talk with Kyle Manning, an expat teacher living in Japan, as we dive deep into the…
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Ep101. ft. Kyle Manning-Grammar vs. Communication: Do You Really Need Perfect Grammar?
In this vibrant and thought-provoking conversation, I sit down with Kyle Manning, a passionate expat teacher living in Japan, to unpack one of the most debated…
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Ep100. 100 Lessons from 100 Episodes: What Language Education Has Taught Us
100 episodes. 100 conversations. 100 lessons that reshaped how we see language education. In this milestone episode, we take a sharp, reflective look at what…
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Ep99. Language Learning in the Metaverse: Will Virtual Reality Make You Fluent?
Step into the future of language learning. In this immersive episode, we explore how the Metaverse and virtual reality are reshaping the way we acquire…
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Ep98. ft. Melanie Stevenson-Fluency in 3 Months? The Reality Behind Language Learning Gurus (Pt2)
In Part 2 of our thought-provoking conversation with linguist and educator Melanie Stevenson, we continue our deep dive into the promises of the ‘Fluency in 3…
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Ep97. ft. Melanie Stevenson-Fluency in 3 Months? The Reality Behind Language Learning Gurus (Pt1)
In this electrifying Part 1 of Episode 97, I sit down with the brilliant Melanie Stevenson to peel back the shiny labels and bold claims behind the “Fluency in…
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Ep96. Polyglot Schools: Can We Create a World Where Every Child Learns Multiple Languages?
In this powerful episode of the podcast, we explore a bold vision: What if every school on Earth embraced multilingual education? From the classrooms of…
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Ep95. Inside the Classroom: Strategies, Stories & Success in China’s Education Scene (Part 2)
In this powerful second half of my intimate conversation with Milos Radulovic, we dive even deeper into the heart of language education in China. Milos opens…
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Ep94. Teaching Beyond Borders: A Foreign Educator’s Journey in China (Part 1)
In this deeply insightful and inspiring episode, I sit down with the amazing Milos Radulovic, an experienced educator with a heart full of stories and a mind…
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Ep93. ft. Vicky Saumell-The End of Foreign Language Classes? The Rise of AI Translation Tools(Pt2)
AI in Translation & Language Learning (Part 2) – A Deep Dive with Vicky Saumell In this second installment of our fascinating discussion with Vicky Saumell, we…
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Ep92. ft Vicky Saumell -The End of Foreign Language Classes? The Rise of AI Translation Tools (Pt 1)
Will foreign language learning become a thing of the past? As AI-powered translation tools evolve at lightning speed, many are questioning whether mastering a…
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Ep91. The Role of Religion in Language Preservation and Evolution
From ancient scriptures to modern prayers, religion has been one of the most powerful forces shaping language across centuries. Sacred texts have not only…
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Ep90. Food, Language, and Culture: How Cuisine Teaches Us About Linguistics
Food is more than just sustenance—it is a story, a history, a linguistic map of human civilization. In this immersive and thought-provoking episode, we explore…
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Ep89. ft Yolanda Nakari - How Multilingualism Shapes Worldviews – Do Languages Change Our Thinking?
In this thought-provoking continuation of our discussion with Yolanda Nakari, we push the boundaries of what it means to think, perceive, and even experience…
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Ep88. ft. Yolanda Nakari-How Multilingualism Shapes Worldviews – Do Languages Change Our Thinking?
Does the language we speak shape the way we see the world? Can multilingualism expand our perspective, influence our decisions, and even rewire our brains? In…
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Ep87. Accents, Identity, and Discrimination: Why Do Some Accents Have More Prestige?
What does your accent say about you? More importantly, why do some accents carry social prestige while others are stigmatized? In this eye-opening episode, we…
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Ep86. Cultural Nuances in Language: What Gets Lost in Translation?
Language is more than just words—it’s a gateway to culture, history, and identity. But what happens when certain phrases, idioms, or expressions simply don’t…