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Jan. 23, 2023

S3 4.0 Myths of Language Learning

Melanie Gobert, a ‘veteran’ English language teacher who has worked as the past president of TESOL Arabia shares interesting tips for language acquisition - based on faulty myths. Discover the theories behind the myths and tips for acquiring language as …

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Oct. 26, 2022

S2 46.0 Pronunciation

Ever had challenges with teaching students pronunciation? Join us to hear a native Spanish speaker share his tips for how he mastered English pronunciation and teaches his students techniques, which apply to all language backgrounds.

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Oct. 12, 2022

S2 44.0 Back to Basics with Facilitation Skills

Go back to basics with facilitation skills in this episode. Beth shares her ideas about what you can do to create an environment that strengthens your students’ motivation for learning! She shares four tips about reinforcing the vital elements of …

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Sept. 14, 2022

S2 41.0 Increase Student Talk Time

Are you looking for ideas to increase student talk time at the beginning of class? We invite you to listen to this episode of TTELT as Courtney Miles shares her top tips for maximizing the first several minutes of every …

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Feb. 16, 2022

S2 20.0 Tips for Using Improv Games

Join us to learn how Improv Games can engage students while creating a safe space for practicing their language skills. Build student confidence while bringing down their affective filter. Listen to examples of games and lear...

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Jan. 25, 2022

S2 17.0 Technology Guaranteed to Increase Engagement and Participatio…

While getting English Language Learners to participate in classroom activities is often easier said than done, some time-tested methods related to technology. This episode contains several tools for integrating YouTube videos...

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Nov. 15, 2021

S2 07.0 Student-Centered Teaching in Teacher-Centered Cultures with K…

Kirsten Dyck, who is currently teaching English at a university in Nanjing, China, has also taught in the Ukraine. She shares her expertise in culturally responsive teaching with engaging ways to encourage student participati...

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Nov. 9, 2021

S2 06.0 Using Mindfulness in the Classroom with Ramin Yazdanpanah **G…

Ramin Yazdanpanah is a multifaceted and talented educator and founder of Full Circle Language Learning and Teaching Services. He is also a musician and active practitioner of mindfulness techniques. In this episode, he shares...

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Oct. 6, 2021

S2 1.0 Presenting Live with Dr. Peter Edwards

Currently working as an English language lecturer at a university in Saudi Arabia, Dr. Peter Edwards shares an experiential learning technique of "presenting live". He describes the process of teaching ELLs to gain confidence...

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Sept. 28, 2021

51.0 Digital Storytelling with Zeboniso Murodova Sabzalievna

As a 2021 Virtual TESOL Convention presenter, Zeboniso Murodova Sabzalievna, shared "Tajik Voices" with digital stories from Tajikistan. In this episode, she shares her personal and professional experiences creating her own d...

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Sept. 21, 2021

50.0 The Art of Oral Storytelling with Brooke Grable

A former English Language Fellow in Kosovo and ESL elementary school teacher for 15 years, Brooke shares her expertise in Oral Storytelling, based on her use of [https://themoth.org](https://themoth.org/). Listen and learn t...

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Sept. 14, 2021

49.0 Exploring Voice Through Storytelling

Hansley Cazeau, an English Language Fellow to Montenegro, shares Storytelling Tips for EL teachers, emphasizing the importance of cadence of speech, inflection of voice, as well as clear pronunciation and intonation. He share...

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Aug. 31, 2021

47.0 Everyone Has a Story to Tell with Rose To

Everyone has a story to tell — you & your students. In teaching English, stories may be told through speaking & writing; stories received by listening & reading. In the classroom, Rose shares how to combine story-telling usin...

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Aug. 10, 2021

44.0 Big Talk: Facilitating Meaningful Discussions with Jennifer Gonz…

Jen Gonzales, a TTELT Board member and an EL Fellow shares insights on how to engage your students in meaningful and authentic conversations - "Big Talk". In contrast to "small talk", Big Talk develops deeper discussion skill...

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Dec. 24, 2020

13.0 Story Stitch with Amy Chastain

This week on TTELT , Amy Chastain tells us about Story Stitch. Find out more about Story Stitch at Green Card Voices: https://www.greencardvoices.org/ Find Amy and learn more about Intercultural Communication and upcoming Sto...

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