ChatGPT: Should Language Teachers Be Wor...

Language anxiety is real, but you can beat it. This simple formula helps. 

In this video, I share why I'm optimistic about the future of language learning and how we can use tools like ChatGPT or NotebookLM to create our own learning materials. 

In this video, I talk about the role of questions in language learning—when they’re helpful, and when they can actually get in the way of enjoyable, low-stress learning. 

Kim, a passionate ESL teacher and our very first guest, talks candidly about the complexities of teaching English learners: the power imbalance that arises when the kids speak English but the parents don't, why ELL students won't look their teachers in the eye, and the well-inten ... Show More

I'm a language learner as well as a teacher. I don't believe language learning apps can replace tuition where you can ask questions/get personalised feedback, or practise with other speakers of the language, but I do think they're a great way to support your learning, strengthen ... Show More

ChatGPT is a FREE computer program that will change the way you practice English forever. In today’s episode, I’ll walk you through how to use OpenAI ChatGPT to enhance your vocabulary, grammar, conversation, exam prep and so much more. It will completely transform the way you pr ... Show More

Comment apprendre le français avec ChatGPT ? La technologie change la façon dont nous apprenons les langues, voyons comment nous pourrions utiliser ChatGPT pour apprendre le français ou d'autres langues ou pour nous aider à mieux parler le français.  Est-ce possible d'utiliser Ch ... Show More

It's episode 2 of our new series, and this week we are discussing how to teach vocabulary and grammar more communicatively. We talk to Jo Cummins, freelance ELT teacher, trainer and materials writer. Jo shares some ideas for communicative activities in the classroom that can help ... Show More

What makes a good English teacher? So many people settle for English teaching that’s not right for them because it’s comfortable and they don’t believe they can find something better. They keep taking English lessons with the wrong teacher for them because it’s either close to ho ... Show More

A listener asked me how they can teach English to their friend, so I decided to give some tips and advice in this podcast episode. I cover some tips you can do to help a friend, partner, or family member learn English - whether this is in a casual setting or a more structured les ... Show More

“J’ai eu des cours de français à l’école pendant 6, 8, 10 ans et pourtant je suis incapable de parler français. J’ai oublié presque tout ce que j’ai appris. J’ai l’impression d’avoir perdu mon temps dans ces classes.” Ce sont des phrases que j'entends souvent. Ça fait presque ... Show More

It's hard to know if we really need a language teacher or not at the different stages of language learning so in this video I wanted to talk a bit about what I have learnt over the years as an English teacher and a language student. Everyday topics in everyday English with no scr ... Show More

Students’ home languages should be seen assets in the English language classroom – but all too often they are viewed as problematic and detrimental. In this episode, the writers of the British Council publication Using multilingual approaches:moving from theory to practice share ... Show More