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British Council - Teaching English

British Council

A podcast series from British Council exploring some of the big questions in English language teaching.

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34:31

What do you want to ask us?

British Council - Teaching English ·

2024/07/11

Welcome to this special final episode of series three of the TeachingEnglish podcast! Chris and We'am look back at some of the highlights from the series. They also talk to a panel of ELT experts who answer the questions from you, our TeachingEnglish community listeners.First, we ask IATEFL vice presidentChris Grahamabout teacher associations and their benefits. Chris gives his view on teacher talk time and talks about how ideas about learning styles have changed. Next, PhD researcherSilvia

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32:06

How can we use the creative arts to teach English?

British Council - Teaching English ·

2024/06/27

In this episode, we ask the question: How can I use the creative arts to teach English? Chris and We'am talk about how art in the classroom can help create a positive atmosphere for learning. First they talk to Chrysa Papalazarou. She talks about how the use of visual art can capture the attention of learners and help develop emotional intelligence. Next, Dr Sirhajwan Idek talks about the Dau Dau project in Borneo. This project uses indigenous art to bridge the gap between local culture and language

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32:33

How can we motivate our students?

British Council - Teaching English ·

2024/06/13

In this episode, we ask the question: how can I motivate my students? Chris and We'am discuss what motivation in English teaching means to them and the importance of motivation for learners.First they talk toLiam Printer, an expert in motivation in language teaching. He explains the different types of motivation and how we can help learners to really enjoy learning.Next they talk toAzadeh Moladoost, a PhD researcher on teacher motivation. She gives some tips on how teachers can stay motivated, even

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31:06

What is critical thinking and how can we integrate it...

British Council - Teaching English ·

2024/05/30

This week, Chris and We’am discuss critical thinking – what does it mean, why is it important and what role does it have to play in English language teaching? Chris and We’am start by talking about critical thinking as a mindset rather than as a skill separate to other learning. First up, they talk toPaul Dummett, who helps define what we mean by critical thinking before going on to discuss its practical role in ELT. In our second interview, Chris and We’am talk toGraham Crookes. They discuss how

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32:37

How can we use play to teach English?

British Council - Teaching English ·

2024/05/16

In episode 6 we ask the question: How can we use play to teach English? First up this week, Chris talks about how he has used play in his teaching, and introduces We'am to a game from his childhood days. Then they talk toElly Setterfield, a young learner ELT specialist. Elly discusses the Lego Foundation's definition of play and how it can be incorporated into English language teaching. Next they interviewWei Mao, a PhD researcher on play in ELT. Wei talks about the spectrum of play and the

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32:00

How can we assess more fairly and effectively?

British Council - Teaching English ·

2024/05/02

In episode 5 we ask the question: How can we assess more fairly and effectively? We start by discussing the ideas of validity, reliability and accessibility in assessment. Then we talk toProfessor Barry O'Sullivan, Head of Assessment Research and Development at the British Council. Barry explores current issues around fair assessment and how it might change in the future. Finally,we talk with Massamba Seck, a teacher and trainer from Senegal. He explains practical ways to make assessment fair and

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34:52

What is the impact of artificial intelligence on...

British Council - Teaching English ·

2024/04/18

In this episode, we discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on English language teaching. We start by discussing what AI is and its potential to make our lives as teachers easier. We talk toSvetlana Kandybovich, an AI educator and expert from Montenegro, about the pros and cons of AI. Svetlana emphasises the importance of human reasoning and the role of the teacher in the learning process. We then talk to EdTech expertRaquel Ribero, who shares her experience and practical tips to help teachers

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35:58

Do I need to sound like a 'native speaker'?

British Council - Teaching English ·

2024/04/04

Welcome to episode 3 of series 3 of our podcast. In this episode, we ask the question:do I need to sound like a 'native speaker'? After discussing what we mean by native and non-native speakers of English, we have a conversation withProfessorJenny Jenkins, emeritus professor of Global Englishes. Jenny argues that 'native English' is a loaded and problematic term and she draws on her experience of ELF–English as a Lingua Franca–to provide a more useful understanding of English proficiency. Later in

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35:13

How can we teach vocabulary and grammar more...

British Council - Teaching English ·

2024/03/22

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 students move from passive grammar and vocabulary knowledge to active use of language for communication. We also look at how classrooms can become a 'safe space' for students to make errors, so that they can become more

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35:42

How can we achieve gender equity in the classroom?

British Council - Teaching English ·

2024/03/08

The TeachingEnglish podcast is back! In episode 1, we're discussing how we can achieve gender equity in the classroom. We talk to Dr Aisling O'Boyle, Director of the Centre for Language Education Research at Queen's University, Belfast. We look at how discrimination against women in areas like education has deep historical roots, but we now have more useful language to discuss it. We talk about how inequalities persist in many areas today and how language and textbooks can reinforce gender

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31:26

What are your Top Tips for Teaching English?

British Council - Teaching English ·

2023/04/24

In this final episode of series 2, we ask 19 experienced ELT professionals to give us their top tips for teaching English effectively. These tips cover five key areas, namely: the importance of personalisation and context; criticality; humanistic approaches to teaching language; using social media; and general pedagogy. These concise, focused suggestions will hopefully maximise the learning experiences and learning outcomes in your classes and make your own ELT journey more pleasurable.Download the

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32:30

How can the ELT sector become fairer for all teachers?

British Council - Teaching English ·

2023/04/10

Looking at the world of ELT from the perspective of fairness, justice, and equity, there is much to admire. However, it is far from perfect, and in this episode we look at some of those areas in which significant improvement could be made. In our field report, we hear from three individuals whose organisations are trying to make ELT a better place in terms of fairness in working conditions, inclusion in the workplace, and gender balance. In our interview, we speak to Rachel Tsateri, who is a

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30:10

What is English for Specific Purposes, and how is it...

British Council - Teaching English ·

2023/03/23

Building on what we discussed in episode 4 about ‘Academic English’, we take a step back and look at the wider context within which it sits – English for Specific Purposes (ESP). At first, who better than Viviana Cortes – the editor-in-chief of the Journal of English for Specific Purposes – to share with us an overview of ESP, discussing its history, present and its future. In our field report, we investigate some of the particular areas in more detail, with practitioners of Medical English,

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30:57

How can peer-led training and mentoring support...

British Council - Teaching English ·

2023/03/09

Teacher professional development is a crucial part of being a good teacher. However, we often think that ‘good training’ can only be obtained from ‘expert trainers’ at large conferences or through online workshops. And whilst these can definitely be hugely beneficial, many teachers forget that there is so much that they can learn from their own colleagues in their own contexts. In our interview, we hear from the EVE programme, a ground-breaking initiative which promotes gender equity in ELT

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41:13

Why and how should we teach English in crisis and...

British Council - Teaching English ·

2023/02/22

Many parts of the world are currently experiencing significant levels of violence and conflict. The role of education and language learning in these areas is very important, and can provide short and long term benefits for people in these situations. This episode is released on the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and in recognition of this our field report focuses on a British Council programme entitled “Teaching and Learning in Difficult Times”. This programme has, to date,

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29:48

How can I use 'story' to teach English?

British Council - Teaching English ·

2023/02/09

Wherever you are in the world, and whatever your context, story will almost certainly be an important part of the teaching and learning context. However, what is meant by the word’ story’ may differ from place to place, ranging from the type of traditional tale found in coursebooks, to oral narratives created by students themselves, to digital creations found online. To develop our understanding of these different contexts we first speak to Jamie Keddie, an expert in the way we can use different

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30:56

What is the difference between academic English and...

British Council - Teaching English ·

2023/01/26

Just the phrase ‘academic English’ can sometimes make students – and teachers - feel nervous and afraid. In this episode, in the company of Tracey Costley from the University of Essex, we show that academic English doesn’t have to be quite as scary as it sounds, and that academic English can actually be accessible for everyone.In the field report, we find out about a fantastic initiative between the University of Leicester and the University of Leeds forrefugee-background students, who receive

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32:21

How can we teach difficult or taboo subjects?

British Council - Teaching English ·

2023/01/12

Teachers often ask to what extent they should be responsible for teaching challenging material in the classroom, for example topics such as sex, sexuality, racism, politics, religion and economic inequality. Given that in most teaching situations, teachers will have to teach difficult issues at some point, it is important to think about the best way to do this, in order to minimise any problems or embarrassment, and to maximise learning for the students. In our interview, we talk to Rose Aylett, who

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30:55

How can we use virtual reality to teach English?

British Council - Teaching English ·

2022/12/29

In recent times, the influence of virtual reality, artificial intelligence and the metaverse in our daily lives has increased. This influence has also been very noticeable in English language teaching in many parts of the world. In this episode, we talk to Nergiz Kern, a leading expert in this field, who talks to us about the past, present and future of these educational technologies. She shares with us advice about how we can get the most out of VR in the classroom with whatever resources we have,

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31:35

How can we use football to teach English?

British Council - Teaching English ·

2022/12/15

It’s the first episode of Series 2 of Teaching English with the British Council, and we’ve got world cup fever. We’re looking at how teachers can use football to teach English – as well as other languages – effectively. We interview the founders of Languagecaster and Multilingua FC, who provide a range of resources and materials to help students interested in football improve their English language skills. We also hear from the British Council’s own Premier Skills programme, which has used football

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