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In Part 2, Tish Richmond and Dave Burgess go deeper into what truly transforms learning: emotional safety, authentic experiences, hands-on discovery, AI as a creative partner, and the danger of treating textbooks like sacred objects.
This episode is a masterclass for teachers who want more than compliance â they want connection, curiosity, and real impact.
Listen now and keep building classrooms students remember.
If todayâs conversation inspired you, donât let it end here.
Be sure to connect with Tisha Richmond through her website at TishaRichmond.comâ and follow her on Instagram (@tishrichmond) and X (@tishrich) for practical ideas that bring more joy, creativity, and magic into the classroom.
You can also connect with Dave Burgess through DaveBurgess.comâ and Dave Burgess Consultingâ , where youâll find his books, speaking events, and an incredible collection of resources for educators. Follow him on X (@burgessdave), Instagram (@dbc_inc), and TikTok (@pirate.teacher) to continue the journey.
And if you enjoyed this conversation, donât forget to subscribe to the Languages Pedagogy Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and GoodPods.
Leave a review, share this episode with a fellow educator, and help us continue bringing world-class voices to teachers around the globe.
Visit: www.mikenglishonline.com
#teacherdevelopment #aieducation #studentengagement #classroominnovation #creativepedagogy #languagepedagogy #teachlikeapirate
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What if the best classrooms donât feel like classrooms at all?What if real learning begins with energy, joy, curiosity, and a little magic?
In Part 1, Mike sits with Tish Richmond and Dave Burgess to explore how great teachers turn ordinary lessons into unforgettable learning experiences. From Teach Like a Pirate to Make Learning Magical, this conversation challenges traditional teaching and reminds educators that engagement is not decoration â it is design.
Listen now and rethink what powerful teaching can look like.
If todayâs conversation inspired you, donât let it end here.
Be sure to connect with Tisha Richmond through her website at TishaRichmond.comâ ïżŒ and follow her on Instagram (@tishrichmond) and X (@tishrich) for practical ideas that bring more joy, creativity, and magic into the classroom.
You can also connect with Dave Burgess through DaveBurgess.comâ ïżŒ and Dave Burgess Consultingâ ïżŒ, where youâll find his books, speaking events, and an incredible collection of resources for educators. Follow him on X (@burgessdave), Instagram (@dbc_inc), and TikTok (@pirate.teacher) to continue the journey.
And if you enjoyed this conversation, donât forget to subscribe to the Languages Pedagogy Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and GoodPods.
Leave a review, share this episode with a fellow educator, and help us continue bringing world-class voices to teachers around the globe.
Visit: www.mikenglishonline.com
#languagelearning #teacherdevelopment #studentengagement #creativeclassroom #teachlikeapirate #educationpodcast #classroommagic
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Different does not mean broken. And ADHD was never something to âfixâ â it is something to understand.
In Part 2, Eliza Dadson shares practical ADHD strategies for teachers and parents, explores the role of technology, screen time, emotional regulation, classroom redesign, and opens her heart with a deeply personal story about her late husband and his ADHD journey.
This episode is powerful, human, and unforgettable. It is about acceptance, grief, legacy, education, and the urgent need to change how schools see neurodiverse minds.
Dedicated in loving memory of Elizaâs husband.
Wanna know more about Eliza Dadson and her work in ADHD education. Check on the links below and letâs keep learning together:
Website: â www.adhdwithme.com.auâ
LinkedIn: â LinkedIn.com/in/eliza-dadsonâ
Instagram: adhd_with_me
Learn more at www.mikenglishonline.com
#adhd #neurodiversity #mentalhealth #teachers #parenting #inclusiveeducation #education #adhdawareness
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ADHD is not laziness. It is not bad behaviour. It is a different operating system schools still misunderstand.
In Part 1, Mike speaks with Eliza Dadson about why ADHD remains deeply misread in modern education, how traditional classrooms fail neurodiverse learners, and why movement, emotional safety, creativity, and executive function must become part of the conversation.
This episode is essential for teachers, parents, school leaders, and serious educators who want to understand ADHD beyond stereotypes and support learners with clarity, compassion, and practical strategies.
Wanna know more about Eliza Dadson and her work in ADHD education. Check on the links below and letâs keep learning together: Website: www.adhdwithme.com.auLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/eliza-dadsonInstagram: adhd_with_me
Listen now and explore more at www.mikenglishonline.com
#adhd #neurodiversity #languagelearning #education #teachers #parenting #executivefunction #inclusiveeducation
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Raising a multilingual child is not magic. It is strategy.
In Part 2, Yulia Akhmetova returns to the Languages Pedagogy Podcast to move from awareness to action. This episode focuses on how parents can actively protect the home language, build a family language plan, and create routines that give children real exposure beyond basic commands.
We discuss why âchildren are like spongesâ is dangerously incomplete, how families can build language-rich homes, why schools sometimes discourage home languages, and how monolingual bias still shapes classrooms around the world.
Yulia also shares practical advice for teachers working with multilingual families and reminds us that every student enters the classroom with language, identity, and cultural knowledge.
For parents, teachers, and serious educators, this episode is a blueprint for protecting multilingual identity.
Wanna know more about Yulia Akhmetova and her work on Multilingual learners?
Check on the links below and letâs keep learning together:
Website: https://hellomultilinguals.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yulia-akhmetova-ab56a6175/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hello.multilingualclassroom/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hello.multilingualclass
Learn more and connect with Mike:
www.mikenglishonline.com#multilingualeducation #bilingualparenting #heritagelanguage #languagelearning #multilingualfamilies #teachertraining #languageidentity #home language
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Your child can speak your language today⊠and slowly lose it tomorrow.
In this powerful episode, Yulia Akhmetova joins the Languages Pedagogy Podcast to unpack the hidden crisis many multilingual families face: children gradually abandoning their home language, and with it, part of their identity.
We explore why language loss is not just about vocabulary, but about family roots, culture, memory, emotional connection, and belonging. Yulia breaks down major bilingualism myths, including whether two languages confuse children, why kids mix languages, what translanguaging really means, and why screen time can never replace real human interaction.
For parents, teachers, and serious language learners, this episode is a necessary conversation about heritage language preservation, multilingual parenting, bilingual children, and the emotional power of speaking the language of home.
Wanna know more about Yulia Akhmetova and her work on Multilingual learners?
Check on the links below and letâs keep learning
together:
Website: https://hellomultilinguals.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yulia-akhmetova-ab56a6175/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hello.multilingualclassroom/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hello.multilingualclass
Learn more and connect with Mike:
www.mikenglishonline.com#multilingualfamilies #bilingualchildren #heritagelanguage #languagelearning #home language #translanguaging #languageidentity #bilingualism
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The breakthrough in Russian starts when you stop trying to understand everything at once.
In Part 2, Larisa Zepeda goes deeper into practical strategies: how to learn grammar without panic, why beginners should speak from day one, how music and Soviet films can train your ear, and why consistency beats intensity every time.
This episode is a direct roadmap for learners who want real Russian fluencyânot textbook confusion.
Start building stronger language habits today: www.mikenglishonline.com
#learnrussian #russianfluency #languagelearning #russianforbeginners #speakingrussian #languagepedagogy #mikenglishonline
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Russian feels impossible until someone finally explains what really matters.
In Part 1, Larisa Zepeda breaks down why Russian intimidates learners: grammar, cases, pronunciation, Cyrillic, word stress, and the fear of sounding âwrong.â But this episode reveals the truth: Russian is hard, yesâbut not unbeatable.
A powerful conversation for serious language learners, Russian beginners, teachers, and anyone trying to move from fear to real communication.
Listen now and keep building your fluency with purpose: www.mikenglishonline.com
#learnrussian #russianlanguage #languagelearning #fluency #russianforbeginners #languagepedagogy #mikenglishonline
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Inclusion is not lowering standards.
It is building learning that more brains can actually access.In Episode 214, Kate Grimes returns to discuss practical classroom strategies for neurodivergent learners: visual supports, movement breaks, predictable routines, flexible assessment, parent communication, and the emotional safety students need to keep trying.
This is the episode for teachers who want learning that works â not just lessons that look good on paper.
Wanna know more about Kate Grimes:
Instagram: â https://www.instagram.com/kategrimes_psychologyâ LinkedIn in is: â https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-grimes-63543649â Website: â www.inspiretherapy.aeâ YouTube: â https://youtube.com/@kategrimes7354?si=AAWyHaE6-lNcOXnxâ
Explore more: www.mikenglishonline.com
#dyslexia #neurodiversity #inclusiveeducation #languagelearning #elt #teachertraining #learningdifferences
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Traditional teaching doesnât fail because teachers donât care.
It fails when every brain is expected to learn the same way.In Episode 213, Mike Llerena sits down with psychologist Kate Grimes to unpack dyslexia, neurodiversity, reading difficulties, working memory, early intervention, and why many struggling learners are often mislabeled as âlazyâ or ânot trying.â
A must-listen for teachers, parents, and serious educators.
Wanna know more about Kate Grimes:
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kategrimes_psychology LinkedIn in is: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-grimes-63543649Website: www.inspiretherapy.aeYouTube: https://youtube.com/@kategrimes7354?si=AAWyHaE6-lNcOXnx
Learn more: www.mikenglishonline.com
#dyslexia #neurodiversity #languagelearning #elt #tesol #inclusiveeducation #teachertraining
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The future will not replace great teachers. It will expose average ones.
In Part 2, Nik Peachey goes deeper into what modern language teaching must become: real language use, task-based learning, action research, teacher reflection, soft skills, AI-supported learning, and the uncomfortable truths ELT still needs to face.
This is not just about technology. It is about teacher identity, professional survival, and the future value of human educators.
Wanna find out more about Nik?
đ Books, lesson plans & resources: â https://payhip.com/peacheypublicationsâ
đŒ Connect with Nik on LinkedIn: â https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikpeachey/â
đ° Subscribe to his EdTech & ELT newsletter: â https://nikpeachey.substack.com/â
đ ïž Tools for teachers & learners: â https://www.scoop.it/topic/tools-for-learnersâ
đ Learning & Technology News: â Learning & Technology Newsâ https://www.scoop.it/topic/learning-technology
đČ Join his EdTech & ELT updates on Telegram: â https://t.me/+3F3KO7ZXBEQ2MDU8â
Listen now and go deeper at www.mikenglishonline.com
#elt #teacherdevelopment #aiineducation #languagelearning #tesol #englishteaching #futureofeducation
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Traditional ELT is not dead⊠but the old classroom model is running out of excuses.
In Part 1, Nik Peachey joins Languages Pedagogy Podcast to unpack AI, obsolete classroom routines, coursebook dependency, grammar myths, pronunciation, multilingual learners, and why real communication must return to the center of language education.
For serious teachers, trainers, and language learners ready to rethink what âeffective teachingâ actually means.
Listen now and explore more at www.mikenglishonline.com
Wanna find out more about Nik?
đ Books, lesson plans & resources:
https://payhip.com/peacheypublicationsđŒ Connect with Nik on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikpeachey/đ° Subscribe to his EdTech & ELT newsletter:
https://nikpeachey.substack.com/đ ïž Tools for teachers & learners:
https://www.scoop.it/topic/tools-for-learnersđ Learning & Technology News:
Learning & Technology Newshttps://www.scoop.it/topic/learning-technologyđČ Join his EdTech & ELT updates on Telegram:
https://t.me/+3F3KO7ZXBEQ2MDU8#elt #languagelearning #teacherdevelopment #aiineducation #tesol #englishteaching #languagepedagogy
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Reading success is not just passing a test.
It is confidence, comprehension, access, identity, and a child finally understanding how their brain learns.In Part 2, Mike Llerena and Faye B. Casell go deeper into the emotional and psychological impact of reading struggles, dyslexia, masking, anxiety, parent advocacy, and why families are increasingly taking control when systems move too slowly.
Faye shares how parents can become empowered, how children can reclaim confidence, and why dyslexia should never be treated as a sign of low intelligence.
This episode is for families who refuse to wait while their child loses confidence.
Want to learn more about Faye Casell work?:
Website: www.homereadingcoach.com
Instagram and FB: @HomeReadingCoach
You tube channel: https://youtube.com/@teachmychildtoread?si=c19pbjou-LeOrp8s
The link for Reading Breakthrough, my therapist-coached and parent-led intervention is here:
https://fayebankler.samcart.com/products/reading-breakthrough-level-1
Here is a link to the FREE Dyslexia Roadmap for Families e-book. There are lots of resources for parents and it answers many FAQs:
https://fayebankler.mysamcart.com/free-dyslexia-roadmap-for-families
Start learning with us: www.mikenglishonline.com
#dyslexiaawareness #readingconfidence #parentadvocacy #scienceofreading #literacyeducation #specialeducation #readingintervention
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The literacy crisis starts earlier than most parents realize.
And by first grade, many struggling readers are already fighting a battle no one has properly named.In this powerful conversation, Mike Llerena speaks with Faye B. Casell, certified academic language therapist, licensed dyslexia therapist, and founder of Home Reading Coach, about why so many children fall behind in reading before anyone takes action.
We discuss dyslexia, early warning signs, the science of reading, teacher preparation gaps, phonics, oral language, and why âwait and seeâ can become one of the most dangerous phrases in a childâs education.
For parents, teachers, and serious educators, this episode is a wake-up call.
You want to know more from Faye Casell:
Website: www.homereadingcoach.com
Instagram and FB: @HomeReadingCoach
You tube channel: https://youtube.com/@teachmychildtoread?si=c19pbjou-LeOrp8s
The link for Reading Breakthrough, my therapist-coached and parent-led intervention is here:
https://fayebankler.samcart.com/products/reading-breakthrough-level-1
Here is a link to the FREE Dyslexia Roadmap for Families e-book. There are lots of resources for parents and it answers many FAQs:
https://fayebankler.mysamcart.com/free-dyslexia-roadmap-for-families
Learn more and grow with us: www.mikenglishonline.com
#literacycrisis #dyslexiaawareness #scienceofreading #readingintervention #languagelearning #specialeducation #parenteducation
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Real fluency is not perfect grammar. It is the ability to keep communicating under pressure.
In Part 2, Marina Menna goes deeper into fluency, confidence, the native-speaker myth, accent pressure, speaking practice, and why language is ultimately a bridgeânot a performance test.
This episode is for professionals and learners who want to move from hesitation to flow.
Build your fluency with confidence: www.mikenglishonline.com
#englishfluency #speakenglish #englishconfidence #languagelearning #businessenglish #englishspeaking #englishpodcast
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Why do intelligent professionals suddenly freeze in English?
In Part 1, Marina Menna breaks down the real psychology behind going blank: overthinking, fear of judgment, cognitive overload, perfectionism, and the vulnerability of speaking in a second language.
This episode is for serious English learners, professionals, and educators who know the languageâbut still struggle to speak when pressure hits.
Start building real speaking confidence: www.mikenglishonline.com
#englishlearning #englishfluency #speakingconfidence #languagelearning #businessenglish #learnenglish #englishpodcast
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What does it really mean for learners to own a language? In this recap of Episodes 199â200 with Jane Maria Harding-DeRosa, we revisit the powerful MMM Framework: Meet, Manipulate, Make it your own. This episode explores why exposure alone is never enough, why repetition still matters, how teachers can move beyond content coverage, and why real learning happens when students can use language naturally, confidently, and meaningfully. From young learners and EAL classrooms to exam preparation, CLIL, translanguaging, and teacher development, this reflection challenges us to stop asking whether we âcoveredâ the lesson and start asking whether learners truly left with something they can use.
Loved this episode?
Follow The Languages Pedagogy Podcast for more honest, powerful conversations at the intersection of language, education, and humanity.
Share it with a fellow educator, leave a review, or tag us on social media â your voice helps elevate ours.Together, weâre not just teaching â weâre transforming.
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Why do learners know grammar but freeze when it is time to speak? In this recap of episodes 197 and 198 with Judy Thompson, we revisit one of the most powerful conversations on fear, participation, mistakes, coaching, psychological safety, and the future of language education. This episode explores why silence is often misunderstood, why correction can either build or destroy confidence, and why teachers must move beyond information delivery into facilitation, emotional safety, and real learner transformation. If you have ever taught a student who âknows itâ but cannot say it, this episode will challenge how you see fear, fluency, and the true purpose of language teaching.
Loved this episode?
Follow The Languages Pedagogy Podcast for more honest, powerful conversations at the intersection of language, education, and humanity.
Share it with a fellow educator, leave a review, or tag us on social media â your voice helps elevate ours.Together, weâre not just teaching â weâre transforming.
Go to mikenglishonline.com to access exclusive content, courses, and resources.#languageeducation #languagelearning #elt #tesol #speakingconfidence #psychologicalsafety #teacherdevelopment #pedagogypodcast #educationrevolution #fluency
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What separates a trained teacher from a truly evolving one?
In Episode 204, Part 2, Mike continues the conversation with Donna in a deeply relevant discussion about the modern realities of TESOL teacher education. This episode moves from foundational methodology into the wider demands of todayâs classrooms: integrated skills teaching, first-language influence, global Englishes, nativism vs non-nativism, neurodiversity, social-emotional learning, professional development, and AI.
Donna explains why teachers must learn to connect reading, listening, speaking, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation instead of treating them as isolated pieces. She also highlights why understanding a learnerâs L1 background can transform how we respond to grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary challenges.
One of the most powerful moments in this episode is the discussion around native vs non-native teachers, where Donna makes it clear: effective teaching is not about passport privilege, but preparation, fluency, awareness, care, and professional skill.
This episode also explores the growing need for teachers to understand neurodiverse learners, social-emotional learning, trauma-informed awareness, and the importance of staying active in professional organizations so they do not become fossilized in outdated practice.
And yesâAI enters the conversation too, not as hype, but as part of the evolving technological reality teachers can no longer ignore.
In this episode, we discuss:
how to integrate the four skills with grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciationwhy learner L1 matters more than many teachers realisethe importance of understanding different Englishes in a global worldDonnaâs strong stance on nativism vs non-nativism in ELTneurodiversity, inclusion, SEL, and trauma-informed awarenesswhy professional development must continue throughout a teacherâs careerhow technology and AI are reshaping the language classroomthe limitless possibilities available in the TESOL professionThis is a powerful episode for teachers who want to grow beyond outdated labels and teach with more depth, flexibility, and awareness.
Listen now, follow the Languages Pedagogy Podcast, and share this episode with a teacher who wants to keep evolving.
For more, visit www.mikenglishonline.comStream Episode 204 now, follow the Languages Pedagogy Podcast, and share it with teachers, trainers, and future educators who believe real growth never stops. Visit www.mikenglishonline.com
#tesol #eltpodcast #englishteaching #languagelearningpodcast #teachereducation #eslteacher #teachingenglish #secondlanguageacquisition #appliedlinguistics #teacherdevelopment #educationpodcast #languageteacher #tesoltraining #eltcommunity #englishlearning #classroompractice #lessonplanning #moderneducation #teachertraining #mikenglishonline
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What do novice teachers really need to learn before stepping into a language classroom?
In Episode 203, Part 1, Mike sits down with Donna for a powerful conversation on the real responsibilities of a TESOL teacher educator today. Drawing from decades of experience as a language teacher educator, author, consultant, pronunciation specialist, and U.S. Department of State English Language Specialist, Donna shares the journey that shaped her career and the core principles she believes every new teacher must understand.
This episode goes far beyond theory. It explores why teacher education must give novice teachers a strong sense of methodological history, practical guidance in lesson planning, and the confidence to work with required textbookswithout becoming trapped by rigidity. Donna also breaks down why effective feedback is not just about correction, but about motivation, learner awareness, and classroom sensitivity.
This is a must-listen for language teachers, teacher trainers, TESOL students, and anyone serious about improving ELT from the inside out.
In this episode, we discuss:
how Donna moved from German teaching into TESOL and teacher educationwhy great teaching often grows through unexpected turnswhy teachers should be less prescriptive and more eclecticthe real value of understanding older methodologieshow novice teachers can learn to plan without becoming rigidwhy textbooks should support teaching, not control ithow effective feedback shapes confidence, progress, and motivationA rich, honest, and deeply practical conversation for anyone who wants to teach better.
Listen now, follow the Languages Pedagogy Podcast, and share this episode with a teacher who needs to hear it.
For more, visit www.mikenglishonline.comListen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, follow the Languages Pedagogy Podcast, and share Episode 203 with a teacher educator, novice teacher, or colleague who believes methodology still matters.
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