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Welcome! Here, you can explore my latest appearances on podcasts, talks, and interviews where I share stories and insights on teaching, professional development, applied linguistics, and life.

Click the links below to listen, watch, and engage with the topics that matter most to you. Take a look around, listen in, and join the conversation.

Podcasts & Interview

Learn YOUR English Webinar – Language Awareness & Language Knowledge

In this Learn YOUR English webinar, we explore the importance of language awareness (LA) and language knowledge in ELT classroom practice and language learning.

We discuss:
✅ Why teachers’ language awareness plays a key role in effective instruction, especially in L2 teaching
✅ Research on how language knowledge impacts teaching effectiveness
✅ Where our own language awareness comes from and how we can deepen it
✅ Practical ways to reflect on and enhance our understanding of language

This webinar is designed to help educators critically engage with their own language awareness, reflect on their knowledge, and apply insights to improve their teaching practice.

outubro 9, 2025

Pedagogy Before Technology: Teaching Listening & Reading Online – Part 2

Part 2: Teaching Reading Online 📖

✅ The impact of digital reading on comprehension and engagement
✅ Effective strategies for teaching reading skills in an online setting
✅ How to select and use technology to support reading development

outubro 9, 2025

Pedagogy Before Technology: Teaching Listening & Reading Online – Part 1

During the pandemic, we hosted a two-part webinar series to address a crucial question in online education: What comes first—pedagogy or technology? While technology is central to online learning, its rapid adoption has raised questions about its true role in effective teaching. These webinars explore how teachers can prioritize pedagogy over tools when teaching listening and reading online.

Part 1: Teaching Listening Online 🎧

✅ The challenges of teaching listening in an online environment
✅ How to design effective listening activities that engage students
✅ Practical strategies for integrating technology without losing pedagogical focus

outubro 9, 2025

Best Practices Webinar – Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) | TESL Ontario

As part of TESL Ontario’s Best Practices Webinar Series, this session explores Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT), breaking down key approaches from Rod Ellis, Jane Willis, and David Nunan.

In this webinar, we discuss:
✅ What defines a task and how different experts approach TBLT
✅ A critical look at task design and how to create effective task-based activities
✅ When and how to exploit critical incidents in the classroom to generate richer learner output
✅ Practical examples of tasks that teachers can implement immediately

If you’re looking to understand and apply TBLT more effectively in your teaching, this webinar provides both theoretical insights and hands-on strategies.

outubro 9, 2025

The Evolution of Listening – Learn YOUR English Webinar

In this Learn YOUR English webinar, I explore the evolution of listening and how teachers can better support students in developing their listening skills.

This session was inspired by our short course, “Teaching Listening Made Easy,” which focuses on helping teachers TEACH listening rather than just TEST it—challenging the way traditional materials approach listening comprehension.

In this webinar, we discuss:
✅ How listening instruction has evolved over time
✅ The common challenges learners face with second language listening
✅ Practical strategies for helping students improve their listening skills
✅ How teachers can shift from passive listening exercises to active skill-building

If you’re looking for insights and tools to enhance your approach to teaching listening, this webinar is for you!

outubro 9, 2025

Task-Based Language Teaching: From Tasks & Beyond

In this conversation, my business partner and collaborator, Mike Landry, and I dive deep into Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT)—its principles, challenges, and how it can transform language learning.

We discuss:
✅ What TBLT really is and how it differs from traditional teaching methods
✅ The role of tasks in fostering real-world language use and engagement
✅ Common misconceptions about TBLT and how to implement it effectively
✅ Why shifting from grammar-driven instruction to task-based learning benefits both teachers and learners

If you’re interested in teaching language through meaningful, real-world tasks, this discussion provides research-backed insights and practical applications

outubro 9, 2025

Real Life English – Being Bored is Good! Here’s Why.

I was invited to join the Real Life English YouTube channel for a thought-provoking discussion on why boredom can actually be a powerful tool for learning and creativity. In this conversation, we explore:

✅ Why boredom isn’t always a bad thing—and how it can enhance learning
✅ The connection between boredom, focus, and deep thinking
✅ How learners and educators can use boredom productively
✅ Practical strategies to foster creativity and engagement in teaching and learning

This conversation challenges the way we think about attention, distraction, and meaningful learning experiences in language education.

outubro 9, 2025

Why Some People Speak Fluent English, But YOU Don’t!

I was invited to discuss the key factors that separate fluent English speakers from those who struggle in this engaging interview. We explore:

✅ The common barriers that prevent learners from reaching fluency
✅ The mindset shifts and strategies needed to break through plateaus
✅ Why traditional methods often fall short—and what actually works
✅ How learners can take ownership of their learning journey

This conversation dives into practical, research-backed insights that challenge common misconceptions about language learning and provide actionable steps toward real fluency.

outubro 9, 2025

Word Hunters Podcast

I was invited to join the Word Hunters Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about language learning, teaching, and professional development.

In this episode, we discuss:
✅ My background and experiences learning languages, traveling, and living abroad
✅ The Lexical Approach and its impact on language learning
✅ Professional development strategies for teachers
✅ The evolving role of the teacher—is it about giving information or enabling learners to use it productively?It was a stimulating and thought-provoking discussion on teaching, learning, and what it truly means to develop expertise in language education.

outubro 9, 2025

The Heroic English Podcast

I was invited to join The Heroic English Podcast to discuss why so many learners feel stuck at the intermediate level and what it takes to break through to true fluency.

In this conversation, we explore the role of identity in language learning, the mindset shifts needed to go from seeing yourself as a struggling learner to a confident English user, and how daily routines can become powerful learning tools.

We discuss:

✅ The mindset shift from struggling learner to confident English user

✅ Why identity shapes language learning success

✅ How to transform daily routines into powerful learning tools

✅ The importance of what comes after “I am ___” in defining your learning journey

outubro 9, 2025

Real Life English

I had the pleasure of joining Ethan on the Beyond Borders podcast for an insightful conversation about language learning, teaching, and personal growth through philosophy and reflection.

In this episode, we explored:
✅ Journaling, meditation, and philosophy as tools for learning and self-improvement
✅ My journey to native-level English and the challenges of teaching as a non-native speaker in Canada
✅ The seven C’s of English learning and the role of purpose in mastering a language
✅ How teachers can foster learner autonomy and move beyond dependence on textbooks

outubro 9, 2025

Teacher Talking Time on YouTube

The Teacher Talking Time YouTube channel extends the conversations from the podcast into a visual, interactive space where educators can engage with expert insights, teaching strategies, and professional development discussions in a more dynamic format.

Here, I break down key concepts in language teaching, task-based learning, second language acquisition, and professional growth—often featuring clips from interviews with leading researchers, practical teaching demonstrations, and thought-provoking discussions.

If you’re looking for actionable insights, engaging discussions, and expert perspectives, this channel is designed to help you refine your teaching expertise and agility.

outubro 9, 2025

Teacher Talking Time

Teacher Talking Time” is a long-standing podcast in ELT where I (along with my co-hosts Mike and Andrew) engage in insightful conversations with some of the biggest names in applied linguistics, second language acquisition, and language teaching research. Through in-depth discussions, we explore evidence-based practices, innovative methodologies, and the realities of language teaching today.

Whether you’re a teacher looking for practical strategies, a researcher interested in theory-practice connections, or an educator seeking professional inspiration, this podcast provides valuable insights to help you develop your teaching expertise and agility.

outubro 9, 2025