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Today, we are joined by Andrea MacLeod, Diana Burchell, & Catrine Demers, three guest contributors from CASLT`s magazine Reflections, to help us delve into the concept of plurilingualism in a very practical manner. References: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chalk.n.coffee/ Website: https://sites.google.com/csmb.qc.ca/chalk-n-coffee/home Guest website: https://bilinguala

In today's episode, we're diving deeper into the wonderful world of support and camaraderie for ESL educators. Joining us is Dr. Monica Waterhouse, project member of For Researchers and Educators of English as an Additional Language or For REEAL. Whether you're seeking inspiration, collaboration, or simply a place to engage in stimulating conversations, this ESL teach

This episode is for ALL second language (L2) teachers in Quebec, across Canada and beyond. Join Dr. Philippa Parks and me as we talk about CASLT, a dynamic community for L2 educators. Discover professional development opportunities, a sense of community, and a supportive environment made for you. References: https://www.caslt.org/en/ [email protected] caroline.riches@mcgill.

In this episode, Dr. Teresa Hernandez-Gonzalez shares insights into the future of ESL teacher education. We'll delve into how Concordia University, under her visionary guidance, is harnessing cutting-edge technology like virtual reality, immersive experiences, and AI to facilitate deliberate reflective teaching practices. Teresa is an accomplished educator currently serving as

In today's episode, we explore the exciting intersection of artificial intelligence and ESL education! Join us as we delve into the innovative ways AI is revolutionizing the ESL classroom, and offer you invaluable tools and techniques that benefit both students and teachers alike. With us today are Sophie Giroux and Nairy Kazandjian of ESL Interactive. Together we'll uncove

As teachers, we know learning is most meaningful when relevant, if it resonates emotionally with students, and if it is anchored in a real-life context. Education should connect students to the world around them. We find pedagogical support for engaging students as world change-makers as far back as the early 19th century. Dewy called on educational institutes to not only prepare s

Words matter. "Words have energy and power with the ability to help, to heal, to hinder, to hurt, to harm, to humiliate, and to humble." -Yehuda Berg Today's discussion, with John Wayne N. dela Cruz, takes a look at what we know about effective vocabulary instruction, the difference in student gains between implicit and explicit vocabulary instruction and how do we ch

Few teachers will take issue with the opinion that second-language learners need vocabulary instruction. Vocabulary size has been found to be a significant contributor to language proficiency. Join us for a discussion with Professor Emeritus Paul Nation about vocabulary assessment and how to best administer testing and better address our students' needs. Dr. Paul Nation Picture Voc

Take a peek inside an intensive ESL classroom and find out  how a teacher sets up, plans a typical day and where they look for inspiration. Join me and the Red Lipstick teacher, Annie Bourgeois, as we talk about the 5 month / 5 month model of an intensive ESL class. References Intensive ESL Teacher's guide: http://www.education.gouv.qc.ca/fileadmin/site_web/documents/education

It's time to get ready for the new school year. But where do you begin? Join Cynthia Beyea, Christine Baida and me as we discuss how to begin your year on the right foot.  You will hear all about the routines that will make your ESL classroom life not only more manageable but meaningful as well.  After having a listen, download the routine handbook so generously offered b