Languages Pedagogy Podcast

Ep238. ft. Laura Morales - Beyond Native Fluency: What Great Bilingual Teaching Actually Requires (Part 2) 20.08.2026 35m

Speaking a language does not automatically qualify someone to teach it and holding a teaching certificate does not automatically guarantee that someone understands how children learn.Part 2 with Laura Morales goes much deeper.We move from the architecture of the reading brain into the systems surrounding it: bilingual teacher preparation, native-speaker assumptions, literacy knowledge, classroom management, student autonomy, professional training, teacher reflection, and educational responsibility.Laura explains why educators do not necessarily need to speak every student's home language but they do need enough linguistic knowledge to recognize when a reading difficulty comes from language transfer and when something deeper may be happening.We confront one of language education's most persistent misconceptions:Native fluency is not the same thing as literacy expertise—and neither automatically equals pedagogical competence.From there, the conversation expands into teacher training itself.Why do educators attend countless workshops yet still feel unprepared for the complexity of real classrooms?Why can disconnected professional development create cognitive overload instead of better teaching?Why does classroom discipline so often become confused with fear, compliance, punishment, or shouting?And what changes when students understand why expectations exist rather than simply being ordered to obey them?Laura shares remarkable stories from her own classroom—and from conversations with her son—that forced her to reconsider teaching, discipline, mistakes, independent learning, and the responsibility educators carry.This is not simply a conversation about literacy anymore.It is about what professional teaching actually demands.📚 Learn more about Laura Morales & LAJAM Education FoundationExplore their work in neurodidactics, literacy, educator development, and creating classrooms designed for lasting impact.🌐 lajameducation.org📩 Lmorales@lajameducation.org📖 Don’t Be a Master Teacher; Create a Master Classroom: From Theory to Impact — by Laura Morales🌐 Discover more at www.mikenglishonline.com#teachertraining #bilingualeducation #scienceofreading #teacherdevelopment #classroommanagement #neurodiversity #literacyeducation #languagelearning

Ep237. ft. Laura Morales - The Reading Brain: Why Some Children Struggle and What Teachers Need to See (Part 1) 18.08.2026 33m

A child who struggles to read is not necessarily a child who cannot learn. Sometimes, the real problem is that we are looking at the struggle through the wrong lens.In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, psychologist, bilingual educator, and literacy specialist Laura Morales joins the Languages Pedagogy Podcast to unpack what actually happens inside the reading brain—and why understanding that process can completely change the way teachers respond to struggling learners.We explore the critical difference between speaking a language and being literate in it, why English and Spanish cannot simply be taught or assessed through direct translation, and how bilingual students can be misunderstood when educators lack knowledge of how their languages are structured.Laura also takes us inside the cognitive architecture of reading: phonological processing, decoding, semantics, attention, comprehension, automaticity, and higher-order thinking.The conversation becomes even more important when we examine dyslexia, ADHD, autism, neurodiversity, and reading difficulties. Instead of asking only, “Why can’t this child read?”, Laura challenges educators to ask a better question:Which part of the reading pathway needs support?And through one deeply emotional classroom story, we see what can happen when a child who believes she is “the problem” finally meets a teacher determined to find another way.For teachers, literacy specialists, bilingual educators, parents, and anyone serious about the science of reading, this episode challenges assumptions about what reading instruction should actually look like.📚 Learn more about Laura Morales & LAJAM Education FoundationExplore their work in neurodidactics, literacy, educator development, and creating classrooms designed for lasting impact.🌐 lajameducation.org📩 Lmorales@lajameducation.org📖 Don’t Be a Master Teacher; Create a Master Classroom: From Theory to Impact — by Laura Morales🌐 Explore more language-learning and educational content at www.mikenglishonline.com#readingbrain #bilingualliteracy #scienceofreading #neurodiversity #bilingualeducation #literacyinstruction #languagelearning #teacherdevelopment

Ep236. ft. Belen Albarracin - The AI Fluency Trap: Why Language Learners Still Need Human Teachers (Part 2) 13.08.2026 27m

AI can make learners feel fluent. The dangerous question is whether that confidence survives a conversation with an actual human being.Part 2 of my conversation with Belen Albarracin moves beyond AI tools and into one of the biggest educational questions of our generation:What should humans refuse to outsource?We explore AI codes of conduct, responsible classroom use, cognitive offloading, critical thinking, speaking confidence, the illusion of fluency, frustration, classroom management, homework, AI tutors, textbooks—and why the human teacher remains irreplaceable.Belen explains why schools should stop pretending students are not using artificial intelligence and start creating explicit rules around when, why and how AI can be used.We also confront a major language-learning risk: AI can provide unlimited practice without embarrassment or judgment—but constant encouragement can create an inaccurate perception of ability.Eventually, every learner needs the reality check of genuine human communication.AI can support language acquisition.It cannot replace the social, emotional and pedagogical complexity of a great teacher.🎧 Listen to Part 2 and decide where the line between intelligent assistance and intellectual dependence should be drawn.🌐 Continue learning with me at www.mikenglishonline.com#aiineducation #languagelearning #elt #aitutors #criticalthinking #teacherdevelopment #languageteaching #futureofeducation

Ep235. ft. Belen Albarracin - Teaching Languages in the AI Era: How Smart Teachers Use AI Without Losing the Human Touch (Part 1) 11.08.2026 31m

AI won’t make great language teachers irrelevant. But teachers who understand how to use it may completely redefine what great teaching looks like.In Part 1 of my conversation with Argentine educator and AI in ELT co-author Belen Albarracin, we explore what artificial intelligence is actually changing inside language classrooms—and what it absolutely cannot replace.We examine AI literacy, prompt engineering, teacher workload, lesson planning, cognitive laziness, AI-generated work, unreliable AI detectors, critical thinking, and the growing responsibility educators have to teach students how to use these tools intelligently.Belen makes one distinction every educator needs to hear:AI can reduce teacher workload without reducing teacher value.The question is no longer whether artificial intelligence belongs in education. Students are already using it. The real question is whether teachers will understand it well enough to guide them.For serious language teachers, ELT professionals, school leaders, and educators preparing students for an AI-powered world, this conversation matters.🎧 Listen now and rethink what it means to teach intelligently in the AI era.🌐 Explore more from the Languages Pedagogy Podcast and my work at www.mikenglishonline.com#aiineducation #elt #languageteaching #teacherdevelopment #ailiteracy #edtech #languagelearning #futureofeducation

Ep234. ft. Mike Johnston - Beyond the Ink: How Teacher Authenticity Creates Belonging and Better Schools (Part 2) 06.08.2026 32m

When a school asks teachers to hide who they are, what message does that send to the students watching them?In Episode 234 of the Languages Pedagogy Podcast, Mike Johnston returns to take the metaphor of Teaching Is a Tattoobeyond personal identity and into the deeper questions of inclusion, professional judgment, school culture, and belonging.This conversation challenges educators and school leaders to examine whether institutional rules are protecting learning—or merely preserving control.Mike shares the deeply personal story behind his anatomical-heart tattoo, created after chemotherapy, and explains how visible symbols can become invitations to discuss resilience, culture, grief, survival, family, and hope.This episode explores:• Why teachers should question systems that demand conformity• How tattoo policies can exclude cultural and Indigenous identities• Why curiosity is more productive than judgment• How personal stories create powerful student connections• Why novice teachers must stop trying to imitate everyone around them• How schools can distinguish between care and control• Why every educator—not only tattooed educators—belongs in this conversationAuthenticity is not the absence of professional responsibility. It is the courage to bring your humanity into your work without abandoning reflection, respect, or accountability.The strongest schools do not force every teacher to look, sound, and teach the same way. They create room for educators and students to be fully seen.Explore professional language coaching and teacher development at www.mikenglishonline.com#teacherinclusion #schoolculture #teacherauthenticity #teachingisatattoo #teacherempowerment #educationleadership #languagespedagogypodcast

Ep233. ft. Mike Johnston - Teaching Is a Tattoo: Why Great Educators Must Own Who They Are (Part 1) 04.08.2026 30m

The most powerful thing a teacher brings into the classroom is not a textbook, strategy, or qualification—it is who they are.In Episode 233 of the Languages Pedagogy Podcast, educator, author, poet, and speaker Mike Johnston joins Mike Llerena to explore the central message behind his book, Teaching Is a Tattoo: teaching does not simply become part of your résumé. It becomes part of your identity.Mike explains why authenticity is essential in education, how teachers silently model confidence and self-acceptance, and why students immediately recognize when an educator is pretending to be someone they are not.This conversation explores:• Why every educator carries personal stories into the classroom • How authenticity creates trust and psychological safety• Why comparing yourself with other teachers weakens your confidence • How poetry and storytelling can deepen student connection • Why the human side of education will always be more powerful than any systemYou do not need physical tattoos to understand the metaphor. Every experience, struggle, belief, and relationship leaves its mark—and those marks influence how you teach.Serious educators do not erase their identity to fit the profession. They learn how to transform it into their greatest pedagogical strength.Explore language coaching, teacher development, and international exam preparation at ⁠www.mikenglishonline.com⁠#teacheridentity #teacherauthenticity #educationpodcast #teacherdevelopment #teachingisatattoo #languageeducation #languagespedagogypodcast

Ep232. ft. Jose Torres - The Dark Side of AI in Education: Dependency, Deception and the Fight for Human Connection (Part 2) 30.07.2026 34m

AI can imitate your writing, reproduce your voice and confidently accuse you of work you genuinely created.The greatest danger may not be that artificial intelligence becomes human—but that humans gradually stop thinking, questioning and connecting for themselves.In Part 2, Mike and Jose Torres move beyond productivity and confront the darker side of AI in education: dependency, hallucinations, academic dishonesty, false detection, voice cloning and the slow erosion of independent thinking.They examine what happens when students use AI to bypass the intellectual struggle required for real learning. They also discuss the growing unreliability of AI-detection systems, which can falsely classify original human writing as machine-generated—potentially damaging academic reputations, employment opportunities and professional trust.The conversation also explores:• Why AI often tells users what they want to hear• How overreliance can weaken recall and problem-solving• Why AI-detection scores should never be treated as proof• The ethical implications of cloning voices and identities• Why long-form lectures may disappear by 2030• How technology can simulate connection while increasing isolation• Why teachers must preserve the human core of educationMachines can reproduce information, tone and even personality.They cannot plant a seed of confidence in a student and spend years wondering what that seed eventually became.That remains the teacher’s legacy.If today's conversation inspired you to rethink literacy, phonics, multilingual education, and the future of language teaching, be sure to explore the outstanding work of José V. Torres.José is an ELD/Spanish educator, researcher, author, and the creator of the I Want To Learn English (IWTLE) initiative, where he shares research-based strategies, practical classroom resources, textbooks, articles, and videos designed to empower both teachers and multilingual learners. His work focuses on strengthening literacy through explicit phonics instruction, writing development, and inclusive educational practices, and he regularly presents his research at TESOL and other leading education conferences. 🔹 Website: I Want To Learn English (IWTLE)🔹 YouTube: @JoseTorres2003🔹 Instagram: @jvmykaIf you enjoyed this episode, please support José by exploring his resources, subscribing to his channels, and sharing his work with fellow educators.And if you're enjoying the Languages Pedagogy Podcast, don't forget to follow the show, leave a review, and share this episode with colleagues who are passionate about language education.🌍 Visit my website for more resources, podcast episodes, and professional development opportunities: www.mikenglishonline.com.#aiethics #humanconnection #criticalthinking #academicintegrity #futureofeducation #teachersmatter #languagepedagogy #digitalcitizenship

Ep231. ft. Jose Torres - AI Won’t Replace Great Teachers But Teachers Who Master It Will Lead the Future (Part 1) 28.07.2026 32m

AI is not coming for great teachers but refusing to understand it could put educators at risk.The real divide in education will not be between teachers and machines. It will be between professionals who know how to use AI strategically and those who continue working as though the technology does not exist.In Part 1 of this provocative conversation, Mike sits down with returning guest Jose Torres to examine how artificial intelligence is already transforming lesson planning, differentiation, assessment, data analysis and teacher productivity.Jose explains how he created a customized AI assistant trained around his curriculum, rubrics and classroom expectations—allowing him to plan an entire week of lessons in a fraction of the time. He also shares the mistake that taught him an essential lesson: AI output must always be reviewed by a qualified educator.This episode explores:• Why resistance to AI creates more work for teachers• How AI could reduce administrative overload and teacher burnout• Which educational roles may face disruption first• How prompting is becoming a core professional skill• Why AI should support teacher judgment—not replace it• What human educators provide that machines cannot replicateThe future belongs neither to technology enthusiasts nor technology skeptics. It belongs to reflective teachers who understand the tool, question its output and use it without surrendering their professional expertise.If today's conversation inspired you to rethink literacy, phonics, multilingual education, and the future of language teaching, be sure to explore the outstanding work of José V. Torres.José is an ELD/Spanish educator, researcher, author, and the creator of the I Want To Learn English (IWTLE) initiative, where he shares research-based strategies, practical classroom resources, textbooks, articles, and videos designed to empower both teachers and multilingual learners. His work focuses on strengthening literacy through explicit phonics instruction, writing development, and inclusive educational practices, and he regularly presents his research at TESOL and other leading education conferences. 🔹 Website: I Want To Learn English (IWTLE)🔹 YouTube: @JoseTorres2003🔹 Instagram: @jvmykaIf you enjoyed this episode, please support José by exploring his resources, subscribing to his channels, and sharing his work with fellow educators.And if you're enjoying the Languages Pedagogy Podcast, don't forget to follow the show, leave a review, and share this episode with colleagues who are passionate about language education.🌍 Visit my website for more resources, podcast episodes, and professional development opportunities: www.mikenglishonline.com#aiineducation #teachersusingai #edtech #teacherdevelopment #languagepedagogy #futureofeducation #aitools #teacherburnout

Ep230. ft. Victoria Radomiljac - Think in English? AI? Daily Habits? The Truth About Breaking the Intermediate Plateau (Part 2) 23.07.2026 31m

What if fluency isn't about studying more—but about studying differently?Most language learners never escape the intermediate plateau because they're searching for shortcuts instead of changing how they interact with the language.In Part 2 of this fascinating conversation, Mike welcomes back Victoria Radomiljac to explore what truly separates learners who remain stuck from those who finally achieve confident communication.Together, they challenge some of the biggest myths in language learning.Should you really "think in English"?Can artificial intelligence actually make you fluent?Why do so many learners consume hours of Netflix, podcasts, and YouTube videos but still struggle to express themselves?Victoria shares practical classroom strategies developed through years of experience, showing why exploration, reflection, meaningful repetition, and daily habits consistently outperform passive exposure.Inside this episode you'll discover:• Why AI should support—not replace—your thinking• How to use movies, podcasts, and TV series as active learning tools• The myth of "thinking in English"• Why communication matters far more than sounding native• How teachers can develop independent learners instead of dependent students• Why context and discourse analysis accelerate fluency• The daily habit that creates long-term language growthThis conversation isn't about learning faster.It's about learning smarter.If you're serious about mastering English—or helping others do the same—this episode will completely reshape your perspective on fluency.🎙️ Listen now and discover how real breakthroughs happen.🌍 Visit:www.mikenglishonline.com#languagelearning #englishlearning #fluency #aiineducation #elt #languageeducation #englishteacher #podcast

Ep229. ft. Victoria Radomiljac - Why Your English Stops Improving at B1 & B2: The Truth About the Intermediate Plateau (Part 1) 21.07.2026 30m

You've studied English for years… so why does it suddenly feel like you've stopped improving?The answer isn't a lack of talent. It isn't your age. And it certainly isn't because you've reached your limit.In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, Mike sits down with Argentine educator Victoria Radomiljac to uncover one of the biggest frustrations language learners face: the Intermediate Plateau.Why do so many learners reach the B1 or B2 level only to feel stuck?Why does speaking become harder even when vocabulary continues growing?Why do so many learners quit exactly when real fluency is within reach?Together, they explore why progress becomes less visible, how perfectionism silently destroys confidence, why studying more isn't the answer, and how teachers must shift from teaching more language to teaching language more deeply.Inside this episode you'll discover:• Why the Intermediate Plateau is completely normal• The hidden psychology behind feeling "stuck"• Why adults struggle more than beginners• How teachers can redesign learning strategies for higher-level learners• Why communication always beats perfection• The importance of meaningful repetition instead of endless new grammar• How context transforms passive knowledge into real fluencyWhether you're an English learner, language teacher, teacher trainer, or simply fascinated by how people acquire languages, this episode offers practical insights that can immediately transform the way you approach learning.Because fluency isn't about collecting more grammar rules.It's about learning how to use what you already know.🎙️ Listen now and start breaking through your own plateau.🌍 Learn more, explore language education resources, and connect with Mike at:www.mikenglishonline.com#languagelearning #englishlearning #fluency #elt #languageeducation #teachers #englishteacher #podcast

Ep228. ft. Lara Barnes - Movement Before Learning: Practical Strategies for a Brain-Ready Classroom (Part 2) 16.07.2026 23m

You cannot discipline a nervous system into becoming ready to learn.Sometimes the most effective classroom intervention begins with movement, regulation, and connection.In Part 2, Lara Barnes moves from neurological theory to practical classroom application.She explains how brief movement routines, cross-body coordination, animal walks, balance exercises, wall pushes, breathing, humming, stretching, and sensory activities may help students become calmer, more physically organized, and better prepared to participate in learning.Mike and Lara also examine the limitations of traditional classrooms built around sitting still, remaining silent, and obeying instructions—expectations that may unintentionally penalize students whose bodies and nervous systems need additional support.The conversation explores technology and assistive tools, teacher-parent collaboration, early intervention, inclusive education, the psychological consequences of labels, and why behavior should be approached as communication rather than automatic defiance.Part 2 delivers a direct message to educators:Movement is not always a distraction from learning. For some students, movement is what makes learning possible.If today's conversation with Lara Barnes challenged the way you think about behavior, learning, and brain development, don't let the learning stop here. Connect with Lara and explore her work at Brain Development UK. You can visit her website at braindevelopment.co.uk and follow her on Instagram @braindevelopmentuk for practical insights, resources, and evidence-based strategies to better understand how children's brains develop and how we can support every learner to reach their full potential.And if you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to subscribe to the Languages Pedagogy Podcast, leave us a review, and share this episode with fellow educators, parents, therapists, and school leaders. One conversation can change the way someone sees a child forever.Discover more educational conversations and professional language coaching at:www.mikenglishonline.com#movementbeforelearning #inclusiveeducation #neurodiversity #classroomstrategies #studentregulation #teacherdevelopment #educationpodcast

Ep227. ft. Lara Barnes - When Misbehavior Is a Neurological Signal: What Teachers Are Missing (Part 1) 14.07.2026 33m

What teachers call misbehavior may be a child’s nervous system asking for help.Before we punish the behavior, we need to understand what the brain may be communicating.In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, Mike sits down with Lara Barnes, founder of Brain Development UK, to examine why difficulties with attention, movement, emotional regulation, communication, reading, and classroom participation are often misunderstood as laziness, defiance, or poor motivation.Lara explains her bottom-up perspective on brain development and explores the possible roles of primitive reflexes, sensory processing, balance, eye tracking, body awareness, and nervous-system regulation in a child’s readiness to learn.The conversation also challenges familiar assumptions surrounding ADHD, dyslexia, autism, and other neurodevelopmental labels. Rather than defining children by a diagnosis, Lara encourages educators and parents to examine each learner’s individual functional needs.This episode invites teachers to replace judgment with observation and ask a more useful question:If today's conversation with Lara Barnes challenged the way you think about behavior, learning, and brain development, don't let the learning stop here. Connect with Lara and explore her work at Brain Development UK. You can visit her website at braindevelopment.co.uk and follow her on Instagram @braindevelopmentuk for practical insights, resources, and evidence-based strategies to better understand how children's brains develop and how we can support every learner to reach their full potential.And if you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to subscribe to the Languages Pedagogy Podcast, leave us a review, and share this episode with fellow educators, parents, therapists, and school leaders. One conversation can change the way someone sees a child forever.What might this behavior be communicating?For language-learning resources, professional coaching, and more conversations transforming education, visit:www.mikenglishonline.com#neurodiversity #studentbehavior #braindevelopment #inclusiveeducation #teachertraining #learningdifficulties #educationpodcast

Ep226. RECAP - Make Learning Magical: Teach Like A Pirate 09.07.2026 23m

What separates a good teacher from an unforgettable one?In this special recap of Episodes 221 and 222 of the Languages Pedagogy Podcast, we revisit an inspiring conversation with Tisha Richmond and Dave Burgess about what truly transforms learning.Extraordinary classrooms aren’t built by accident. They’re created by educators who design experiences, ignite curiosity, embrace creativity, and make students feel seen, challenged, and inspired every single day.In this episode, we explore why presentation matters as much as pedagogy, how joy and rigor can coexist, why textbooks should be tools rather than limitations, how AI can amplify teacher creativity, and why every educator has their own unique kind of magic.Whether you’re a language teacher, school leader, parent, pre-service teacher, or passionate lifelong learner, this recap will remind you why teaching remains one of the most meaningful professions in the world.🎙️ Listen now and rediscover the joy of teaching.🌍 Learn more at www.mikenglishonline.com#education #teachers #teaching #pedagogy #languagelearning #teacherlife #professionaldevelopment #podcast

Ep225. RECAP - ADHD, education and misunderstandings 07.07.2026 23m

What if the biggest problem with ADHD isn’t the child… but the way schools understand the child?In this powerful recap episode of the Languages Pedagogy Podcast, we revisit one of our most impactful conversations with Eliza Dadson from Episodes 219 and 220.This episode explores why ADHD is far more than hyperactivity or inattention. We unpack executive functioning, emotional regulation, sensory processing, movement, creativity, classroom design, and why traditional education often misunderstands neurodiverse learners.Discover why movement can improve attention, why intelligence and executive function are not the same, and why compassion—not compliance—should be at the center of education.Whether you’re a teacher, school leader, parent, psychologist, language educator, or someone living with ADHD, this episode offers practical insights and a new perspective on what inclusive education should look like.🎙️ Listen now and join the conversation shaping the future of education.🌍 Learn more at www.mikenglishonline.com#adhd #education #teachers #neurodiversity #languagelearning #inclusiveeducation #pedagogy #learning

Ep224. ft. Luana Borges - The Future Teacher: AI, Branding & Survival Skills in a Changing Education Market (Part 2) 02.07.2026 30m

Being a great teacher is no longer enough.The future belongs to educators who know how to adapt.In Part 2, Mike continues his fascinating conversation with educator and entrepreneur Luana Borges.They discuss the practical side of surviving—and thriving—in the rapidly changing education industry.Topics include:• Why teachers need a digital presence• The role of AI in modern education• Building a personal brand• Why specialization beats generalization• How school leaders are getting the business of education wrong• The future skills every educator needsThis isn't just another conversation about teaching.It's a roadmap for staying relevant in one of the fastest-changing professions in the world.Wanna know more about Luana and her work in Nitoris. Check on the links below and let’s keep learning together: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/luanaborgeseller/Personal Social media IG: @luanabesInternatinal company IG: @nitorisincubatorBrazilian Company IG: @nitorismentoriaWechat Channels: NitorisIncubatorRed Note: NitorisDouyin: Nitoris🌍www.mikenglishonline.com#teachers #education #aiineducation #teacherbranding #elt #languagelearning #podcast #futureofeducation

Ep223. ft. Luana Borges - Why Falling Birth Rates Are Reshaping Education Forever | The Future of Schools Explained (Part 1) 30.06.2026 31m

What happens when there simply aren't enough children to fill classrooms?The future of education isn't coming—it's already here.In Part 1 of this eye-opening conversation, Mike sits down with educator and entrepreneur Luana Borges to explore one of the biggest challenges facing education worldwide: declining birth rates.From China's rapidly changing education landscape to school closures, demographic shifts, changing family values, and the economic realities behind the global baby bust, this episode reveals why educators, school leaders, policymakers, and parents should be paying attention now—not ten years from now.Inside this episode:• Why birth rates are collapsing worldwide• China's education system as a preview of the future• Why schools are already competing for fewer students• How declining enrollment is changing the teaching profession• The economic forces driving educational transformation• Why the next decade could redefine education foreverWhether you're a teacher, school owner, policymaker, parent, or language educator, this conversation offers valuable insights into the future of our profession.🎙️ Listen now and join the conversation.Wanna know more about Luana and her work in Nitoris. Check on the links below and let’s keep learning together: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/luanaborgeseller/My personal Social media IG: @luanabesMy Internatinal company IG: @nitorisincubatorMy Brazilian Company IG: @nitorismentoriaWechat channels: NitorisIncubatorRed Note: NitorisDouyin: Nitoris🌍 Learn more:www.mikenglishonline.com#birthrates #education #teachers #educationfuture #schoolleadership #languagelearning #elt #podcast

What Can 220+ Episodes Teach You About Language Learning? | Languages Pedagogy Podcast Official Trailer 29.06.2026

Welcome to the Languages Pedagogy PodcastAre you ready to transform the way you think about language acquisition, teaching methodologies, and communication? Whether you are an educator refining your classroom practice, a researcher diving into applied linguistics, or a passionate multilingual learner striving for fluency, this is the community you’ve been searching for.Hosted by Mike Llerena, the Languages Pedagogy Podcast brings together world-class educators, neuro-linguistic experts, and global language professionals to unpack what actually works in modern language education.With over 220 episodes of deep-dive conversations, we move past outdated, traditional rote memorization to explore high-impact strategies, cognitive load management, and real-world linguistic insights.What You’ll Discover on the Podcast:Expert Insights: Exclusive interviews with neuro-linguistic coaches, multilingual teachers, and researchers from across the globe. Actionable Strategies: Practical, evidence-based methods to enhance your teaching or accelerate your own language learning journey. Modern Pedagogy: Forward-thinking discussions on cognitive development, neurodiversity in education, and the future of language acquisition.Global Perspectives: Diverse viewpoints on communication, culture, and breaking down linguistic barriers.Featured in This Trailer:Rachel Paling – Neurolanguage Coach®Luana Borges – English TeacherLarisa Zepeda – Russian TeacherTisha Richmond – Author | EducatorYulia Akhmetova – Multilingual TeacherJoin Our Global CommunityNew episodes drop regularly, packed with the education you want and the attention you deserve. Don't miss out on the insights that inspire professional growth and fluent communication.👉 Hit SUBSCRIBE on Spotify to stay updated with every single episode!🌐 Learn more and connect with us: www.mikenglishonline.com/#LanguageLearning #LanguagePedagogy #ELT #Linguistics #LanguageTeaching #Polyglot #TeachingMethods #SpotifyPodcasts

Ep222. ft. Tisha Richmond & Dave Burgess - Extraordinary classrooms are not perfect (Part 2) 25.06.2026 33m

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 — they want connection, curiosity, and real impact.Listen now and keep building classrooms students remember.If today’s conversation inspired you, don’t let it end here.Be sure to connect with Tisha Richmond through her website at TishaRichmond.com⁠ 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.com⁠ and Dave Burgess Consulting⁠, where you’ll 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, don’t 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

Ep221. ft. Tisha Richmond & Dave Burgess - The Magic of Learning: How Great Teachers Spark Curiosity and Transform Every Classroom (Part 1) 23.06.2026 34m

What if the best classrooms don’t 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 — it is design.Listen now and rethink what powerful teaching can look like.If today’s conversation inspired you, don’t let it end here.Be sure to connect with Tisha Richmond through her website at TishaRichmond.com⁠ 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.com⁠ and Dave Burgess Consulting⁠, where you’ll 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, don’t 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

Ep220. ft. Eliza Dadson - ADHD Isn’t a Deficit: Why Schools Keep Getting It Wrong (Part 2) 18.06.2026 29m

Different does not mean broken. And ADHD was never something to “fix” — 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 Eliza’s husband.Wanna know more about Eliza Dadson and her work in ADHD education. Check on the links below and let’s keep learning together: Website: ⁠www.adhdwithme.com.au⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠LinkedIn.com/in/eliza-dadson⁠Instagram: adhd_with_meLearn more at www.mikenglishonline.com#adhd #neurodiversity #mentalhealth #teachers #parenting #inclusiveeducation #education #adhdawareness

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