Languages Pedagogy Podcast

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

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 30min

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 31min

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 33min

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 34min

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 29min

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

Ep219. ft. Eliza Dadson - ADHD Isn’t a Deficit, It’s a Different Operating System: Why Schools Keep Getting It Wrong (Part 1) 16.06.2026 30min

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 let’s keep learning together: Website: www.adhdwithme.com.auLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/eliza-dadsonInstagram: adhd_with_meListen now and explore more at www.mikenglishonline.com#adhd #neurodiversity #languagelearning #education #teachers #parenting #executivefunction #inclusiveeducation

Ep218. ft. Yulia Akhmetova - The Hidden Crisis of Multilingual Families: Why Children Lose Their Home Language (Part 2) 11.06.2026 29min

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 “children are like sponges” 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 let’s 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.multilingualclassLearn more and connect with Mike:www.mikenglishonline.com#multilingualeducation #bilingualparenting #heritagelanguage #languagelearning #multilingualfamilies #teachertraining #languageidentity #home language

Ep217. ft. Yulia Akhmetova - The Hidden Crisis of Multilingual Families: Why Children Lose Their Home Language (Part 1) 09.06.2026 32min

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 let’s 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.multilingualclassLearn more and connect with Mike:www.mikenglishonline.com#multilingualfamilies #bilingualchildren #heritagelanguage #languagelearning #home language #translanguaging #languageidentity #bilingualism

Ep216. ft. Larisa Zepeda - Why Russian Feels Impossible—And How to Finally Break Through | The Truth About Learning Russian (Part 2) 04.06.2026 33min

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 fluency—not textbook confusion.Start building stronger language habits today: www.mikenglishonline.com#learnrussian #russianfluency #languagelearning #russianforbeginners #speakingrussian #languagepedagogy #mikenglishonline

Ep215. ft. Larisa Zepeda - Why Russian Feels Impossible—And How to Finally Break Through | The Truth About Learning Russian (Part 1) 02.06.2026 30min

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 “wrong.” But this episode reveals the truth: Russian is hard, yes—but 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

Ep214. ft. Kate Grimes - Dyslexia & Neurodiversity in the Language Classroom: Why Traditional Teaching Fails—and What Actually Works (Part 2) 28.05.2026 25min

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 — not just lessons that look good on paper.Wanna know more about Kate Grimes:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kategrimes_psychology⁠ LinkedIn in is: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-grimes-63543649⁠ Website: ⁠www.inspiretherapy.ae⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@kategrimes7354?si=AAWyHaE6-lNcOXnx⁠Explore more: www.mikenglishonline.com#dyslexia #neurodiversity #inclusiveeducation #languagelearning #elt #teachertraining #learningdifferences

Ep213. ft. Kate Grimes - Dyslexia & Neurodiversity in the Language Classroom: Why Traditional Teaching Fails—and What Actually Works (Part 1) 26.05.2026 30min

Traditional teaching doesn’t fail because teachers don’t 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 “lazy” or “not trying.”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-lNcOXnxLearn more: www.mikenglishonline.com#dyslexia #neurodiversity #languagelearning #elt #tesol #inclusiveeducation #teachertraining

Ep212. ft. Nik Peachey - The Death of Traditional ELT: Why Most Classrooms Are Already Obsolete (Part 2) 21.05.2026 30min

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?📚 Books, lesson plans & resources: ⁠https://payhip.com/peacheypublications⁠ 💼 Connect with Nik on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikpeachey/⁠📰 Subscribe to his EdTech & ELT newsletter: ⁠https://nikpeachey.substack.com/⁠🛠️ Tools for teachers & learners: ⁠https://www.scoop.it/topic/tools-for-learners⁠🌍 Learning & Technology News: ⁠Learning & Technology News⁠https://www.scoop.it/topic/learning-technology📲 Join his EdTech & ELT updates on Telegram: ⁠https://t.me/+3F3KO7ZXBEQ2MDU8⁠Listen now and go deeper at www.mikenglishonline.com#elt #teacherdevelopment #aiineducation #languagelearning #tesol #englishteaching #futureofeducation

Ep211. ft. Nik Peachey - The Death of Traditional ELT: Why Most Classrooms Are Already Obsolete (Part 1) 19.05.2026 32min

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 “effective teaching” actually means.Listen now and explore more at www.mikenglishonline.comWanna find out more about Nik?📚 Books, lesson plans & resources:https://payhip.com/peacheypublications 💼 Connect with Nik on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikpeachey/📰 Subscribe to his EdTech & ELT newsletter:https://nikpeachey.substack.com/🛠️ Tools for teachers & learners:https://www.scoop.it/topic/tools-for-learners🌍 Learning & Technology News:Learning & Technology Newshttps://www.scoop.it/topic/learning-technology📲 Join his EdTech & ELT updates on Telegram:https://t.me/+3F3KO7ZXBEQ2MDU8#elt #languagelearning #teacherdevelopment #aiineducation #tesol #englishteaching #languagepedagogy

Ep210. ft. Faye Casell - The First-Grade Literacy Crisis: Why Struggling Readers Fall Behind and How Parents Are Taking Control (Part 2) 14.05.2026 26min

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.comInstagram and FB: @HomeReadingCoachYou tube channel: https://youtube.com/@teachmychildtoread?si=c19pbjou-LeOrp8sThe link for Reading Breakthrough, my therapist-coached and parent-led intervention is here:https://fayebankler.samcart.com/products/reading-breakthrough-level-1Here 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-familiesStart learning with us: www.mikenglishonline.com#dyslexiaawareness #readingconfidence #parentadvocacy #scienceofreading #literacyeducation #specialeducation #readingintervention

Ep209. ft. Faye Casell - The First-Grade Literacy Crisis: Why Struggling Readers Fall Behind and How Parents Are Taking Control (Part 1) 12.05.2026 29min

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 “wait and see” can become one of the most dangerous phrases in a child’s 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.comInstagram and FB: @HomeReadingCoachYou tube channel: https://youtube.com/@teachmychildtoread?si=c19pbjou-LeOrp8sThe link for Reading Breakthrough, my therapist-coached and parent-led intervention is here:https://fayebankler.samcart.com/products/reading-breakthrough-level-1Here 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-familiesLearn more and grow with us: www.mikenglishonline.com#literacycrisis #dyslexiaawareness #scienceofreading #readingintervention #languagelearning #specialeducation #parenteducation

Ep208. ft. Marina Menna - The Real Reason You Freeze in English Conversations (Part 2) 07.05.2026 21min

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 bridge—not 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

Ep207. ft. Marina Menna - The Real Reason You Freeze in English Conversations (Part 1) 05.05.2026 34min

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 language—but still struggle to speak when pressure hits.Start building real speaking confidence: www.mikenglishonline.com#englishlearning #englishfluency #speakingconfidence #languagelearning #businessenglish #learnenglish #englishpodcast