In this season premiere, Will Marks is joined by Dr Andy Goldhawk — lecturer at the University of the West of England, teacher educator, and author of The Language Teacher Toolkit — for a grounded conversation about what really makes learning stick.

Together, they explore:

• why so much CPD fails to change classroom practice

• the gap between learning theory and day-to-day teaching

• time pressure in language classrooms

• rehearsal, retrieval, and practice

• and why enjoyment isn’t a soft extra, but a serious part of learning

As Andy puts it:
“Fun and enjoyment aren’t trivial – they’re part of how learning works.”

A thoughtful, practical episode for language teachers, teacher educators, and anyone interested in professional learning that actually makes a difference.

Links and extras:
Website, transcripts, and more: www.languagelabpodcast.co.uk
Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/languagelabpodcast

Andy's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/learning.theories.shared

The Language Teaching Toolkit:

https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/the-language-teaching-toolkit