Kyle Larson, a seasoned teacher and the founder of AIR Language, an English reading platform for secondary school students, shares the challenges he has faced in sourcing tailored texts and building a reading habit with learners.

In this episode, Kyle talks about:

✅ Text Selection: Kyle emphasizes the importance of offering students choice in reading materials, catering to individual preferences to foster engagement.

✅ Supporting Struggling Students: He advocates for a personalised approach, focusing on understanding students' specific needs through Reading Conferences and tailored goals.

✅ Cultivating a Reading Habit: Kyle discusses the gradual process of building a habit by setting achievable reading goals, catering to each student's level and needs.

✅ Addressing Economic Disparities: Recognising the challenge of access to books, Kyle shares strategies like classroom libraries and communication with parents to bridge the gap.

Throughout the episode, Kyle's insights highlight the significance of personalised approaches in ESL teaching and creating inclusive spaces for learners from various backgrounds. Kyle offers practical tips for educators facing similar challenges, emphasising the value of understanding students' individual needs to promote literacy and engagement in the classroom.

To learn more about Kyle’s work, visit his AIR Language website here.

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Credits

Podcaster & Producer Laura Wilkes

Audio-Video Editor Haven Tsang

With thanks to our lovely guest, Kyle Larson.

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