Dr. Pravina is back with us for this episode! We talk about her latest projects at work and at Avid Education, how she manages her research, learning from her students, and what a day in her life looks like as a music lecturer. We also discuss about the K-pop wave and how music is connected not only with the people who listen to it, but also how it brings the world of fashion, food and culture together with it. As always, if you have any questions, drop us an email at [email protected].

To wrap up our Women's History Month podcast series this year, Wayne speaks about the women who inspire him from his mother to his wife, daughter and more. This episode is dedicated to them and also to all those out there who have women supporting them. We want to remind you to say "thank you" to them if you haven't. A short greeting or a small gesture may go far so take the chance when you can. To all the women reading this or listening to this podcast, THANK YOU! You are appreciated, loved, and seen.

As we continue to share stories around the theme of Women's History Month, in this episode, Celena shares her experience of being an Asian American woman who has lived in two different countries. We also discuss equality in terms of pay, opportunities and qualifications at her workplace. Celena is also a graduate student who is exploring a topic that she is passionate about, which is a huge inspiration for women out there who are thinking about getting into graduate school. Tune in to listen to her story!

Opening poem: Mushrooms by Sylvia Plath | This month was a month of being inspired by the many stories about women. In this episode, Emily speaks with Carolyne Wilhelm who is doing her Master's degree in Peace and Conflict in Sweden. She talks about how her field of study is usually surrounded by men and the importance of women to continue to be curious about everything. Carolyne has also lived in Japan where she discusses dressing up as a woman compared to other countries she has lived in. Listen to her story as she goes through her journey in academia and how her past experiences have shaped her into who she is today. If you have any questions, email us anytime at [email protected].

In this episode, Emily speaks with Dr Joseph Ramanair on his journey as an academic. What was it like doing a PhD many years ago and having to go through every book in the library for research compared to now in the age of the internet where everything is at your fingertips? We also discuss normalising technology in the classroom and how learners are more skilled with their devices today, although new challenges arise such as the importance of privacy and email etiquette. Finally, we talk about how Dr Joseph maintains a healthy lifestyle despite his busy schedule and, of course, pop the secret Cheeky Academic question at the end. If you have any questions for Dr Joseph, email us at [email protected].

Clare is back for this episode as we dive deeper into her area of expertise—reading skills in English. Reading is more about the text. It also goes beyond the text, but how so? Tune in to this episode to find out more. This episode is suitable for those looking to improve their reading skills, studying English as a Second or Foreign Language, and educators who are interested in reading skills. If you have any questions for us or the Cheeky Academics podcast, email us at [email protected] anytime.

Everyone has their own unique story about what it's like to be a full-time academic with a family and a life to run. In this episode, Emily speaks with Clare about her experience in the field of academia and what got her interested in her field. Clare also talks about how she enjoys playing games with her kids, emphasising the importance of getting a good night's sleep, and her interest in exploring different cultures and languages around the world.

So you've been asked to teach about environmental issues and the steps you can take, but is your institution also going down that same path? In this episode, Chris Graham talks about the secret of bringing in green topics into the classroom and the steps that you can take as an educator (or even just a normal human being!) to make education greener for yourself, your students, and the future. Don't forget to check out the ELT Footprint global community on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn!

From climate change strikes to digitising education, we speak with Chris Graham from ELT Footprint in this episode to share insights on how the global pandemic has affected bringing environmental issues to the classroom. We also discuss how these issues are viewed in different parts of the world, the unquestionable importance of teachers as leaders, and how to take a more holistic approach in making your teaching methods greener. Find out more about ELT Footprint at https://eltfootprint.org or connect with them on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn @eltfootprint

Happy New Year, listeners! We appreciate your patience as we were preparing for the launch Season 1 of 2022. In this episode, we spoke with one of Avid Education's tutors, Elaine, who comes from a multilingual background. What is it like for her to grow up in an environment with many languages? How did that impact her life then and today? We hope this inspires you to continue learning languages or pick up a new one if you have not done so. For any inquiries, email us at [email protected] anytime.