The Happy Language Teacher

Are you a second language teacher or a foreign language teacher? That distinction can shape what you teach and how you teach it.

If your learners hear the language in daily life, they may need more practice for real-world interactions. If they encounter it mostly in class, culture and context may need to be brought into the learning experience.

And what about terms like world language, additional language, and heritage language? It’s not about choosing the “right” label. It’s about understanding your learners’ context, and what they need from you.

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In this episode of The Happy Language Teacher, we are tackling the age-old question: 'How do I get my learners to talk in the classroom?' If you're a language teacher struggling with learner participation, this episode is your roadmap to fostering a vibrant, communicative learning environment.

You'll discover:

- Why many learners fear speaking and how to combat this anxiety

- The difference between passive and active language knowledge, and why it matters

- The ABCD model that guides learners from understanding to free expression

- Practical exercises that shift learners from receptive to productive language use

- Two powerful methods to spark conversation in your classroom, regardless of student level

Perfect for both novice and experienced teachers, this episode is essential listening if you want to transform your classroom dynamics and empower your learners to speak up.

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As language educators, we often ask ourselves whether to translate something or to stay in the target language. Switching languages may seem clearer, but it can slow down our learners' progress. In this episode, I explain why the target language should be your default, and when the learners' own language can actually help. Listen and find out what works best in your classroom!

This is a podcast for language teachers looking for fresh ideas and practical inspiration.

I’m Peter Schoenaerts, a Belgian teacher trainer, language educator and actor. I’ve spent 30 years helping people learn English, Dutch and French, while learning Spanish, German and Norwegian myself.
Whether you teach children, teenagers or adults a new language — in a classroom, online or as a volunteer — The Happy Language Teacher is here to help you feel more confident, creative and inspired.

Subscribe and enjoy a new episode every week! (Video on YouTube, audio on all other platforms.)

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This is a podcast for language educators looking for fresh ideas and practical inspiration.

I’m Peter Schoenaerts, a Belgian teacher trainer, language educator and actor. I’ve spent 30 years helping people learn English, Dutch and French, while learning Spanish, German and Norwegian myself.
Whether you teach children, teenagers or adults a new language — in a classroom, online or as a volunteer — The Happy Language Teacher is here to help you feel more confident, creative and inspired.

Subscribe and enjoy a new episode every week! (Video on YouTube, audio on all other platforms.)

Subscribe to the podcast: https://thehappylanguageteacher.riverside.com/

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