The TEFLology Podcast

By Teflology

TEFLology is a bi-weekly podcast all about teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) and related matters, presented by three self-certified TEFLologists. We take a lighthearted look at the fields ... more

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The podcast currently has 195 episodes available.

The TEFLology Podcast episodes:

February 22, 2015 TEFL Interviews 7: Claire Kramsch on Language Learning and Crossing Borders
In this episode we present an interview conducted with Professor Claire Kramsch at the JALT 2014 International Conference. Matthew and Matt asked Dr. Kramsch some questions about the topic of the conference - language learning and crossing borders. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @TEFLology.

TEFL, ESL, EFL, ELT, TESOL, Applied Linguistics
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22min
February 17, 2015 Episode 18: Task Planning, James Dresnok, and PARSNIPs in Publishing
In this episode the TEFLologists discuss the life of the American defector James Dresnok, the importance of task planning, and some news about taboo subjects in ELT publishing. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @TEFLology.

TEFL, ESL, EFL, ELT, TESOL, Applied Linguistics
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33min
February 04, 2015 Episode 17: Speech Act Theory, Accelerated Language Learning, and ELT in the DPRK
In this episode the TEFLologists discuss the work of John Searle and J.L. Austin on speech act theory, the pros and cons of programs tht promise to help you learn a language in a short span of time, and some news about opportunities to teach English in North Korea. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @TEFLology.

TEFL, ESL, EFL, ELT, TESOL, Applied Linguistics
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36min
January 26, 2015 TEFL Interviews 6: Phil Benson on Learner Autonomy
In this episode we present an interview conducted with Professor Phil Benson at the JALT 2014 International Conference. Rob and Matt asked Dr. Benson some questions about learner autonomy, and discussed some of the emerging insights from neuroscience into language learning. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @TEFLology.

TEFL, ESL, EFL, ELT, TESOL, Applied Linguistics
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26min
January 21, 2015 Episode 16: Yakudoku, Wilhelm Viëtor, and UK Language Learning Motivation
In this episode the TEFLologists discuss the traditional Japanese language learning method of Yakudoku, the contributions of Wilhelm Viëtor to the Reform Movement in English Language Teaching, and a study concerning language learning motivation in the UK. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @TEFLology.

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37min
January 08, 2015 Episode 15: Language Play, Daniel Jones, and the Global Scale of English
In this episode the TEFLologists discuss the "language play" learning method, the life and work of Daniel Jones, and a study put out by Pearson to support their Global Scale of English. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @TEFLology.

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34min
December 28, 2014 TEFL Interviews 5: Nina Spada on Form-Focused Instruction and Childhood Language Learning
In this episode we present an interview conducted with Professor Nina Spada at the JALT 2014 International Conference. Rob and Matthew asked Dr. Spada some questions about the two talks she gave at the conference, one on the best age to learn languages, and the second on the role of form-focused instruction. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @TEFLology.

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30min
December 24, 2014 Episode 14: Dictogloss, Rebecca Oxford, and the Global Influence of English
In this episode the TEFLologists discuss the "dictogloss" teaching technique, the life and work of Rebecca Oxford, and the results of a study into which languages have the most global influence. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @TEFLology.

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38min
December 10, 2014 Episode 13: Language and Emotion, Learner Coaching, and Mario Rinvolucri
In this episode the TEFLologists discuss a study concerning the relationship between foreign language use and decision making, the "learner coaching" approach to teaching, and the life and work of Mario Rinvolucri. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @TEFLology.

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43min
November 29, 2014 TEFL Interviews 4: Henry Widdowson & Barbara Seidlhofer on English as a Lingua Franca
In this episode we present an interview conducted with Professor Henry Widdowson and Professor Barbara Seidlhofer at the 4th ELF International Workshop held at Waseda University, Japan. Rob and Matt asked Dr. Widdowson and Dr. Seidlhofer some questions about the talks they gave, and about their research into English as a Lingua Franca. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @TEFLology.

TEFL, ESL, EFL, ELT, TESOL, Applied Linguistics
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17min

FAQs about The TEFLology Podcast:

How many episodes does The TEFLology Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 195 episodes available.