We Teach Languages

In ep 79, Stacey talks with Julie Sykes and Thomas Sauer, two language resource center directors, about some of what their centers offer to programs, teachers, and learners. We get into some fun discussion about pragmatics, intercultural competence, and jumping into new projects with a team. You’ll want to listen all the way to the end of this episode to catch a big announcement about the future of the podcast!

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2018/11/16/ep-79-with-julie-sykes-and-thomas-sauer

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In this ACTFL18 BONUS episode, Stacey talks about three things you should do if you will be attending the 2018 convention of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages in new Orleans this week.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2018/11/12/actfl18-bonus

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In ep 78, Han Xioa interviews her former professor, Wilbur Wong, about his approach to teaching English as a foreign language in a Chinese university. Professor Wong touches on some important topics in language teaching including motivation, the importance of authentic resources, and the usefulness of standardized tests.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2018/11/09/ep-78-wilbur-wong

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In ep 77, Stacey explores how to get the most out of going to a conference about language teaching. WTL volunteers Maris Hawkins, Carolyn Siegel, and Janina Hanson all weigh in with their best advice, as do some past guests. Do you have a conference coming up? Listen to this episode to prepare for the big event and make sure you get the most out of the experience.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2018/11/02/ep-77-conferences

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In ep 76, John Mullen interviews three teachers: Dr Benjamin Jens and Dr. Colleen Lucey,  Assistant Professors of Russian from the University of Arizona, and Dr. Ben Rifkin,  Professor and Dean of Liberal Arts & Sciences at Hofstra University. John, Benjamin, Colleen, and Ben answer all of our questions about how and why to use oral history projects with language learners.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2018/10/26/ep-76-with-benjamin-jens-colleen-lucey-and-ben-rifkin

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In ep 75, Maris Hawkins interviews Kara Jacobs, a Spanish teacher who is well-known for sharing lessons, units, stories, and activities around authentic resources on her blog. If you don't already know Kara, this interview is a great introduction to her, her approach, and the kinds of resources she shares.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2018/10/19/ep-75-with-kara-jacobs

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In ep 74, Dr. Brenna Byrd is on the show to talk about her role at the University of Kentucky, her experience as the 2017 teacher of the year for SCOLT, and her advice for new graduate student instructors navigating challenges in the classroom.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2018/10/12/ep-74-with-brenna-byrd

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In ep 73, Dorie Conlon Perugini interviews Dr. Michael Byram, Professor Emeritus in the School of Education at Durham University and one of the most influential voices in the study of intercultural competence in language education. Dorie and Mike discuss Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) and how to achieve it in language classrooms.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2018/10/05/ep-73-with-michael-byram

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In ep 72, Carolyn Siegel interviews Elena Morgan and Rachel Frenkil about the content-based approach that they have taken in their upper-level Spanish IV course. In this course that they developed, they weave advanced language study together with the history of Latin America, political theory, and Jewish identity to create a learning experience that is educationally rich and also personally meaningful for their students.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2018/09/28/ep-72-with-elena-morgan-and-rachel-frenkil

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In ep 71, we get to learn from Aliana Parker, the Language Programs Manager at the First Peoples' Cultural Council (FPCC) in British Columbia, Canada. All over the world, indigenous languages are facing existential threats. In Canada, Aliana and the FPCC are working towards the preservation and revitalization of their province's linguistic heritage through innovative programs and community resources.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2018/09/21/ep-71-with-aliana-parker

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