Languages Pedagogy Podcast

Mike Llerena

Welcome to the Languages & Pedagogy Podcast, your go-to resource for language educators and enthusiasts. Join us as we explore innovative teaching methods, share valuable tips for mastering new languages, and discuss the latest trends in language education. Whether you're an experienced teacher looking to enhance your classroom techniques or a language learner eager to deepen your understanding, our podcast offers insightful conversations with experts, practical advice, and inspiring stories from educators around the world.

  1. hace 13 h

    Ep223. ft. Luana Borges - Why Falling Birth Rates Are Reshaping Education Forever | The Future of Schools Explained (Part 1)

    What happens when there simply aren't enough children to fill classrooms? The future of education isn't coming—it's already here. In Part 1 of this eye-opening conversation, Mike sits down with educator and entrepreneur Luana Borges to explore one of the biggest challenges facing education worldwide: declining birth rates. From China's rapidly changing education landscape to school closures, demographic shifts, changing family values, and the economic realities behind the global baby bust, this episode reveals why educators, school leaders, policymakers, and parents should be paying attention now—not ten years from now. Inside this episode: • Why birth rates are collapsing worldwide • China's education system as a preview of the future • Why schools are already competing for fewer students • How declining enrollment is changing the teaching profession • The economic forces driving educational transformation • Why the next decade could redefine education forever Whether you're a teacher, school owner, policymaker, parent, or language educator, this conversation offers valuable insights into the future of our profession. 🎙️ Listen now and join the conversation. Wanna know more about Luana and her work in Nitoris. Check on the links below and let’s keep learning together: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/luanaborgeseller/ My personal Social media IG: @luanabes My Internatinal company IG: @nitorisincubator My Brazilian Company IG: @nitorismentoria Wechat channels: NitorisIncubator Red Note: Nitoris Douyin: Nitoris 🌍 Learn more:www.mikenglishonline.com #birthrates #education #teachers #educationfuture #schoolleadership #languagelearning #elt #podcast

    31 min
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    What Can 220+ Episodes Teach You About Language Learning? | Languages Pedagogy Podcast Official Trailer

    Welcome to the Languages Pedagogy Podcast Are you ready to transform the way you think about language acquisition, teaching methodologies, and communication?  Whether you are an educator refining your classroom practice, a researcher diving into applied linguistics, or a passionate multilingual learner striving for fluency, this is the community you’ve been searching for. Hosted by Mike Llerena, the Languages Pedagogy Podcast brings together world-class educators, neuro-linguistic experts, and global language professionals to unpack what actually works in modern language education. With over 220 episodes of deep-dive conversations, we move past outdated, traditional rote memorization to explore high-impact strategies, cognitive load management, and real-world linguistic insights. What You’ll Discover on the Podcast: Expert Insights: Exclusive interviews with neuro-linguistic coaches, multilingual teachers, and researchers from across the globe.   Actionable Strategies: Practical, evidence-based methods to enhance your teaching or accelerate your own language learning journey.   Modern Pedagogy: Forward-thinking discussions on cognitive development, neurodiversity in education, and the future of language acquisition. Global Perspectives: Diverse viewpoints on communication, culture, and breaking down linguistic barriers. Featured in This Trailer: Rachel Paling – Neurolanguage Coach® Luana Borges – English Teacher Larisa Zepeda – Russian Teacher Tisha Richmond – Author | Educator Yulia Akhmetova – Multilingual Teacher Join Our Global Community New episodes drop regularly, packed with the education you want and the attention you deserve. Don't miss out on the insights that inspire professional growth and fluent communication. 👉 Hit SUBSCRIBE on Spotify to stay updated with every single episode! 🌐 Learn more and connect with us:  www.mikenglishonline.com/ #LanguageLearning #LanguagePedagogy #ELT #Linguistics #LanguageTeaching #Polyglot #TeachingMethods #SpotifyPodcasts

    28 s
  3. hace 5 días

    Ep222. ft. Tisha Richmond & Dave Burgess - Extraordinary classrooms are not perfect (Part 2)

    In Part 2, Tish Richmond and Dave Burgess go deeper into what truly transforms learning: emotional safety, authentic experiences, hands-on discovery, AI as a creative partner, and the danger of treating textbooks like sacred objects. This episode is a masterclass for teachers who want more than compliance — they want connection, curiosity, and real impact. Listen now and keep building classrooms students remember. If today’s conversation inspired you, don’t let it end here. Be sure to connect with Tisha Richmond through her website at  TishaRichmond.com⁠ and follow her on Instagram (@tishrichmond) and X (@tishrich) for practical ideas that bring more joy, creativity, and magic into the classroom.   You can also connect with Dave Burgess through  DaveBurgess.com⁠ and  Dave Burgess Consulting⁠, where you’ll find his books, speaking events, and an incredible collection of resources for educators. Follow him on X (@burgessdave), Instagram (@dbc_inc), and TikTok (@pirate.teacher) to continue the journey.   And if you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to subscribe to the Languages Pedagogy Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and GoodPods.  Leave a review, share this episode with a fellow educator, and help us continue bringing world-class voices to teachers around the globe. Visit: www.mikenglishonline.com #teacherdevelopment #aieducation #studentengagement #classroominnovation #creativepedagogy #languagepedagogy #teachlikeapirate

    33 min
  4. 23 jun

    Ep221. ft. Tisha Richmond & Dave Burgess - The Magic of Learning: How Great Teachers Spark Curiosity and Transform Every Classroom (Part 1)

    What if the best classrooms don’t feel like classrooms at all?What if real learning begins with energy, joy, curiosity, and a little magic? In Part 1, Mike sits with Tish Richmond and Dave Burgess to explore how great teachers turn ordinary lessons into unforgettable learning experiences. From Teach Like a Pirate to Make Learning Magical, this conversation challenges traditional teaching and reminds educators that engagement is not decoration — it is design. Listen now and rethink what powerful teaching can look like. If today’s conversation inspired you, don’t let it end here. Be sure to connect with Tisha Richmond through her website at TishaRichmond.com⁠ and follow her on Instagram (@tishrichmond) and X (@tishrich) for practical ideas that bring more joy, creativity, and magic into the classroom. You can also connect with Dave Burgess through DaveBurgess.com⁠ and Dave Burgess Consulting⁠, where you’ll find his books, speaking events, and an incredible collection of resources for educators. Follow him on X (@burgessdave), Instagram (@dbc_inc), and TikTok (@pirate.teacher) to continue the journey. And if you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to subscribe to the Languages Pedagogy Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and GoodPods. Leave a review, share this episode with a fellow educator, and help us continue bringing world-class voices to teachers around the globe. Visit: www.mikenglishonline.com #languagelearning #teacherdevelopment #studentengagement #creativeclassroom #teachlikeapirate #educationpodcast #classroommagic

    34 min
  5. 11 jun

    Ep218. ft. Yulia Akhmetova - The Hidden Crisis of Multilingual Families: Why Children Lose Their Home Language (Part 2)

    Raising a multilingual child is not magic. It is strategy. In Part 2, Yulia Akhmetova returns to the Languages Pedagogy Podcast to move from awareness to action. This episode focuses on how parents can actively protect the home language, build a family language plan, and create routines that give children real exposure beyond basic commands. We discuss why “children are like sponges” is dangerously incomplete, how families can build language-rich homes, why schools sometimes discourage home languages, and how monolingual bias still shapes classrooms around the world. Yulia also shares practical advice for teachers working with multilingual families and reminds us that every student enters the classroom with language, identity, and cultural knowledge. For parents, teachers, and serious educators, this episode is a blueprint for protecting multilingual identity. Wanna know more about Yulia Akhmetova and her work on Multilingual learners? Check on the links below and let’s keep learning together: Website: https://hellomultilinguals.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yulia-akhmetova-ab56a6175/  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hello.multilingualclassroom/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hello.multilingualclass Learn more and connect with Mike:www.mikenglishonline.com #multilingualeducation #bilingualparenting #heritagelanguage #languagelearning #multilingualfamilies #teachertraining #languageidentity #home language

    29 min
  6. 9 jun

    Ep217. ft. Yulia Akhmetova - The Hidden Crisis of Multilingual Families: Why Children Lose Their Home Language (Part 1)

    Your child can speak your language today… and slowly lose it tomorrow. In this powerful episode, Yulia Akhmetova joins the Languages Pedagogy Podcast to unpack the hidden crisis many multilingual families face: children gradually abandoning their home language, and with it, part of their identity. We explore why language loss is not just about vocabulary, but about family roots, culture, memory, emotional connection, and belonging. Yulia breaks down major bilingualism myths, including whether two languages confuse children, why kids mix languages, what translanguaging really means, and why screen time can never replace real human interaction. For parents, teachers, and serious language learners, this episode is a necessary conversation about heritage language preservation, multilingual parenting, bilingual children, and the emotional power of speaking the language of home. Wanna know more about Yulia Akhmetova and her work on Multilingual learners? Check on the links below and let’s keep learning together: Website: https://hellomultilinguals.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yulia-akhmetova-ab56a6175/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hello.multilingualclassroom/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hello.multilingualclass Learn more and connect with Mike:www.mikenglishonline.com #multilingualfamilies #bilingualchildren #heritagelanguage #languagelearning #home language #translanguaging #languageidentity #bilingualism

    33 min

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Welcome to the Languages & Pedagogy Podcast, your go-to resource for language educators and enthusiasts. Join us as we explore innovative teaching methods, share valuable tips for mastering new languages, and discuss the latest trends in language education. Whether you're an experienced teacher looking to enhance your classroom techniques or a language learner eager to deepen your understanding, our podcast offers insightful conversations with experts, practical advice, and inspiring stories from educators around the world.