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 2 DÍAS

    Ep202. ft. Andrea Bitner - Beyond Survival Mode: Teaching English Learners with Impact, Equity, and Real Classroom Strategies (Part 2)

    What does equity really look like for multilingual learners when real classrooms are under pressure? In Part 2 of this rich and deeply practical conversation, Andrea Bittner returns to the Languages Pedagogy Podcast to go even deeper into what English learners truly need—not just academically, but emotionally, socially, and systemically. This episode explores teacher collaboration, identity, student voice, school culture, classroom fear, resource inequality, assessment, classroom management, and the dangerous confusion between speaking a language and knowing how to teach it. Andrea brings clarity to one of the most urgent realities in education today: supporting multilingual learners is not about reducing the challenge. It is about increasing access, preserving dignity, and teaching with real purpose. This episode is filled with powerful truths for educators who want to protect student identity, build respectful classrooms, and stop confusing silence with inability. In this episode, we discuss: What equity truly means in practice for English learnersWhy student identity should be celebrated, not toleratedHow fear damages learning and student voiceWhy speaking a language does not automatically make someone a teacherHow routines, rapport, and consistency protect multilingual learnersWhy simplifying content is not the same as making learning accessibleMyths and truths about first language use, confidence, speaking, and student struggleWhy school resources and opportunities remain deeply unequal Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.For more powerful conversations on teaching, learning, and pedagogy, visit www.mikenglishonline.com #languagespedagogypodcast #equityineducation #multilinguallearners #teachertraining #educationpodcast

    32 min

  2. HACE 4 DÍAS

    Ep201. ft. Andrea Bitner - Beyond Survival Mode: Teaching English Learners with Impact, Equity, and Real Classroom Strategies (Part 1)

    Too many multilingual learners are still being asked to survive school instead of fully thrive in it. In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, Andrea Bitner joins the Languages Pedagogy Podcast to unpack what really keeps English learners stuck in survival mode—and what teachers can do right now to change that. From classroom engagement and teacher training to family communication, language-rich environments, growth mindset, and the dangerous myth that limited English means limited intelligence, this episode goes straight to the heart of what meaningful support actually looks like. Andrea brings 26 years of educational experience as an English learner educator, author, speaker, and teacher trainer, and this conversation delivers practical insight for teachers who want to move beyond theory and create classrooms where multilingual learners feel seen, supported, and capable. This is not just a conversation about methodology. It is a conversation about humanity, access, and the kind of teaching that leaves a real mark. In this episode, we discuss: Why many English learners remain in survival modeWhat a language-rich classroom really looks likeWhy mistakes should be treated as information, not failureThe myths teachers still believe about multilingual learnersHow stronger family communication can transform student outcomesWhat success really looks like for English learners over timeWhy teacher burnout and student support are deeply connectedListen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.For more episodes, teacher conversations, and language education content, visit www.mikenglishonline.com #languagespedagogypodcast #englishlearners #multilinguallearners #ellteacher #languageeducation

    34 min

  3. 9 ABR

    Ep.200. ft. Jane Maria Harding - From Exposure to Ownership: The MMM Framework (Part 2)

    What does real language learning actually look like inside the classroom? And how do teachers create it under pressure, inside systems that often value coverage over communication? In Episode 200 Part 2 of the Languages Pedagogy Podcast, Mike Llerena continues the conversation with Jane Maria Harding Da Rosa and goes even deeper into the practical power of the MMM Framework. This second part moves from theory into classroom reality. Jane explains how teachers can recognize whether meaningful learning is actually happening, how the MMM framework can work even in exam-focused environments, and why multilingual classrooms require a more thoughtful balance between first language support and real target-language ownership. This episode also introduces Jane’s CREAM conditions for language learning: Comprehensible InputRepetitionExperimentationAssociation and AdaptationMeaningful OutputThese are not abstract concepts. They are practical conditions that can transform the way teachers plan lessons, support multilingual learners, and help students move from passive exposure to confident use. Inside this episode: how to recognize whether real engagement is happening in a classroomhow MMM can work in exam preparation and high-pressure teaching contextswhy language is not just a subject, but a skill and a life toolthe role of L1 in multilingual classroomswhen translation helps and when it gets in the waywhy young learners need strong language models, not just simplified teachinghow repetition supports internalizationmyth vs truth on grammar, exposure, repetition, and controlthe uncomfortable truth that language is always changing, and teachers must be descriptive, not overly prescriptiveThis is one of those episodes that pushes teachers to rethink assumptions, classroom control, language use, and what genuine learning actually demands. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your favorite platform.For more episodes, coaching, and teaching insights, visit www.mikenglishonline.com If this episode gave you a new perspective on language teaching, share it with your colleagues, tag another educator, and follow the Languages Pedagogy Podcast for more high-value conversations with leading voices in education. My Youtube account: https://www.youtube.com/@EnrichingELTMy Instagram (where I post daily): https://www.instagram.com/enrichingeltTiktok (where I don't post regularly enough): https://www.tiktok.com/@enrichingeltThe free 'Introducing MMM@' course: https://subscribepage.io/oizbiiAnd all can be found on LInktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/EnrichingELT #languagespedagogypodcast #mikellerena #janemariahardingdarosa #mmmframework #languagelearning #elt #teachertraining #multilingualeducation #eal #translanguaging #clil #younglearners #teacherdevelopment #comprehensibleinput #mikenglishonline

    34 min

  4. 7 ABR

    Ep199. ft. Jane Maria Harding - From Exposure to Ownership: The MMM Framework (Part 1)

    What if exposure to language is not enough? What if the real breakthrough happens when learners stop repeating English… and start owning it? In Episode 199 Part 1 of the Languages Pedagogy Podcast, Mike Llerena sits down with Jane Maria Harding Da Rosa to unpack a powerful idea that challenges how many classrooms still operate: the MMM Framework — Meet, Manipulate, Make It Your Own. This conversation goes far beyond methodology buzzwords. Jane shares how her 30+ years in English language teaching, teacher training, young learners, CLIL, CELTA, DELTA, and curriculum development led her to embrace a framework that helps learners move from passive exposure to real language ownership. In this first part, we explore what the MMM Framework actually is, why it matters, what “ownership” really looks like in a real classroom, and why so many learners stay stuck in the cycle of “covering content” without ever becoming truly fluent or confident users of language. This episode is especially valuable for: language teachersyoung learner teachersCLIL educatorsteacher trainersEAL and multilingual classroom professionalseducators tired of rigid, content-heavy teaching that does not lead to real useInside this episode: Jane Maria Harding Da Rosa’s journey from teacher to teacher trainer to founder of Enriching ELTthe origin and meaning of the MMM Frameworkwhy “knowing” language is not the same as “owning” itwhat real ownership looks like in classroom practicewhy learners often fail to reach automaticityhow rigid lesson planning and curriculum pressure block fluencywhy teachers need to create conditions for manipulation, not just explanationhow the framework overlaps naturally instead of functioning like a robotic sequenceThis is the kind of conversation that makes teachers stop, reflect, and rethink everything from lesson structure to learner engagement. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your favorite platform.For more content, episodes, and teaching insights, visit www.mikenglishonline.com If this episode challenges the way you think about language teaching, share it with another educator, leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and follow the show for more global conversations on language learning and teaching. My Youtube account: https://www.youtube.com/@EnrichingELTMy Instagram (where I post daily): https://www.instagram.com/enrichingeltTiktok (where I don't post regularly enough): https://www.tiktok.com/@enrichingeltThe free 'Introducing MMM@' course: https://subscribepage.io/oizbiiAnd all can be found on LInktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/EnrichingELT #languagespedagogypodcast #mikel lerena #janemariahardingdarosa #mmmframework #languagelearning #elt #tesol #tefl #teachertraining #younglearners #clil #eal #multilingualeducation #languageownership #mikenglishonline

    34 min

  5. 2 ABR

    Ep198. ft. Judy Thompson - The Fear Factor in Language Learning: Why Knowledge Doesn’t Turn Into Speech (Part 2)

    What actually happens when we stop treating student silence as laziness and start seeing it as a signal? In Part 2 of this eye-opening conversation with Judy Thompson, we go deeper into fear, motivation, mistakes, psychological safety, and what it really means to create a classroom where learners can think, contribute, and challenge without shame. This episode explores why so-called mistakes are often signs of intelligence, how traditional correction can damage growth, and why real teaching must move beyond control and into facilitation. If you care about student voice, autonomy, and the future of education, this is the conversation you need to hear. Loved this episode?Follow The Languages Pedagogy Podcast for more honest, powerful conversations at the intersection of language, education, and humanity.Share it with a fellow educator, leave a review, or tag us on social media — your voice helps elevate ours. Together, we’re not just teaching — we’re transforming.Go to mikenglishonline.com to access exclusive content, courses, and resources. LinkedIn: Languages Pedagogy PodcastInstagram: LanguagesPedagogyTwitter/X: @ELT_GlobeteachYouTube: MikeLlerena And you can find my podcast show on all major platforms. #languagelearning #studentvoice #psychologicalsafety #educationreform #teacherleadership #eslteacher #languageeducation #pedagogypodcast #classroomculture #mikenglishonline

    25 min

  6. 31 MAR

    Ep197. ft. Judy Thompson - The Fear Factor in Language Learning: Why Knowledge Doesn’t Turn Into Speech (Part 1)

    Fear is not just a feeling in language learning. It is often the invisible wall between knowing and speaking. In this first part of a powerful conversation with Judy Thompson, we unpack why so many learners stay silent even when they already know enough to communicate. This episode dives into the false link between grammar and speech, the damage caused by fear-based classrooms, and the urgent need to move from traditional teaching into real coaching. If you have ever watched a student freeze, hesitate, or doubt their own voice, this conversation will hit hard. This is not just about language. It is about safety, confidence, and what real learning should feel like. Loved this episode?Follow The Languages Pedagogy Podcast for more honest, powerful conversations at the intersection of language, education, and humanity.Share it with a fellow educator, leave a review, or tag us on social media — your voice helps elevate ours. Together, we’re not just teaching — we’re transforming.Go to mikenglishonline.com to access exclusive content, courses, and resources. LinkedIn: Languages Pedagogy PodcastInstagram: LanguagesPedagogyTwitter/X: @ELT_GlobeteachYouTube: MikeLlerena And you can find my podcast show on all major platforms. #languagelearning #fearinlanguagelearning #teacherdevelopment #psychologicalsafety #eslteacher #languageeducation #educationpodcast #teachervoices #pedagogy #mikenglishonline

    34 min

  7. 26 MAR

    Ep196. ft. Francoise Rault - Why Adults & Teenagers Struggle to Learn Languages (Part 2)

    Why can students pass exams… but freeze in real conversations? In Part 2, we dive into the deeper psychological and systemic barriers that hold learners back. From fear of making mistakes to unrealistic expectations about fluency, this episode exposes the myths that continue to shape language education. We explore why motivation fades, why speaking feels so difficult, and why perfect grammar is not the key to real communication. If you’ve ever felt confident on paper but lost in real life, this episode will give you clarity—and a more realistic, empowering path forward. Loved this episode?Follow The Languages Pedagogy Podcast for more honest, powerful conversations at the intersection of language, education, and humanity.Share it with a fellow educator, leave a review, or tag us on social media — your voice helps elevate ours. Together, we’re not just teaching — we’re transforming.Go to mikenglishonline.com to access exclusive content, courses, and resources. #languageeducation #teachercommunity #pedagogy #globallearning #educationrevolution #fluency #speakingconfidence #learningpsychology

    34 min

  8. 24 MAR

    Ep195. ft. Francoise Rault - Why Adults & Teenagers Struggle to Learn Languages (Part 1)

    Why do adults and teenagers struggle so much with language learning… even after years of study? In this episode, we uncover a truth most schools never address: the system itself is flawed. From reversed learning sequences to limited exposure, many learners are set up to fail from the start. This conversation challenges the belief that age determines success and instead reveals how environment, methodology, and expectations shape outcomes. If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or incapable of learning a language, this episode will reframe everything you thought you knew—and give you a new way forward. Loved this episode?Follow The Languages Pedagogy Podcast for more honest, powerful conversations at the intersection of language, education, and humanity.Share it with a fellow educator, leave a review, or tag us on social media — your voice helps elevate ours. Together, we’re not just teaching — we’re transforming.Go to mikenglishonline.com to access exclusive content, courses, and resources. #languageeducation #teachercommunity #pedagogy #globallearning #educationrevolution #adultlearning #fluency #learningdesign

    31 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.

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  • Creador
    Mike Llerena
  • Años de actividad
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodios
    214
  • Clasificación
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    © Mike Llerena
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