Language Sofa Podcast

Ben Levi
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  • LANGUAGE LEARNING
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Presented by Ben Levi - Conversations with language experts and teachers

Episodes

  1. Episode 11 - Special Guest: Dylan Viñales

    21/11/2025

    Episode 11 - Special Guest: Dylan Viñales

    In this episode I am joined by an inspirational educator, author and resource creator...Dylan Viñales. In this conversation we explore everything from his journey into teaching, to methodology and classroom activities.

    1h 6m

  2. 19/06/2025

    Episode 10 - Special Guest: Luca Lampariello

    In this episode I speak to polyglot, language coach and Youtube sensation, Luca Lampariello. We discuss his journey through learning and teaching languages and we explore the important elements that contribute to being an effective language teacher and learner.

    55 min
  3. Episode 9 - Special Guest: Steve Smith

    09/05/2025

    Episode 9 - Special Guest: Steve Smith

    In this episode I am joined by language expert, Steve Smith. In this fascinating conversation we talk about his career in language teaching, research, his best-selling books and he gives advice for current and aspiring MFL teachers.

    55 min
  4. Episode 8 - Special Guest: Ryan Cockrell

    07/05/2025

    Episode 8 - Special Guest: Ryan Cockrell

    In this episode I talk to Ryan about his interesting journey to becoming a language teacher and author, his experiences along the way, challenges in the classroom and perspectives on teaching methodology.

    46 min
  5. Episode 7 - No regrets: Revising the right way

    02/05/2025

    Episode 7 - No regrets: Revising the right way

    Here I talk about revisions techniques, dealing with stress and preparing the right way for the exam season.

    10 min
  6. Episode 6 - Explaining the why: Metacognition

    24/03/2025

    Episode 6 - Explaining the why: Metacognition

    In this episode I talk about the importance of explaining the why and how of the language learning process to students.

    9 min
  7. Episode 5 - Special Guest: Aurélie Lethuilier

    11/03/2025

    Episode 5 - Special Guest: Aurélie Lethuilier

    In this episode I welcome special guest, Aurélie Lethuilier, who is Head of MFL in a secondary school and a language specialist. She shares her experiences and teaching insights in an engaging conversation.

    31 min
  8. Episode 4 - Special Guest: Matt Smith

    05/03/2025

    Episode 4 - Special Guest: Matt Smith

    In this episode I am joined by sports broadcaster, Matt Smith. Matt has worked on the biggest global sporting events and presents both on TV and radio. Here we discuss the role languages have played in his life and career.

    28 min
  9. Episode 3 - Special Guest: Pierce Kiembi

    08/02/2025

    Episode 3 - Special Guest: Pierce Kiembi

    In this episode I discuss languages linked to football with Pierce Kiembi who shares his experiences of helping young people engage with languages, as well as his own language learning journey.

    33 min

  10. 26/01/2025

    Episode 2 - Part 2 - Special Guest: Dr Gianfranco Conti

    In part 2 we continue discussions around the world of Modern Foreign Languages!

    31 min

  11. 25/01/2025

    Episode 2 - Part 1 - Special Guest: Dr Gianfranco Conti

    In this episode of Language Sofa Podcast I am joined by Dr Gianfranco Conti. In this session we discuss all things languages!

    49 min

  12. 16/01/2025

    Episode 1 - Welcome to the sofa!

    Welcome to Language Sofa Podcast. In this episode I will introduce myself (Ben Levi) and let you know what there is to look forward to.

    9 min
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Presented by Ben Levi - Conversations with language experts and teachers

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  • Creator
    Ben Levi
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  • Episodes
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