8 episodes
In Class Deanna Berget
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- Society & Culture
Bit of a grammar nazi? Interested in the aspects of learning and using languages? Need some historical and cultural tidbits for your next dinner party? Join host Deanna Berget - an English language instructor and self-proclaimed xenophile - and heaps of engaging, knowledgeable, and entertaining guests for lessons from the English language classroom.
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On Culture
Matti and Elli are back to continue our conversation about language, learning, and culture. In this episode of In Class, we get to hear a little about the roles English and American culture play in other countries and cultures.
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A 2020 Update
So much has been turned upside down in 2020 - including international education. Hear about some of the changes to educational institutions, English language learning, and what you can do to help bring American education into the post-COVID world.
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To certify or not to certify?
Not all English language teachers follow the same path into the field. Do you need a teaching certification? How do you choose the best course? What do you learn in a training course? I'll clear up a few points of confusion and add a few notes for prospective teachers.
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Global Learning
English speakers Elli and Matthias join this episode to discuss how they learned English, the attitudes towards language learning in their countries, and tips for anyone hoping to live and work in another language.
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New Words: Awesomesauce
One of the coolest things about English is that it is a living language - new words can come from almost anywhere! But how are they made and what does this freedom and creativity mean for the English language and its speakers?
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Your English Language Instructor
Trust me, I'm an English language instructor! On this episode, hear my story about becoming a language instructor and why international education is such an important and fascinating industry, and why you should trust everything I say.
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