043: A career in languages

043: A career in languages

Chiara asks: "Is it still worth doing a degree in languages? Is there still a role for language teachers in a rapidly changing world?

In this episode:
  • Why a language degree is a great thing to do
  • My experience at university and what I got from it
  • The role of language teaching in a world with ever-increasing technology
Resources mentioned in todays episode: Start speaking today

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274: The nonsense of reading children's books to learn a language

274: The nonsense of reading children's books to learn a language

In this episode, I react to the never-ending belief that children's book are good for language learning. In Today's Episode: Why I'll never recommend that adults should use kids' books for language le...

14 Aug 201813min

273: The Rules of Language Learning (Part 3)

273: The Rules of Language Learning (Part 3)

In this episode, Olly continues a new series covering what he believes to be the fundamental rules of language learning. Click here to listen to part 1 Click here to listen to part 2 The Rules: Ru...

7 Aug 201815min

272: The Rules of Language Learning (Part 2)

272: The Rules of Language Learning (Part 2)

In this episode, Olly continues a new series covering what he believes to be the fundamental rules of language learning. Click here to listen to part 1 The Rules: Rule 4: Never take language learning...

2 Aug 201816min

271: How to learn vocabulary from reading?

271: How to learn vocabulary from reading?

Kristin asks: "How can I learn vocabulary from reading without stopping every 5 seconds?" In Today's Episode: Consider this analogy: When you're pushing yourself on the treadmill and working hard, it ...

31 Jul 201816min

270: How to use storytelling in the classroom

270: How to use storytelling in the classroom

Simon asks: "How can I use storytelling with my students?" In Today's Episode: Anecdotes are stories... Providing continuity between those anecdotes would be great if possible. The key with storytell...

26 Jul 201820min

269: How many words can you learn per day?

269: How many words can you learn per day?

David asks: "How many words can you learn per day?" In Today's Episode: In language teaching theory, 8-12 new words a day is often used as a rule of thumb How many words you learn in a day isn't a gr...

24 Jul 201814min

268: 3 tips for learning verb conjugations

268: 3 tips for learning verb conjugations

Ron asks: "What's the best way to learn verb conjugations?" In Today's Episode: Here are what are the big-picture principles for learning and memorising verb conjugations in Spanish or any other langu...

16 Jul 201819min

267: Introducing my project to learn Italian

267: Introducing my project to learn Italian

In this episode, Olly introduces his new project to learn Italian! In Today's Episode: Note: For full show notes, please visit the main blog post introducing the project. To view the "mission control...

29 Jun 201816min

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