Episode 14 - Online Language Learning during COVID w/ Alex Asher from LearnCube & Jay
In this podcast, Jay chats with Alex Asher from LearnCube about digital English language learning. They talk about how schools responded to the rapid shift to online language learning during COVID-19 and how schools might best position themselves to ride out the storm and even grow their business beyond their classroom walls. If you're a teacher or school administrator who wants to hear the ins and outs of good quality digital English language delivery, then this podcast is for you. Remember to check out e2language.com for PTE, IELTS, OET and TOEFL courses and If you need help with general English language learning, check out e2school.com.
7 Juli 202049min
Episode 13 - Language Assessment: Research, Reliability and Fairness w/ Dr Ute Knoch & E2 Expert Alex
In this episode, E2 Expert Teacher Alex is joined by Associate Professor, Dr. Ute Knoch, Director of Melbourne University’s internationally renowned Language Testing Research Centre. They discuss the research that goes into high-stakes language tests like IELTS, TOEFL and OET, how reliable those tests are, and how candidates can best prepare for them. Find out more about Melbourne University’s Language Testing Research Centre here: https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/language-testing-research-centre Find Dr. Knoch’s co-authored book, 'Fairness, Justice and Language Assessment’ here: https://www.amazon.com.au/FAIRNESS-JUSTICE-LANGUAGE-ASSESSMENT-LINGUISTICS-ebook/dp/B07PNJRVCN Remember to check out e2language.com for IELTS, OET & TOEFL courses and e2school.com for general English language learning.
9 Juni 202041min
Episode 12 - TOEFL AT HOME! Everything you need to know w/ Helen Cook of ETS & E2 Expert Sayli
In this podcast, Helen Cook from ETS joins E2Expert Sayli to give you the latest update on the TOEFL Special Home Edition. Keep listening to find out everything you need to know about this test, which can be taken from the comfort of your own home. Remember to check out e2language.com for TOEFL courses and e2school.com for general English language learning. Enjoy!
30 Apr 202036min
Episode 11 - Teaching & Learning Pronunciation w/ Iconoclastic English teacher Judy Thompson & Jay
In this podcast, Jay chats to Judy Thompson who might be described as a "renegade" English language teacher. Judy has a unique approach to language teaching whereby she doesn't teach what she learned or what could be described as "traditional language teaching"; instead, she teaches what she does or what is naturally occurring in language and she has developed her own methodology for doing this. As such, her approach to language teaching is refreshingly authentic and also very effective. In this particular discussion, Jay and Judy pull apart 'intelligibility' in English which includes the sounds of English, as well as the importance of word and sentence stress. This conversation will be appropriate for both students and teachers alike. Enjoy!
31 Mars 20201h 12min
Episode 10 - PTE vs IELTS: A Student's Perspective w/ Abhiram & Jay
In this episode, Jay chats to Abhiram -- an E2Language student -- who recently took PTE Academic and IELTS Academic. Jay and Abhi discuss the pros and cons of each test and compare their difficulty levels. So, if you need help deciding between PTE Academic and IELTS Academic, listen carefully for their insider tips on each test.
14 Jan 202035min
Episode 9 - Best Practices for Technology and Language Learning w/ Jay & Darren Brookes, Director at Torrington eLearning Services
In this episode, Jay talks to Darren Brookes who is director at Torrington eLearning Services and quality assessor and instructional designer at NEAS. Darren is an expert in computer assisted language learning. Remember to check out e2language.com for IELTS courses and e2school.com for general English language learning.
10 Dec 20191h 17min
Episode 8 - IELTS: Computer vs Paper Test - Our Experience w/ E2 Experts Alex & Melinda
In this podcast, E2 Experts Alex and Melinda talk about their experience taking the IELTS - the computer-delivered version AND the paper-delivered version. In this candid chat, they talk about the pros and cons of both tests, and share their strategies for success. Remember to check out e2language.com for IELTS courses and e2school.com for general English language learning. Enjoy!
3 Nov 201949min
Bonus Episode - The Ever-changing English Learning Landscape! w/ Jay & Rob MacLachlan, coordinator of English language programs at Bond University
In this bonus episode Jay is interviewed by Rob MacLachlan who is the coordinator of English language programs at Bond University in Queensland Australia. In this wide ranging and candid discussion, Rob investigates the beginning of E2Language, E2School and what the future holds for traditional English language schools. Remember to check out e2language.com for IELTS, PTE, OET and TOEFL courses and e2school.com for general English language learning.
4 Okt 201955min
