In episode 35, Stacey talks with Laura Parker about her experiences teaching both English and French to native English-speaking students. Laura discusses the overlaps between the two types of language teaching and some the challenges that ELA (English Language Arts) teachers face in the US high school context.

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Show Notes

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You can find Laura Parker on Twitter @LauraErinParker or on her blog

People mentioned on this episode…

…Stephanie Schenck @SraStephanie

…Lisa Shepard @mmeshep and episode 14

The book We Were Liars and To Kill a Mockingbird were also mentioned.

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