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In ep 43, Stacey asks Ryuko Kubota, a professor of language and literacy education at the University of British Colombia, about a recent publication in which she explores ten common misconceptions in English language teaching (ELT). Ryuko talks about several of those misconceptions, including how beliefs about native speakers, whiteness, and legitimate forms of language contribute to the general public's understanding of who is a good language teacher.

For links and show notes, visit http://weteachlang.com/2018/03/09/ep-43-with-ryuko-kubota

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In ep 42, Stacey interviews Daniel Woolsey, an associate professor of Spanish at a liberal arts college in Michigan, who teaches courses including fourth-semester Spanish and Hispanic linguistics. Daniel explains how language teachers can focus on critical cultural content, let go of explicit grammar instruction, and trust the acquisition process to take place.

For links and show notes, visit http://weteachlang.com/2018/03/02/ep-42-with-daniel-woolsey

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We Teach Languages Episode 43: Common Misconceptions in English Language Teaching with Ryuko Kubota