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November 9, 2018November 9, 2018 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 78: Motivation, Authentic Input, and Learning a New Way of Thinking with Wilbur Wong

In ep 78, Han Xioa interviews her former professor, Wilbur Wong, about his approach to teaching English as a foreign language in a Chinese university. Professor Wong touches on some important topics in language teaching including motivation, the importance of authentic resources, and the usefulness of standardized tests.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2018/11/09/ep-78-wilbur-wong

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October 5, 2018November 6, 2018 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 73: Intercultural Communicative Competence with Michael Byram

In ep 73, Dorie Conlon Perugini interviews Dr. Michael Byram, Professor Emeritus in the School of Education at Durham University and one of the most influential voices in the study of intercultural competence in language education. Dorie and Mike discuss Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) and how to achieve it in language classrooms.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2018/10/05/ep-73-with-michael-byram

July 13, 2018July 9, 2018 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 61: A Throwback Episode with Dorie Conlon Perugini and Manuela Wagner

In ep 61, Stacey looks back at two episodes from 2017 in which two of the editors of the book Intercultural Communicative Competence Across the Age Range discuss the book's origins and ideas.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2018/07/13/ep-61-with-dorie-conlon-perugini-and-manuela-wagner

November 10, 2017 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 27: Teaching Intercultural Communicative Competence Across the Age Range with Manuela Wagner

In ep 26, Stacey talks with Manuela Wagner all about her new book, Teaching Intercultural Communicative Competence Across the Age Range: From Theory to Practice (Multilingual Matters, 2017) co-edited with Michael Byram and Dorie Conlon Perugini. Manuela describes how this collaborative, practice-oriented work came to be and how it might be useful for teachers.

For links and show notes, visit http://weteachlang.com/2017/11/10/ep-27-teaching-intercultural-communicative-competence-with-manuela-wagner

July 14, 2017September 23, 2018 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 11: Listener Questions about Culture Instruction

In episode 11 of We Teach Languages, Stacey answers a couple of listener questions about teaching culture. 1) Should I teach culture in students' native language or in the target language? 2) What is the best way to assess students' knowledge of culture?

June 9, 2017September 23, 2018 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 8: Building Classroom Practices and Intercultural Competence in Early Language Learning with Dorie Conlon Perugini

In episode 8, Stacey talks with Dorie Conlon Perugini about the opportunities she's had to develop her own practice, to share classroom practices with others, and to support early language learners as they develop intercultural competence. We also get to learn all about her forthcoming book co-edited/co-written with Manuela Wagner and Michael Byram. For links and show notes, visit http://weteachlang.com/2017/06/09/we-teach-languages-episode-8-sharing-classroom-practices-and-intercultural-competence-in-early-language-learning We welcome feedback, resources, and diverse perspectives on this topic! To contribute to the conversation started here, leave us a voicemail or send a text message to (629)888-3398. Or you can follow us on Twitter @weteachlang or use this contact form to send us an email.