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June 21, 2019June 26, 2019 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 109: Multilitercies and Digital Social Reading with Carl Blyth

In ep 109, Abby Broughton interviews Dr. Carl Blyth, Director of the Center of Open Educational Resources and Language Learning (COERLL). Abby and Carl discuss multiliteracies, digital social reading, and centering meaning and the interpretive mode of communication in language instruction.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2019/06/21/ep-109-with-carl-blythe/

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May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 106: Prioritizing and Interpreting Texts with Virginia Scott

In ep 106, Anne-Sophie Dubosson interviews Professor Virginia Scott about teaching literature and other kinds of texts in the language classroom. We also hear from two past guests, Michael Leeser and Ryan Rockaitis, about how they promote critical thinking and deeper learning through engaging with texts.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2019/05/31/ep-106-with-virginia-scott/

March 8, 2019March 7, 2019 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 58 (rerun): Principles of Outstanding Language Teaching with Steve Smith

This week, we're replaying one of our favorite episodes from last summer, episode 58 with Steve Smith. In ep 58, Steve Smith discusses principles for language instruction that will help teachers navigate the complexity of the current post-methods era. Between book/blog writing, academic study, and classroom teaching, Steve is a perennial source of useful information for language teachers.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2019/03/07/ep-58-rerun-with-steve-smith

June 22, 2018July 4, 2018 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 58: Principles of Outstanding Language Teaching with Steve Smith

In ep 58, Steve Smith discusses principles for language instruction that will help teachers navigate the complexity of the current post-methods era. Between book/blog writing, academic study, and classroom teaching, Steve is a perennial source of useful information for language teachers.

For links and show notes, visit http://weteachlang.com/2018/06/22/ep-58-with-steve-smith

June 8, 2018June 16, 2018 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 56: How to Write Comprehensible Texts with Martina Bex

In ep 56, Stacey talks with Martina Bex, whom many listeners might recognize from her blog, the Comprehensible Classroom. Martina tells us about her journey of figuring out what works best for her and her students and outlines how teachers can write comprehensible texts for their students. If you want to create your own level-appropriate written and oral L2 texts in order to bring in culture or current events as content, this episode will get you started.

For links and show notes, visit http://weteachlang.com/2018/06/08/ep-56-martina-bex