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Teaching English to Kids: A Journey of Fun Learning
"Teaching English to Kids: A Journey of Fun Learning" is the podcast that bridges the gap between rigorous methodology and engaging practice.
Each episode delves into the core foundations of ELT – from SLA theory and classroom management techniques to curriculum planning and phonics fundamentals – and translates them into practical, game-based learning activities you can use immediately. Discover creative strategies for immersive storytelling, effective song use, and designing lessons that spark curiosity and build genuine confidence in your young learners.
Whether you're a seasoned teacher or new to the classroom, join a community of dedicated educators who are transforming language learning. Move beyond the theory and find actionable inspiration to make your classroom more effective and incredibly fun.
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Teaching English to Kids: A Journey of Fun Learning
The grammar of movement: Teaching language through action.
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
Total Physical Response (TPR) is so much more than "Simon Says." In this episode of "The Mindful Facilitator," we explore TPR as a profound, neuroscience-backed strategy for teaching complex grammar. Discover the concept of Embodied Cognition—how performing an action while hearing language creates a fused, multi-sensory memory trace in the brain.
We dive deep into practical applications that move beyond basic vocabulary to teach prepositions, narrative tenses, and polite social requests through structured movement. Learn how this method naturally lowers the affective filter, facilitates comprehensible output, and provides you, the observant teacher, with crystal-clear data on your students' grammatical understanding. Transform your classroom into a dynamic space where grammar is felt, not just learned.
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