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"How do we make research meaningful for the classroom? What really helps students acquire grammar? Can apps ACTUALLY support second language learning?"

These are some of the questions we tackled in our conversation with Dr. Shawn Loewen.

Shawn Loewen is Professor of Second Language Studies at Michigan State University, where he directs the doctoral program in SLS. His research focuses on instructed second language acquisition, the research-practice gap, and mobile-assisted language learning. He is the author of several influential books and serves as associate editor of The Modern Language Journal.

His new book, "Edited Volume in Instructed SLA" is out now.

In our discussion, we dive into:

• whether the explicit vs implicit debate matters
• if people can actually learn languages on "those apps"
• pattern recognition and why some learners “just get it”
• task-based language teaching vs. Instructed SLA
• why most institutions don't really know what their approach to learning is
• leveraging AI and technology for learning
• bridging the gap between researchers and teachers
• the limits and potential of communicative language teaching

FOR MORE FROM DR. SHAWN LOEWEN:

1. His book "Edited Volume in Instructed SLA"

2. Connect on LinkedIn

3. His publications

4. His website

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"I have no shame whatsoever in marketing my own courses because I feel proud. I know for sure that it works." We chat with entrepreneur Anna Aleksenko

Anna is an entrepreneur based in Georgia who runs Voice it English, a program that helps professionals turn English into their career superpower. She's been teaching for over 17 years and has had to reinvent herself many times: something every entrepreneur can relate to. With a focus on connection, community, and client results, we're thrilled to have Anna on the show.

Her mission is simple: To turn English from a daily challenge into her clients' career strong point.

In this episode, Anna discusses:

• understanding that everyone has an accent
• burnout and setting boundaries
• expatriating and starting a new life
• how language can shape identity
• emotional barriers in language learning
• moving from hourly to results-based pricing
• focusing on ideal clients and how to identify them
• leveraging LinkedIn for client acquisition
• the power of community
• advice for new education entrepreneurs

FOR MORE FROM ANNA ALEKSENKO:

1. Connect on LinkedIn

2. Voice It English

3. Her free Friday speaking club

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"There's this myth that kids learn faster than adults. Research shows it's not true; adults are actually better language learners" - Dr. Karen Lichtman.

Dr. Karen Lichtman recently moved to Binghamton University after ten years training language teachers at Northern Illinois University. Her research focuses on instructed second language acquisition, including age differences in language learning and implicit vs. explicit language teaching. Karen presents nationally and internationally to audiences of teachers and researchers.

In this episode, we dive into:

• the bad teaching that exists and how to address it
• the myth of children learning faster than adults
• why adults make better language learners
• why easier materials is almost always better
• designing a beginner course from scratch
• balancing implicit & explicit teaching
• addressing skeptical teachers
• the role of TPRS in language learning (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling)

FOR MORE FROM KAREN LICHTMAN:

1. Connect on LinkedIn

2. Her website

3. Her publications

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Do you help students prepare for the TOEFL test? Check out My Speaking Score - an AI platform with data-driven feedback to help students get 26 on TOEFL speaking. Trusted by over 100,000 TOEFL test takers.

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