Dec 28, 2014
In this episode we present an interview conducted with Professor Nina Spada at the JALT 2014 International Conference. Rob and Matthew asked Dr. Spada some questions about the two talks she gave at the conference, one on the best age to learn languages, and the second on the role of form-focused instruction. If you...
Dec 24, 2014
In this episode the TEFLologists discuss the "dictogloss" teaching technique, the life and work of Rebecca Oxford, and the results of a study into which languages have the most global influence. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to teflology@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @TEFLology.
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Dec 10, 2014
In this episode the TEFLologists discuss a study concerning the relationship between foreign language use and decision making, the "learner coaching" approach to teaching, and the life and work of Mario Rinvolucri. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to teflology@gmail.com or follow us on...
Nov 29, 2014
In this episode we present an interview conducted with Professor Henry Widdowson and Professor Barbara Seidlhofer at the 4th ELF International Workshop held at Waseda University, Japan. Rob and Matt asked Dr. Widdowson and Dr. Seidlhofer some questions about the talks they gave, and about their research into English...
Nov 26, 2014
In this episode the TEFLologists discuss a study concerning kidspeak and fillers, the CLIL submethod 'reacting to the past', and the work of Robert Phillipson and his thesis on linguistic imperialism. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to teflology@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @TEFLology.
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