Grow: A podcast from Cambridge

• Unlocking global opportunities for students in need with Anne Niemeijer-Mackie - Episode 9

  Welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. In this episode we sit down with Anne Niemeijer-Mackie, a passionate English teacher with over 40 years of experience in education. We join Anne in her very own classroom at Talland College in Amsterdam, and dive into her remarkable work with refugee students, exploring how language can be a powerful tool for integration, opportunities and hope. Anne’s passion and unique stories will leave you feeling inspired - tune in now to discover: Anne's innovative approaches to education, supporting students from diverse backgrounds.How teachers can be more than instructors - they are mentors and supporters helping students navigate the world.Teaching as a two-way learning process, where educators gain as much from their students as students gain from them.You’ll also hear from teacher trainer and materials developer Jade Blue, who will share a top tip on getting students to pay attention after a free or practice activity. Discover thousands of experiences, insights, ideas and resources on the World of Better Learning blog. Explore our extensive range of learning resources and the world’s most recognised exams and tests for English - all ready for you and your institution.Join our social community:FacebookInstagramLinkedInXTikTokYouTubeSend your audio questions to be answered in future episodes:[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Navigating the teenage classroom with creativity and compassion with Liesbeth Elbers - Episode 8

  Welcome back to Grow: a podcast from Cambridge, as we embark on the first stop of our latest journey around the Netherlands. In this episode we're joined by Liesbeth Elbers, from her classroom in Lingecollege MAVO, to explore the art of teaching teenagers. Liesbeth reveals how she connects with her students through genuine interactions, creative five-minute activities and her genuine passion for language - learning as much from her students as they do from her! This episode covers:How to empower the personal growth of teenage students. Balancing the need to be engaging in the classroom, while remaining true to oneself.The need for boundaries, recognition, and opportunities for students to lead their own learning.Strategies for maintaining motivation and making learning interactive and fun.You’ll also hear from Educator and Materials Writer, Michelle Worgan, who will share her top tip for getting students to speak in English during pair or group activities.Discover thousands of experiences, insights, ideas and resources on the World of Better Learning blog. Explore our extensive range of learning resources and the world’s most recognised exams and tests for English - all ready for you and your institution.Join our social community:FacebookInstagramLinkedInXTikTokYouTubeSend your audio questions to be answered in future episodes:[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Using English to unlock new worlds with Cristina Tunica - Episode 7

  Teaching English doesn’t just give students the tools to visit the UK and the US —it connects them to so much more of the world than they could ever imagine.‘The sky's the limit’ is a phrase that encapsulates that potential perfectly, and it’s among Cristina Tunica’s favourite idioms which she’s shared with students throughout her 20+ years of teaching.Listen as Cristina joins Luísa Geão for this heartfelt and life-affirming episode of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge.This episode covers:How English connects you with more than just English-speaking countriesCristina’s favourite idioms to use in classLeading as more than a teacher; as a guide and mentorHow to encourage students not to be scared of failureYou’ll also hear again from Ben Goldstein, who will provide his advice on how to increase engagement in the classroom. Discover thousands of experiences, insights, ideas and resources on the World of Better Learning blog. Explore our extensive range of learning resources and the world’s most recognised exams and tests for English - all ready for you and your institution.Join our social community:FacebookInstagramLinkedInXTikTokYouTubeSend your audio questions to be answered in future episodes:[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Inspiring students with ‘the beautiful language’ with Graham Ward - Episode 6

  ‘English: the beautiful language’. That simple phrase inspires countless students to engage with a subject that unlocks so much in the world.As a huge advocate for the phrase, Graham Ward is a wonderful example of a teacher who’s been empowering students for over 27 years. He’s now sharing his talents at Fundació Collserola.Graham joins Luísa Geão on episode 6 of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge, to share how he challenges and motivates students, how silence can be such a useful tool, and staying fresh for a new generation of students!This episode coversEmpowering students to be responsible for their own learningHow you can motivate your students by challenging themWhy silence attractsAdapting your teaching to the new generation of studentsYou’ll also hear from Miranda Hamilton who will share her advice on how an integrated learning and assessment approach can help teachers in the classroom. Discover thousands of experiences, insights, ideas and resources on the World of Better Learning blog. Explore our extensive range of learning resources and the world’s most recognised exams and tests for English - all ready for you and your institution.Join our social community:FacebookInstagramLinkedInXTikTokYouTubeSend your audio questions to be answered in future episodes:[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The power of music & novel approaches with Stefania Rosa Cisternino - Episode 5

  English isn't just a language for visiting the UK, it unlocks cultures around the world – and that's at the heart of Stefania Rosa Cisternino's wonderful teaching style.Stefania’s been a teacher for over 17 years, and her attitude to allowing collaboration, using unique approaches and harnessing the power of music is absolutely refreshing!Join us for a fascinating fifth episode of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge, as Stefania shares her journey with Filippo Pavesi.This episode coversWhat makes music such a key part of Stefania’s essential teacher’s kitFinding new ways to teach and unlock students’ understandingWork-life balance when running your own English schoolThe most common challenges that she faces as a teacher, and how to overcome itYou’ll also hear from Sarah Mercer, Professor of Foreign Language Teaching at the University of Graz, Austria, with a top tip on how to increase engagement within the classroom.Discover thousands of experiences, insights, ideas and resources on the World of Better Learning blog. Explore our extensive range of learning resources and the world’s most recognised exams and tests for English - all ready for you and your institution.Join our social community:FacebookInstagramLinkedInXTikTokYouTubeSend your audio questions to be answered in future episodes:[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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