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What’s on your playlist? | English Listening Practice.
What is it about music? Why does the music of our youth stay with us?
In this English listening practice episode (E59) of Hear You Go, we’re turning up the volume to take a walk down memory lane and hear the playlist of my childhood—mostly English songs from artists like Kris Kristofferson and Bruce Springsteen that shaped my childhood, and probably influenced my bleeding heart.
What is it about music that sparks these memories? You know that music is a fabulous mood booster, but it’s also super helpful in learning new English vocabulary through song lyrics. Music is connected to memory, and therefore is a pretty good way to remember words and how they’re produced orally, or used in a poem or piece of prose writing.
Without a doubt, listening to music helps bring about nostalgia, and listening to songs in English boosts language acquisition in an enjoyable way.
Music is a must for English listening practice, from beginner to advanced English. It’s also a fabulous way to hear how words are contracted and reduced: made messy, as most spoken language is. The rules get broken in songs, and isn’t that comforting?
To thank you for all your support so far this season (season 3!), I’ve even made a special playlist for you (and added another)—perfect for learning or just reminiscing. What’s on your childhood playlist? 🎶
Reimagining ELT: Honest Talk about Equity in ELT with Teacher Kay | Intermediate English Conversation
Rewriting the Script: Honest Talk about Equity in English Language Teaching & Learning
In today’s English language conversation, Teacher Kay of Sincerely Teaching joins me to discuss reimagining English Language Teaching (ELT) so that it is inclusive and just for English language teachers AND learners.
Kay shares her journey into teaching English and unpacks the deep-rooted issues of native speakerism and racism within the industry. She helps us explore ways to challenge dominant narratives and create language learning environments that celebrate linguistic diversity.
Kay also discusses her course "Creating Cycles of Empowerment," which aims to give teachers the tools to transform their teaching practices and offer students a learning space that is authentic and socially conscious.
This intermediate and advanced English conversation offers a powerful critique of the status quo in ELT and provides a hopeful vision for a more inclusive future.
Montreal: A Tapestry of Language, Culture, and History. | English Listening Practice
In today’s English listening episode, we explore Montreal. This city, the largest in Quebec, is an extraordinary blend of history, language, and culture in North America.
Today, we’ll dive into:
Montreal’s roots, from the indigenous Haudenosaunee to the French settlers, to the multilingual world-class city it is today
Its unique, plurilingual landscape, with French, English, and many other languages shaping everyday life
A few personal highlights and must-visit spots for any future visit
Hear You Go podcasts aim to give you, the intermediate English language learner and advanced English language learner, a space to practice your English listening so that you can think, learn, and connect in English.
Sit back and relax, or go out for a walk, and join me as I share some of what I know regarding the language, history, and “come as you are” attitude of Montreal—a city that welcomes everyone and hopes you have a blast exploring this world-class destination. Let’s go…allons-y!
Tommy's Top Five: Stones, Spies, & Turkeys| Intermediate English Conversations.
In this intermediate English Conversation, Tamás "Tommy" Bradford joins me on Hear You Go podcast for part 1 of our two-part collaboration. We dive into his top English picks for books, films, and music that can help you explore and learn English independently. We have a fun chat on everything from Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy to Benjamin Zephaniah’s poetry.
Tommy shares his insights on John le Carré’s gripping spy novel and its film adaptation, perfect for advanced English learners intrigued by British espionage. We also explore the vibrant, accessible poetry of the late British-Jamaican poet Benjamin Zephaniah, whose collections Talking Turkeys and Funky Chickens deliver humor and cultural awareness to modern poetry.
We touch on a wide range of art forms—from rock and roll to reggae-inspired poetry, giving you, the English language learner, a chance to practice your listening skills as Tommy offers up this top 5. Get ready for laughter, stories, and language-learning tips from the two of us.
To hear my top 5 picks, head over to The English Podcast with Tommy for part two!
