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Pronunciation: The Impact of Technology on Pronunciation Teaching

How will new technologies like A.I change the way we teach English pronunciation, and how can we use current technologies to improve learners’ skills more effectively? Explore these questions and more in this final episode of our pronunciation series!   You can get more advice and resources on the topic of pronunciation by downloading our position paper ➝ https://oxelt.gl/3Z20ydJ

10-02
23:34

Pronunciation: Assessing Learners’ Pronunciation Skills

Explore the most effective ways to assess your learners’ pronunciation skills, learn how you can motivate them to improve their intelligibility, and discover which accents are the most difficult for learners to understand.   You can get more advice and resources on the topic of pronunciation by downloading our position paper ➝ https://oxelt.gl/3Z20ydJ

09-25
19:06

Pronunciation: Practical Pronunciation Tips and the L1 as a Resource

How can we use our learners’ first language to support and improve their English pronunciation? What are the key areas to focus on when teaching pronunciation? Explore practical tips and ideas to improve your pronunciation teaching in this hands-on episode. You can get more advice and resources on the topic of pronunciation by downloading our position paper ➝ https://oxelt.gl/3Z20ydJ

09-18
32:36

Pronunciation : The Challenges and Benefits of Pronunciation Teaching

Join us as we discuss some of the biggest challenges that pronunciation can cause for non-native speakers, as well as ways it can support and improve other language skills. You can get more advice and resources on the topic of pronunciation by downloading our position paper ➝ https://oxelt.gl/3Z20ydJ

09-11
18:54

Pronunciation: Pronunciation, Accent, and Identity

How does your accent impact your experience of learning English? Join us as we explore the relationships between pronunciation, identity, community, and accent prejudice. You can get more advice and resources on the topic of pronunciation by downloading our position paper ➝ https://oxelt.gl/3Z20ydJ

09-04
20:24

Pronunciation: English Pronunciation for a Global World

What goals should we pursue when teaching English pronunciation? Join Robin, Yordanka, and Montse as we explore the importance of international intelligibility, and the need to move past a native speaker model.You can get more advice and resources on the topic of pronunciation by downloading our position paper ➝ https://oxelt.gl/3Z20ydJ

08-28
30:42

Multimodality: Materials Design

How can publishers and teachers design effective materials to support learners' multimodal literacy? Let's discuss the best ways to help learners create and interpret multimedia with a new approach to teaching materials.   Get more practical advice and resources in our paper: https://oxelt.gl/4coShow

04-23
17:59

Multimodality: The Role of Assessment

How can we assess learners' ability to both 'read' and express themselves through multimedia? Explore new ways to assess learners' communication skills in today's digital world.   Get more practical advice and resources in our paper: https://oxelt.gl/4coShow

04-16
22:17

Multimodality: Creative Communication Skills

How can we help learners express themselves creatively through images, videos, and other multimedia? Let's discuss how we can prepare learners for successful communication in a digital world.   Get more practical advice and resources in our paper: https://oxelt.gl/4coShow

04-12
20:12

Multimodality: Memes and Media

Today's learners are surrounded by online videos, social media, memes, and more! Explore how we can update the way we teach literacy using some examples from popular memes.   Get more practical advice and resources in our paper: https://oxelt.gl/4coShow

04-02
22:20

Multimodality: Critical Viewing Skills

How can we encourage learners to analyse, explore, and discuss the media around them? Let's discuss the best ways to foster a critical approach to viewing images, videos, and audio.   Get more practical advice and resources in our paper: https://oxelt.gl/4coShow

03-26
26:26

Multimodality: A New Approach to Literacy

Discover why today's learners need to go beyond the four skills to achieve true literacy. Explore the oppurtunities and challenges of using videos, images, and other multimedia in the language classroom.   Get more practical advice and resources in our paper: https://oxelt.gl/4coShow

03-19
22:27

Self-Regulated Learning: Assessment and Technology

How can you assess a learner's ability to regulate and manage their own learning? How can you be sure your institution is supporting them effectively? And what role can technology play?   Get more practical advice and resources in our paper: https://oxelt.gl/3Sf1LuM 

02-07
17:09

Self-Regulated Learning: A Framework for Success

How can you provide structured, sustainable support for self-regulated learning? Explore our practical framework and discover a clear roadmap to help you support independent learners.   Get more practical advice and resources in our paper: https://oxelt.gl/3Sf1LuM 

02-01
12:10

Self-Regulated Learning: A Whole-School Approach

Although many institutions are interested in supporting independent learners, they sometimes struggle to do so. Explore the barriers that schools face, and discover the importance of taking a coordinated, whole-school approach.   Get more practical advice and resources in our paper: https://oxelt.gl/3Sf1LuM

01-23
19:17

Self-Regulated Learning: How Can We Support Learners?

How can we support self-regulated learning more effectively as teachers and institutions? Explore the ways we can provide more structure and support to help learners take control of their learning.   Get more practical advice and resources in our paper: https://oxelt.gl/3Sf1LuM

01-16
18:00

Self-Regulated Learning: Introductions, Benefits, and Challenges

What is Self-Regulated learning and why does it matter? Discover the benefits and challenges of nurturing independent, self-directed learners, and explore the lessons we've learned from our own experience.   Get more practical advice and resources in our paper: https://oxelt.gl/3Sf1LuM

01-09
16:30

Artificial Intelligence: The Human in the Loop

AI will continue to transform our lives over the next decade. Discover how educators can support the development of AI to help it solve the right problems and support human needs and wellbeing. Be a human in the loop!   Access more resources at: https://oxelt.gl/3tWRMR1

10-31
14:48

Artificial Intelligence: Dangers & Opportunities

Is artificial intelligence a ticking time bomb or a road to new opportunities? Explore the risks around data and privacy, the potential to reduce global inequality, and the dangers of super-intelligence.

10-24
20:12

Artificial Intelligence: The Impact on Assessment

Artificial intelligence has the power to fundamentally transform the way we assess our language learners. Discover how it might solve some of our biggest difficulties, pose new challenges, and change the nature of exams.

10-16
15:13

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