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Donna M. Brinton is a methodologist, trainer, author, and distinguished figure in applied linguistics. A key aspect of Donna's work is her advocacy for Content-Based Instruction (CBI). Over her five decades in the field, she has authored and co-authored many books, including the famed "Apple Book."

In this conversation, Donna expounds on:

• her beginnings as a teacher & her struggles with methodology
• why she decided to focus on methods as a point of emphasis
• content-based instruction and how it impacts language learning
• developing and using a CBI syllabus
• the 6 "t's" framework & the 3 CBI prototypes
• CBI case studies around the world
• the problem with minimal pairs and what can be done instead
• the future of methodology & teacher development

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