Teacher Talking Time: The Learn YOUR English Podcast

Paul Nation on the Four Strands, 27 years later

Sep 10, 2023

Paul Nation, an Emeritus Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Victoria, shares his insights on language education's evolution. He discusses the origins and importance of the Four Strands framework, revealing how it shapes course construction. Paul also touches on the courage it takes for teachers to promote extensive reading. Intriguingly, he reflects on the learning process, highlighting the belief that learners can thrive without direct instruction and hints at a possible fifth strand in language acquisition.