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The Clark and Miller English Podcast

Episode 35 - A chat with Zdenek from Zdenek's English Podcast | DELTA, Native Speakerism & Dogme

Mar 10, 2022
An engaging chat with Zdenek, an ESL teacher, covers topics like the use of L1 in the classroom, discrimination against non-native English teachers, the value of taking the DELTA, and even Zdenek's weird cat. They discuss teaching strategies, Delta certification, accent diversity, and balancing creativity with structure in teaching.
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  • Utilizing communicative teaching methods and interactive activities can enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Creating a low-stress environment and incorporating games and interactive activities can optimize language acquisition and student motivation.

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Communicative Method and i + 1 Principle

The podcast discusses the importance of using the communicative method in teaching, emphasizing interactive group and pair work to engage students. Additionally, it highlights the i + 1 principle, where teachers aim to use language that is one level above the students' current level to challenge them effectively.

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