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BEYOND THE TEXTBOOK

BEYOND THE TEXTBOOK

By Elit Language Centre

Beyond the Textbook is a podcast for English language students and teachers. Every episode explores one common question about learning English. Every episode is hosted by Aiyshah Gwilliam and one other special guest. To make a comment or ask a question please contact us at info@elitlc.com.
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Episode 13: Refugee classes at ELIT

BEYOND THE TEXTBOOK Feb 26, 2020

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Episode 13: Refugee classes at ELIT
Feb 26, 202030:07
Episode 12: Should everyone be bilingual?
Oct 18, 201924:32
Episode 11: IELTS Writing Task 1 - Things to remember
Oct 11, 201918:42
Episode 10: The Pros and Cons of studying English in a foreign country
Oct 04, 201929:07
Episode 9: Is partnering a good way to improve your English?
Sep 04, 201923:02
Episode 8: Is plagiarism ever Ok?

Episode 8: Is plagiarism ever Ok?

Aiyshah talks with Lisa about the pros and cons of stealing other people's written work.
Aug 26, 201921:10
Episode 7: How does a teacher teach English to students with zero English?

Episode 7: How does a teacher teach English to students with zero English?

Aiyshah and Martha talk about how teachers teach students with zero English when they don't speak the same language.
Aug 16, 201922:10
Episode 6: Is watching television good for learning English?

Episode 6: Is watching television good for learning English?

Listen to Aiyshah and Rachel talk about the pros and cons of watching tv as a way to improve English.
Aug 09, 201919:35
Episode 5: IELTS Brainstorm 1

Episode 5: IELTS Brainstorm 1

Aiyshah talks to Derek about some of the things to remember when preparing for the IELTS exam.
Aug 02, 201915:31
Episode 4: Is having an accent within your English okay?

Episode 4: Is having an accent within your English okay?

Aiyshah and Winston debate the accent issue when it comes to learning English.
Jul 26, 201911:46
Episode 3: What is one piece of advice you would give a new ESL teacher?

Episode 3: What is one piece of advice you would give a new ESL teacher?

Aiyshah and Csilla talk about what new ESL teachers should know when they start their profession. They also tackle the native vs non-native debate and what new non-native English teachers need to know too.
Jul 18, 201922:29
Episode 2: How do teachers secretly assess students in the classroom?

Episode 2: How do teachers secretly assess students in the classroom?

Listen to Aiyshah and Sarah divulge some secret ways teachers know where students are really at in their English.
Jul 08, 201912:11
Episode 1: What's the No. 1 thing students need to know before they start learning English?

Episode 1: What's the No. 1 thing students need to know before they start learning English?

Aiyshah and Andy talk about their experience with first time English students.
Jun 28, 201923:15