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.
BEYOND THE TEXTBOOK Feb 26, 2020
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Episode 13: Refugee classes at ELIT
Aiyshah and Maznah talk about what it's like to teach English to refugees in Malaysia. For more information about ELIT LANGUAGE CENTRE go to www.elitlc.com.
Feb 26, 202030:07
Episode 12: Should everyone be bilingual?
Aiyshah and Winston discuss the pros and cons of bilingualism in today's world. To ask a question or make a comment please email us at info@elitlc.com.
Oct 18, 201924:32
Episode 11: IELTS Writing Task 1 - Things to remember
Aiyshah and Derek look into the IELTS Writing Task 1 exercise and break down some common problems and how to solve them. To contact us with a student question or any other comments please email the question/comment to info@elitlc.com.
Oct 11, 201918:42
Episode 10: The Pros and Cons of studying English in a foreign country
Aiyshah and Alena talk about the advantages and disadvantages of learning English outside of your own country. To ask a question on this or any other topic related to this podcast series please email us at info@elitlc.com.
Oct 04, 201929:07
Episode 9: Is partnering a good way to improve your English?
Aiyshah and Andy talk about why partnering is used as a classroom teaching technique and how students can still do it after hours and after finishing their course. Included also is the first 'Question from Listener's ' section. To ask a question send it into info@elitlc.com.
Sep 04, 201923:02
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?
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?
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
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?
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?
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?
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?
Aiyshah and Andy talk about their experience with first time English students.
Jun 28, 201923:15