All Things EAP

Fill out this form to let us know what you think of the podcast. We'd love to use your feedback to inform our upcoming book chapter on Educational Podcasting. Thank you! In this episode, Sanchia talks to the organisers behind some of the longest-running conferences in EAP: Mark Carver (St Andrews), Kristin Solli (NFEAP) and Tom Muir (NFEAP, EATAW). Together, they explain the vital role of conferen...

In this episode, EAP practitioners Jen McDougall, Katrien Dereoy, and Milada Walkova discuss the challenges and strategies in designing effective materials for English for Academic Purposes (EAP). The conversation highlights the importance of context, the role of feedback, and the necessity of both theoretical underpinnings and practical applications in materials design. They also touch on persona...

This episode explores the challenges of teaching and learning discipline-specific vocabulary in EAP contexts. Alex Runchman interviews four colleagues working across University College Dublin's satellite campuses in China, which teach diverse disciplines including finance, engineering, biological sciences, and environmental policy. The guests discuss the challenges of teaching technical terminolog...

In this episode, Michelle talks to experienced EAP practitioners in Turkey who discuss challenges, institutional differences, and the evolving role of practitioners in their context. Guests discuss their routes into EAP, curriculum autonomy, professional development, and the impact of native speakerism. The conversation gives a vital glimpse into the need for context-sensitive resources and greate...

In this episode of All Things EAP, hosts Xiaoqing and Michelle explore the question of whether EAP teachers should pursue a doctorate. They are joined by guests Steve Kirk, Qingyang Sun, and David Collett, who share their diverse perspectives and experiences. The discussion delves into the social and structural aspects of doctorate study, individual motivations, and the impact of doctoral qualific...

In this episode of All Things EAP , Madhu Neupane Bastola, Angeliki Apostolidou, Peter Davidson, and Monalisha explore the complexities of giving and receiving feedback on academic writing. Drawing on their diverse contexts and roles as researchers, teachers, and students, they discuss feedback literacy, emotional responses to critique, the role of AI, and the evolving responsibilities of the feed...

With a full heart and sore head, we bid farewell to the 2025 BALEAP Conference with reactions and reflections on what has been a fantastic event organised by the University of Plymouth team.

Challenging the status quo, reflecting on inspiring talks and more in this coverage of Day 3.

A kindness keynote, SIG love, a exciting journal announcement and the (precarity-shaped) elephant in the room.

Join us for a little peek at Day 1 of the BALEAP Conference at the University of Plymouth, UK.

In this episode of 'All Things EAP', Carrie Qian and Paul Breen explore the meaning and relevance of translanguaging in today’s higher education and EAP environments. They do this through an interview with both academics and students, including Professor Li Wei, the Director and Dean of the UCL Institute of Education (IOE). This is truly global episode in which we hear voices from Europe, eastern...

In this episode of 'All Things EAP', Laura speaks to Hannah Jones (incoming BALEAP chair) and Rachel Heasley (Senior Lecturer) about what EAP looks like and the challenges around leading in the currrent UK HE climate. They touch on how EAP leadership differs from the rest of HE and what we bring to leadership as teachers and individuals. Hosts: Xiaoqing Bi, Laura Richards Guests : Hannah Jones (Un...

In this episode of 'All Things EAP', Olive Nabukeera, Quanisha Charles, Geoffrey Nsanja and Laurietta Essien discuss what it is to be a Black academic in EAP. They explore how these experiences have shaped their teaching practices and research interests, in a conversation that ranges from themes of identity, equity and representation to wider issues of epistemic disobedience, capitalism and decolo...

In this episode, Michelle speaks to Carole McDiarmid, Lindsay Knox and Yanhua Liu about two projects examing how practitioners currently engage with both CPD and EAP resources. They explain their motivation for their projects, how they got started and what the findings of their projects tell us about practitioner education and development around the globe. Hosts: Laura Richards (University of Leed...

In this episode, Michelle speaks to Carole McDiarmid, Lindsay Knox and Yanhua Liu about two projects examing how practitioners currently engage with both CPD and EAP resources. They explain their motivation for their projects, how they got started and what the findings of their projects tell us about practitioner education and development around the globe. Hosts: Laura Richards (University of Leed...

In this episode of 'All Things EAP, Xiaoqing Bi and Sanchia Rodrigues explore the implications of machine translation and generative AI in EAP. Joined by experts Mike Groves and Andy McIntosh, they delve into how these technologies are reshaping the landscape of language learning, addressing issues like academic integrity, student reliance on AI, and the ethical considerations for educators. This...

In this episode, Xiaoqing and Sanchia speak to Mike Groves and Andy McIntosh about how students and staff are adapting to advancements in machine translation and generative AI. They also discuss some findings from Mike's recent research that might just challenge what we think we know about these tools. Hosts: Xiaoqing Bi (Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University) Sanchia Rodrigues (University of Warwic...

In this episode of "All Things EAP," Xiaoqing Bi and Paul Breen explore Transnational Education (TNE), discussing the delivery of EAP across various institutions. They highlight the opportunities and challenges for teachers and students, featuring insights from Sam Evans on TNE models in China and Magda Rostron on teaching in an international hub in Qatar. Hosts: Xiaoqing Bi (Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverp...

In this first episode of 'All Things EAP' Laura, Sanchia and Carrie talk about how they got into teaching EAP, what they think the current issues are in EAP and where they think EAP might find itself in the future. They discuss the challenges and complexities of being an EAP practitioner with reference to their personal experiences and contexts. Host: Laura Richards, (University of Leeds) Guests:...