Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - Podcast

As an ADHD student, you face unique challenges in studying and learning. But fear not! In each episode, I'll share valuable study tips, time management techniques, organization strategies, and self-care practices explicitly tailored to your needs. Together, we'll uncover practical ways to boost concentration, manage distractions, and retain information. But wait, there's more! I'm thrilled to anno...

"Burn the haystack" is my mantra. I believe in cutting through the noise and focusing on what truly matters. Instead of drowning in endless resources, I aim to identify the most effective methods and techniques to help Dyslexic EFL Students in their journey. My goal is not to please teachers with simple language tips but to take them on a transformative journey from point A to point B, empowering...

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Don`t fall for the snake`s oil. Practice your own discernment and look for quantified data. Meta analyses & experimental design are your friends. If you`ve been thinking about working with me you can either join How to Identify Dyslexia in the EFL Classroom https://polcalanguages.kartra.com/page/bpZ177 If you`re further down the road, you can sign up for Dyslexia in the EFL Classroom- https://...

I`m Dyslexic, a parent once said, what about my child ? How can I assess & help them .What to do next ? In this episode I`m talking about Dyslexic Parents and Dyslexia Identification If you are at the beginning of your journey you can get my self-paced course: How to Identify Dyslexia in the EFL Classroom . ✳️6 modules✳️6 recordings✳️6 workbooks✳️3 activity books& ✳️A private Podcast Feed...

Is it only Dyslexia ? Sometimes you can`t put your finger on it but you can bet on it, there`s something else ! In this episode I`m talking about dyslexia in the EFL Classroom & co-morbid disorders. You can also get my self-paced course: How to Identify Dyslexia in the EFL Classroom ..✳️6 modules✳️6 recordings✳️6 workbooks✳️3 activity books& ✳️A private Podcast Feed for 27 Canadian Dollars...

In today`s episode I`m talking about dyslexia identification in the EFL Classroom. One of the challenges in spotting dyslexia in the EFL classroom is that language barriers may mask the symptoms of dyslexia. When students learn English as a second or foreign language, they commonly struggle with reading, writing, listening comprehension, and spelling. T eachers often think that they need time, so...

In today`s episode I`m talking about Dyslexia and Language exams.⚫Yes, dyslexic Students can successfully pass Language Exams such as IELTS,TOEFL & CPE.⚫All they need is science-based, explicit instruction. ⚫How to Identify Dyslexia in the EFL Classroom . The self-paced, 6 module course that will guide you through the Dyslexia Identification so that your students won`t fall through the crac...

✳️In today`s episode I`m discussion how multisensory instruction benefits Dyslexic EFL students.✳️The doors to my signature course: Dyslexia in the EFL Classroom will open in mid-May ! ✳️Join the waitlist & get a 10 % off !Asynchronous course waitlist : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQE8U5dSwJ3sNeMVb7gQ2AgHPVcIsMu-Frq5Y_51_D6BNiYA/viewform?usp=pp_url Synchronous course waitlist: ht...

My student is dyslexic; what should I do? Teachers ask; well, let me help you. There are very easy-to-implement ways to check if your student is struggling. ❌Teachers often say: Dyslexics cannot be good writers. ✳️Fact: Children with dyslexia often have related writing difficulties but they can be successful if provided with evidence-based, sequential and cumulative instruction. ✳️Unlock the Powe...

✔️Writing is a complex skill that involves several sub-skills, such as generating ideas, organizing thoughts, using grammar and syntax correctly, and selecting appropriate vocabulary. These skills can be particularly challenging for dyslexic EFL students, who may struggle with phonological awareness, working memory, and processing speed. ✔️Explicit instruction breaks down each writing process step...

In today`s episode, I`m talking about brain research & dyslexia in the EFL context. There are so many myths and misconceptions that I`ve decided to shed some light on and dismantle some of them. ✔️Learning a language is a complex task; learning to read in L1 or L2 is challenging for our brains, so let me take you through some fundamentals: ✳️The temporal lobe is responsible for phonological aw...

In today`s episode, I`ll be dismantling popular Dyslexic Myths. It is somewhat frustrating that despite years of research, some myths are hard to uproot. Let`s tune in & smash some common misconceptions! 🔔 hey, ESL teacher! ✔️ Dyslexic ESL learners need to be taught foundational skills; they can be good at spelling and cracking the code. ✔️Accommodations are essential, but a Structured Litera...

In today`s episode, I`m answering questions from other teachers. I enjoy crowdsourcing my episodes because I feel like I`m having convos with You. I'll answer your questions every now and then, so keep them coming! 🔔 hey, ESL teacher! ✔️ Dyslexic ESL learners need to be taught foundational skills; they can be good at spelling and cracking the code. ✔️Accommodations are essential, but a Structured...

✔️ I`ve come a long way on my dyslexia journey. As 2022 ends, I`m reflecting on the fantastic past years and my experiences and sharing my thoughts. ✔️ Hey, ESL/EFL teacher, don`t wait & sign up 🚀 https:// polcalanguages.kartra.com/page/gJi39 - Dyslexia in the ESL/EFL Classroom a challenge for English Language Teachers 😍 🚀turn your challenges into solutions! The challenge will lead to my pa...

In this episode, I am talking about mental health and dyslexia. Dyslexic students struggle daily and receive many negative comments. Adults want the kids to be resilient, but it's hard to feel empowered when you fail daily. ✔️All students need to be taught using evidence-based methods, but they also need a supportive adult to help them find their inner "Why"? ✔️Dyslexic ESL students are smart and...

✔️Dyslexia is not only accommodation and curricula modifications. Dyslexic ESL students can be successful when provided with the right tools. ✔️Structured Literacy Approach, Structured Word Inquiry, Multisensory methods & Hochman approach to teaching writing will transform your ESL classroom and set your Dyslexic students up for success! 🔔 hey, ESL teacher! ✔️ Dyslexic ESL learners need to be...

There are many misconceptions surrounding dyslexia. Bilingual dyslexics can be successful and bi-literate. Bilingualism is the ability to speak two languages. It may be acquired early by children in regions where most adults speak two languages or when a child is raised with parents or parents who use their L1 at home. ✅Research findings prove that people with dyslexia who are bilingual outperfor...

Dyslexia is a condition in which a learner or child has a neurological disorder resulting in difficulties listening, reading, or communicating content properly. Dyslexia affects everyone differently. ✅It causes reading, spelling, and writing difficulties but can also affect memory and organizational skills, which are necessary for learning a language. ✅Proficient reading affects a learner's enti...

Did you know that "ADHD Students can achieve high scores in foreign language learning " Javorsky (2005.) ✅ ADHD students can be very successful at language learning. They often tend to hyper-focus, which makes them even better. ✅There are many myths in the ELT world, as research does not often intersect with cognitive science. It is possible to acquire language quicker and be very successful. 🔊...

✅Dyslexic students can be successful while learning another language or languages✅ All they need is the right tool & evidence-based methods. ✅Tune in and listen to my episode; dyslexia is real; 1 in 5 students in the ESL classroom is dyslexic. They can succeed and thrive if supported early. 🔊 I am working on a course for ESL/EFL teachers which will give them not only knowledge but also the...

❇️ Someone once said that to ask the right question is harder than to answer it, and I cannot agree more! ❇️ This episode was crowdfunded. I must say I enjoyed answering your questions. ❇️ ELT is full of fluff and unicorns; myths and misconceptions are peeking from every corner, so let me dismantle one of them before you tune in: You are not a visual learner. Learning styles are a myth deeply root...

✳️ Black and white thinking are also known as polarized thinking. ✳️When thinking in absolutes, we tend to underestimate our abilities; instead of work in progress, we see a trail of disasters. ✳️Neurodivergent students often compare someone`s chapter twenty to their chapter three. The all-or-nothing approach does not serve them and is often connected to higher anxiety levels and underperformance....

🔷"Fables should be taught as fables, myths as myths, and miracles as poetic fancies." - Hypatia. ❎ ELT education is full of myths and misconceptions. They enter the education field easily but are difficult to uproot. In this short article, I will discuss the most popular ones. ❎ We should practice discernment and critical thinking regarding myths that cross Education; we should not mistake comm...

The English language has many layers, like a cake: ✔️Etymology ✔️Morphology ✔️Phonology ❕ When we try to examine it we see many words with different spellings, like these: ✳️ Anglo-Saxon (Old English)Short, one-syllable words, sometimes com .sky, earth, moon, sun, water, sheep, dog. ✳️ Norman French ou for /ū/ Soft c and g when followed by .amuse, cousin, cuisine, country, peace, . ✳️ Latin/Roman...