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Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastDyslexia in the ESL Classroom method ®Do you have data, or just an opinion?This is the question that should be asked every single time someone claims that “this method works” or “this is the best way to learn.”Because in education (and beyond), intuition is often misleading.🔹 People once believed that language learning was a matter of "absorption" – today, we know it's about structured strategies and explicit instruction. 🔹 For years, dyslexic students were told to "just practice more" – but research shows they don’t need more practice, they need different practice, aligned with how their brain processes language. 🔹 The myth of "learning s...2025-03-2107 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastRemove constructivism from Your EFL ClassroomIs constructivism holding your students back? In this episode, I`ll break down the flaws of constructivist teaching and explore research-backed alternatives that actually improve learning outcomes. Join me as we challenge the popular "student-led discovery" approach and discuss why explicit instruction, direct teaching, and structured learning environments lead to better retention and deeper understanding.We’ll dive into: ✅ The cognitive science behind why constructivism often fails ✅ How minimal guidance can overwhelm learners and slow progress ✅ Proven strategies that boost comprehension and academic successIf you're ready to move beyond educational trends a...2025-02-0907 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastThe Osmosis Myth, and the Perils of Overdelivering.In this episode, I delve into teachers` nightmares and students who expect to learn by osmosis.We`ve been trained to overdeliver, and I delve into the hilarious (and sometimes harrowing) reality of teachers’ nightmares—those students who assume learning can happen by sheer osmosis.I am discussing why many of us feel compelled to overdeliver in the classroom (and in life) and how this tendency can lead to burnout.I recorded this episode in December, and I closed many processes. This episode is the result. 2025-01-1208 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastThe Osmosis Myth, and the Perils of Overdelivering.In this episode, I delve into teachers` nightmares and students who expect to learn by osmosis.We`ve been trained to overdeliver, and I delve into the hilarious (and sometimes harrowing) reality of teachers’ nightmares—those students who assume learning can happen by sheer osmosis.I am discussing why many of us feel compelled to overdeliver in the classroom (and in life) and how this tendency can lead to burnout.I recorded this episode in December, and I closed many processes. This episode is the result. 2025-01-1208 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastDeep Reading In this episode, I delve into the fascinating science behind reading, exploring concepts like neuronal recycling, the visual Word Form Area (VWFA), and why deep reading remains essential in our digital age. Drawing from research by Maryanne Wolf and Stanislas Dehaene, I`m discussing how reading involves repurposing neural circuits originally designed for other cognitive tasks and why this evolutionary adaptation is so critical for literacy development.Tune in and share it with your friend !2025-01-0905 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastHow not to fail your students. AKA, remove constructivism from Your EFL Classroom.Your students need help to make progress in their English learning journey? It`s been a while but they can`t read or simply guess because they were taught to figure it out from the context? It might not be their effort—or even yours—but the teaching philosophy at play. In this episode, I`m examining constructivism and its impact on the EFL classroom.Tune in and learn why this popular, learner-centered approach is holding your students back and how evidence-based, structured teaching methods can transform outcomes. L...2024-12-1307 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastTeaching Reading to Dyslexic EFL Students.The How and the Why!Teaching Reading to Dyslexic EFL Students.The How and the Why! In this episode I`m discussing the How and Why behind Reading and why dyslexic EFL students are failed by the system.Reading is a fundamental skill and learning to Read In English is a human right, communication will never cut it.I`m launching my course on teaching reading to Dyslexic EFL/ESL Students, you can sign up to the waitlist and get a discount HERE ,Give me a follow on Linked IN...2024-11-2211 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastWhy Your Dyslexic EFL Student isn`t Reading Yet?Here’s what’s inside this episode:Why Research Matters Comparing Reading Skills5 Reasons Why Your Students Struggle ?Tune in on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Hi, I`m Ania Karwowska aka PolCa Languages & Logika Języka dla Dyslektyka (for my Polish audience), I preach and teach about Dyslexia in the EFL Context,I`m on linked in, you can also check my website.2024-10-3106 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastNeurodiversity, and Patient-Centered Care: Navigating Differences, Adapting Communication Styles, and Providing Inclusive Care.In this episode of Up Your Teaching, I`m diving with Shweta Ramkumar into the essential skills that ESL healthcare professionals need to excel in their careers.Shweta, after 15 years of experience in both the healthcare and ESL industries has seen firsthand the impact that strong communication, empathy, and assertiveness can have in the workplace. As a lifelong educator—and the daughter of a physician—Shweta has founded Healthy Dynamics to equip ESL Healthcare workers with the tools and strategies to show upauthentically, assertively and articulately to gain cred...2024-10-1321 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastNeurodiversity, and Patient-Centered Care: Navigating Differences, Adapting Communication Styles, and Providing Inclusive Care.Neurodiversity, and Patient-Centered Care: Navigating Differences, Adapting Communication Styles, and Providing Inclusive Care. In this episode I dive with Shweta Ramkumar, into the essential "soft skills" that ESL healthcare professionals need to excel in their careers. Shweta, after 15 years of experience in both the healthcare and ESL industries, has seen firsthand the impact that strong communication, empathy, and assertiveness can have in the workplace. As a lifelong educator—and the daughter of a physician—Shweta created Healthy Dynamics to empower ESL healthcare workers with the tools to show up authentically and confidently.Jo...2024-10-1321 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastReading and textbooks,When did it all go wrong?In this episode, I`m talking about reading and textbooks.ELT industry and science do not go hand in hand.As Pinker once said, print is optional for humankind. The textbooks overlook this important fact. Children are taught to guess, not to read.Join me on this journey to rediscover the scientific foundations of reading and to advocate for a more engaging and practical approach to language learning.If you know a Polish textbook that you`d highly recommend, email me at hello@aniakarwowska.com....2024-10-0806 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastDecoding Dyslexia: What Reading is All About and How it Should be Taught"Join me for an insightful exploration of dyslexia and the art of teaching reading. In this episode, we delve into the core concepts of reading and the critical role of explicit instruction in helping individuals, especially those with dyslexia, unlock their full potential.Teaching Reading to ESL Students: Exploring the similarities between teaching reading to English Language Learners and students with dyslexia, emphasizing the importance of explicit instruction and foundational skills.Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply curious about the complexities of reading, this podcast will provide valuable insights into effective teaching...2024-09-1812 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastNavigating the Bilingual Journey-Parents of Bilingual Children Summit/ Zlot Rodziców Dzieci DwujęzycznychJoin us: Sandra Walecka from Polski na Emigracji & me, your host with the most ;) for a special episode dedicated to the Parents of Bilingual Children Summit.This episode is unique because we`re discussing our new baby, A Polish Summit for Parents of Bilingual Children.Discover invaluable insights and practical advice from experts and parents who have successfully raised bilingual children. Rest assured that, with time, there`ll be an English Edition as well.Follow us on FB and join us; together, our potential is limitless ⭐2024-09-1718 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastTeaching Listening and Reading to Dyslexic EFL StudentsIn this episode I`m discussing Listening and Reading in the context of an EFL Classroom and Dyslexia.You`ll learn how to teach fluency,how to boost Reading Comprehension,how to teach Listening and more.If you wan to learn more follow me on Linked In .2024-08-0108 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastIs Dyslexia a gift?Is Dyslexia a gift?In this episode, I discuss whether we should perceive Dyslexia as a gift or empower our students without labeling them.Taking them from where they are to where they should be?Tune in and listen!and if you want to meet me and be trained by me in Poland fill in the form.references:Carioti, D., Masia, M. F., Travellini, S., & Berlingeri, M. (2021). Orthographic depth and developmental dyslexia: A meta-analytic study. Annals of Dyslexia, 71, 399–438. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11881-0...2024-06-2510 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastTeacher chat with Idiom Renata Kucharska. Be your own captain.In this episode, I`m chatting with IDIOM Renata Kucharskaabout her journey from a state school teacher to a biz owner, material creator, and mentoring novice teachers.Renata shares why teachers should move from precarity and uncertainty to setting boundaries and being their captain.Dive in and browse through Renata`s unique online store, check out her materials and webinars, especially if you`re treading the uneasy waters of freelancing andgive her a follow on Facebook andLinked in.2024-06-1625 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastDyslexia and Spelling.EFL Dyslexic Students can and should learn to spell.English makes sense, it is a very logical and organized language. One of the biggest fallacies is telling Dyslexic Students that they can`t grasp spelling.In this episode I`m talking about Spelling and how it can be taught.If you want to dive into the world of spelling sign up for Dyslexia Toolkit`s waitlist.2024-06-1212 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastTwo heads are better than one.Grammar and writing are interconnected.In this episode, I discuss the interconnectedness of grammar, reading, and writing.Teaching grammar is not about mindless translation; it’s about understanding the structure and function of language. Grammar encompasses decoding, working memory, morphology, syntax, and vocabulary.Dyslexic EFL students need explicit grammar instruction to become better readers and writers to fully engage with the language. This instruction helps them recognize patterns, understand sentence structure, and build a robust vocabulary. Tune in and let me know your thoughts, I would love to hear from you....2024-05-2911 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastGrammar is the backbone of the language and it needs to be taught explicitlyGrammar is the backbone of the language.In this episode I`m talking about grammar and why it should be taught explicitly.You cannot build a house on a quicksand. Dyslexic EFL Students can and should grasp grammar. There`s no skilled writing without grammar; communication without grammar is ineffective.I`ll be running a webinar and a paid training in June, follow me on linked in to be in the loop.Share this podcast with your friends, I want it...2024-05-1510 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastHow to tell good science from bad?Jump into mastering the vital skill of distinguishing between truth and myths in education with this lively episode of Up Your Teaching. I'm honing in on English Language Teaching (ELT), and I'll show you how to spot trustworthy educational approaches in a world of questionable claims.I'm getting straight to the point with no-nonsense advice on assessing the legitimacy of different teaching methods and materials. Listen in as I chat with authorities in evidence-based education who'll spotlight the crucial signs of reliable science and the warning signals of iffy claims. Plus, I'm confronting the issue...2024-04-1110 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastThe Non Native Speaker- Meri Maroutian Fighting for Equal opportunities for Non-Native Speakers in ELT.Join me for an enlightening episode with Meri Maroutian, a dedicated DELTA-qualified teacher based in Parma, Italy, who champions equal opportunities for non-native English Language Teaching (ELT) speakers. With a rich background in Malaysia, the US, and Italy, Meri shares her insights on the injustices non-native speakers face in the ELT field. She discusses her entry into ELT, the impact of multilingualism on her teaching and advocacy, and the significant challenges non-native ELT professionals encounter. Meri also highlights ongoing projects to foster inclusivity, the role of EU legislation in reducing educational inequalities, and the persistence...2024-03-0531 min
TESOL PopDebunking Myths About Dyslexia & Language Learning with Ania KarwowskaFounder of PolCa Languages, Ania Karwowska, discusses myths surrounding dyslexia and language learning. Ania draws from research to address three prevalent myths and what we can do instead to support learners.KEY TALKING POINTSMyth 1: Dyslexic-Friendly FontsAnia debunks the idea that specific fonts are more accessible for dyslexic learners. She emphasises that dyslexia is a neurological condition and not a vision issue. Thus, alternative fonts do not effectively aid dyslexic learners in reading. Ania stresses the importance of teaching reading skills rather than relying on fonts.2024-02-2714 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastHow to deal with burn out as a Neurodivergent Teacher? A Chat with Ola Kowalska @Ola Coaches Teachers !Hey EFL Teachers! Welcome back to another episode where we dive deep into the heart of language teaching. Today, I`m jazzing things up with an extraordinary guest, Ola Kowalska 👏, a no-nonsense business coach for language teachers, coaches, and language school owners. With her unique journey from teacher to trainer to business coach, Ola brings a wealth of experience in building profitable and sustainable language teaching businesses. Over the past few years, she's helped hundreds of language teachers create thriving, enjoyable businesses that both they and their students love. In This Episode:Ola...2024-02-2030 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastHow to create inclusive Classroom for Dyslexic EFL Learners?🎙️ Episode Overview: Join me in this episode of Up Your Teaching, where I delve into the essential topic of creating an inclusive English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom tailored for dyslexic learners. I will share valuable insights, practical strategies, and personal experiences to empower educators in fostering an environment that embraces diversity and supports the unique needs of dyslexic EFL learners.🌟 Special Announcement: But first, a special treat for my listeners! The launch "Dyslexia in the EFL Classroom" – now rebranded as the "Dyslexia Starter Kit is coming up soon and i...2024-01-1810 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastTeaching English to Mature ADHD Students.In this episode I`m diving into instruction and how to prepare and teach classes with mature ADHD students.Tune into and learn about do`s and don`t and find out if there are any differences between teaching kids and adults with ADHD.2023-12-0308 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastADHD&Language learningFall brings shorter days but also the perfect opportunity to cozy up with a new language. In this episode of "Mindful Learning," we delve into the world of ADHD and language learning. Host Alex shares actionable tips for getting back into your Italian studies (or any language!) with the changing seasons. Discover the power of the Pomodoro Technique for focused study sessions, the importance of a distraction-free environment, and motivational strategies to keep your learning journey vibrant. Whether it's celebrating the small victories or leveraging ADHD-friendly apps, this episode is packed with insights to help you learn a language...2023-11-0408 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastAvoid it like a plague !Hi there, I'm Ania Karwowska from @PolCa Languages and I welcome to my podcast, Up your English, episode 2 of season 2: Avoid it like a plague". In this space, I dive headfirst into the intricate maze of educational methods, pulling apart fact from fiction and empowering Neurodivergent EFL Students.They all deserve evidence-based language instruction, not gimmicks and falsified truths.Here`s how you can work with me for free:sign up for my DysLetter-Subscribe to Linked In Newsletter- Golden Nuggets on Linked inor check my paid offers HERE-No matter what you choose I`m on a mission to bridge education...2023-10-2510 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastShould you trust the experts?Richard Feynman once said, "Science isn't about knowing all the answers but asking the right questions."Unfortunately, nowadays, people tend not to discern facts from personal beliefs.In this episode, I'll discuss the fads and why every educator should practice their discernment and question the sources.#tesol #celta #angielski #metodyka #dyslexiaania #dysleksja #reading #dyslexia #neurodiversity2023-09-2608 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastDyslexia - AssessmentIn this episode I`m talking about Dyslexia in the EFL Classroom identificationways of identifying a student in the EFL Classroomobservationscreating your own assessments.If you want to explore my offers, you can check them HERE2023-07-3007 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastADHD Study TIpsAs 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 announce that I'll launch a self-paced audio course called "Study Guide for ADHD Students." This comprehensive course in English and Polish will be your go-to resource for conquering your academic endeavors. It is filled with actionable advice, interactive exercises, and step-by-step guidance; this course...2023-07-1611 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastBurn the haystack."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 them to reach their full language potential.Whether you are an English teacher seeking innovative teaching approaches or a neurodivergent language learner eager to master English, this podcast is your go-to...2023-06-2109 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastWhy I don`t work for freeRecently many people have wanted to pick my brain. Today I`m having an emergency power hour, which costs 100 $. Some may ask why so much? Others, why so little? Well, it`s so much because I solve two of your most urgent problems, you pick my brain & I deliver and guide you through. Why so little? Because I opened my business with people in mind.----------------------------------------------------------------------------If you`ve been thinking of working with me you can book a free discovery call https://lnkd.in/gCY9Ej5qYou can sign up for the course here:self-paced version -https://lnkd.in/grkp4...2023-06-1211 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastWhy I don`t work for free ?Recently many people have wanted to pick my brain. Today I`m having an emergency power hour, which costs 100 $. Some may ask why so much? Others, why so little? Well, it`s so much because I solve two of your most urgent problems, you pick my brain & I deliver and guide you through. Why so little? Because I opened my business with people in mind.Let`s tune into episode 3 of Up Your English with Ania Karwowska: Why I don`t work for free ? An honest confession of an Edupreneur.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you`ve been thinking of working with me you...2023-06-1211 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastDyslexia`s snake oil.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://polcalanguages.kartra.com/page/Dyslexia_ESL_classroom the cart opens next week and I`ll be offering Free 15 minute Discovery Calls in June, then I`m taking summer off !you can...2023-05-2412 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastI`m Dyslexic, what about my child?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 IdentificationIf 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 for 27 Canadian Dollars.✳️How to Identify Dyslexia in the EFL Classroom ?Thanks for tuning into the Up Your English Podcast! If you enjoyed today’s episode, head over to Spotify to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect wit...2023-05-0809 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastIs it only Dyslexia ?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.✳️How to Identify Dyslexia in the EFL Classroom ?Thanks for tuning into the Up Your English Podcast! If you enjoyed today’s episode, head over to Spotify to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review...2023-05-0211 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastSpotting Dyslexia in the EFL Classroom.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. Teachers often think that they need time, so they wait and see, and it`s even worse as time passes.How to Identify Dyslexia in the EFL Classroom launches on May 1st at 8:08 AM.✳️6 modules✳️6 recordings✳️6 workbooks✳️3 activity books...2023-04-2509 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastDyslexia and EFL. Cambridge Language Exams.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 cracks.Sign up for the waitlist using this link⚫https://polcalanguages.kartra.com/page/bpZ1772023-04-2010 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastDyslexia & EFL. Multisensory Instruction.✳️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_urlSynchronous course waitlist:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScw0OJYVmiQnqsHCf72My77CEIx0eoAoVgFJV8j7uabZBTuaA/viewform?usp=pp_url2023-04-0910 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastMy Student is Dyslexic and... ? Dyslexia in the EFL ClassroomMy 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 Power of words. Join my paid workshop on April Fool`s, I`m not joking and transform your teaching practice.🚀https://polcalanguages.kartra.com/page/Dyslexia...2023-03-2612 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastUnlock the power of Words. Teaching Writing to Dyslexic EFL Students.✔️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 and provides multiple opportunities for practice and feedback.🚀https://polcalanguages.kartra.com/page/Dyslexia_Writing_Workshop-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------🚀 "Unlock the power of words" How to teach Writing to Dyslexic EFL Students ?" for only 37 Canadian Dollars.🚀 What will you get out of my...2023-03-0812 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastWhat`s brain got to do with it ?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 awareness and decoding/discriminating sounds.✳️The frontal lobe handles speech production, reading fluency, grammatical usage, and comprehension, making it possible to understand s...2023-02-1110 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastDyslexic Myths Part 1In 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 Literacy Approach in the ESL /EFL classroom is crucial! 🔔If you are an ESL/EFL teacher, & you`re feeling a little bit lost and don`t know where to start you can join my Fa...2023-01-2714 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastDyslexia in the EFL Context: Q&AIn 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 Literacy Approach in the ESL /EFL classroom is crucial! 🔔If you are an ESL/EFL teacher, & you`re feeling a little bit lost and don`t know where to start you can...2023-01-1811 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastDyslexia Journey.My WHY.✔️ 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 paid offer, but even if you attend the free webinars only, you will learn a lot, and there will be Prize Draws 🏆🏆 !#dyslexia #dys...2022-12-3007 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastDyslexia in the ESL Classroom: Empowering your students.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 resourceful; they think outside the box yet suffer from anxiety and depression.✔️Help them find their "Why" and transform their lives...2022-12-1906 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 92: ADHD and Dyslexia: Some Advice with Ania KarwowskaWhat do you know about ADHD and Dyslexia? How can you identify it? How can you deal with neurodivergent students in your class?This week I am joined by the fantastic Ania Karwowska of Polca Languages. She gives us some ideas on how to start supporting our neurodivergent students in an ESL setting. I can't promise to solve all your issues but I can promise that by the end of this episode, you will have a wealth of little tips and tricks to start implementing straightaway, as well as some other topicslike sequencing and structured word enquiry that...2022-12-0519 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastDysl;exia in the ESL Classroom:Resources✔️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 taught foundational skills; they can be good at spelling and cracking the code. ✔️Accommodations are essential, but a Structured Literacy Approach in the ESL Classroom is crucial! 🔔If you are an ESL teacher, join my course: Dyslexia in the ESL classroom waitlist & g...2022-12-0409 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastBilingualism & DyslexiaThere 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 outperform their monolingual peers. However, they experience difficulties in their schooling.✅Bilingual dyslexic students can experience different severities depending on the language systems. A child whose first language is Italian will have...2022-11-2110 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastMy Dyslexia Pet PeevesDyslexia 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 entire education. While some educators feel well-prepared to perform such an important task, some wish there were better equipped and supported to affect a child's life, particularly those with Dyslexia.✅ELT education is full of myths and ideas that have n...2022-11-0711 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastADHD & Language LearningDid 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.🔊 I am working on an English Language course for ADHD women :" Get Unstuck with Your Business English " and if you fill out my Survey, and you will get my E-book:" : "Get Unstuck...2022-10-2410 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastDyslexia in the ESL classroom✅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 right tools, fill out my survey, and You will receive a free copy of my E-book. Multisensory grammar for ESL learners.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rqit14iaR...2022-10-1121 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastQ & A. You ask & I answer.❇️ 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 rooted in constructivism.❎ "The most dispiriting thing about learning styles, as this article points out, is that as late as 2014, more than 90% of teachers belie...2022-09-2715 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastBlack & White thinking. The winner doesn`t take it all !✳️ 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.✳️if you want to break through your B2 & leave the fallacy of polarized thinking, join my Break Through B2 course. ✳️There is one spot left! 🔊 book a free discovery call with me 🔊https://calendly.co...2022-09-1417 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastMyths in Education🔷"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 common practice for best practice..❕ If you want to get unstuck with Your English, my bespoke course Break Through B2 is open as of now. 🔊 Book a free...2022-09-0620 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastInto the Journey of Words: Structured Word InquiryThe 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/Romance Multisyllabic words with prefixes, roots .firmament, terrestrial, solar, stellar,✳️ .Greek Spellings ph for /f/, ch for /k/, and y ...hypnosis, agnostic, neuropsychology,📢 Structured word inquiry dig...2022-08-2916 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastScience Power Tools:MetacognitionMetacognition is thinking about one`s thinking process. It is often underestimated, but when you apply it when learning a language, you immediately boost the learning process.Hey ADHD EFL Student, metacognition is a powerful tool, tune in and use it to your advantage !References:Veenman, Marcel V., et al. “Metacognition and Learning: Conceptual and Methodological Considerations.” Metacognition and Learning, vol. 1, no. 1, 2006, pp. 3–14., https://doi.org/10.1007/s11409-006-6893-0.2022-08-2413 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastHow to get unstuck ? Science Power tools:Retrieval & Leitner system.In this episode, I am talking about the retrieval & Leitner system. Two powerful tools that will help you get unstuck with Your English.Breaking through the plateau may be difficult, but you can do it with the use of scientific power toolsLet`s dive into today`s episode. I am also attaching a freebie Retrieval & Leitner System workbook ➡️https://polcalanguages.kartra.com/page/qjU34 .References:Karpicke, Jeffrey D., and Henry L. Roediger. “The Critical Importance of Retrieval for Learning.” Science, vol. 319, no. 5865, 2008, pp. 966–968., https://doi.org/10.1126/science.11...2022-08-1410 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastSpaced practice & getting unstuck with your English.Spaced practice can be compared to having a filing cabinet. If we do not cram it, it serves its purpose.In this episode I will be talking about spaced practice and how it can be applied to yield results when we study English and often struggle with the learning plateau.Reference:Kelley, Paul, and Terry Whatson. “Making Long-Term Memories in Minutes: A Spaced Learning Pattern from Memory Research in Education.” Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, vol. 7, 2013, https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2013.00589.This and the upcoming episodes will be shorter but...2022-08-1014 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastTips for Neurodivergent Learners. Get Unstuck with Your English with evidence-based methods.In this episode, I will talk about evidence-based tips for neurodivergent students.There is a lot of fluff in the ELT industry. I will share the tips that have been not only tested on students but also all of the methods that have been replicated and thoroughly researched.I hope you will find this episode informative and useful.If you struggle with getting Unstuck you can check my https://linktr.ee/polca_languages & get some of my free resources such as: Ebook: Get Unstuck with Your English , Study Tracker, or Language...2022-07-2820 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastMindset.Why You Cannot get Unstuck ?EPISODE 1: Mindset. Why You can`t get Unstuck?I heard it a zillion times, I can`t do this, this is too hard, I`ve got ADHD. So, take it from me, I am an ADHD person who has an ADHD child and works with neurodiverse folk.ADHD is an explanation, not an excuse! Yes, it is more challenging, the impostor syndrome does not make it easy for us. We either procrastinate or hyper-focus but there are solutions we can apply to make it more manageable.In this episode, I will be talking...2022-07-1318 min
Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - PodcastIntroductionIf you are a neurodivergent person who is either struggling with learning languages or is stuck at the "infamous" B2 level I am here to walk you through the plateau and show you that science and language learning intertwine.I will dismantle ELT myths give you juicy tips on how to learn effectively, and will cut ESL fluff!In this episode, I will introduce myself and the idea behind my podcast.2022-07-0401 min