Shows
Live and Learn PodcastOn social contracts in educationA new social contract for education (UNESCO report)
Reimagining educational practices
Agile approach to education
Lifelong learning as a new norm
Cooperation, collaboration, solidarity vs teacher-driven education
Synergy vs individual effort
Human skills
Intercultural and interdisciplinary learning
Bonus: etymology of "attract, contract, abstract, extract"
2022-02-1424 minLive and Learn PodcastOn reinventing careers and being happy ft. Marina YalanskaJobs vs hobbies vs other meaningful activities
Professional transformation as a choice and a challenge
A need for a professional tribe
What makes people happy? - advice from a cOntEnt person (Marina's life philosophy)
2022-01-3126 minLive and Learn PodcastOn prioritizing goals and effortsPrioritizing and preferences (origin and meaning)
Resolution lists vs agile planning
Time and goal revision
Ownership in pursuing goals
Choosing not to do something
The importance of prioritizing for academic performance
2022-01-1725 minLive and Learn PodcastOn bravery of having a foreign accentExclusive nature of language
Self-correction: reasons and effects
Language acquisition: making language your own
Criticism towards one's language use
Voice recording as a tool for exam preparation / presentation performance
Taking the courage to speak: content vs shape
English as a language of international communication (who is the icon of correct speech?)
Coming out: how Live and Learn Podcast's hosts feel about their voices
2022-01-0322 minLive and Learn PodcastOn taste for curiosity ft. LanaTaste for curiosity/ curiosity for taste
Turning a hobby into profession
Certification in the world of beer
Vocabulary of flavours
Lingo of beer professionals: is it another language?
Beer running as a combination of a hobby and a job
Representing and communicating a brand
Lana's motto and advice: "Do what you love, love what you do"
2021-12-2037 minLive and Learn PodcastOn human-centered trendsNew trends towards human-centered work
AI taking over humans' jobs
Specifically human skills
Synergy of human collaboration
Employability and transformation in the future of work
Resilience and being ready for change
A shift from business-centered to human-centered leadership
Agile methodology
2021-12-0618 min
Live and Learn PodcastOn working a 4-day weekTrends in corporate and freelance work: a four-day week
A shorter working week to improve productivity (WEF report)
Less is more: fewer hours, higher efficiency
Scheduling and prioritizing oneself
Working from home during lockdown as a resource to realize when and how a professional is more productive
Knowing oneself as a key to being a more efficient professional
2021-11-2218 minLive and Learn PodcastOn new leadership trends ft. Edoardo Binda ZaneWith our guest, Edoardo Binda Zane, today we are discussing:
more energy needed to do things remotely;
emotional intelligence for managers;
a need for a different type of leadership in the modern world of uncertainty;
soft skills in demand for leadership jobs;
AI taking over some managerial tasks;
work-life balance, leaders as trendsetters;
growth mindset and leadership;
learning from various sources
Feel free to test yourself "emotional intelligence test" here: https://ebz-coaching.com/tests/emotional-intelligence-test/
His book is available on Amazon 😉 https://www.amazon.de/dp/B09GZHK8JN
2021-11-0837 minLive and Learn PodcastOn mindful hybrid teachingStarting Season 6 with a warm discussion of:
creating a flow of conversation with friends/colleagues/podcast guests;
the importance of in-person communication;
coming back to online/offline/hybrid classrooms;
relevance of a physical contact and/or perception in educational environment;
creating a meaningful teaching portfolio;
working four days a week;
freedom, responsibility, awareness and choice
Join our community of growth mindsetters, listen to our previous seasons, follow us on social media, live and learn!
2021-10-2536 minLive and Learn PodcastOn teaching and evaluating soft skills for employability
Soft skills: hard to measure?
Teaching soft skills for employability: Yuliya is sharing her experience of evaluating students' projects
Methodology of research
Exam design
How are soft skill levels going to change the employability of today's students?
Mentioned references:
Yuliya's guest appearance on The eLearning Podcast With Stephen Ladek featuring Dr. Yuliya Shtaltovna - Teaching Digitally-Ready Soft Skills
GILE Conference - The Development of Competencies for Employability
Shtaltovna, Yuliya & Muzzu, Christina (2021). Enhancing students’ digital competencies within the Employability module of the University of Europe’s skills-based curricula. G4Y International Conference ‘21, The Development of Competencies for Employability Proceedings, GILE Jo...
2021-10-1130 min
La tua voce all'estero#12. Grammatica: sì o noLa tua voce all’estero, il podcast che vi accompagna mentre imparate le lingue straniere. Sono un’insegnante di lingue appassionata di lingue e culture diverse e aiuto gli expat a trovare la propria voce all’estero. Parliamo degli esercizi di grammatica. Vale la pena farli? Come possono migliorare la conoscenza di una lingua straniera?Quali metodi usare per praticare la grammatica?Per prenotare una lezione di lingua (inglese A1-C1), tedesco (A1-B1, preparazione agli esami) e/o language coaching usufruite del calendario online https://calendly.com/inna-koblents/60min
2021-09-3006 minLive and Learn PodcastOn vacation and digital detoxWe are trying to answer the question "Is "deserving" a vacation harmful?", as well as discussing some of our favourite topics:
work-life-sleep balance;
mental health days/weeks in the world of corporate work;
working hard and earning your living vs enjoying the career of your choice;
Maslow pyramid and being aware of your real needs;
the need to detox and the need to (dis)connect;
digital detox practices across traditions and cultures
2021-09-2721 min
La tua voce all'estero#11. English o globish? Quale lingua imparare?La tua voce all’estero, il podcast che vi accompagna mentre imparate le lingue straniere. Sono un’insegnante di lingue appassionata di lingue e culture diverse e aiuto gli expat a trovare la propria voce all’estero.Per trasferirci all’estero quale lingua bisogna studiare? Inglese britannico, inglese americano? La lingua locale? Il globese? Nella puntata di oggi parliamo del “globese”, i suoi vantaggi e svantaggi, le critiche e le possibilità.Per prenotare una lezione di lingua (inglese A1-C1), tedesco (A1-B1, preparazione agli esami) e/o language coaching usufruite del calendario online https://calendly.com...
2021-09-1307 minLive and Learn PodcastOn reading ft. Marina Yalanska, a beauty and knowledge sharerHappy to welcome our guest and dear friend and colleague Marina Yalanska to discuss:
podcasts and reading as ways of perceiving information;
reading for pleasure;
happy endings in books and how relevant they are to life and interpersonal communication;
intercultural differences: good or evil of romance and partnership;
neuroscience as a way to understand the other (and what for?);
translation and interpreting of prose and poetry.
Stay tuned, subscribe not to miss the second part of our conversation with Marina, a beauty and knowledge sharer, about professional reinvention and career change.
Check out Marina's Blog...
2021-09-1339 min
Live and Learn PodcastOn reaching advanced language levelsReaching advanced levels on a language learning journey
What does it take?
How is it checked?
Which aims does it serve?
Inna's personal experience of taking a C1 exam in German
Yuliya's view on exam taking skills and strategies
Analyzing exam formats for advanced levels
Other relevant episodes:
https://anchor.fm/live-and-learn-podcast/episodes/On-language-certificates-and-skipping-levels-emh49e
https://anchor.fm/live-and-learn-podcast/episodes/On-improving-exam-skills-ek74kg
2021-08-3037 minLive and Learn PodcastOn negotiation skillsNegotiation: definition and etymology
Negotiation as a skill
Teaching negotiation skills in an intercultural environment
Traditional negotiation and the culture of bargaining
Manipulative techniques vs ethical negotiation
2021-08-1627 minLive and Learn PodcastOn skills and competenciesKnowledge, skills, competencies: etymology and definition
Being good enough
The curve of competence
The curve of self-confidence
Impostor's syndrome
Links to the articles mentioned in the episode:
Enhancing students’ digital competencies within the Employability module of the University of Europe’s skills-based curricula by Yuliya Shtaltovna and Christina Muzzu
Can a Skill be Measured or Assessed? 6-Level Skills Development Approach to Skill Assessment by Yuliya Shtaltovna
2021-08-0230 minLive and Learn PodcastOn living and learning in summerLive and learn philosophy during vacation
Workation: what is there behind the brand new concept?
Teachers on vacation: self-care and continuous professional development
Vacanza studio: learning during vacation
Summer camp experience for kids and counselors
Links to previous episodes:
On improving work-life balance https://anchor.fm/live-and-learn-podcast/episodes/On-improving-work-life-balance-eq1i7u
On learning during vacation https://anchor.fm/live-and-learn-podcast/episodes/On-learning-during-vacation-egjqkh
2021-07-1934 minLive and Learn PodcastOn treating mistakesLearning from native speakers vs avoiding typical mistakes
To err is human
How to treat mistakes
Development language errors (child development issues in native speakers)
Psychology behind the fear of making mistakes
Creating a comfortable learning environment
Intentional mistakes for fun
Self-awareness and control in treating mistakes in L2
2021-07-0523 minLive and Learn PodcastOn linguistic exposure, or Mind your language!Is any linguistic input good enough for language learners?
Choosing the language environment
Native speakers as an example of desired linguistic input (or not?)
Correlation between linguistic input and language production
Democratisation and destandatisation of modern languages
Personal cases by podcast hosts
Top tip by Live and Learn podcast
2021-06-2130 minLive and Learn PodcastOn reverse culture shockComing back home: what does it mean and what does it take?
Pains and lessons of repatriating
Useful models behind "culture shock" and "reverse culture shock"
Awareness: can it help?
Takeaways for further expat life
2021-06-1428 minLive and Learn PodcastOn feedback in educationAfter discussing general points concerning feedback (check them out in our previous episode), we move on to discussing giving and receiving feedback in education
Kirkpatrick's model of feedback
Feedback vs takeaway in the process of education
Feedback on communication, collaboration, learning, person
2021-06-0722 minLive and Learn PodcastOn giving and receiving feedbackFeedback: definition and perception
A year of podcasting: thanks for the feedback to our listeners
Stages of communication: coding, decoding, reacting to messages
Neurophysiology behind reacting to feedback
Growth mindset as a prerequisite for receiving feedback and improving performance
2021-05-3143 min
Live and Learn PodcastThe pillars of Live and learn philosophy: Skills developmentAfter a year of #podcasting efforts and an analysis of the 50 episodes aired, we have come up with The Four Pillars of Live and Learn philosophy: growth mindset, expat life, language acquisition and skills development.
In this bonus episode, we are rebroadcasting "Measuring soft skills".
Life as a precious gift and the world of opportunities
Measuring soft skills for assessment and making progress
Building a bridge between the actors of the "new" world of education and employment
A teaser of Yuliya's academic article!
Check out our digital business card for the l...
2021-05-2546 min
Live and Learn PodcastThe pillars of Live and learn philosophy: Language acquisitionThe four pillars of Live and learn philosophy: growth mindset, expat life, language acquisition and skills development.
In this bonus episode we are rebroadcasting "How to hack a language".
Remotely from Israel, Inna's son Michael Koblenz is sharing his experience of learning languages without learning Grammar.
What does it mean to "own" a language?
What does it mean to be a good teacher?
What does it take to be a good student?
Do you need talent to learn a language?
What is the sunk cost of success?
We mention: a...
2021-05-1846 min
Live and Learn PodcastThe pillars of Live and learn philosophy: Expat lifeIn this bonus episode we are rebroadcasting "Learning to live as an expat".
Being an expat as a life situation and a skill
Relocation
Taking yourself with you
Finding the essential stuff that makes you feel at home
Sticking to your routines
Starting first simple connections
Mutual help in expat communities
Building trust
Staying connected to your own needs
2021-05-1143 min
Live and Learn PodcastThe pillars of Live and learn philosophy: Growth mindsetThe four pillars of Live and learn philosophy: growth mindset, expat life, language acquisition and skills development.
In this bonus episode we are rebroadcasting "Growth mindset vs fixed mindset"
Basic characteristics of fixed mindset vs growth mindset
Our attitude and feelings as regards the continuum from fixed to growth mindset
Some tips on leaving the comfort zone in search of development and self-improvement
2021-05-0442 minLive and Learn PodcastOn podcasting for personal brandingA year of podcasting: our lessons and takeaways
Ownership, consistency, content creation, promotion, partnership in podcasting
Growth mindset in developing an educational podcast: learning by doing
Education as a process of intimate communication
Revealing your authentic Self in a podcast
Finding your ideal Teacher or Student with the help of podcasting
* Want to start your own educational podcast? We are ready to share our experience, support and accompany
2021-04-2736 minLive and Learn PodcastOn personal brandingWhat do "espresso", "press", "printing" and "branding" have in common?
Brand and branding in professional self-presentation
Continuous professional development and rebranding
Rebranding vs reassembling one's professional Self
Personal branding and finding the niche
Smart communication of one's professional brand
2021-04-2032 minLive and Learn PodcastOn Bloom's taxonomy and skill development frameworkYuliya's article: from idea to publication
Skill measurement and digital communication skills measurement through the CEFR paradigm
Useful skills vs outdated skills
Needs behind the skills to be developed
Bloom's taxonomy
Bloom's digital taxonomy
Dante's journey in "La Divina Commedia" and skill development framework
Link to Yuliya's article:
2021-04-1337 minLive and Learn PodcastOn digital collaboration toolsEtymology of "digital" and "collaboration"
Digital collaboration tools in school and University environment
Does "digital native" mean "ready for digital collaboration"?
Real life examples of applying digital collaboration tools in teaching
What did 2020 teach us/ What did we learn from shifting online?
2021-04-0647 min
La tua voce all'estero#10. Guardare e ascoltareGuardare e ascoltare i contenuti rilevanti in lingua straniera per lo studio senza sforzo
Che cosa guardare? No al senso di colpa per il tempo sprecato
Che cosa e dove ascoltare? Devo capire tutto?
Esperienza personale della vostra host: ascoltare i messaggi pubblicitari. Capire da zero al cento
2021-04-0307 minLive and Learn PodcastOn avoiding abusive languageVerbal abuse and how to avoid it
Language and national mentality as regards set abusive phrases in schools and families
Communication awareness
Cultural and intercultural awareness
Fragility and protection
Cultural and social shift towards less abusive communication
Non-verbal abuse and how to avoid it
Bringing unconscious non-verbal signs to light
2021-03-3040 minLive and Learn PodcastOn how language shapes thoughtConcepts behind words and meanings
Understanding of cultural connotations
Concept mapping in language teaching and learning
Culture and communication: the importance of cultural awareness
Language and thought: philosophy, psychology, linguistics and neuroscience on how we think and speak
How do vocabulary and grammar shape national mentalities?
Promising trends in communication science
Bonus: why aren't beer and milk drinks?
2021-03-2340 min
La tua voce all'estero#9. Poliglotti: talento o sforzo?Che cosa possiamo imparare dai poliglotti?
Dove volgere lo sforzo?
Come sviluppare il talento?
Come creare la routine per lo studio delle lingue straniere?
Trova un tandem partner o un insegnante qui https://www.italki.com/i/FbEbHD?hl=en-us
Prenota il primo incontro gratuito con me (inglese, tedesco, italiano per stranieri) in marzo-aprile 2021 https://calendly.com/d/g5r6-t2jw/first-meeting
2021-03-2008 minLive and Learn PodcastOn learnability: a skill or philosophy?Teaching philosophy: leading by example and encouraging curiosity
Learnability as a skill: learning to learn and teaching to learn
Learning styles: myth or reality
Diversity and inclusion in a classroom
2021-03-1647 min
Deep into SleepSleep and Learn: Make Every Second CountIn this week’s episode, our guest is Inna Koblents she is an English and Italian teacher and the co-host of the Live and Learn podcast. Listen to the episode and find out: Can you learn a new language while you are sleeping; Determination also plays a role in learning; Does dream helps you learn a language; They say that learning is a continuous process so make every second count.Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/sleep-and-learnThank You for Listening!I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to...
2021-03-1039 minDeep into SleepSleep and Learn: Make Every Second CountIn this week’s episode, our guest is Inna Koblents she is an English and Italian teacher and the co-host of the Live and Learn podcast. Listen to the episode and find out: Can you learn a new language while you are sleeping; Determination also plays a role in learning; Does dream helps you learn a language; They say that learning is a continuous process so make every second count.Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/sleep-and-learnThank You for Listening!I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to...
2021-03-1039 minLive and Learn PodcastOn audio content trendsAudio content trends: radio, podcasts, Clubhouse
Infobubbles
Social psychology: we vs them
Early adopters and trendsetters in social networks
Audio and visual content
Web 4.0: being a commentor and a creator
Influencers vs experts
The luxury of silence
2021-03-0946 min
La tua voce all'estero#8. La vacanza a casa: lo shock culturale inversoLo shock culturale inverso
Riadattamento al paese d'origine dopo il soggiorno all'estero
Che cosa portare con sé
Che cosa lasciare indietro
Consigli pratici
L'importanza delle esperienze fatte all'estero
2021-03-0609 minLive and Learn PodcastOn employability and language learningLanguage acquisition: learning skills, soft skills, transferrable skills
Bilinguals vs monolinguals in terms of communicative efficiency
Added value for a CV
Improved employability skills
Language educators as providers of necessary methodology for acquiring soft skills
Further employment prospectives for ELT experts
2021-03-0246 minLive and Learn PodcastOn language learning appsLearning and leisure
Accessibility of language input abroad
How to choose an app
Choosing the right level: challenging yet enjoyable language input
Neuroscience to help language acquisition app creators
AI to help language teachers with drilling practice
Human teachers vs apps
2021-02-2333 min
La tua voce all'estero#7. Partire senza conoscere la linguaPartire senza conoscere la lingua: sì o no e perché?
I vantaggi di conoscere la lingua straniera;
le possibilità di farne a meno nelle situazioni seguenti:
Capire gli altri
Farsi capire
Trovare gli amici
Gestire problemi vari
Trovare lavoro
2021-02-2008 minLive and Learn PodcastOn improving work-life balanceWork-life balance and how to measure it
Work-life-sleep balance (tribute to IKEA for bringing in this important notion)
Free time vs work time
Calculating extra working hours for teachers and freelancers
Continuous professional development
A model of an "iceberg" in measuring working hours
Diagnosing overload
Work-life balance during lockdown
A recipe of well-balanced life
Being connected to your needs
2021-02-1641 minLive and Learn PodcastOn creating and appreciating curated contentWe are starting Season 4 with the discussion on:
How we make the conversation flow
How we are part of international discourse concerning education, soft skills, 21st century skills
The importance of AI in recommending content picked for you
The need for curated content for better connection, growth, and leisure time
Bonus art-related discussion: The Four Seasons around pizza and music
2021-02-0940 min
La tua voce all'estero#6. Lo shock culturaleLa voglia di partire
I sentimenti da turisti
Le difficoltà da expat
Culture shock
Le fasi dello shock culturale
2021-02-0605 min
The Expat CastTravel Germany: Dessau with Inna
Season 5, Episode 5. In the Travel Germany series, different places across Germany are featured in interviews with expats who relocated there.
Today, we learn about Dessau! Inna Koblents is from the Ukraine and lived in Italy before relocating to Dessau on a special visa for Jewish immigrants from former Soviet countries. She'd never heard of Dessau before the opportunity came up, but in her two years there, she's found herself feeling quite at home in this former East Germany town.
She's put together a great list of things to do and day trips to or from D...
2021-02-0436 minLive and Learn PodcastOn consistency and support: what makes us keep goingThe last episode of Season 3 makes us think about:
Reflecting and projecting, looking back and forward
The importance of consistency and routine
E-gifts, relevant content as a way to connect
The need for support and feedback
New release: Inna's solo podcast in Italian. La tua voce all'estero, un podcast che vi accompagna mentre imparate le lingue straniere
https://anchor.fm/inna-koblents0
2021-02-0233 min
La tua voce all'estero#5. Ascoltare podcastAscoltare podcast per imparare le lingue straniere
Dal rumore alla musica della lingua
Le routine dell'ascolto: dove e quando cominciare
Consiglio: Live and Learn Podcast in inglese https://anchor.fm/live-and-learn-podcast
2021-01-3020 minLive and Learn PodcastOn sustainable living feat. Dr. Erlijn van GenuchtenIn an exciting conversation with our guest Dr. Erlijn van Genuchten we discuss
sustainable living
growth mindset
inspiration and leadership
personal responsibility and cultural awareness
consistency and results
Bonus: Erlijn's online course http://www.SustainableDecisions.eu
2021-01-261h 01
La tua voce all'estero#4. Cliccare o parlare?Le app per imparare le lingue straniere
Vantaggi delle app per imparare le lingue
Come organizzare al meglio l'uso delle app
App e/o comunicazione?
Neuroscienza e comunicazione
2021-01-2314 minLive and Learn PodcastOn winning a job interview
Expressing emotions vs wearing masks
Being successful during an exam, a presentation, a job interview: prerequisites
Steps of job interview preparation
Ways of standing out and fitting in
Hard skills, soft skills and social roles in a company
Bonus reading: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/do-you-still-need-cover-letter-well-really-depends-shtaltovna-phd
2021-01-1940 min
La tua voce all'estero#3. Buon apprendimento!Qual è l'ottima scelta per imparare una lingua straniera?
In gruppo o individuale
In presenza oppure online
Con un libro di testo o senza
Vediamo le possibilità che ci offrono queste scelte controverse e scegliamo quello che fa per noi
2021-01-1608 minLive and Learn PodcastOn living and learning in Germany feat. Gleb KondrashevskyOur guest Gleb Kondrashevsky, a program coordinator at DAAD, Moscow, and a person of multiple interests is here with us discussing
Freedom and responsibility while studying in Germany
Curiosity, learning and science
Tracking roots back as a source of knowledge
Mentality differences (if any) between German and foreign students
Cultural and language differences (if any) between small towns and big cities in Germany
Useful advice:
how to choose a University,
how to apply for exchange programs on time,
how to choose you...
2021-01-1259 min
La tua voce all'estero#2. Le illusioni della vita all'esteroFacciamo la valiggia piena di sogni... e di illusioni.
Vediamo quali sono le illusioni di chi parte per vivere all'estero.
Scegliamo solo quelle utili e care e partiamo verso la vita migliore
2021-01-0915 minLive and Learn PodcastOn measuring soft skillsEntering the New year: life as a precious gift and the world of opportunities
Measuring soft skills for assessment and making progress
Building a bridge between the actors of the "new" world of education and employment
Bonus: a teaser of Yuliya's academic article (the link will be added as soon as it's available)
2021-01-0549 min
La tua voce all'estero#1. La voglia di partireUlisse dentro di noi
La voglia di partire
Ma siamo pronti per cambiare vita?
Interesse vs paura
La lista delle competenze
Il viaggio che ci cambia... per sempre
2021-01-0212 minLive and Learn PodcastOn making New Year resolutions (or rather not)Happy New Year, growth mindsetters! Join our discussion on:
reflecting on the year
making New year resolutions
planning ahead
wishlist vs to-do list
neuroscience behind making affirmative wishes
Bonus: scientific basis of second-language fluency under small amount of alcohol
2020-12-2949 min
Live and LearnOn making New Year resolutions (or rather not)Happy New Year, growth mindsetters! Join our discussion on:reflecting on the year making New year resolutionsplanning aheadwishlist vs to-do listneuroscience behind making affirmative wishesBonus: scientific basis of second-language fluency under small amount of alcohol--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inna-koblents/message
2020-12-2950 min
La tua voce all'esteroIl tempo di un caffèLa tua voce all'estero è un podcast che nasce per accompagnarvi mentre imparate una lingua straniera.
La compagnia per imparare una lingua straniera. Il tempo di un caffè... lungo
Perché impariamo le lingue straniere? Globalizzazione, voglia di viaggiare, cambiare casa, cambiare vita
I bisogni delle persone all'estero: come ci si sente per una selva oscura?
2020-12-2604 minLive and LearnOn digital dieting: curated content to stay safe and soundPills of comparative linguistics for nerds to begin with: history and curious facts behind words, numbers and verb tense structures. AI for intertranslation between multiple languages: benefits and risks. No need for language learning and translation any more?Social dilemma, digital presence and absence, digital dieting and detox--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inna-koblents/message
2020-12-2235 minLive and Learn PodcastOn digital dieting: curated content to stay safe and soundPills of comparative linguistics for nerds to begin with: history and curious facts behind words, numbers and verb tense structures.
AI for intertranslation between multiple languages: benefits and risks.
No need for language learning and translation any more?
Social dilemma, digital presence and absence, digital dieting and detox
2020-12-2235 minLive and Learn PodcastOn human speech and AI feat. David RossonA talk with David Rosson, speech scientist by training, software engineer by trade, regular character in the Berlin language tech meetup scene
From linguistics to software development
Prominent scientists as role models
Science and effort behind achieving certain language levels
Behaviour of producing words VS ability to produce language
AI VS human speech and thinking
2020-12-151h 00
Live and LearnOn language certificates and skipping levelsTo begin with, we are discussing podcasts as a final project in education.We talk about how informative language certificates are;argue skipping levels vs continuous learning;give examples of fluency vs mastering a language.Bonus: Inna is boasting of her exam results and explaining the reasons for confidence--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inna-koblents/message
2020-12-0850 minLive and Learn PodcastOn language certificates and skipping levelsTo begin with, we are discussing podcasts as a final project in education.
We talk about how informative language certificates are;
argue skipping levels vs continuous learning;
give examples of fluency vs mastering a language.
Bonus: Inna is boasting of her exam results and explaining the reasons for confidence
2020-12-0849 minLive and Learn PodcastOn Advent time: winter vibesSurvival kit for Advent time 2020
Bringing light and brightness into your living and learning process
Advent time across cultures: celebrating diversity
Bonus: gift ideas from your podcast hosts
2020-12-0137 minLive and Learn PodcastOn learning to live as an expatBeing an expat as a life situation and a skill. Here are some key issues we are discussing this week:
Relocation
Taking yourself with you
Finding the essential stuff that makes you feel at home
Sticking to your routines
Starting first simple connections
Mutual help in expat communities
Building trust
Staying connected to your own needs
2020-11-2445 minLive and Learn PodcastOn transferable skills for employability21 century skills for employability
Transferable skills
Awareness of knowledge and skills we get
World Economic Forum 2020 on skills and characteristics for the future of jobs
Bonus: useful and curious linguistic discoveries
2020-11-1751 minLive and Learn PodcastOn productivity and self-care in education: autumn vibesAutumn vibes for learners and educators:
routines for productivity;
teacher and student self-care;
neuroscience tips to boost your productivity and stay efficient in autumn;
scientific support for healthy and successful living and learning
2020-11-1045 minLive and Learn PodcastOn transferable skills in online, offline and hybrid classroomsLet's discuss:
responsibility for choosing and following the curriculum;
being completely present in class;
creating and encouraging educational environment;
going green and digital in an offline classroom
2020-11-0339 minLive and Learn PodcastOn dangers and benefits of educationIn this episode we share our ideas and experience concerning dangers and benefits of education, including
Fears of novelty and embracing change
Planning a course in times of uncertainty
Seeing a bigger picture
Dangers of learning
Critical thinking
2020-10-2744 minLive and Learn PodcastOn improving exam skillsIn this episode we discuss a skill of taking and passing exams. We talk about
a continuum from rules to freedom,
improving an exam score vs improving language skills,
tips on getting ready for an exam,
helpful routines on the exam's eve and the day of the test
2020-10-2031 minLive and Learn PodcastOn business correspondence across culturesIn this episode we talk about
Non-violent communication in business correspondence across cultures
Playing the same game
Proactive VS reactive strategy of business communication
Tips for efficient business writing
2020-10-1330 minLive and Learn PodcastOn celebrating World Teachers' DayIn today's special episode we celebrate World Teachers' Day and discuss
what it means to be a teacher,
to meet modern as well as eternal challenges of teaching and learning,
to be proud of being a teacher,
to be satisfied with your work as an educator.
We mention World Teachers' Day 2020 Web Conference https://www.iatefl.org/world-teachers-day-2020-web-conference
2020-10-0636 minLive and Learn PodcastOn how to hack a language: an interview with a polyglotRemotely from Israel, Inna's son Michael Koblenz is sharing his experience of learning languages without learning Grammar.
What does it mean to "own" a language?
What does it mean to be a good teacher?
What does it take to be a good student?
Do you need talent to learn a language?
What is the sunk cost of success?
We mention: a NAALE program for getting a high school diploma in Israel https://www.naale-elite-academy.com/en/
Michael's teacher of English Iryna Vintserska-Demchenko https://web.facebook.c...
2020-09-2945 minLive and Learn PodcastOn how to get inspired and be inspiring feat. Elizabeth PetersonOur guest is Elizabeth Peterson, a teacher, author, host of retreats for teachers and founder of the Inspired classroom specializing in arts integration through SEAL (social-emotional artistic learning).
On this episode we discuss:
teacher self-care
the importance of a professional tribe
teacher networking, offline and online
Check out the links to get to know more about what Elizabeth is doing:
Theinspiredclassroom.com
TeachSEAL.com
Free workshop: theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Facebook group Inspiring Teachers https://web.facebook.com/groups/inspiringteachers
2020-09-2258 minLive and Learn PodcastOn building up resilienceJoin us and discover the role of alertness, collaboration, support and self-actualization for the development of resilience.
Resilience in education and beyond;
Intercultural differences in reacting and adapting to stress;
Creativity and resilience as reactions to stressful environment.
Bonus: a resilience mantra (absolutely not to miss!)
2020-09-1553 minLive and Learn PodcastOn building up cultural awarenessHow does one get cultural awareness?
Who needs to adapt to another culture?
What does teaching sensitive cultural content mean?
Which competence does it require?
Bonus content: the hosts' personal experience of learning a culture from locals in the environment
2020-09-0832 minLive and Learn PodcastOn learning and teaching culturesYou can translate words but you can't translate cultures. In this episode we discuss
- when it's best to start learning cultural contexts in a second language course
- which course books are optimal for raising culture awareness
- how not to stick to a language-first or a language-only approach and
- why teaching and learning cultures is essential
2020-09-0134 minLive and Learn PodcastOn coming back to school but not back to normalBack to normal (and not), planning, being resourceful and agile during a new academic year are some of the topics we discuss.
Tips for starting a school year for learners and teachers, setting SMART goals and completing educational tasks.
2020-08-2540 minLive and Learn PodcastOn 21st century skills for education managementIn this episode we keep on discussing:
more on the skills for the 21st century as regards school and University management,
assessment and feedback based on students' needs,
student-centred curriculum,
getting back to normal (should we?)
2020-08-1832 minLive and Learn PodcastOn 21st century skills for educatorsWe discuss innovators, early adopters and laggards when it comes to the 21st-century skills. As part of these skills for teachers and learners, we talk about going digital, paperless and green; bringing technology to the classroom, being efficient and staying minimalistic.
2020-08-1140 min
Listening PostOn growth mindset vs. fixed mindset Podcast: Live and Learn PodcastEpisode: On growth mindset vs. fixed mindsetPub date: 2020-08-04Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationWe discuss basic characteristics of fixed mindset vs growth mindset, share our attitude and feelings as regards the continuum from fixed to growth mindset and give some tips on leaving the comfort zone in search of development and self-improvement.
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2020-08-0943 minLive and Learn PodcastOn growth mindset vs. fixed mindsetWe discuss basic characteristics of fixed mindset vs growth mindset, share our attitude and feelings as regards the continuum from fixed to growth mindset and give some tips on leaving the comfort zone in search of development and self-improvement.
2020-08-0443 minLive and Learn PodcastOn the art and science of learningBeing inspired by William Shakespeare in this midsummer season, we are talking about the art of learning and the art in learning.
What is a language acquisition device?
How can comparative linguistics help to "crack" the words of a new language?
Why is it important to read the task before even starting to do it?
Bonus: a useful hometask for our listeners
2020-07-2832 minLive and Learn PodcastOn teachers' well-being and intercultural networkingWe discuss teachers' well-being, mindfulness, challenges and victories. as well as the need for supervision, intervision or belonging to a professional "tribe".
We are proud of the first fruit of our podcast in terms of intercultural networking and collaboration.
Please, join the discussion at https://web.facebook.com/liveandlearnpodcast
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2020-07-2142 minLive and Learn PodcastOn learning during vacationTake yourself on holiday!
And we will share some tips on how to spend vacation time while doing some useful yet enjoyable learning stuff.
In this episode we give advice on how to practice reading, listening, writing and speaking skills on holiday without self-shaming for not doing enough.
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2020-07-1447 minLive and Learn PodcastOn soft skills and learning themWe continue the conversation about soft skills essential for living and working in the upcoming decade. We move on to discussing emotional intelligence, critical thinking, cultural awareness and focus mastery
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2020-07-0745 minLive and Learn PodcastOn soft skills and teaching themDo you still believe curiosity killed the cat?
We don't... For us in Live and Learn curiosity is one of the key soft skills alongside growth mindset and communication. In this episode we mention the research by udemy.com concerning the most required soft skills for 2020 and discuss storytelling and meta-learning skills, virtual collaboration and presenting skills.
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2020-06-2940 minLive and Learn PodcastOn procrastination and planningWonder what procrastibaking is? In this episode we start with word formation and neologisms and take you for a journey to discover brand-new ways of procrastinating, discuss prioritizing and responsibility in learning and teaching. We talk about setting boundaries and avoiding distractions, being in the flow and dealing with planning, emergency and cancellations. We mention and thank calendly.com, our virtual scheduling assistant
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2020-06-2343 minLive and Learn PodcastOn digital tools and online educationWhat is online education and what is it not? How can we tell the difference between online education and online teaching in emergency? What is digital collaboration? Which digital tools for class management do we use and find efficient?
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2020-06-1643 minLive and Learn PodcastMoving countries and culturesLive and learn how to travel, move and adapt to new countries and cultures. Tips: how to find a friendly environment for language acquisition. Bonus: how to be a better local and help foreigners master your language
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2020-06-0944 minLive and Learn PodcastTime to live and learn.Yulia and Inna are self-presenting, saying what they are and not less importantly what they are not as passionate language learners and teachers.
We mentioned the Universities
* PCASEA, Dnipro, Ukraine https://pgasa.dp.ua/en/
* L'Università per Stranieri “Dante Alighieri” Reggio Calabria, Italy http://www.unistrada.it/
* Borys Hrinchenko Kyiv University Kyiv, Ukraine https://kubg.edu.ua/
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