In this episode I talk about fluency. I start by discussing what some learners believe fluency is and how this can affect their progress in their language learning process. Then, I talk about a blog post written by Rob Howard which has some interesting ideas on this topic.
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In this episode I talk about how long it takes to learn English. I start by discussing some other questions that learners should bear in mind before considering how long it will take. Then, I talk about the number of hours learners usually take to reach different levels of proficiency in language.
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In this episode I talk about the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). I start by reading out a brief description of the history of the CEFR and its importance in the assessment of learners levels of proficiency, and then I move on to talk about each of the six levels and their main characteristics.
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In this episode I interview an EFL teacher from Brazil. We talked about educational background, her language classes and she gave some personal tips on what learners can do to learn a foreign language more effectively. We also talked about the role of EFL teachers and how it is changing nowadays.
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In this episode I talk about the most important skill to practice in order to learn English as a foreign language. I start by briefly discussing the 4 skills and how to practice them and then I move on to give some tips on how to practice your listening skills.
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In this episode I discuss the advantages and disadvantages of adopting a textbook. I start by listing a few advantages of using a textbook, after that I talk about some disadvantages and then I go on to talk about the positive and negative points of not using a textbook.
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In this episode I talk about the fluency and proficiency in English. I start by reading some definitions and then I discuss and give my opinion about the difference between fluency and proficiency.
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In this episode I discuss the different profiles that language learners tend to have. There are learners who are more analytical or grammar-driven and those who are more communication-driven.
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