S6E07 - Learning English through rhythm, chanting and play w/ Jane Maria Harding da Rosa

Join us this week as we chat to Jane Maria Harding da Rosa from Enriching ELT about English language learning and teaching.

During our conversation, we learn about Jane's fascinating journey from mime and dance to her career in language education. Jane shares her research aimed at making language learning more memorable and engaging with rhythm, chanting and games and explains the nuances of teaching different groups of learners. We also discuss the crucial role of CPD and how Jane's work is supporting EAL teachers to foster their pupils' full potential.

We'll be back with a whole new episode on 7 August. 

 

Chapters

0:00- Introduction and career journey

5:05- How teaching in Portugal shaped Jane’s approach to teaching language

7:30- Jane’s research into rhythm and intonation

8:40- Having fun with language learning regardless of age

10:20- Ad break

11:15- Teaching English to native speakers vs. as an additional language

13:25- Referencing your first language to learn a second language

16:45- How past experiences and reason for learning affects language learning

18:42- Importance of other forms of communication

19:45- Teaching teachers vs. traditional students

22:30- How Jane’s EAL course differs to other formal qualifications

25:00- Mini ad break

25:20- How to encourage people to engage in CPD and continue learning

26:23- Triple M framework that inspired Jane’s work

30:38- Mime, dance and language

32:33- Advice for anyone entering a career in teaching language

33:50- Jane’s passion for language learning and signposting

 

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Want to hear more from our guest?

Jane will be hosting a 90 minute masterclass for CACHE Alumni on 12 September 2024.  Buy your tickets, or register for your free CACHE Alumni Plus space in the CACHE Alumni Plus Portal; https://cache.learnupon.com/store/3989077-bridging-language-barriers-introduction-to-english-language-teaching-elt-90-mins-jane-maria-harding-da-rosa

You can also learn more about Jane and her work by visiting her website: https://enriching-elt.com

You can also find Jane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-maria-harding-da-rosa/ 

 

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