The Languages Pedagogy Podcast

Welcome to Languages Pedagogy Podcast with Mike Llerena — a global platform dedicated to language education, teaching methodologies, linguistics, and professional development for teachers and learners.

On this channel, we explore:

• Language teaching strategies
• Second language acquisition research
• Classroom innovation and pedagogy
• Interviews with global educators and experts
• IELTS, TOEFL, and language learning insights
• Multilingualism and cultural communication

Hosted by Mike Llerena, educator, trainer, and host of the Languages Pedagogy Podcast, this channel connects teachers, linguists, and learners from around the world who are passionate about language education.

New episodes, conversations, and insights published regularly.

Start improving your English today:
www.mikenglishonline.com


The Languages Pedagogy Podcast

Traditional ELT is changing faster than many classrooms can admit.

EP211 with Nik Peachey is live now.

AI. Coursebooks. Grammar myths. Obsolete routines. Real communication.

Teachers, this one is not optional.

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4wjdtntmUaxjE2snQRN8RT?si…

YouTube: https://youtu.be/meIbyFG0hmI?is=7Wqf6...

#elt #tesol #aiineducation #languagelearning

1 week ago | [YT] | 4

The Languages Pedagogy Podcast

The world doesn’t change when people memorize words.
It changes when they find their voice.

This isn’t just a podcast.
It’s a movement. It’s a rebellion against outdated education. It’s where teachers, learners, and visionaries come to redefine what language learning truly means.

🎙️ Languages Pedagogy Podcast — Not Just Teaching Languages. Transforming the Way the World Learns.

If you believe language is power… you belong here.

▶️ Listen now: www.mikenglishonline.com

and you can find my podcast show in all major platforms.

#languagespedagogypodcast #languagelearning #elt #educationrevolution #teacherlife

3 months ago | [YT] | 4

The Languages Pedagogy Podcast

Some students weren’t failing.

They were surviving a system that was never designed to see them.

In Episodes 187–188 with Esther Vazquez, we expose the uncomfortable truth: when education ignores the brain, the heart, and emotional safety… it’s not the learner who breaks. It’s the system.

This conversation will change how you see teaching forever.

Listen to the Languages Pedagogy Podcast.

Website: www.mikenglishonline.com

and you can find my podcast show in all major platforms.

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3 months ago | [YT] | 4

The Languages Pedagogy Podcast

Fluency without literacy is a trap.

If a learner can speak but can’t read critically, write coherently, or decode meaning independently… they remain dependent.

True language education builds autonomy.
Not parrots. Not performers.
Thinkers.

Empowerment begins when fluency meets literacy. 🎙️🌍

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3 months ago | [YT] | 4

The Languages Pedagogy Podcast

He walked in with a 60/120.
He walked out with 100+ and C1 level performance.
But the real upgrade wasn’t the score.
It was the discipline.
The mindset shift.
The battle against anxiety and distraction.
No hacks. No shortcuts. Just structure, pressure, and execution.
If you’re aiming for 100+, this blog is your reality check.

www.mikenglishonline.com/2026/02/13/from-60-to-100…

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3 months ago | [YT] | 1

The Languages Pedagogy Podcast

📚✨ Focus. Determination. Growth.

This is what the journey to B1 looks like.

One of our amazing students at BroadClub Languages fully locked in, training hard for her PET (B1) exam building confidence, sharpening writing skills, and pushing herself beyond comfort.

Certificates don’t come from talent alone.
They come from consistency.
From guidance.
From the right environment.

And that’s exactly what we build every single day.

At BroadClub Languages, we support learners at every stage of their journey from pre-A1 and A1 foundations, through B1 and B2 breakthroughs, all the way to confident C1 and C2 mastery.

No shortcuts.
No empty promises.
Just structured preparation, real progress, and results.

Watching our students grow, evolve, and move one step closer to their certification goals? That’s why we do what we do.

If you’re ready to level up, we’re ready to guide you.

BroadClub Languages
eat • learn • sleep • repeat 🌍🔥

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3 months ago | [YT] | 2

The Languages Pedagogy Podcast

Your English didn’t vanish on exam day.
It didn’t get worse overnight.
It didn’t betray you.

It was measured under pressure.

In Episodes 178 & 179, I sit down with Nicole Alves for an honest, no-nonsense conversation about international exams — what they actually measure, what they completely miss, and why so many strong learners walk away feeling smaller than they really are.

We talk about:
• exams as snapshots, not definitions
• listening vs reading and why scores don’t always match ability
• the obsession with complexity over control
• why “your score” is often just bad lighting on a good speaker

If you’ve ever felt smarter than your results…
If exams have shaken your confidence…
If you’re a teacher or learner who knows there’s more to language than a number…

🎥 Both parts are now live on YouTube.
👉 Click the link, watch both episodes, and see exams for what they really are.

🔗 Part 1: https://youtu.be/Fwx4p4PtVvE?si=dTWQG...

🔗 Part 2: https://youtu.be/VfNMMxIKz5A?si=S68PK...

#languagelearning #ieltspreparation #toefljourney #examreality #assessment #englishlearners #languageeducation #nonativeteachers #languagemindset #educationpodcast #teacherlife #learningbeyondtests #worldwidemike

4 months ago | [YT] | 3

The Languages Pedagogy Podcast

Where is AI really taking education? Not the hype — the real shift happening in classrooms, planning rooms, and teacher workflows.

I sat down with Vicky Saumell to unpack how AI is reshaping language teaching, empowering educators, and opening doors we couldn’t even imagine a few years ago.

If you care about the future of teaching — you’ll want to hear this one.

Take a listen to the full episode now. It’s one of the most eye-opening conversations I’ve had.

Episode 92 & 93 of the Languages Pedagogy Poscast.
You can find us in all major platforms: Spotify - Apple Podcast - YouTube - GoodPods - CastBox

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5 months ago | [YT] | 1

The Languages Pedagogy Podcast

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6 months ago | [YT] | 3

The Languages Pedagogy Podcast

Learning is a process where every child needs to enjoy.!

6 months ago | [YT] | 2