“Is it a good idea to teach grammar from context (e.g. a listening exercise) rather than presenting directly out of the blue?” “How can I use a listening exercise to teach a grammar point?” Many students internalize grammar better from first seeing / hearing it in a context, rather than Read more…
“What is AI doing on the pronunciation front?” In May 2023, HYBE, a prominent South Korean music company, harnessed AI technology to assist MIDNATT, a K-pop artist. He managed to record his latest song titled “Masquerade” in six different languages: his native Korean; plus Chinese, English, Japanese, Spanish, and Vietnamese Read more…
“As a teacher, how do I answer learners who say they want an accent like mine? I come from an English L1 background and am aware of the colonial/political history of British English. Also, telling learners that a native accent is impossible (or undesirable) to acquire seems like an inadequate answer.” Read more…