Best Flashcards Podcasts (2024)

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Flashcards 5:52

9d ago5:52

5:52

Back in 1977, Laura made flashcards from the illustrations in her original Golden Guide. She still has them.

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Ep15: Understanding Anti-Reflux Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide for Surgeons 35:59

1d ago35:59

35:59

In this episode, we’re celebrating our one-year anniversary by diving deep into the management and surgical treatment of GORD/GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). Join us as we explore:• A comprehensive overview of GORD/GERD symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.• Step-by-step guidance on how to approach GERD surgery, including the Nissen f…

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Crows and the Unknowable 5:51

3d ago5:51

5:51

Two weeks ago, I transported a crow from my neighborhood and a fawn with neurological damage from our local Wildwoods rehab facility to Wild & Free in Garrison, Minnesota. Now I'm

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My Backyard Habitat 5:55

5d ago5:55

5:55

Even with minimal effort, my backyard habitat is pretty nice!

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Episode 74: Authenticity as a Language Content Creator w/Emily Harris 50:32

5d ago50:32

50:32

Today's episode is not to be missed! I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Emily Harris, the language loving woman behind Language Travel Adoptee, a YouTube channel aimed at helping others gain confidence in their language learning through self awareness and personal growth. Emily shares a lot of her own personal experiences learning lan…

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205 - How I used a notebook to learn more Chinese, and why you should too 19:34

5d ago19:34

19:34

The humble notebook is a powerful tool for learners of Chinese. Whether an exquisite leather-bound journal or a digital text file, a notebook offers more than a space to record information about vocabulary or grammar. #learnchinese #notes #notebook #logging Link to article: How I used a notebook to learn more Chinese, and why you should too: https:…

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Tips for Teaching English to Adult Beginners 12:27

8d ago12:27

12:27

Send us a Text Message. Jackie talks about all things teaching English to adult beginners. Teaching ESL to lower-level adults can be quite tricky because they often lack confidence. Here are some tips and tricks for building confidence, including making the class as student-centred as possible, doing a needs analysis and focusing on vocabulary. Fin…

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Veery 5:40

10d ago5:40

5:40

This thrush with the ethereal, spiraling song keeps many secrets that scientists keep trying to tease out.

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Episode 73: Meet Your Energy Where It's At 5:02

12d ago5:02

5:02

Today's episode is just a little reminder to meet your language learning energy where it is, not where you want it to be. It's too easy to push ourselves too hard or to be hard on ourselves when we aren't pushing, especially when we start to compare the intensity of or time spent with our languages to what it was a few days or months ago. What's im…

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204 - Student Q&A, July 2024: Reading speed, children’s books and Chinese literature 21:06

13d ago21:06

21:06

How can you read Chinese faster? Which children's books are best for second-language learners? And what's the ideal entry point into Chinese literature? #learnchinese #reading #q&a #speed #genre Link to article: Student Q&A, July 2024: Reading speed, children’s books and Chinese literature: https://www.hackingchinese.com/student-qa-july-2024-readin…

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Overcoming Tourette's Syndrome to Write an Epic Fantasy Trilogy | Kristof Morrow | TWG S2 E22 28:19

18d ago28:19

28:19

WARNING: Due to Tourette's Syndrome, this file was not edited, so you could hear the frustration of connecting with someone with this condition. It is a co-morbid condition with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Mr. Morrow does not use profanity, which is sometimes associated with this disorder. Mr. Morrow shares his remarkable journey of overcom…

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Episode 72: All About Language Projects 18:22

19d ago18:22

18:22

In today's episode I'm talking more about what I think of language projects, the benefits of framing language activities and goals as projects, and what types of projects you could jump into in order to boost your skills, confidence, and motivation in your languages. Anything can be turned into or framed as a project, and for some it may just seem …

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203 - The three factors that determine how much Chinese you learn 15:37

20d ago15:37

15:37

When learning Chinese, your progress depends on three factors: the content you study, the methods you use, and the time you dedicate. To achieve your goals quickly and efficiently, strive to optimise all three! #learnchinese #progress #time #method #content Link to article: The three factors that determine how much Chinese you learn: https://www.ha…

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Test Prep: How to Prepare Students for the IELTS/TOEFL/TOEIC/CELPIP 27:31

22d ago27:31

27:31

Send us a Text Message. Jackie and Jennifer talk all things preparing students for English proficiency exams like the TOEFL, TOIEC, CELPIP, or IELTS. We give some tips and tricks, strategies, and things to avoid like the plague. Help students improve their English exam scores with these pro-level tips! Find Out More: TOEFL Reading Tips IELTS Speaki…

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Superiority 5:28

23d ago5:28

5:28

Seeing ourselves as the one species at the pinnacle of evolution is as wrong-headed as seeing our planet at the center of the universe.

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Golden-winged Warblers 4:47

25d ago4:47

4:47

To know them is to love them. But first, we have to be aware of them.

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How Horses Motivate and Improve Student Writing | Cindy Frederick-Fulton | TWG S2 E22 31:49

25d ago31:49

31:49

Join Cheri Dotterer as she interviews Cindy Frederick-Fulton, an occupational therapy assistant, hippotherapy practitioner, and farm owner, about her unique approach to helping students with writing challenges. Cindy shares her inspiring story of combining her diverse passions to create a virtual learning program that uses horses to motivate and im…

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#51 Teaching Tips: Transitioning to English Class with Miriam 38:10

26d ago38:10

38:10

Today on the podcast I am talking with teacher Miriam @tearchermiriam_ on Instagram. We talk about the challenges of transitioning from other classes to English in an EFL (English as a Foreign Language) environment. You can listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or here: www.dreamenglish.com/podcast. Thank you Miriam for joining me!…

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Connecticut Warbler 4:56

26d ago4:56

4:56

Seeing or even hearing one of these rare birds is a matter of the “3 P’s”: Patience, Perseverance, and Providence.

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202 - Habit hacking for language learners 17:53

26d ago17:53

17:53

Habits are routines that become smooth and effortless with repetition. By developing the right habits for learning Chinese, you can learn more with less effort! #learnchinese #habit #routine #studymanagement Link to article: Habit hacking for language learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/habit-hacking-for-language-learners/ The best podcasts fo…

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Episode 71: B2 Exam Complete! Here Are A Few Personal Reflections 17:40

26d ago17:40

17:40

After a break to finish preparing for and actually taking my Italian CILS B2 exam, I'm back with a few reflections on this project I took on to take my Italian to the next level. As I studied and prepared for this exam, I noticed a lot of differences between how I was approaching it versus how I used to study and prepare for tests. It was a much le…

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A Tale of Two Endangered Species: Bachman's and Kirtland's Warblers 6:13

1M ago6:13

6:13

Two warblers were on the official Endangered Species List in 1973. Now they're both off the list, but for opposite reasons.

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TWG S2 E20: 3 Simple Solutions to Authentic Communication with Billy 16:36

1M ago16:36

16:36

Communication is the cornerstone of any relationship, but its significance is magnified in the parent-child dynamic. In this conversation, Billy Ivanova emphasizes that effective communication is not just about talking; it’s about listening, understanding, and connecting on a deeper level. ***********************************************************…

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Looking for Wood Thrushes 4:40

1M ago4:40

4:40

Last Tuesday, Laura and her friend Bernie found a Wood Thrush at one of Laura's favorite birding spots in Duluth. She hopes it attracts, or already has, a mate. (The [blogpost](https://open.substack.com/pub/lauraerickson/p/searching-for-wood-thrushes?r=aaa7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true) for this program is much longer an…

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201 - Should you learn the pronunciation of radicals? 17:34

1M ago17:34

17:34

Learning the building blocks of Chinese characters is a great idea, but what should learn about each character component? And more specifically, should you learn the pronunciation of radicals? #learnchinese #radicals #pronunciation #components Link to article: Should you learn the pronunciation of radicals? https://www.hackingchinese.com/learn-pron…

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Task Based Learning and Teaching 33:21

1M ago33:21

33:21

Send us a Text Message. Jackie and Jennifer talk all things task-based learning and teaching. Level up your English classes with all ages and levels by incorporating some task-based activities. We talk about the reasons to use this style of lesson, as well as some of the classic activities to use. Find Out More: Task-Based Language Teaching Intro t…

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Loggerhead Shrike! 5:39

1M ago5:39

5:39

A cute little predator on the Endangered Species List for Wisconsin and Minnesota has been turning up here and there in both states this spring.

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Crested Caracara in Wisconsin 5:30

1M ago5:30

5:30

On Saturday, Laura went to Ashland County, Wisconsin, to look at a very lost tropical falcon, a Crested Caracara.

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200 - Student Q&A, June 2024: How much time on flashcards, Remembering the Hanzi, and resources for learning characters 20:18

1M ago20:18

20:18

How much time should you spend on flashcards? Is Remembering the Hanzi good for learning Chinese characters? And what resources should you use if you want to understand the writing system better? #learnchinese #vocabualry #characters #hanzi #flashcards #heisig Student Q&A, June 2024: How much time on flashcards, Remembering the Hanzi, and resources…

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Pileated Update 6:06

1M ago6:06

6:06

BB's fine but somebody isn't.

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Scarlet Tanagers! 4:43

1M ago4:43

4:43

An unprecedented number of Scarlet Tanagers turned up on Peabody Street this year, and Laura was thrilled.

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Review: The Breeding Birds of Minnesota 5:16

2M ago5:16

5:16

A beautiful, useful, and engaging tour de force.

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TWG S2 E19: Reading Games, not flashcards | Jacquelyn Davis 40:40

2M ago40:40

40:40

In this episode of The Writing Glitch, I speak with Jacqueline Davies, the founder of Clever Noodle, a company that creates games aligned with the science of reading. We discuss the importance of evidence-based reading instruction, the role of games in literacy development, and the challenges of addressing the literacy crisis in our schools. Jacque…

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Red-headed Woodpecker! 5:23

2M ago5:23

5:23

It's a red-letter day when we see one of the prettiest woodpeckers of all.

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199 - Chinese character learning for all students 9:45

2M ago9:45

9:45

Learning to write Chinese characters by hand takes a lot of time, but in today's digital society, is handwriting even necessary? Let's explore the role of handwriting when learning Chinese as a second language and discuss what a curriculum that caters to all students might look like! #learnchinese #hanzi #handwriting #typing #chinesecharacters Link…

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Top 10 ESL Games and Activities for Adults 7:18

2M ago7:18

7:18

Send us a Text Message. Check out my top 10 ESL games and activities for adults. The key to better English classes is a wide variety of engaging and interactive activities and this podcast episode will help you get there in style! Find Out More: ESL Conversation Activities for Adults ESL Games for Adults on YouTube Jackie on TikTok Jackie on Instag…

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Katie's Boo Jays 5:44

2M ago5:44

5:44

Laura recalls the birds who inspired her baby daughter's second word.

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Merlin: All Wizards Have Limitations 5:47

2M ago5:47

5:47

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology has created two extremely useful apps for birders. Merlin is wonderful and useful, but far from perfect.

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198 - Learning to hear the sounds and tones in Mandarin 16:12

2M ago16:12

16:12

As infants, we perceive the world without filters. Learning our first language, we form categories of sounds, aiding understanding but losing the ability to hear sounds we don’t need. As adults learning a second language, we need to regain this ability. But how? #learnchinese #sounds #tones #perception #training Link to article: Learning to hear th…

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Jelly Redux 7:23

2M ago7:23

7:23

Laura sparked unprecedented anger in a listener last week because of a program and blogpost from 2007. (All my blogpost/transcripts have photos, and some are longer than the program itself, but this program's linked transcript/blogpost has a *lot* more information than I could include in the program, along with pertinent photos and a video.)…

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Episode 70: A Polyglot's Journey of Discovery, Struggle, and Finding His Way - Interview with Polyglot Kuba 1:06:43

2M ago1:06:43

1:06:43

In today's episode I'm chatting with my dear friend, Kuba, a polyglot and passionate language learner who has a fascinating history with languages. As a native Polish speaker, Kuba learned Spanish and English in school, Hungarian at University and through immersion, and Catalan through immersion before diving into a world of self-study. After becom…

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Tips for Teaching English for Specific Purposes 12:21

2M ago12:21

12:21

Send us a Text Message. Check out these tips for teaching English for specific purposes, including medical English, aviation English, tourism English, business English, and more. The tips include using role-plays, focusing on vocabulary, helping students get the results they need, and doing a needs analysis. Find Out More: ESL Speaking on Facebook …

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Review: Kenn Kaufman's new book, The Birds that Audubon Missed. Part 2 5:51

2M ago5:51

5:51

*The Birds That Audubon Missed* by Kenn Kaufman is a clear-eyed and surprisingly exciting portrait of a time and place that have long ago disappeared, and an important and timely book as well. Laura can’t recommend it highly enough.

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Kenn Kaufman's new book: The Birds That Audubon Missed, Part 1 5:58

2M ago5:58

5:58

Kenn Kaufman has written an important new book. Laura begins her review by talking about her own personal feelings about Audubon and his work before Kaufman's rich and enlightening book gave her a broader, more truthful picture of a deeply flawed yet important human being and his contemporaries.

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197 - 24 great resources for improving your Mandarin pronunciation 18:59

2M ago18:59

18:59

Using the right resources is important when learning anything, but it's essential when learning Mandarin pronunciation. Here are 24 great resources, most of them completely free! #learnchinese #pronunciation #resources #free Link to article: 24 great resources for improving your Mandarin pronunciation: https://www.hackingchinese.com/24-great-resour…

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TWG S2 E18: 3 Notetaking Strategies for students with Learning Disabilities with Ashton Rosenhiser 43:58

2M ago43:58

43:58

In this episode of The Writing Glitch podcast, host Cheri Dotterer welcomes Ashton Rosenhiser, a passionate visual note-taker from Nova Scotia, Canada. Ashton shares her journey of combining creativity with effective communication through her Minds Eye Creative Consulting venture. Tune in to discover practical visual note-taking strategies that can…

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Lincoln's Sparrow 6:56

2M ago6:56

6:56

Laura's been in love with a pretty little sparrow since she first saw it in 1977.

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Episode 69: Functional But Not Fluent 20:40

2M ago20:40

20:40

Probably all of us have, at one point or another, had a goal of being fluent in our target language(s). When we think of being fluent, we often think of easily speaking the language, not having to think about what we're going to say, and just being able to spontaneously use the words and grammar we've acquired. There's this weird place I've found m…

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Top 10 Tips for Newbie English Teachers: Level Up Your ESL Teaching! 14:10

2M ago14:10

14:10

Send us a Text Message. Check out these tips for newbie English teachers, including learning names, ICQs and CCQs, using positive reinforcement, lesson planning, and more. Find Out More: Top 10 Tips for New English Teachers Tips for Newbie English teachers on YouTube Jackie on TikTok Jackie on Pinterest Teaching ESL for Newbies (on Amazon) Podcast …

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196 - Student Q&A, May 2024: Understanding strangers, listening with transcripts, and which podcasts to avoid 17:50

2M ago17:50

17:50

Why is your teacher is so much easier to understand than anybody else? Should you read transcripts or subtitles before, during or after listening? And why do I refuse to recommend certain podcasts? #learnchinese #listening #teacher #podcasts #transcripts #subtitles Student Q&A, May 2024: Understanding strangers, listening with transcripts, and whic…

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