We're taking just a little time off to allow room for some international moves and wrapping up of projects. But first, listen in for a BRAND NEW ANNOUNCEMENT about Brent's latest project... or if you already listened and just want to get on the mailing list, please sign up at www.DIESOL.org/book In the meantime, enjoy a revisit to a few episodes th…

What’s the best way to teach grammar? Explicitly laying out the rules for students, or giving them opportunities to discover it as they go? The research is clear, but it’s probably not what you were taught in your teaching program. In this episode Ixchell and Brent explore the realities of Deductive vs. Inductive grammar teaching. Show Notes: www.D…

Charles Browne was born in Boston in the United States but has lived and worked in Japan since 1985. He is a Professor of Applied Linguistics & TESOL and researches both Vocabulary and Reading, especially as they apply to online learning. He has more than 25 years of experience working as a teacher trainer, works with several boards of education, a…

Do you love the idea of music in your teaching but struggle to find songs that fit your teaching needs? In this episode Brent and Ixchell share all about how AI can help bring customized, language focused music right into your classroom 🎶 Show notes at www.DIESOL.org/105By Ixchell Reyes & Brent Warner

John Adair is the head brewer and part owner of Sooke Brewing Company. In this talk, recorded on November 14, 2018 at the brewery, John talks about his background as a forest firefighter, his entry into homebrewing as a hobbyist, competing on the homebrewing circuit in Canada, and challenges of opening the brewery. He also shares his insights into …

In today’s episode, we explore classroom observations and how to prepare for one. Join us as we discuss strategies to shift your mindset, engage students effectively, and avoid common pitfalls during observations. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or a new teacher, this episode will equip you with practical tips to ace your next classroom observat…

Ixchell Reyes teaches English at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. DLIELC is the leader in English language training for the Department of Defense and builds security cooperation capability through English language training and cultural immersion. Reyes also cohosts the DIESOL Podcast,…

Brent A. Jones is currently the Director of Language Programs at Konan University, Hirao School of Management, joins us to share about how he and his colleagues built a Content & Language Integrated Learning program that uses practical and applicable skillsets while acquiring English in a setting where most people don't speak English. Show Notes: w…

Ever wondered how AI-generated images could transform language learning beyond just saving time? Join us on this episode of DIESOL, where we explore the uncharted territories of AI in language education. Ixchell & Brent try to break down the the self-scaffolding process of image generation and language development. Topics include: Discussing the po…

Ever wonder how you can inspire your teaching team to embrace PD, despite their busy schedules or PD resistance? Tune in to this episode to uncover practical solutions that bring professional development into the daily routine without the dread. Understanding Resistance: Recognizing some of the common obstacles to PD, from time constraints to skept…

Welcome to a special milestone episode of the DIESOL podcast – Episode 100! In this celebratory edition, we turn the spotlight onto our listeners, friends of the show, guests of the show, new and old time listeners, the #DIESOLcrew, across the globe. We invited you to share your favorite tips, tricks, and / or tools with us. The response was overwh…

Dr. Amihan April M. Alcazar is scholar from the Phillipines. She is currently the University President of Urdaneta City University, Pangasinan, and is the Co-Chair of the Internationalization National Review Committee of the Commission on Higher Education. In this episode, she talks about growing up in the Philippines, her educational background, h…

Do you find that you don't have enough time to customize your lessons and materials in the way that you want for your students? In this episode of The DIESOL Podcast, discover how AI can revolutionize your classroom prep strategies, offering personalized, innovative solutions to help you get ready for your curriculum, your lessons, your daily activ…

Are you a busy educator looking for practical ways to integrate professional development into your hectic schedule? Brent Warner and Ixchell Reyes share 7 practical strategies and resources to customize your professional development journey, ensuring it fits seamlessly into your daily routine. In this episode: Discover how to organize your podcasts…

Dive into the inspiring journey of Mahmoud, an English instructor and former artillery field member, in DIESOL podcast episode 97. Discover how Mahmoud, also known as Polaris, built his English language skills on his own terms, fostering a unique perspective on self-empowered language learning. His experiences, from offering free tours on the stree…

Happy new year! In this episode Brent and Ixchell dive into 24 tools to explore: lesson planning, time-savers, AI-infused search engines, angent builders, and more! Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/96 Want to support the show? Leave us a review right here in your podcatcher! Subscribe to the show on YouTube Subscribe on Patreon or Buy us a Coffee Thank y…

Chris Poel from Shiokaze BrewLab sat down for an interview with Brent and students in his Beer Industry Project at Konan University. Chris shares some stories from his early days in Japan as well as more recently, especially as related to the craft beer movement in Japan. Links to more information can be found in the show notes for episode #36.…

EdTech Trainer Greg Foreman joins us to talk about helping teachers get on board with technology use in the classroom, how to avoid overwhelming the tech resistant, and focusing in on what's important. Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/95 Want to support the show? Leave us a review right here in your podcatcher! Subscribe to the show on YouTube Subscribe …

What are “Agents” and “GPTs” and most importantly, what does it matter in the ELT setting? We break it down and talk about some of the implications for what these “next wave” implementations of AI might mean for you and your future teaching. Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/94 Want to support the show? Leave us a review right here in your podcatcher! Sub…

In this episode, we catch up with Brent Warner, who is a professor of English as a Second Language at Irvine Valley College and is currently on a research sabbatical in Japan. His work focuses on building academic writing skills for multi-lingual learners and integrating technology in the learning process to help with language acquisition. He blend…

This month we interviewed Clare Kaneko, current president of JALT (Japan Association of Language Teaching). We spent time chatting about the mission of the organization, how it's structured, and what they do as a PD organization for language teachers. We also discussed the upcoming 2023 JALT conference happening from the 24th to the 27th of Novembe…

Stefan Thorgeirsson is an Icelandic actor and producer currently based in Sapporo, Japan. Stefan is a graduate of the Iceland University of the Arts with a BA in Acting degree. He also holds an Engineering degree from the University of Iceland. As an actor, Stefan has mostly worked in theatre in Iceland and Japan. In this episode, we talk with Stef…

All good things come to an end. Do not worry! We are still here, just no longer on Twitter. This year we are saying our official goodbye to Twitter. Brent and Ixchell discuss why they made the decision to leave the platform and why they felt it no longer aligned with the reason they initially joined. Have you been considering transitioning to other…

We had the good fortune to sit with John Dix, legendary potter and long-time resident of Japan. In this episode, John graciously shares some experiences from his childhood and talks about his travels and career. Some of the topics covered in this Episode 32 are linked to in our show notes.

In this episode, Brent shares his experiences and adventures (and misadventures) about his trip to Iceland. He talks about his journey, his presentation at the conference, and other topics.

We all know students can have some scary habits that block their language learning. To step into the Halloween Season, listen in as we share some ideas about how to help them escaped the “haunted house” of bad habits! Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/91 Want to support the show? Leave us a review right here in your podcatcher! Subscribe to the show on Yo…

In this episode, Brent speaks with Jökull, born and raised in Iceland. He talks about his background growing up in Iceland, including interesting insights about the Icelandic education system. He also talks about his passion--working in the theatre-- as well as his work as a tour guide in the capital, Reykjavik. Show notes can be found on our BLOG…

Ryan O'Donnell has been building out slide decks to play classroom versions of famous game shows for years. Join us as he shares some favorites and we figure out applications for ESOL classrooms! Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/90 Want to support the show? Leave us a review right here in your podcatcher! Subscribe to the show on YouTube Subscribe on Pat…

Angus McGregor has lived and worked in Japan since 1990 and is currently based in Kyoto. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Global Studies at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies and still works with students at Kyoto Gaidai Nishi High School where he taught for many years. Major features of his department are the teaching of global a…

Every student has some amazing technology in the palm of their hands, but how often do we ask them to use their cameras in class? In this episode, Ixchell & Brent explore some possibilities for students to better engage with language through their cameras! Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/89 Want to support the show? Leave us a review right here in your …