Best Loca Media Podcasts (2024)

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119 ¦ Oral exams: Can we make them more motivating and less burdensome? 34:00

14d ago34:00

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After many questions about what the dreaded oral exams look like in my classroom and in my context, I've decided to do an entire episode on just that topic! Most of us work in systems where they are a mandatory part of student assessment. So how can we make them more motivating and less scary whilst also ensuring they take the least amount of learn…

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At Studio Ochenta, we need you 2:07

21d ago2:07

2:07

At Studio Ochenta, we’re exploring new ways to create audio series, and find new methods to fund our production work so we can continue making your favorite series in your preferred languages. So, if you appreciate what we do, here’s the small favor I need from you: just five minutes of your time to fill out a survey we just launched. With the surv…

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118 ¦ Joy, happiness and brain breaks in the classroom with Annabelle Williamson aka La Maestra Loca 39:45

28d ago39:45

39:45

Leading on from recent episodes on raising positive emotions in the languages classroom, I am delighted to be joined by the inspirational educator, La Maestra Loca, in this episode. Annabelle talks to us about how to use a CI approach in order to build a sense of belonging, joy and happiness in the languages classroom. She also provides us with som…

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117 ¦ Raising positive emotions through co-created stories: A research study - Part 2 38:11

1M ago38:11

38:11

Part Two of the series focusing on my recent research on how using co-created stories in the language acquisition class can foster happiness, joy and other positive emotions in the classroom. In this second part of the study, we look in detail at the methodology and findings. Please let me know what you think! Keep in touch and share widely! Full p…

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116 ¦ Raising positive emotions through co-created stories: A research study - Part 1 27:06

2M ago27:06

27:06

This first in a mini-series on the importance of positive emotions in the language acquisition classroom. This episode introduces my recent research study on how using co-created stories in the class can help to foster happiness, joy and interest in the language classroom. Next week's episode looks more at the methodology and findings of the study.…

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115 ¦ Seven ways to use questions to maximise acquisition and build connections 29:08

4M ago29:08

29:08

This episode focuses on classroom practice and, in particular, how we can use questions in order to both build connections and to maximise language acquisition. I take you through my favourite strategies in the classroom and those from the research about how to employ questions in the language classroom for maximum gain. Please let me know what you…

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EXCLUSIVE SNEAKPEAK: Love, Gods, and Other Intelligent Systems 1:58

4M ago1:58

1:58

At Ochenta, we've just released a new audiobook for Valentine’s Month: Love, Gods, and Other Intelligent Systems, based on our podcast Love Items. If you've already listened to Cloe and Eloc's story about finding true love, don't worry. In this audiobook, you’ll delve deep into the most intriguing questions of Love Items: Why did Eloc gain all of h…

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114 ¦ Universal grammar: Our language learning superpower? 29:56

5M ago29:56

29:56

This third and final episode in the mini-series on Second Language Acquisition (SLA) research and theory. This one looks at Chomsky's concept of Universal Grammar; the idea that we all possess an innate mechanism that allows us to decipher and encode language with ease. In this episode I try to look at both sides of the research on this and also at…

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113 ¦ SLA research into practice: Is there a critical age period for language learning? 31:47

5M ago31:47

31:47

This second in a special mini-series on Second Language Acquisition (SLA) explores the Critical Period Hypothesis and language learning. Is there a critical age period for natural, easy, and effortless language acquisition or can anyone achieve success regardless of age? We take a look at various research studies and what the evidence has to say ab…

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Mija Podcast is now an AUDIOBOOK! 3:40

6M ago3:40

3:40

From the creators of the multi-award winning audio drama podcast 'Mija Podcast' comes 'Mija Podcast: The Audiobook', an exclusive and never-before-heard collection of memoirs and reflections by its creator, Lory Martinez. Mija is a young Latina daughter of immigrants who shares stories from her family tree in short audio vignettes. This story, whic…

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End of the year with Mija 14:03

6M ago14:03

14:03

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week, we reflect on the past year, celebrating and thanking all the daughters of immigrants from different parts of the world for sharing their experiences. Thank you for listening to this season of Mija on the Mike. The Mija team wishes you a happy holiday season and announces an exciting Christmas news for t…

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112 ¦ SLA research into practice: Is using CI enough in high-stakes exam classes? 26:15

7M ago26:15

26:15

This first episode in a special mini-series on Second Language Acquisition (SLA) focuses on what approach we should use with students who are preparing for a high-stakes test such as entry to university. Is CI enough on its own? We take a look at various aspects and theories of SLA research including the output hypothesis, the interaction hypothesi…

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111 ¦ Q&A: Online teaching, AI and stories in class 27:05

7M ago27:05

27:05

A special Q&A episode this week with some brilliant questions from the patrons of the podcast. We explore how to keep the motivation high when teaching online, making use of AI tools in the language acquisition class, how long a co-created story should take and how to get started with a free voluntary reading programme and library in class. Please …

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Mija on the Mike with: Yesi Ortiz 27:29

7M ago27:29

27:29

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is Yesi Ortiz, a Mexican American music manager for LA based artist, Calista Del Toro. Yesi, a former LA. radio host & Assist Brand Manager for KNOU 97-1, began her journey in 2003 an through the years, she produced a docu-series for the STLYE Network called ‘Single w/7’, following her journey a…

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Studio Ochenta Presents: Ochenta Cuentos Season 5! 3:14

7M ago3:14

3:14

Studio Ochenta presents: Ochenta Cuentos Season 5! Bringing 10 brand new stories from Colombia 🇨🇴, Argentina 🇦🇷, México 🇲🇽, Chile 🇨🇱, Ecuador 🇪🇨 and Paraguay 🇵🇾. This time, we’re showcasing stories about endings - the end of a journey, the end of a trail road, the end of a flight through space... First episode drops on November 30th, 2023. Hosted o…

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110 ¦ Story Listening: Lessons from classroom practice with Cécile Lainé 56:49

8M ago56:49

56:49

For the third in the 3-part series on "Story Listening", I am joined by the wonderful and inspirational Cécile Lainé. After Episode 108 with Dr. Beniko Mason and Alice Ayel, followed by a look at the research in Ep. 109, Cécile now provides the much needed perspective on Story Listening through the eyes of a classroom practitioner. Cécile shares he…

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Mija on the Mike with: Brenda Sterns 26:40

8M ago26:40

26:40

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is Brenda Rivera Stearns, a first-generation Mexican American, mother of six who passionately homeschools her children. With over 117k Instagram followers, she shares raw motherhood moments and insights into large family life, inspiring moms to embrace their changing bodies along the way. Thanks…

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109 ¦ Storytelling as pedagogy 22:30

8M ago22:30

22:30

Following on from the previous episode on Story Listening with Dr. Beniko Mason and Alice Ayel, and as a preview to Episode 110 with Cécile Lainé on applying Story Listening in the classrom, this episode looks at the research around using storytelling and stories as a core pedagogical approach in our classes. This episode provides an overview of so…

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Mija on the Mike with: Liz Alarcón 35:01

8M ago35:01

35:01

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is Liz Rebecca Alarcón, a Venezuelan-American speaker, entrepreneur, and political analyst. Liz is the Founder & Executive Director of Pulso, a non-profit media outlet reaching more than 1 million Latinos across the United States, she is also the co-host of The Pulso Podcast. Her writing and com…

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108 ¦ The power of Story Listening for acquisition and motivation with Dr. Beniko Mason and Alice Ayel 44:11

8M ago44:11

44:11

This special, extended episode of The #MotivatedClassroom was recorded in 2023 as part of the CIReboot online language teaching conference. Dr. Beniko Mason and Alice Ayel take us through the research and classroom techniques behind the 'Story Listening' approach in the language acquisition classroom. This episode is full of a combination of resear…

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Mija on the Mike with: Pam Covarrubias from Café con Pam 30:32

9M ago30:32

30:32

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is Pam Covarrubias, the Mexican-American host and producer of "Cafe con Pam", a podcast where Latine/x are able to share their stories and inspire one another through conversations about mindful productivity, business, and liberation.You can follow her show on instagram @cafeconpampodcast. Check…

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107 ¦ Reading a class novel in 11 zero-prep steps 38:32

9M ago38:32

38:32

After many emails and requests on the topic, this week's #MotivatedClassroom episode looks at the practicalities of how to go about teaching a class novel in the language acquisition classroom. I go through my 11 step process for beginning and ending the reading of a novel as a class. I use these graded novels in almost every unit and they form the…

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Mija on the Mike with: Rachel la Loca 33:11

9M ago33:11

33:11

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is the Dominican-New-yorker writer, producer comedian, actor and voice talent Rachel Strauss aka Rachel la Loca. She is the host of the award winning "Latinos out loud" podcast and she's also the Creator and Producer of the “The HERlarious Show”. You can follow her on instagram @rachellaloca. Ch…

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Mija on the Mike solo: Happy Birthday Mija 5:17

9M ago5:17

5:17

For this special solo episode marking the 4 year anniversary of the start of our podcast adventure, Mija talks about growing up. Thanks so much for listening. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to help new folks discover the show. Hosted on…

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106 ¦ Connections and competence: The third week of the year and beyond 30:18

9M ago30:18

30:18

The third and final part in the three part mini series on how I start the year and work towards a motivated classroom: This episode focuses on how we start the first unit and particularly, how to introduce themes or topics that are potentially a little more serious. I also discuss a variety of comprehensible input techniques and how I try to weave …

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Mija on the Mike with Heidy De La Cruz 25:46

10M ago25:46

25:46

This week our guest is Heidy De La Cruz is a freelance writer and podcaster. She writes the weekly newsletter Into My Thoughts on Substack where she shares her opinion on different topics and her life. Heidy is the host of "The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants Podcast" where immigrants share their stories about moving to the United States. …

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105 ¦ Relationships, relatedness and routines: The second week of the year 30:32

10M ago30:32

30:32

Part two in the three part mini series on starting the year strong and building a motivated classroom: In this episode we look at what happens in week two of the school year, once we have done the admin tasks in week one and set out some basic routines. Specifically I discuss the first picture talk of the year, the first time we push all the chairs…

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Mija on the Mike solo: Hispanic Heritage month 6:07

10M ago6:07

6:07

For this special solo episode dedicated to Hispanic Heritage month. Mija talks about her roots. Thanks so much for listening. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to help new folks discover the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

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Mija on the Mike with: Sadia Azmat 23:35

10M ago23:35

23:35

"Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a british, south-asian daughter of immigrants and comedian raised in London:Sadia Azmats, she is the author of the book Sex Bomb on her experience as a single hijabi woman in the UK, and is the voice behind the hit BBC Sounds 'No Country for Young Women' which explores the explores the exper…

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104 ¦ Starting strong: The first week back to school 36:42

10M ago36:42

36:42

How do you start a new school year? What exactly do you do in the first week or so of classes? How do you set up your class and do the boring admin tasks but keep it motivating? How do you build motivation among new students? These are some of the most commonly asked questions from patrons and listeners of the Motivated Classroom podcast so in this…

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We are now on YouTube! 0:49

10M ago0:49

0:49

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mija on the Mike with Dr. Kiona 26:37

11M ago26:37

26:37

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a Korean-Austrian daughter of immigrants raised in Hawaii: Dr Kiona, Kiona is the voice of How Not To Travel podcast, and is the founder and creator behind Doctor Kiona, a digital platform offering education through travel. You can follow her on instagram @doctorkiona. Check out video clips f…

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103 ¦ Is Comprehensible Input enough? 30:11

11M ago30:11

30:11

A potentially controversial topic for some listeners but an important one nonetheless: Is Comprehensible Input enough on its own? What about output, grammar and practice? Is there a role in the language acquisition class for these too? In this episode, I discuss my take on this argument and hopefully provide some thought-provoking questions for eve…

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Mija on the Mike solo: ESCARGOT my CARGO 6:49

11M ago6:49

6:49

This is an episode about... Escargot (my car go!) Thanks for listening.Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to help new folks discover the…

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Mija on the Mike with: Sangeeta Pillai 22:49

11M ago22:49

22:49

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a south asian daughter of immigrants: Sangeeta Pillai, an activist, writer and speaker. Sangeeta is the creator of the Spotify award-winning ‘Masala Podcast’, nominated for two British Podcast awards. The show for South Asian women deals with sex, sexuality, shame, periods & other taboos. San…

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Mija on the Mike solo: Home 8:00

11M ago8:00

8:00

This is an episode about a question that a lot of Mija's ask themselves: What am I? Thanks for listening.Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a bo…

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Mija on the Mike with: Kim Gerlach 36:36

12M ago36:36

36:36

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a FILIPINA daughter of immigrants: Kim Gerlach, a scent practitioner and breathworker. Her olfactive work is focused on the cultivation of presence and the creation of new pathways our bodies and minds can follow to heal. Through her work she addresses the topics of finding intuition and inne…

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Mija on the Mike solo: Castles in the sky 8:42

12M ago8:42

8:42

This is an episode about castles in the sky. Have you ever dreamed of one? Thanks for listening.Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to he…

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Studio Ochenta Presents: Atlas Linguae. Season3 2:48

12M ago2:48

2:48

Announcing Season 3 of Atlas Linguae! Atlas Linguae is Studio Ochenta’s leading podcast about language, culture, and communication. Host Luis Lopez explores Kpop song translation with BTS army, what makes a story successful across languages with folks from Disney Pixar’s writers, how to translate what your cat is trying to tell you with an animal t…

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Mija on the Mike with: Carmen Rita Wong 40:59

12M ago40:59

40:59

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a Dominican Mija whose search into her background inspired a memoir: Carmen Rita Wong is an American radio, television and online journalist, personal finance expert and author of the brand new book: ‘Why didn’t you tell me’ which explores her journey to finding out more about her own cultura…

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Mija on the Mike solo: Estoy bien 9:32

1y ago9:32

9:32

This is an episode about having faith. Thanks for listening. Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like these, and inviting guests to share theirs. If you’re enjoying this season, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We’ve been around for almost 4 years here at Mija and it’ll give us a boost to help new folks discover the show. P.S…

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WE ARE STUDIO OCHENTA! 2:12

1y ago2:12

2:12

Studio Ochenta’s creative work reflects our motto: Raising Voices across Cultures. We produce global stories for international audiences to make sure language isn’t a barrier to enjoying a great story. Check out our award-winning original podcasts for kids of all ages, which reached #1 in over 31 countries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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Mija on the mike with: Anna Hossnieh 35:24

1y ago35:24

35:24

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is daughter of immigrants: Anna Hossnieh, director, writer, comedy producer and co-host of: Ethnically Ambiguous podcast, which provides a space for BIPOC first and second generation immigrant kids to discuss their origins. In this episode, we talk about owning your voice, the power of making ar…

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Mija on the Mike solo: Mi amiga Mona 11:34

1y ago11:34

11:34

Since we've just heard a Parisian daughter of immigrants with Tsippora Sidibe's story, I'd like to share a story about Mija in Paris this week. This is the story of my relationship with mi amiga Mona: "the girl that has it all figured out". P.S. Don’t forget this season is also about you! if you have a story you’d like to share, I invite you to rea…

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Mija on the mike with Tsippora Sidibe aka @tantaquejeserainoire 36:25

1y ago36:25

36:25

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is French daughter of immigrants: Tsippora Sidibé, the creator and EP behind the community and podcast: @tantquejeserainoire which provides a space for Black women to share intimate and personal reflections around the topic of motherhood. In this episode,we talk about the 1st gen immigrant exper…

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102 ¦ Maintaining motivation right until the end of the year 34:20

1y ago34:20

34:20

One of the most frequently asked questions in the month of May is "have you any tips for keeping up the motivation at the end of the year... I'm struggling!". I hear you loud and clear. This episode focuses on how to maintain motivation, for both the students and you as the teacher, right until the end of the school year. I give an overview of some…

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Mija on the Mike Solo: Volar 5:35

1y ago5:35

5:35

Hí! For this week's solo episode, I want to talk about flying. When was the first time you flew in a plane? Do you remember the feeling? Thanks for listening. In case you've just tuned in! This is Mija on the mike a season reflection on our shared experiences as daughters of immigrants. Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing stories like th…

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Mija on the mike with: Saadia Khan aka @immigrantlypod 33:02

1y ago33:02

33:02

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is an immigrant herself: Saadia Khan, the creator and EP behind the community and podcast: immigrantlypod. The series shares stories from immigrants at the intersection of different cultures and discusses the joys and struggles of their experiences. As the mother of two American-born daughters, …

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Mija on the Mike Solo: ¡Soñar no cuesta nada! 6:40

1y ago6:40

6:40

Hí! For this week's solo episode, I want to talk about dreams. I like to ask my guests, what's their most embarrassing dream?, What is something you'd do if nothing could stop you? So here goes the true story of my most embarrassing dream. Thanks for listening. In case you've just tuned in! This is Mija on the mike a season reflection on our shared…

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Mija on the mike with: Jacqueline Pereda 33:11

1y ago33:11

33:11

Welcome back to Mija on the Mike. This week our guest is a quadruple threat: Writer, actor, director, editor and overall super talented Cuban American mija, Jacqueline Pereda. Jackie is the writer, star and creator of the HBO series: Generation Porque, a comedy series about a Cuban American girl trying to make it in the big city, with and without t…

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