Best Reluctant Reader Podcasts (2024)

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9. My Child Refuses to Read! 5 Ways to Engage Reluctant Readers 6:40

16d ago6:40

6:40

PHONICS RULES FOR KIDS Get PHONICS BUMP on my TeachersPayTeachers store: Click the link below: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Do you worry that you won't be able to teach your kiddo how to read? Are you overwhelmed by all the reading homeschool curriculums to choose from and wonder which one is best? Do you wish yo…

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Teach Kindergarten to Grade 2? Read and Spell Words Using this Strategy! 8:27

3h ago8:27

8:27

Do you worry that you won't be able to teach your kiddo how to read? Are you overwhelmed by all the reading homeschool curriculums to choose from and wonder which one is best? Do you wish you had an EXACT routine to follow for your child's daily phonics instruction? I am so excited you're here! This podcast will help you check the boxes for phonics…

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Canadian horror mastermind Nick Cutter talks about his latest novel; how memory, nostalgia, and basketball intersect in There’s Always This Year, and more 46:29

1h ago46:29

46:29

The award-winning horror novelist discusses his latest chilling title The Queen; Hanif Abdurraqib uses his love for basketball as a way to address the deeper questions on his mind; musician Lindsay Ell shares how she’s living her most honest life; and Catherine Hernandez talks about her obsession with quality chocolates on this episode of The Next …

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Pinyin Over Characters: the Crippling Crutch (Replay) 1:05:18

2d ago1:05:18

1:05:18

John and Jared discuss the all too common situation of pinyin over Chinese characters, something Jared sometimes refer to as the “crippling crutch”. They go into depth on why this is so common, why it is so detrimental, and what to do instead. Guest interview is with Kwadwo [QUĀY.jo] Sampani Kessi, the founder of Elementary Chinese, a popular YouTu…

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11. Teaching Your Kindergartener to Read? Stop Googling Random Alphabet Worksheets! 9:07

7d ago9:07

9:07

Do you worry that you won't be able to teach your kiddo how to read? Are you overwhelmed by all the reading homeschool curriculums to choose from and wonder which one is best? Do you wish you had an EXACT routine to follow for your child's daily phonics instruction? I am so excited you're here! This podcast will help you check the boxes for phonics…

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How one bad review ruined an author's career in The Haters, Robert J. Wiersema recommends three spooky reads for Halloween, and more 50:24

4d ago50:24

50:24

Vancouver-based author Robyn Harding imagines her worst nightmare come to life in her latest novel; rising musician Mia Kelly on how Big Magic has changed her creative process; taking control of your life with Mirian Njoh; and Robert J. Wiersema recommends heart-pounding Halloween reads on this episode of The Next Chapter.…

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10. Increase Your Confidence in Teaching Your Child to Read. Beware of the 'Schwa' Sound! 8:29

9d ago8:29

8:29

PHONICS RULES FOR KIDS Get PHONICS BUMP on my TeachersPayTeachers store: Click the link below: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Do you worry that you won't be able to teach your kiddo how to read? Are you overwhelmed by all the reading homeschool curriculums to choose from and wonder which one is best? Do you wish yo…

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Adapting bestselling novel My Name is Lucy Barton from the page to the stage, Sixties Scoop survivor Andrea Currie on Finding Otipemisiwak, and more 52:15

11d ago52:15

52:15

Director Jackie Maxwell and actor Maev Beaty talk about their love for Elizabeth Strout and bringing her work to the stage; Vancouver musician Bob Sumner talks about People of the Deer; actor and former Canada Reads panellist Kudakwashe Rutendo on novels with writers as central characters; and Andrea Currie reflects on Finding Otipemisiwak on this …

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Slowing down the aging process in The Leap Year Gene, former chief justice of Canada Beverley McLachlin on her latest legal thriller, and more 51:57

18d ago51:57

51:57

Shelley Wood’s latest novel imagines a character who ages one year for every four; Beverley McLachlin talks about transitioning from the courtroom to the writer's chair with her latest novel Proof; Toronto artist Phoenix Pagliacci talks about The Power of Now; and Shilpi Somaya Gowda reflects on culture and the American dream on this episode of The…

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8. Teach My Child to Read with Sight Words for Homeschool Moms 9:03

23d ago9:03

9:03

Show Notes Get PHONICS BUMP with Spelling Sheets! on my TeachersPayTeachers store: Click the link below: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Today's episode, ‘Teach My Child to Read with Sight Words for Homeschool Moms’, helps you understand the need for sight words in your child’s early reading journey. PHONICS RULES F…

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A Shortcut to Chinese Fluency? Narrow Reading in Chinese 18:24

23d ago18:24

18:24

In this episode, Jared and John dive into the concept of "narrow reading"—a strategy that involves focusing your language learning on a specific topic or genre to accelerate progress. They explore how this targeted approach deepens vocabulary and comprehension through repeated exposure to related content, making language acquisition more efficient.…

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A grunge-era love story with Marissa Stapley, captivating page-to-screen adaptations shown at TIFF, and more 49:30

25d ago49:30

49:30

Two music loving misfits join forces to create a rock romance in The Lightning Bottles; Bridget Raymundo shares some of her favourite book-to-movie adaptations that premiered at this year's Toronto International Film Festival; Myriam Lacroix talks about the first book she remembers reading; and dealing with isolation and the past in The Observer on…

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7. Learn to Read with Only Five Vowel Sounds! 8:00

1M ago8:00

8:00

Show Notes: Get PHONICS BUMP with Spelling Sheets! on my TeachersPayTeachers store: Click the link below: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids PHONICS RULES FOR KIDS empowers you, home educator, to confidently teach your child to read. Are you wondering if you have what it takes to teach your child foundational reading s…

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How We Are the Medicine aims to help Indigenous youth navigate life's challenges, remembering the legacy of Darrel J. McLeod, and more 50:43

1M ago50:43

50:43

Bestselling author Tasha Spillett talks about the latest instalment in her graphic novel series Surviving the City; an ode to motherly love and Indigenous identity in the memoir Mamaskatch; the science of forest baths and Innu teachings with Melissa Mollen Dupuis; Juno Award-winning musician Elisapie; and Cherie Dimaline on reimagining The Secret G…

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6. If kids can read, why can't they spell? 9:10

1M ago9:10

9:10

Show Notes Get PHONICS BUMP with Spelling Sheets! CLICK the link to my TeachersPayTeachers store below: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Today's episode debunks the common myth that great readers are good spellers. PHONICS RULES FOR KIDS empowers you, home educator, to confidently teach your child to read. Are you wo…

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From Forgetful to Fluent: Elijah’s Inspiring Persistence in Learning Chinese 35:19

1M ago35:19

35:19

Elijah Wilcott never thought he was cut out for learning languages. With a self-proclaimed terrible memory and a history of struggling in language classes, he picked up only a handful of basic phrases after teaching English in China for two years. But when he found a compelling reason to learn Chinese, Elijah dove into full-time language study, and…

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How a horror story posted on Reddit became a Hollywood movie deal, exploring the dynamics of an extravagant South Asian wedding with Gurjinder Basran, and more 51:59

1M ago51:59

51:59

Debut horror author Marcus Kliewer on the breakout success of his novel We Used to Live Here, rising singer-songwriter Tia Wood talks about what makes Five Little Indians a classic, sparing no cost for the perfect party in The Wedding, and three historical fiction reads that help tell untold stories of the past on this episode of The Next Chapter.…

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5. The Superpower of Blending Sounds to Decode Words for Kids 8:00

1M ago8:00

8:00

Today's podcasts explores what blending is, how your child can learn this skill and the use of Elkonin boxes to support blending and segmenting. TeachersPayTeachers Link to ElkoninBoxes: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Elkonin-Boxes-for-Phonemic-Awareness-and-Hands-On-Spelling-12208104?st=b0c289a120f8a66203a7a64ddd9730c0…

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Attica Locke tells the story of a Black Texas Ranger in the American South, Nathan Maharaj recommends mystery novels for reluctant readers, and more 50:18

2M ago50:18

50:18

The final installment of the Highway 59 mystery series titled Guide Me Home takes readers to Texas during the Donald Trump presidency, Rapper DijahSB reflects on their own politics and The Black Panther Party, mystery recommendations for readers looking to expand their taste, and Karma Brown explores women empowerment on this episode of The Next Ch…

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The 6 Biggest Questions About Chinese Characters—Answered! 34:49

2M ago34:49

34:49

If you're learning Chinese, these are the must-know answers about Chinese characters. Join Jared and John as they dive into key questions like: Should you learn characters right from the start? Is handwriting really necessary? Should you choose simplified or traditional? Get clear, practical advice and actionable tips that will transform the way yo…

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4. Phonics Games to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness 7:16

2M ago7:16

7:16

Get PHONICS BUMP! on my TeachersPayTeachers store: Click the link below: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Today's episode explores the power of phonics games to support phonemic awareness reinforcement for your Language learners! PHONICS RULES FOR KIDS empowers you, home educator, to confidently teach your child to r…

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Evie Wyld – The Echoes

2M ago

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The sins of the mother are visited upon the children The Echoes is many things in Evie Wyld’s new novel. It is the rural backwater in Australia where Hannah grew up, and it is also the shape of the book, as the past reverberates down the generations. Philip Larkin said that man hands on misery to man, but for Evie it is mothers who seem to do this.…

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Rose Sutherland on reimagining The Selkie Wife as a queer love story, keeping readers guessing with an unreliable narrator with Christine Estima, and more. 51:02

2M ago51:02

51:02

Transforming a classic folktale into a queer love story in A Sweet Sting of Salt, Polaris Prize winning musician Jeremy Dutcher on preserving Indigenous languages, the complicated sexual dynamics of the 1990s in The Damages, and Christine Estima recommends novels with untrustworthy protagonists on this episode of The Next Chapter.…

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3. You Need a System for Teaching Your Child to Read 8:01

2M ago8:01

8:01

PHONICS RULES FOR KIDS empowers you, home educator, to confidently teach your child to read. Are you wondering if you have what it takes to teach your child foundational reading skills? Are you ready to cut through the curriculum clutter and know the exact skills you need to teach your child to become a confident reader? Does your child attend scho…

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The latest from Leacock Medal for Humour winner Gary Barwin, Myriam Lacroix weaves a fantastical tale across alternate realities and more 49:59

2M ago49:59

49:59

Ontario poet and author Gary Barwin discusses his new nonfiction Imagining Imagining, exploring a young queer relationship through multiple endings in How It Works Out, Canadian American author Vauhini Vara on her short story collection This Is Salvaged on this episode of The Next Chapter: The Summer Edition with Christa Couture.…

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Characters, Cocktails, and Karaoke: How Mike Kennedy Blended Passion and Chinese 30:59

2M ago30:59

30:59

During a trip to Hong Kong, Mike Kennedy haphazardly began studying Chinese characters which started him on a path he could have never imagined. His growing passion for Chinese drove him to co-found Jinbu Pal, a reading app for Chinese, and start a YouTube channel where he makes cocktails in Chinese. From visiting factories in China to karaoke bars…

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2. Fantastic Phonemes! 6:40

2M ago6:40

6:40

Welcome home educators! My mission to empower you to confidently teach your child to read. Check out the 44 Phonemes Chart from Reading Rockets: https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/migrated/the-44-phonemes-of-english.pdf PHONICS RULES FOR KIDS empowers you, home educator, to confidently teach your child to read. Are you wondering if …

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Lesley Crewe shares the ingredients for her Recipe for a Good Life, Shashi Bhat on the exhausting expectations of womanhood, and more. 51:19

3M ago51:19

51:19

Bestselling author Lesley Crewe reflect on how the slow pace of Cape Breton Island inspired her latest novel, Talia Kliot shares captivating historical fiction recommendations, catching up on CBC Books’ most anticipated fiction novel of Spring 2024 on this episode of the summer edition of The Next Chapter with Christa Couture.…

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1. Does my child need to know all the alphabet letters and sounds to read words? 7:03

2M ago7:03

7:03

PHONICS RULES FOR KIDS empowers you, home educator, to confidently teach your child to read. Are you wondering if you have what it takes to teach your child foundational reading skills? Are you ready to cut through the curriculum clutter and know the exact skills you need to teach your child to become a confident reader? Does your child attend scho…

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A powerful story collection on the Arab Canadian experience, Rajinderpal S. Pal’s debut novel about a Sikh wedding, three must-read books on healing and more. 50:46

3M ago50:46

50:46

Toronto author Christine Estima celebrates the immigrant experience, Rajinderpal S. Pal on what inspired his book However Far Away, columnist Max Arambulo recommends books about personal growth — plus more on this episode of The Next Chapter: The Summer Edition with Christa Couture.

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Language Learning Adventures: The Role of Randomness and Unpredictability 19:23

3M ago19:23

19:23

Jared and John explore how randomness and unpredictability can prepare you for adventures in your Chinese learning journey. From spontaneous conversations with native speakers to the unexpected challenges that push you out of your comfort zone, they delve into why seeking variety and embracing randomness are not only the “spice of life” but also ke…

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Erum Shazia Hasan explores charitability, Johnnie Christmas on being banished to summer camp, and more. 51:11

3M ago51:11

51:11

Erum Shazia Hasan speaks with Ali Hassan about the inherent complexities of doing good, Award-winning musician Royal Wood reveals the book that helps him channel his creativity; unplugging and reconnecting with reality in Gamerville; and Don Gillmor explores midlife malaise on this episode of The Next Chapter: The Summer Edition with Christa Coutur…

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Phonics Rules for Kids Podcast Trailer, Homeschool Mom, Teaching Kids to Read and Spell 3:23

3M ago3:23

3:23

Are you wondering if you have what it takes to teach your child foundational reading skills? Are you ready to cut through the curriculum clutter and know the exact skills you need to teach your child to become a confident reader? I am your host, Melanie Jeffrey; a classroom teacher and parent with extensive training and ‘boots on the ground’ experi…

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M.G. Vassanji delves into religion and physics, Sarah Henstra writes a mystery around art and deception and more. 54:11

3M ago54:11

54:11

On this episode of The Next Chapter: The Summer Edition with Christa Couture, M.G. Vassanji talks to Ali Hassan about his novel Everything There Is, Sarah Henstra talks to Christa Couture about her spellbinding mystery The Lost Tarot, and Vincent Lam answers the Proust questionnaire.

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From the Classroom to China: Teenagers Putting their Chinese to the Test 36:21

3M ago36:21

36:21

In this special episode, host Jared Turner takes you inside a study abroad trip to China with a group of teenagers including his two sons. These teenagers, who have been learning Chinese for years in a dual language immersion program, finally get to put their skills to the test in the wild, navigating real-world challenges, stepping out of their co…

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Joanna Goodman’s latest novel explores the consequences of life-altering wealth, Sarah Bernstein's Study for Obedience and more 53:44

3M ago53:44

53:44

Joanna Goodman reflects on the ways money changes and challenges family dynamics in new novel The Inheritance, Sarah Bernstein discusses her critically acclaimed breakout book, author Kevin Major takes the Proust questionnaire and an inside look at the social media phenomenon BookTok on this episode of The Next Chapter: The Summer Edition with Chri…

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Cousins Jillian and Mariko Tamaki's graphic novel Roaming, Anton Treuer on his debut YA novel and more 50:58

4M ago50:58

50:58

Mariko and Jillian Tamaki explore New York City in their graphic novel, Anton Treuer on writing coming-of-age thriller Where Wolves Don’t Die, Riverdale actress Asha Bromfield talks about the real-life inspiration behind her novel Songs of Irie plus more on this episode of The Next Chapter: The Summer Edition with Christa Couture.…

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Is Your Chinese as Good as You Think it is? Confronting the Dunning-Kruger Effect 22:32

4M ago22:32

22:32

Do you think your Chinese skills are better than they actually are? You might not be alone. This cognitive bias can cause learners to overestimate their proficiency, leading to overconfidence and potential setbacks in their language journey. Jared and John share personal anecdotes and experiences, breaking down the stages of language learning where…

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Comedian Brent Butt talks about writing his first novel, Catherine Mack on her funny mystery series and more 51:23

4M ago51:23

51:23

Brent Butt talks to Ali Hassan about his novel Huge, Catherine Mack talks to Christa Couture about her series Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies and Premee Mohamed talks to Ryan B. Patrick about her novel on We Speak Through the Mountain on this episode of The Next Chapter: The Summer Edition with Christa Couture.…

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How Canada became a hotbed for romance writers, growing up at a logging camp in Haida Gwaii in Sisters of the Spruce, the death of mall culture, a culinary tribute to Agatha Christie, and more 49:23

4M ago49:23

49:23

Why Canadian writers such as Carley Fortune and Elle Kennedy are soaring through the charts in the Canadian romance renaissance; Leslie Shimotakahara pulls inspiration from her ancestors and “the tapestry of stories” within remote B.C.; teen angst and buying individuality in Big Mall by Kate Black; a cookbook that celebrates the mysteries of Agatha…

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From Reluctant Traveler to Fluent Speaker: Cleopatra’s Chinese Language Adventure 47:57

4M ago47:57

47:57

Cleopatra Wise initially had no desire to learn a foreign language but after being convinced to go to China for a class trip, her visit to Shanghai became a transformative experience that sparked her interest in learning the language. She embarked on a quest to learn Chinese which ended up with her working in Taiwan, Beijing, and later working for …

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