Beyond the Textbook is a podcast for English language students and teachers. Every episode explores one common question about learning English. Every episode is hosted by Aiyshah Gwilliam and one other special guest. To make a comment or ask a question please contact us at info@elitlc.com.
Aiyshah and Maznah talk about what it's like to teach English to refugees in Malaysia. For more information about ELIT LANGUAGE CENTRE go to www.elitlc.com.
Aiyshah and Winston discuss the pros and cons of bilingualism in today's world. To ask a question or make a comment please email us at info@elitlc.com.
Aiyshah and Derek look into the IELTS Writing Task 1 exercise and break down some common problems and how to solve them. To contact us with a student question or any other comments please email the question/comment to info@elitlc.com.
Aiyshah and Alena talk about the advantages and disadvantages of learning English outside of your own country. To ask a question on this or any other topic related to this podcast series please email us at info@elitlc.com.
Aiyshah and Andy talk about why partnering is used as a classroom teaching technique and how students can still do it after hours and after finishing their course. Included also is the first 'Question from Listener's ' section. To ask a question send it into info@elitlc.com.
Aiyshah talks with Lisa about the pros and cons of stealing other people's written work.
Aiyshah and Martha talk about how teachers teach students with zero English when they don't speak the same language.
Listen to Aiyshah and Rachel talk about the pros and cons of watching tv as a way to improve English.
Aiyshah talks to Derek about some of the things to remember when preparing for the IELTS exam.
Aiyshah and Winston debate the accent issue when it comes to learning English.
Aiyshah and Csilla talk about what new ESL teachers should know when they start their profession. They also tackle the native vs non-native debate and what new non-native English teachers need to know too.
Listen to Aiyshah and Sarah divulge some secret ways teachers know where students are really at in their English.
Aiyshah and Andy talk about their experience with first time English students.