Podcasts about communicative

This podcast with Sammy Vanek & Communicative trees is about the launch of Sammy's new BOOK "The Last Self-Help Book," his journey and so much more.Trees are conscious as is all of nature, in this podcast the trees themselves honour and thank Sammy for sharing their words, sounds and message with the world and so much more. Welcome to the fascinating cosmos rich in biodiversity, and lovers that are in infinite forms communicating to us all always.Love is you - thank you for participating, listening and sharing

This podcast with Sammy Vanek & Communicative trees is about the launch of Sammy's new BOOK "The Last Self-Help Book," his journey and so much more.Trees are conscious as is all of nature, in this podcast the trees themselves honour and thank Sammy for sharing their words, sounds and message with the world and so much more. Welcome to the fascinating cosmos rich in biodiversity, and lovers that are in infinite forms communicating to us all always.Love is you - thank you for participating, listening and sharing

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How do families care for each when they are divided over generations by powerful geopolitical forces beyond their control? In this episode, Hanna Torsh speaks with Lynnette Arnold about her new book Living Together Across Borders: Communicative Care in Transnational Salvadoran Families (Oxford University Press, 2024). Lynnette also shares her tips for emerging scholars in the field about how to conduct research in changing and unstable times. For additional resources, show notes, and transcripts, go here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latino-studies

How do families care for each when they are divided over generations by powerful geopolitical forces beyond their control? In this episode, Hanna Torsh speaks with Lynnette Arnold about her new book Living Together Across Borders: Communicative Care in Transnational Salvadoran Families (Oxford University Press, 2024). Lynnette also shares her tips for emerging scholars in the field about how to conduct research in changing and unstable times. For additional resources, show notes, and transcripts, go here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

How do families care for each when they are divided over generations by powerful geopolitical forces beyond their control? In this episode, Hanna Torsh speaks with Lynnette Arnold about her new book Living Together Across Borders: Communicative Care in Transnational Salvadoran Families (Oxford University Press, 2024). Lynnette also shares her tips for emerging scholars in the field about how to conduct research in changing and unstable times. For additional resources, show notes, and transcripts, go here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latin-american-studies

How do families care for each when they are divided over generations by powerful geopolitical forces beyond their control? In this episode, Hanna Torsh speaks with Lynnette Arnold about her new book Living Together Across Borders: Communicative Care in Transnational Salvadoran Families (Oxford University Press, 2024). Lynnette also shares her tips for emerging scholars in the field about how to conduct research in changing and unstable times. For additional resources, show notes, and transcripts, go here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

How do families care for each when they are divided over generations by powerful geopolitical forces beyond their control? In this episode, Hanna Torsh speaks with Lynnette Arnold about her new book Living Together Across Borders: Communicative Care in Transnational Salvadoran Families (Oxford University Press, 2024). Lynnette also shares her tips for emerging scholars in the field about how to conduct research in changing and unstable times. For additional resources, show notes, and transcripts, go here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

How do families care for each when they are divided over generations by powerful geopolitical forces beyond their control? In this episode, Hanna Torsh speaks with Lynnette Arnold about her new book Living Together Across Borders: Communicative Care in Transnational Salvadoran Families (Oxford University Press, 2024). Lynnette also shares her tips for emerging scholars in the field about how to conduct research in changing and unstable times. For additional resources, show notes, and transcripts, go here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/language

How do families care for each when they are divided over generations by powerful geopolitical forces beyond their control? In this episode, Hanna Torsh speaks with Lynnette Arnold about her new book Living Together Across Borders: Communicative Care in Transnational Salvadoran Families (Oxford University Press, 2024). Lynnette also shares her tips for emerging scholars in the field about how to conduct research in changing and unstable times. For additional resources, show notes, and transcripts, go here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

How do families care for each when they are divided over generations by powerful geopolitical forces beyond their control? In this episode, Hanna Torsh speaks with Lynnette Arnold about her new book Living Together Across Borders: Communicative Care in Transnational Salvadoran Families (Oxford University Press, 2024). Lynnette also shares her tips for emerging scholars in the field about how to conduct research in changing and unstable times. For additional resources, show notes, and transcripts, go here.

Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast. #164The topic of grammar is always up for discussion. Does the question of teaching grammar have a simple yes or no answer? Is it an either or?  Is there a place for a both/and?  I will suggest that there is this episode by focusing on form. Focusing on form involves drawing students' attention to linguistic elements within a communicative context. Teaching grammar in context helps students see how grammatical structures are used in real communication. I'll break down this topic with strategies, each with concrete tips and examples to help you integrate grammar instruction communicatively into your classroom. So, Let's jump in!Topics in this Episode:High Leverage Teaching Practices from Enacting the Work of Language Instruction by Eileen Glisan and Richard DonatoFocusing on form involves drawing students' attention to linguistic elements as they arise incidentally in lessons, without interrupting the flow of communication. The PACE model stands for Presentation, Attention, Co-construct, and Extension, a structured approach to teaching grammar in context.Teaching grammar in context helps students see how grammatical structures are used in real communication, making the learning process more meaningful and effective. The PACE model supports this by integrating grammar instruction into engaging and relevant activitiesPACE: Presentation, Attention, Co-Construction, ExtensionThe PACE model provides a structured yet flexible framework for teaching grammar in context, making it more engaging and effective for students.PACE is an example, others include Discovery Technique and Teaching InductivelyEpisode 160: Create a Classroom Where Students Use the Target Language ConfidentlyEpisode 162: Facilitating Target Language Comprehensibility**Be sure to download the The CI Toolbox. 15 Comprehensible Input (CI) activities for your language classroom to support comprehension and authentic engagement. These suggestions are a compilation of ideas shared on the World Language Classroom Podcast by me and many guests. Connect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom Community: wlclassrom.comX (aka Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group__________________________Interested in having Joshua work directly with your department, school or district?  Look at options for collaborating in person or remotely.______________________________Sign up for Talking Points to get  tips, tools and resources for your language teaching.______________________________Join Joshua as a guest on the podcast.______________________________Join Joshua for a Leveling Up Coaching Episode  on the podcast.  

Ready to boost your Spanish travel skills? In this episode, we'll dive into essential travel vocabulary while sharpening your pretérito indefinido—perfect for talking about past vacations! Whether you're planning your next getaway or just want to level up your Spanish, this lesson is designed for pre-intermediate learners. Let's hit the road together! Join the live New Spanish Zoom class!$20 per classspeaking, listening, and reading skillsBeginner-Elementary Spanish A1-A2 BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION SESSION WITH ME: https://calendly.com/davidalexandercantu Follow me on social media below: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl-umo0w-yVjyfYz5zUcRvgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidalexandercantu/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davidalexanderspanishFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidalexandercantu/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidalexandercantu/

This month, Kade and Matt are joined once again by Bodhi for a very special episode: The Philosophy of Science. This will be part 1 of 3 in a special series where we delve into some of the more abstract ideas about science itself. What is science? How effective is peer review? What is burden of proof? And much, much, much more. Make sure to check out the reference list below for further resources on anything we discuss during the episode.  As always, you can find us @curiosityrat on X, instagram, and facebook, and send your listener questions in to curiosityrat@gmail.com We also have a Patreon! If you love our content and want to support us you can jump on to https://www.patreon.com/curiosityrat and become a patron. There is absolutely ZERO pressure but if you have as little as $1/month you can chuck it our way to help us out and show you appreciate all the time and effort that goes into making this show. References: Podcasts as a medium for public discourse between rabbit-hole theorists and academics Rogan, J. [PowerfulJRE]. (2024, July 2). Joe Rogan Experience #2171 – Eric Weinstein & Terrence Howard [video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/nrOaFxNex7U?si=QvqPI3c7IaDH5f_1&t=12724 Dissipation Driven Adaptation Green, H. [SciShow]. (2020, June 16). How Cells Hack Entropy to Live [Video]. YouTube. How Cells Hack Entropy to Live (youtube.com). England, J. L. (2013). Statistical physics of self-replication. The Journal of Chemical Physics, 139(12), 121923 1 – 121923 7. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4818538. England, J. L. (2020). Every Life is on Fire: How Thermodynamics Explains the Origins of Living Things. Basic Books. Every Life Is on Fire: How Thermodynamics Explains the Origins of Living Things - Jeremy England - Google Books Cushman, A. S. (2023). Entropy, Ecology and Evolution: Toward a Unified Philosophy of Biology. Entropy (Basel, Switzerland), 25(3), 405. https://doi.org/10.3390/e25030405. King, E., Holzer, J., North, J. A., Cannon, W. R. (2023). An approach to learn regulation to maximize growth and entropy production rates in metabolism. Frontiers in Systems Biology, 3, 1-14. httpds://doi.org/10.3389/fsysb.2023.981866. Entropy = messy? Martin, J. S., Smith, N. A., Francis, C. D. (2013). Removing the entropy from the definition of entropy: clarifying the relationship between evolution, entropy, and the second law of thermodynamics. Evolution: Education and Outreach, 6(1), 1-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1936-6434-6-30. Leaves superconduct photons during photosynthesis Engel, G. S., Calhoun, T. R., Read, E. L., Ahn, T., Mančal, T., Cheng, Y., Blankenship, R. E., Fleming, G. R. (2007). Evidence for wavelike energy transfer through quantum coherence in photosynthetic systems. Nature 446, 782-786. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature05678 Microtubules display superradiance PBS Space Time [PBS Space Time]. (2024, July 26). Was Penrose Right? NEW EVIDENCE For Quantum Effects In The Brain [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/xa2Kpkksf3k?si=xAhLJSieFgoR-5lJ&t=740 Hossenfelder, S. [Sabine Hossenfelder]. (2024, May 12). Brain Really Uses Quantum Effects, New Study Finds [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/R6G1D2UQ3gg?si=al7buCxmLEXnp43I&t=200 Babcock, N. S., Montes-Cabrera, G., Oberhofer, K. E., Chergui, M., Celardo, G. L., Kurian, P. (2024). Ultraviolet Superradiance from Mega-Networks of Tryptophan in Biological Architectures. The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 128(17), 4035-4046. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcb.3c07936. Microtubules form an integrated electromagnetic quantum information network Kuhn, R. L., and Bandyopadhyay, A. [Closer to Truth]. (2023, November 24). Anirban Bandyopadhyay – Quantum Physics of Consciousness [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/HbX7wlMspJM?si=QLVU6eFesAsrjf-b&t=303 Ghosh, S., Singh, P., Manna, J., Saxena, K., Sahoo, P., Krishnanda, S. D., Ray, K., Hill, J. P., and Bandyopadhyay, A. (2022). The century-old picture of a nerve spike is wrong: filaments fire, before membrane. Communicative & Integrative Biology, 15(1), 115–120. https://doi.org/10.1080/19420889.2022.2071101 Exercise and Caloric Consumption: Negative Health Effects of Excess Energy Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshet [Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshel]. (2024, July 16). We Need to Rethink Exercise – The Workout Paradox [YouTube]. We Need to Rethink Exercise - The Workout Paradox (YouTube.com) Pontzer, H., Durazo-Arvizu, R., Dugas, L. R., Plange-Rhule, J., Bovet, P., Forrester, T. E., Lambert, E. V., Cooper, R. S., Schoeller, D., A., Luke, A. (2016). Constrained Total Energy Expenditure and Metabolic Adaptation to Physical Activity in Adult Humans. Current Biology, 26(3), 410-417. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2015.12.046 Pontzer, H., Wood, B. M., Raichlen, D. A. (2018). Hunter-gatherers as models in public health. Obesity Reviews, 19(S1), 24-35. https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.12785 Pontzer, H. (2018). Energy Constraint as a Novel Mechanism Linking Exercise and Health. Physiology, 33(6). https://doi.org/10.1152/physiol.00027.2018

In Episode 55 of the Discovery Series: Unplugged, we sit down with Carolyn Maugeri, Desjardins Insurance Agent and Owner of Carolyn Maugeri Insurance & Financial Services in Ajax, Ontario. Carolyn shares her journey in leadership, which began over 20 years ago, and the transformative impact of starting Strategic Coach in 2012. She introduces her successful coaching model, built around the acronym C.O.A.C.H (Confident, Organized, Aligned, Communicative, Helping). Learn how to unlock your potential by embodying these principles and hear real-life examples of how they can be applied.

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Dr. Ish Major joins Reimagining Love for a frank and honest conversation about modern masculinity and the communication gap across genders. Together, they discuss what is often missing from communication in relationships, what masculinity means in our modern era, and how truth is the antidote to toxic masculinity.Relevant links:Connect with Dr. Ish online and on InstagramWatch Counsel Culture with Nick CannonReimagining Love Episode: “Come Together: Cultivating Sexual Connection in Long-term Relationships with Emily Nagoski”Order Dr. Alexandra's new book, Love Every DaySubscribe to Dr. Alexandra's NewsletterSubmit a Listener Question Join Dr. Alexandra's five-day retreat with the Modern Elder Academy — Get 10% off with code 'GF10'

Hi Friends, I am super excited to share this podcast as we had a beautiful visit from a Eucalyptus species during the visit, it simply chimed in and wanted to speak WOW!!!

Listen in as Pastor Dru talks about the calm that comes from reading Psalms and being still. Find out how to let go of your worries and hear what God is trying to tell you in the silence.

In this episode, Bryan complains about his partner Kristen, not being specific about what she wants him to do and then complaining about it, but then also explains how he is also being a dumb man at certain points in the relationship as well. Life Level 1 is a general topic podcast about life from the humorous perspective of Bryan and his broad, Kristen. Bryan has a background in video game development and Kristen has a background in life. The thoughts and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the individual contributors alone and are not a reflection of their employers.

En este episodio exploramos los fundamentos la enseñanza de la lengua de manera comprensible y comunicative (Comprehensible and Communicative Language Teaching -CCLT) y su impacto en nuestras aulas.  Descubre cómo los principios de comprensión y comunicación pueden empoderarnos para tomar decisiones en cuanto a nuestras prácticas y nos ayudan a defenderlas.  En este episodio también me enfocaré en cómo podemos proporcionar input comprensible, el rol esencial de estudiante, y la importancia de entender que la comprensión antecede la producción de lengua por millas. Y finalmente hay una invitación especial para una clase en vivo: 3 claves para crear lecciones comprensibles, relevantes y efectivas para nuestras clases de español.  Registrate hoy acá growingwithproficiency.com/liveclass.Más recursos:FB Community Growing With CIGrowing With Proficiency The Spanish Teacher AcademyGrowing With Proficiency BlogTeacher Pay Teachers Growing With Proficiency StoreIf you want to plan comprehensible and engaging lesson plans for your Spanish class in less time, this is the session for you. Join me in this free Live Class on Wednesday, January 24th at 7 PM ET in English o el 25 de enero a las 7 PM ET en español. Save your spot here https://growing-with-proficiency.mykajabi.com/liveclass Regístrate acá: https://growing-with-proficiency.mykajabi.com/liveclass

fWotD Episode 2440: Communication Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day.The featured article for Tuesday, 9 January 2024 is Communication.Communication is usually understood to be the transmission of information. Its precise definition is disputed and there are disagreements about whether unintentional or failed transmissions are included and whether communication not only transmits meaning but also creates it. Models of communication are simplified overviews of its main components and their interactions. Many models include the idea that a source uses a coding system to express information in the form of a message. The message is sent through a channel to a receiver who has to decode it to understand it. The main field of inquiry investigating communication is called communication studies.A common way to classify communication is by whether information is exchanged between humans, members of other species, or non-living entities such as computers. For human communication, a central contrast is between verbal and non-verbal communication. Verbal communication involves the exchange of messages in linguistic form, including spoken and written messages as well as sign language. Non-verbal communication happens without the use of a linguistic system, for example, using body language, touch, and facial expressions. Another distinction is between interpersonal communication, which happens between distinct persons, and intrapersonal communication, which is communication with oneself. Communicative competence is the ability to communicate well and applies to the skills of formulating messages and understanding them.Non-human forms of communication include animal and plant communication. Researchers in this field often refine their definition of communicative behavior by including the criteria that observable responses are present and that the participants benefit from the exchange. Animal communication is used in areas like courtship and mating, parent-offspring relations, navigation, and self-defense. Communication through chemicals is particularly important for the relatively immobile plants. For example, maple trees release so-called volatile organic compounds into the air to warn other plants of a herbivore attack. Most communication takes place between members of the same species. The reason is that its purpose is usually some form of cooperation, which is not as common between different species. Interspecies communication happens mainly in cases of symbiotic relationships. For instance, many flowers use symmetrical shapes and distinctive colors to signal to insects where nectar is located. Humans engage in interspecies communication when interacting with pets.Human communication has a long history and how people exchange information has changed over time. These changes were usually triggered by the development of new communication technologies. Examples are the invention of writing systems, the development of mass printing, the use of radio and television, and the invention of the internet. The technological advances also led to new forms of communication, such as the exchange of data between computers.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:34 UTC on Tuesday, 9 January 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Communication on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Amy Neural.

In this first episode of our series "Comprehensible and Communicative Language Teaching Made Easy," we're tackling the cornerstone of any thriving world language class: motivation.Discover how simple daily actions can build the trust and rapport that fuel student engagement. Join us as we explore three specific strategies to build connections in the class from social-emotional learning to co-created content, and learn how to foster an environment where students are heard, seen, and motivated to learn.This is your toolkit for creating a space where communication and comprehension can happen without you burning out.Ready? Click play and happy listening.Resources & LinksGrowing With Proficiency The Spanish Teacher Academy WaitlistDía de Gracias Reading: http://growingwithproficiency.com/thankyouMy store at Teachers Pay TeachersGrowing With Proficiency Blog

In this special episode of Counselor Chat, I am doing something different and sharing invaluable advice from experienced school counselors. this advice is not only for new counselors but also beneficial for seasoned professionals as they navigate the challenges of their roles throughout the school year.Some of the advice you will here:- Be Visible and Communicative: a school counselor with 11 years of experience, emphasizes the importance of being visible in your school. - Building Relationships and Eating Lunch with Students: a counselor with 30 years of experience, shares her wisdom. She recommends focusing on building relationships not only with students but also with cafeteria workers and custodians, who can be valuable allies in your work. - Never Be Too Proud to Ask for Help: a 12-year counselor and the 2018 California School Counselor of the Year, offers essential advice for counselors, both new and experienced. He highlights the significance of being humble and admitting when you don't have all the answers. - Find Your Support System: an elementary school counselor from Arkansas, underscores the importance of finding a support network. - Take Care of Yourself: a school counselor from Ohio, emphasizes self-care in a challenging profession. - Remember It's About Relationships: a counselor with 13 years of experience, highlights the central role of relationships in counseling. - Have Fun in the Chaos: a counselor in her 7th year offers a piece of advice that encourages counselors to find moments of joy and fun amidst the chaos of their roles. Her advice reminds counselors not to forget to enjoy the journey and have fun while making a positive impact on their students' lives.- Use Strategic Noticing: another counselor from Northwest Ohio introduces the concept of "strategic noticing." I am so thankful for the experienced counselors who shared their wisdom and advice, and I encourage you to share your own insights and experiences, as this kind of collaboration helps elevate the counseling profession and support one another. Click the link below to submit your tip/advice!We want to hear from you! Have something to share with other counselors? Click Here!Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcastJoin Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months!Connect with Carol:TpT StoreCounseling Essentials WebsiteInstagramFacebookElementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook Group

In this episode, I talk about the power of being direct, forward and just communicating versus running from your problems - especially when it comes to dating. Sometimes I've been anxious or afraid to speak my truth because of the fear of messing things up. But, as of recently, that changed. Here's everything I've learned about being honest and direct about my feelings. If you enjoyed this episode, always dm me @lyss and let me know your feedback. Love you xx.

Matt Russoniello loves TPR. He also loves SATs, NUTs and TCOL. He's a sucker for a good role play scenario and has lots ways to get students excited and engaged and thinking with a growth mindset. Find out how he teaches language, create community and has fun while doing it. Visit the Language Lounge on Twitter - https://twitter.com/langloungepod Connect with Michelle - https://twitter.com/michelleolah Have a comment or question? Leave a voicemail at (207) 888-9819 or email podcast@waysidepublishing.com Produced by Wayside Publishing - https://waysidepublishing.com Bio Matt began teaching 4th-8th grade in Fair Haven New Jersey in 2004 under the tutelage of Greg Duncan, Dr. Joe Goebel of TCNJ and supervisor Ellen Spears, experts in Communicative teaching. His district was awarded Model School status for New Jersey from 2005-2014. In addition, Matt was honored to receive the 2014 FLENJ Teacher Award, and the 2014 New Jersey Cooperating Teacher Award. Matt currently teaches Spanish I- In Class Resource at Manalapan High School and after school at the RAISE Academy, his district's alternative high school for students temporarily expelled. His school honored him as Teacher of the Year in 2020. Matt believes student centered learning and giving students agency to their understanding will motivate them to love of languages, understand the perspectives of other cultures, and be proud of who they are as learners and people. He absolutely LOVES collaborating and sharing ideas with educators, talking about bringing out the best in students and using the power of their personalities. Input, TPR, putting students in the driver's seat, spontaneous speech, building a sense of belonging in the classroom, and finding the most efficient ways to understand and reach students are big pieces of his approach to instruction. Mentions Greg Duncan InterPrep http://www.interprepinc.com/interprepinc.com_wwwroot/About_Greg_Duncan.html Joe Goble TCNJ https://wlc.tcnj.edu/about/faculty-directory/dr-joseph-goebel-jr/#:~:text=Joseph%20Goebel%20Jr.%20is%20an,acquisition%20theories%20and%20best%20practices Ellen Spears Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Fair Haven School District, NJ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-spears-79698b9/ Dr. James Asher Total Physical Response https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_physical_response Claudia Elliot on the Language Lounge Episode 26. Connection, Communication and Comprehensibility My curriculum is my students https://www.waysidepublishing.com/podcast/language-lounge/26-connection-communication-and-comprehensibility-with-claudia-elliott Pablo Muirhead, PH.D (line 159) German teacher https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablomuirhead/ SAT = Students as Teachers NUTs: Now You Try TCOL: Take Control of Learning 1st TPR Rap of the year https://twitter.com/str8upspanish/status/1702028773636317350?s=20 Pep talk to reinforce the growth mindset https://twitter.com/str8upspanish/status/1704280384131744230?s=20

Babbel CEO Arne Schepker explains how the world's best-selling language-learning platform evolves and adapts to new technologies and why it remains committed to using human interaction and conversation to help its users achieve proficiency. Plus: we head to western Ukraine to meet Kateryna Khudyk, co-founder of language school CLA, to hear why she's so passionate about promoting effective communication among the country's business leaders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the second part of our series, where we delve deeper into the concept of reimagining language textbooks to enhance the effectiveness of language teaching and make it more engaging. In our previous episode, we explored this exciting approach, and our audience didn't hold back, posing a wide array of questions across four major themes: vocabulary, grammar, structuring lesson plans, and the challenges that educators face beyond the classroom.Let's begin with the theme of vocabulary. The burning question on everyone's mind is, "How can we effectively cover all the necessary vocabulary?" While there's no one-size-fits-all solution to this challenge, in this episode, we'll ask the questions that will lead us to the solution. Additionally, I'll share three different approaches that can help us build vocabulary effectively for our learners.Moving on to grammar, many questions revolve around how to incorporate specific grammar concepts and verb forms into our teaching materials. In Episode 51, I touched on this topic, and now, I'll introduce two more practical ideas that can be applied at any language proficiency level.Next, we'll tackle the critical task of structuring lesson plans. Effective lesson planning is the cornerstone of successful teaching, especially when adopting the comprehensible and communicative approach. We'll explore how to strike the right balance between departing from the rigid sequence of a textbook while maintaining a sustainable teaching practice. Furthermore, we'll provide specific structures that can be tailored to your teaching needs.Finally, we'll address the challenges that educators often encounter outside the classroom, such as dealing with unsupportive departments or managing end-of-year expectations from the next teacher.Are you ready? Click play, and let's embark on this journey of exploration and innovation in language teaching.Links & ResourcesSelf Selected Vocabulary by Thomas SauerQuestion of the Day by Diego OjedaHow to Plan for a 90 Minutes Class Episode 11Las LeyendasGrowing With Proficiency BlogFB Community Growing With CIConnect with me on IGTPT Store

Are you frustrated with language textbooks that seem to prioritize vocabulary lists and grammar drills? If you are,  this is the episode for you.In this episode, we'll talk about some of the shortcomings of traditional language textbooks and explore four practical ideas to better align them with the principles of second language acquisition (SLA).Discover how to shift the focus from mere language production to providing ample input for your students. Learn to personalize textbook content, ensuring it resonates with your learners and fosters meaningful communication. We'll help you restructure the sequence of activities, emphasizing a communicative purpose and encouraging input before output. Additionally, we'll delve into the importance of prioritizing relevant, high-frequency vocabulary to streamline language acquisition.Ready?  Tune in today and take the first step in aligning your textbooks with the principles of second language acquisition without the frustration!Resources & LinksGrowing With Proficiency BlogFB Community Growing With CIConnect with me on IGTPT StoreLa Casa Encantada Resource

#111What have you heard about Comprehension-Based Communicative Language Teaching?  Is this what you are doing in your classroom?  In this episode I want to unpack exactly what CCLT is and is not. Luckily there is an incredibly useful chapter on this topic in the newly published book “Honing Our Craft.”  It gives us all the info we need to answer the question “What is and What Is not Comprehension-Based Communicative Language Teaching?”  That's actually the title of chapter 4.Honing Our CraftEdited by Dr. Florecia Henshaw (Director of Advanced Spanish at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign) & Dr. Kim Potowski (Professor of Spanish Linguistics at the University of Illinois at Chicago)12 chapters written by educators for educatorsPractical applications and suggestions for language educatorsUse this link and the discount code JOSHUA25HOC to get save 25% on the book.Comprehension-Based Communicative Language Teaching(CCLT)Context and Origin of CCLTRole of InputKrashen's Input HypothesisPresentation-Practice-Production (PPP)popular because it is conceptually easy to understandeasy to grade and assessaccuracy is main criteria for successKey Terms and MisconceptionsCommunication is not synonymous with oral production (reflection of PPP)move input to the center of the curriculum Production and Grammar are not neglected (focus on form, structured input)SuggestionsWhat if my textbook follows the PPP approach?modify activities to give have a communicative goalWhat if my exams are grammar-based?set aside time for grammar explanation Do…speak the target language most of the class time.make input activities meaningfulDon't…forget that accuracy is developed graduallyforget comprehension is communicationplan classes around grammar points, grammar is a tool, not a goalRemember to use this link and the discount code JOSHUA25HOC to get save 25% on the book.Let's connect! wlclassrom.comX (aka Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group__________________________Interested in having Joshua work directly with your department, school or district?  Look at options for collaborating in person or remotely.______________________________Sign up for Talking Points to get  tips, tools and resources for your language teaching.______________________________Join Joshua as a guest on the podcast.______________________________Join Joshua for a Leveling Up Coaching Episode  on the podcast.  

#99Do you find it time-consuming to create effective communicative activities? We can all feel that way at times.  In this episode, we are talking about how to do this more efficiently.  Hope Anderson, a Spanish instructor in Arizona, joins me to offer suggestions for going about our communicative practices a little more efficiently, while also being quite effective. Something for all of us to learn.Topics in this Episode:breaking down exactly what we mean by communicative teaching how to determine if an activity is truly and authentically communicativethe value and benefits of authentic communication in the language classroom.ways to engage students in communicative tasks without taking a ton of timeusing templates when creating tasksConnect with Hope Anderson:Instagram: @teachingsolvedTwitter: @teachingsolvedWebsite: www.teachingsolved.comLinkIn: Hope M AndersonEmail: Hope@TeachingSolved.com__________________________Work with Joshua either in person or remotely.______________________________Sign up for Talking Points for tips, tools and resources for language teaching.______________________________Let's connect!wlclassrom.comTwitter:  @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group______________________________Teachers want to hear from you and what you are proud of in your classroom.Join me on the podcast.  We record conversations remotely, so you can be anywhere.

As a Tech Startup, you need more than an effective and usable product, you need to build “Brand Identity.” This is where Bohdan Paladiichuk steps in from Kyiv, Ukraine. He's been an active Creative Director, Brand Strategist and Entrepreneur for over a decade. Bohdan's creative vision combines tried and true practices in UI/UX design with a mastery in sound production, videography, copywriting, marketing, and human psychology. Bohdan has a documented history of transforming SaaS products into juicy brands that stand out from an ever-growing crowd. As a talented creative, Bohdan is passionate about monitoring and staying updated on modern trends in branding. His technique focuses on striking the perfect balance between 'how good the product looks' and 'how efficiently it works'. Find out more about Bohdan at: Website: https://theqream.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bohdan-paladiichuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qreamdesign/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qream_design_agency/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/qream_design Special Audience Giveaway Crash Test Your Brand: https://theqream.com/brandquiz Check out our YouTube Channel: Command Your Brand  - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfy2IETlyeKq62VHdcRN7aQ/

In this month's episode, Monique and Valerie speak with Brandyn Campbell of Brandyn Campbell Communications on how to disrupt our language and communications in order to be more inclusive and less traumatic with our internal and external communities. Episode Transcript Here Want to dive deeper into this conversation and get access to resources to help you in your journey? Check out our follow-on Patreon Episode. Want to explore this topic in person? Join Monique and Valerie at AFP LEAD this October --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyond-philanthropy/message

Fear can hold us back from reaching our full potential and living a fulfilling life. In this episode, Brendon helps us explore the nature of fear, its impact on our lives, and how we can conquer it. By the end of this episode, you'll be equipped with valuable tools, insights, and encouragement to confront your biggest fears head-on and experience the freedom and growth that come with conquering them. Get ready to step outside your comfort zone and unleash your true potential. “Mental resilience is often about the truth of light being shed on things. Sometimes it's about facing it, talking about it, or sharing it with others. You know who becomes really resilient? Communicative people.” If you're looking for tips on how to overcome your biggest fears in life, this episode is for you! 1. Get the GrowthDay app for all your personal development in one place:  https://growthday.com 2. Read my bestselling book, High Performance Habits: https://amzn.to/2vhf82C 3. Get the High Performance System online (the full course and assessment!): https://www.growthday.com/hps 4. Get the Confidence Masterclass: https://www.growthday.com/confidence 5. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendonburchard

The podcast episode features an interview with Dr. Ledesma, a language access and equity expert with a PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. Dr. Ledesma discusses his personal background and experiences with language and cultural diversity, as well as his research on language access and equity in public education. He emphasizes the need for a strategic and systematic approach to managing quality communication with families who speak languages other than English, and the importance of promoting communicative equity in public education. The episode concludes with a call to action for everyone to join in the conversation and take responsibility for communicative equity.Don't miss out on this insightful conversation. Tune in now!-------------------------------------------

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In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb chats with translator and YouTube content creator, Andrew Case (wife of the face of "Aleph with Beth"). GH has had a good and enduring relationship with Andrew, who is passionate about creating and sharing free resources. This is a really fun conversation between two innovative and forward-thinkers in the realm of biblical/theological content creation and conversational language learning. You won't want to miss it. Listen in. | GlossaHouse.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/glossahouse/message

What would any of our learners love to do with the language? To have a conversation! But as teachers, we know the challenge of fostering meaningful conversations entirely in the target language. So, what can we do to support our students in building community and making real connections through conversation?On this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with language expert and educator Bethanie Drew about interpersonal activities. Bethanie is not only an incredible Spanish teacher, presenter, blogger, and curriculum expert, but she is also FLANC Teacher of the Year for 2022-2023.  Join us as we delve into the top 5 interpersonal activities that will encourage authentic conversations and discussion in your language class. Ready? Hit play now!Resources & LinksMy FrameworkGrowing With CI FB CommunityGWP Spanish Teacher Academy Waiting ListBlogIG & Twitter: @claudiamelliottTeacher Pay Teachers StoreBethanie Drew BlogBethanie's Twitter @lovemysummer45 seconds--sample activityDiscussion ThursdayFast 5 & Roster Interviews

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In this stream I discuss the concept of "mythinformation" and how it relates to the inundation of information through communicative technologies. As opposed to "misinformation, " which has grown in popularity since the presidency of Donald Trump, "mythinformation" is more interested in narratives and the interlinked interpretations of information as opposed to validity. Make sure to check it out and let me know what you think. God bless Intro Music Follow Keynan Here! https://linktr.ee/keynanrwils b-dibe's Bandcamp: https://b-dibe.bandcamp.com/ b-dibe's Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/b-dibe Superchat Here https://streamlabs.com/churchoftheeternallogos Rokfin: https://rokfin.com/dpharry Website: http://www.davidpatrickharry.com GAB: https://gab.com/dpharry Support COTEL with Crypto! Bitcoin: 3QNWpM2qLGfaZ2nUXNDRnwV21UUiaBKVsy Ethereum: 0x0b87E0494117C0adbC45F9F2c099489079d6F7Da Litecoin: MKATh5kwTdiZnPE5Ehr88Yg4KW99Zf7k8d If you enjoy this production, feel compelled, or appreciate my other videos, please support me through my website memberships (www.davidpatrickharry.com) or donate directly by PayPal or crypto! Any contribution would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Logos Subscription Membership: http://davidpatrickharry.com/register/ Venmo: @cotel - https://account.venmo.com/u/cotel PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/eternallogos Donations: http://www.davidpatrickharry.com/donate/ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/eternallogos Website: http://www.davidpatrickharry.com Rokfin: https://rokfin.com/dpharry Odysee: https://odysee.com/@ChurchoftheEternalLogos:d GAB: https://gab.com/dpharry Telegram: https://t.me/eternallogos Minds: https://www.minds.com/Dpharry Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/W10R... DLive: https://dlive.tv/The_Eternal_Logos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dpharry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/eternal_logos

#70In this episode, we are talking about how we can create a supportive classroom environment so that learners, particularly those new to language learning, feel comfortable speaking the target language.  Julie Baker, The Director of the French Intensive Language Program at the University of Richmond,  joins me to take this a step further with simple ways of modifying speaking activities that we all are likely doing so that they are indeed communicative. Topics in this episode:what it means to have a “safe space” for speaking the TL, why this is important, and how we can create this type of classroommotivating students to speak and interact in the TL with some ways to facilitate this in the classroom how to determine if our activities are truly communication, rather than simply practicing structures and vocabularysimple ways to make our activities more communicative with concrete examplesassessment and evaluation of communication, compared with assessment of language structure and vocabularyConnect with Julie Bakeremail: jbaker@richmond.edu ______________________________Work with Joshua either in person or remotely.______________________________Sign up for Talking Points for tips, tools and resources for language teaching.______________________________Let's connect!wlclassrom.comTwitter:  @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group______________________________Teachers want to hear from you and what you are proud of in your classroom.Join me on the podcast.  We record conversations remotely, so you can be anywhere.

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Technology is changing how firms operate and there is a need for more collaboration between the marketing and technology teams to achieve shared goals. In this collaborative podcast between the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) and the Legal Marketing Association (LMA), four seasoned marketing and technology experts discuss their organizational structures, the importance of establishing effective and open communication processes between departments, and share stories in which these efforts resulted in successful projects.   After listening to this 30-minute podcast, you will learn practical tips on how to work together effectively and take away examples that can be implemented for your own success. Both ILTA and LMA recognize that collaboration can only add value and aim to continue this discussion with additional content through the rest of 2022. Keep an eye out, share this podcast with a colleague and let us know what think! Recorded July 2022 Speakers:  @Ali Shahidi @Britton Choi @Erin Meszaros @Michelle Woodyear ​Moderated By: @Tara Patterson

Episode Number: 93 Episode Description: Technology is changing how firms operate and there is a need for more collaboration between the marketing and technology teams to achieve shared goals. In this collaborative podcast between the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) and the Legal Marketing Association (LMA), four seasoned marketing and technology experts discuss their organizational structures, the importance of establishing effective and open communication processes between departments, and share stories in which these efforts resulted in successful projects. After listening to this 30-minute podcast, you'll learn practical tips for working together effectively and take away examples that can be implemented for your own success. Speakers: Britton Choi, Chief Information Officer, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP Erin Corbin Meszaros, Chief Business Development and Client Service Officer, Eversheds Sutherland Tara Patterson, Marketing Technology Manger, Orrick (host) Ali Shahidi, Chief Innovation & Client Solutions Officer, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP Michelle Woodyear, Director of Digital Marketing, Covington & Burling LLP About LMA's Podcast: The LMA Podcast focuses on hot topics in legal marketing, member education and the business of law, with episodes published every three to four weeks. All podcast episodes are shared on Strategies & Voices and are available on SoundCloud, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts. About This Collaboration Both ILTA and LMA recognize that collaboration can only add value and aim to continue this discussion with additional content through the rest of 2022. Keep an eye out, share this podcast with a colleague and let us know what think!

Broccoli Reduces Your Risk of Four Major Diseases University of Illinois, June 23, 2022   It's one of the most advantageous veggies you can eat, and love it or hate it, broccoli offers an array of health benefits. University of Illinois researchers have identified candidate genes controlling the accumulation of phenolic compounds in broccoli. Consumption of phenolic compounds, including certain flavonoids, is associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease, type II diabetes, asthma, and cancer.   Sulforaphane in broccoli can also help to prevent or slow the progress of one of the most common forms of arthritis. Scientists have also discovered that broccoli protects the skin against the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays.  Many studies have shown that a diet rich in vegetables -- particularly brassica vegetables such as broccoli -- is linked to decreased risk of heart disease and stroke. The researchers crossed two broccoli lines and tested their progeny in terms of total phenolic content and their ability to neutralize oxygen radicals in cellular assays. They then used a genetic technique called quantitative trait locus analysis to search for the genes involved in generating phenolics in the most promising progeny.   By identifying the genes involved in accumulating these compounds, the researchers are one step closer to breeding broccoli and related Brassica vegetables like kale and cabbage with mega-doses of phenolic compounds.   The good news is that phenolic compounds are flavorless and stable, meaning the vegetables can be cooked without losing health-promoting qualities.   Once these vegetables are consumed, the phenolic compounds are absorbed and targeted to certain areas of the body or concentrated in the liver. Flavonoids spread through the bloodstream, reducing inflammation through their antioxidant activity.   "These are things we can't make ourselves, so we have to get them from our diets," Juvik says. "The compounds don't stick around forever, so we need to eat broccoli or some other Brassica vegetable every three or four days to lower the risk of cancers and other degenerative diseases."       Can Chronic Cellphone Use Hinder your Infant's Development? Environmental Health Trust, June 23, 2022   The two most important communicative mechanisms a newborn innately has to navigate his world are eye gaze and crying. From birth, newborns are constantly developing speech, language and communication skills with every response they command from their caregiver. As early as 5 days old, an infant can tailor his cries to reflect hunger, wetness, or discomfort as well as differentiate between mother and caregiver. Additionally, very early on newborns and infants develop prelinguistic skills: eye gaze (signaling a cue for communication) and joint attention – the ability of an infant to rest his or her gaze on a object at the same time the caregiver is looking at the same object. It is speculated that eye gaze between baby and mother is one of the most important prelinguistic skills to occur before verbal communication develops.   However, excessive cell phone usage can work to hinder the communicative rhythm and bonding experience that new mothers and infants work to establish, especially within the first six months. Communicative cues can be easily missed and trying to decode differences in newborn cries (hunger vs wet diaper) can become very difficult. As it is so important for new mothers to pay attention to different cries, constant distraction from a cell phone can alter the way the other perceives the cry, thus making it more difficult to decode.    Infants are so intuitive early on, that even the slightest delay in response to a coo or a cry can alter the way they perceive their world. Additionally, if a mother is perusing high-emotion content that is so pertinent in Facebook and social media, the overflow of emotion may inadequately color her response to the infant.   Breastfeeding can also be affected by a constant need to search the web or pursue Facebook, taking away from a significant bonding period for mother and baby, according to Erin Odom.    Physically, the mother may be present but mentally they are “somewhere else”. Many mothers use the cellphone to pass the time during the long nursing/feeding sessions of early infancy. However, infants are highly communicative during feeding, and texting and social media, when so engrossing, can distract a mother from the needs of the infant.   Chronic cell phone usage such as texting and social media usage could absolutely hinder infant development as a result of missed cues on the part of the mother.    The early months of a newborn who continuously has to wait for mother while looking at the cellphone before responding, to cry initiation for communication or other cues, the brain's connections will actually reorganize around this delay, later dampening the development of instinctual communication between mother and infant.         Yoga And Meditation Could Potentially Reverse The Genetic Effects Of Stress Coventry University (UK), Antwerp University (Belgium), Radboud University (Netherlands), June 21, 2022 A review of multiple studies focusing on the effects of mindfulness practices like yoga and meditation has found that these efforts may have the potential to reverse genetic expressions of stress. As the analysis, published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology, explains: While some MBIs, such as yoga, Tai Chi, and Qigong, have a strong physical component, others like meditation and mindfulness, breath regulation techniques, and the relaxation response (RR) are mainly sedentary. Despite the variability in these techniques, they all seem to produce various psychological benefits on healthy and clinical populations, such as the reduction of perceived stress , the alleviation of depression, decreases in anxiety, or to help in coping with a chronic medical disease. However, it is less clear what are the mechanisms underpinning the self-reported benefits of MBIs. Noting that there is some speculation that “MBIs increase gray matter in the brain regions related to emotion regulation, learning, memory, self-referential processes, and perspective taking,” they acknowledged the evidence is not conclusive and set out to delve deeper into the genetic expressions of stress and how MBIs may affect them. The review analyzed 18 studies “that used gene expression analysis in research on meditation and related MBIs [mind-body interventions].” Ultimately, they found that “meditation and related MBIs [were associated with] downregulation of NF-κB-targeted genes, which can be understood as the reversal of the molecular signature of the effects of chronic stress.”h useful information unless the relationship between gene expression and psychological variables is directly explored.”   Curcumin-piperine combo may support heart health for diabetics: Study  Baqiyatallah University of Medical Science (Iran), June 25, 2022 A combination supplement containing curcuminoids plus piperine from black pepper may support heart health for diabetics by improving the levels and functionality of cholesterol, says a new study. The combination reduced total cholesterol and non-HDL cholesterol levels, and improved levels of Lp(a) [Lipoprotein(a)], a structural component of LDL. “Although elevated Lp(a) has been considered as an important risk factor for premature atherosclerotic CVD for quite a long time independently of LDL-C and non-HDL-C levels, until very recently, the possibilities of influencing Lp(a) were extremely limited,” wrote scientists from Iran, Croatia and the USA in Complementary Therapies in Medicine . “Hence, this finding that curcuminoids as naturally occurring dietary supplements can decrease elevated Lp(a) in patients with [type 2 diabetes] is very important since such supplements are becoming more and more popular and attractive to the patients.” On the other hand, the curcumin-piperine combination significantly increased HDL levels by 1.56 mg/dL, compared to only 0.2 mg/dL in the placebo group.   Parkinson's is partly an autoimmune disease, study finds Columbia University, June 21, 2022 Researchers have found direct evidence that autoimmunity—in which the immune system attacks the body's own tissues—plays a role in Parkinson's disease, the neurodegenerative movement disorder. The findings raise the possibility that the death of neurons in Parkinson's could be prevented by therapies that dampen the immune response. The study, led by scientists at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) and the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology, was published in Nature. "The idea that a malfunctioning immune system contributes to Parkinson's dates back almost 100 years," said study co-leader David Sulzer, PhD, professor of neurobiology (in psychiatry, neurology and pharmacology) at CUMC. "But until now, no one has been able to connect the dots. Our findings show that two fragments of alpha-synuclein, a protein that accumulates in the brain cells of people with Parkinson's, can activate the T cells involved in autoimmune attacks. "These findings, however, could provide a much-needed diagnostic test for Parkinson's disease, and could help us to identify individuals at risk or in the early stages of the disease." Scientists once thought that neurons were protected from autoimmune attacks. However, in a 2014 study, Dr. Sulzer's lab demonstrated that dopamine neurons (those affected by Parkinson's disease) are vulnerable because they have proteins on the cell surface that help the immune system recognize foreign substances. As a result, they concluded, T cells had the potential to mistake neurons damaged by Parkinson's disease for foreign invaders. The new study found that T cells can be tricked into thinking dopamine neurons are foreign by the buildup of damaged alpha-synuclein proteins, a key feature of Parkinson's disease. "In most cases of Parkinson's, dopamine neurons become filled with structures called Lewy bodies, which are primarily composed of a misfolded form of alpha-synuclein," said Dr. Sulzer.   Vegetarian diets produce fewer greenhouse gases and increase longevity, say new studies  Loma Linda Health University, June 25, 2022 Consuming a plant-based diet results in a more sustainable environment and reduces greenhouse gas emissions, while improving longevity, according to new research from Loma Linda University Health. Based on findings that identified food systems as a significant contributor to global warming, the study focuses on the dietary patterns of vegetarians, semi-vegetarians and non-vegetarians to quantify and compare greenhouse gas emissions, as well as assess total mortality. The mortality rate for non-vegetarians was almost 20 percent higher than that for vegetarians and semi-vegetarians. On top of lower mortality rates, switching from non-vegetarian diets to vegetarian diets or even semi-vegetarian diets also helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The vegetarian diets resulted in almost a third less emissions compared to the non-vegetarian diets. Modifying the consumption of animal-based foods can therefore be a feasible and effective tool for climate change mitigation and public health improvements, the study concluded. "The takeaway message is that relatively small reductions in the consumption of animal products result in non-trivial environmental benefits and health benefits," said Sam Soret, Ph.D., MPH, associate dean at Loma Linda University School of Public Health and co-author of the studies. "The study analyzed more than 73,000 participants. The level of detail we have on food consumption and health outcomes at the individual level makes these findings unprecedented,” Soret said. 

During rare times when circumstances shift, including the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals have an opportunity “to look into our soul and see if we like what we see there.” Life for Deseret News reporter Lois Collins was a constant invitation to see things differently. Raised by blind parents, Collins had the opportunity to learn how to “see” in every sense of the word. Of her mother, Collins once wrote, “She taught me not to worry about the things you can't change, but never to walk away from those you can.” Now, after some four decades as a journalist writing about families and family policy, she joins the Church News podcast to talk about her parents, Frank and Mary Collins, and help listeners look inside themselves — and others — and see if they like what they find there.  The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Host Sarah Jane Weaver, reporter and editor for The Church News for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shot or No Shot. Kap doesn't take the bus. The White Sox aren't very... smart? Communicative? Dealbreakers, scenarios - are they dealbreakers? Kap had a hard time with a commercial.

This episode is a recording of a livestream event hosted by the Ancient Language Institute. They invited Nick Messmer, co-founder of Biblingo and co-host of the Biblical Languages Podcast, to be a part of their roundtable discussion about how to learn ancient languages, specifically in light of modern second language acquisition research. The conversation was about 2 hours long, so we're splitting it up into 2 parts for the podcast. In this first part, we talk about about our backgrounds, the grammar-translation method, comprehensible input, and communicative approaches. Show notes at: https://biblingo.org/blog/grammar-translation-communicative-approaches-and-ancient-languages/