{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/675718332dd88df13218d32d/676583b7575cbdaa9d756b41?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Sparking inspiration in the next generation with Mariacristina Marcato - Episode 1","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/675718332dd88df13218d32d/1752679811163-59c8e34f-5967-460c-a97b-3c056bb7b8a0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Hello and welcome to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge - this series will guide you through the world of English language teaching. Join us as we delve into the personal journeys of educators just like you, from their very own classrooms.</p><p><br></p><p>To kick off this exciting new series our host for the Italian leg of our journey, Filippo Pavesi, is speaking with the wonderful Mariacristina Marcato, an English Teacher &amp; Co-ordinator in Milan.</p><p><br></p><p>Mariacristina takes us through her greatest career achievements and challenges, shares the joys of seeing her students’ growth, and offers invaluable advice for new teachers!</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll also hear from teacher trainer and materials developer Jade Blue, with a top tip that you can use in your classroom!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>This episode covers:</p><ul><li>Mariacristina’s defining moment where she knew she’d become a teacher</li><li>How she overcame her greatest challenges</li><li>What kinds of activities best connect with students</li><li>Why maintaining energy and not being discouraged are important</li><li>Mariacristina’s advice for new teachers</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Links &amp; references</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Kid’s Box New Generation: Growing, learning and having fun together in the primary classroom: <a href=\"https://www.cambridge.org/elt/blog/2023/03/14/kids-box-new-generation-growing-learning-and-having-fun-together-in-the-primary-classroom\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">World of Better Learning&nbsp;</a></p><p><br></p><p>Explore our extensive range of <a href=\"https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/?remember=yes&amp;content=teacher\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">learning resources</a> and the world’s most recognized <a href=\"https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">exams and tests</a> for English - all ready for you and your institution.</p><p><br></p><p>Join our social community:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/CambridgeEnglishTeaching/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cambridgeenglishteaching/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/cambridge-university-press-assessment-english/posts/?feedView=all\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href=\"https://x.com/CambridgeEng\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">X</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@cambridgeenglishteaching\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@cambridgeenglishtv\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></p><p><br></p><p>Send your audio questions to be answered in future episodes:</p><p><a href=\"mailto:growpodcast@cambridge.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">growpodcast@cambridge.org</a></p>","author_name":"Cambridge"}