{"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/6ad89b87a25058b22a4ca34f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How to help every learner find their voice in English - Episode 35","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/675718332dd88df13218d32d/1792580410745-69f62dc5-4603-43aa-af58-c86dc7232d37.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/tsv_C2c14Ys?si=HuWQaupbvPa4Ugnv\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Watch this episode on YouTube.</a></p><p><br></p><p>Welcome back to another episode of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge.</p><p><br></p><p>Today, host Luísa Geão travels to the Netherlands to chat with Elmira Shirinsokhan, an English teacher, trainer and examiner with nearly 16 years experience across Turkey, Poland and the Netherlands.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Elmira shares how teaching across diverse international contexts has shaped her approach to language, identity and classroom culture.</p><p><br></p><p>From turning multilingual differences into valuable resources to making adult learners feel safe to take risks, this conversation is packaged with practical tips on how to shift your focus from simply delivering lessons to creating true opportunities for learning.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Grow you will discover:</p><ul><li>How to put reflection into practice.</li><li>Top tips for navigating multilingual classrooms.</li><li>Ways to create safe learning spaces for adults.</li><li>How to encourage students to take charge of their own progress.</li><li>Advice for finding your spark during tough moments.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’ve got a question about your own classroom we’d love to hear from you. Send your questions to <u><a href=\"mailto:growpodcast@cambridge.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">growpodcast@cambridge.org</a></u> and they might feature in a future episode of Grow.</p><p><br></p><p>Discover thousands of experiences, insights, ideas and resources on the <u><a href=\"https://www.cambridge.org/elt/blog/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">World of Better Learning blog. </a></u></p><p>Explore our extensive range of <u><a href=\"https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/?remember=yes&amp;content=teacher\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">learning resources</a></u> and the world’s most recognised <u><a href=\"https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">exams and tests</a></u> for English - all ready for you and your institution.</p><p>Join our social community:</p><p><u><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/CambridgeEnglishTeaching/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></u></p><p><u><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cambridgeenglishteaching/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></u></p><p><u><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/cambridge-university-press-assessment-english/posts/?feedView=all\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></u></p><p><u><a href=\"https://x.com/CambridgeEng\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">X</a></u></p><p><u><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@cambridgeenglishteaching\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a></u></p><p><u><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@cambridgeenglishtv\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></u></p>","author_name":"Cambridge"}