Intercâmbio Linguístico: Tema - Continuous Professional Development for English Teachers-Podcast#12

Welcome to Linguistic Exchange, the podcast that will bring discussions about education, with a special focus on language teaching. Here, you will find insights and opinions from experts in various fields, covering everything from theory to classroom practice. Whether you are an English teacher or simply interested in learning more about the subject, you are in the right place!In this episode of our podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Kelly Pennington, an American who has been living in Americana, Brazil for many years. Kelly shared her fascinating journey from a background in the armed forces and business management to becoming a language teacher and teacher trainer. She discussed the challenges she faced when starting out and the common challenges new teachers encounter. Kelly also highlighted the benefits of completing the Cambridge CELTA and Delta courses, which she has taken and now trains others in. In addition, she provided insights into the evolving field of language teaching and shared valuable advice for teachers looking to improve their teaching and career prospects. Don't miss this insightful conversation!

[@karinheuertgalvao]

Ha! Finally, someone talking about the "groupie" behavior in ELT. Go, Kelly! Critical thinking is not just something we should teach, but we must practice and question ourselves if these "Gods of ELT" are right about all the things that come out of their mouths.

[@joycexavier6800]

Great

[@intercambiolinguistico]

We are glad you liked it, Joyce!