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Learning French by Accident

Chase In French (Chase Emery Davis)

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This podcast is based on my work coaching some of the world's most famous actors and my accumulated knowledge of over 10 years. "Learning French by Accident," emphasizes training your ears and subconscious to detect and retain language through context. I believe that everything begins in the mouth – how to shape and control it, and how it influences our physical behavior. Throughout this series, we'll explore various aspects of pronunciation, including phonetics, accents, and the nuances of ...
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Call To Stage with Amber Davies

Amber Davies/W!ZARD Studios

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This is Call To Stage, the podcast from Amber Davies, where musical theatre takes centre stage. From unforgettable backstage stories to exclusive news and insights, each week musical theatre and Dancing On Ice star Amber is joined by stars of the stage (and sometimes just fans of it!) to chat, laugh… and maybe even sing. If one thing’s for sure, Amber and her guests will be leaving it all on the mic. New episodes every Wednesday.
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You want to be a Working Actor but when it comes to building a sustainable career it takes more than just talent to get you there. If you're an Actor born outside of the U.S. and you want to increase your auditions and opportunities then you will need to master the American accent in order to book U.S. roles. The problem is most Actors struggle maintain the accent in performance or think about the accent during their audition. There are tons of U.S. projects filming in Australia, NewZealand, ...
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'To Hell and Back' shines light on our darkest, most painful, and most overwhelming human experiences. With unfiltered conversations, vivid role plays, focused teaching, and spacious curiosity, Charlie and Nicoleta use the framework of DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) to help those of us who live in hell learn the skills we need to get ourselves the hell out. Every week is a fresh invitation to meet our minds, our pain, and all that makes this life worth living with greater understanding a ...
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All Things Private Practice Podcast TM is where we dive deep into the gritty, unfiltered world of being a mental entrepreneur, mental health professional, and a private practice therapist. Join us as we explore the emotional roller coaster of small business ownership, tackling the raw and unapologetic aspects that often go unspoken. In each episode, we fearlessly dissect self-doubt, resilience, impostor syndrome, and paralyzing perfectionism. This podcast normalizes fear and failure and help ...
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Welcome To Voice Over Par Charcha - The Voice Over Podcast in Hindi. A series of Episodes on all about starting a career in the Voice Industry from scratch, Inviting Experienced Voice Artists as Guests and discussions about their journey, experience, etc
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Helping freelance translators and interpreters succeed! The ProZ.com podcast features interview from some of the translation and interpreting industry's biggest names, with the aim of helping freelancer translators and interpreters take the next step in their careers. Visit https://www.proz.com to register and https://training.proz.com for information on our courses and workshops.
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Playda(i)te is a podcast highlighting people that have playfully stepped into their Sur-Thrivorhood. You are in the right place if you are looking to be inspired to step onto your unique path, and co-create the life of your dreams. We laugh a lot, and also take deep dives into sensitive, but relevant, topics. It is our intention to co-create a world that is a safe playground for all beings, and have as much fun as possible in the process. I am not a therapist or mental health professional, s ...
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Mom Forgot To Tell You Podcast empowers women financially, spiritually, physically, and mentally. I cover financial freedom, mental health, career growth, women's health, sex, and all types of relationships. I talk to female founders, psychologists, career coaches, doctors, and more!
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Best known for originating the role of Catherine of Aragon in the multi award-winning Six The Musical, Reneé Lamb is one of the UK theatre scene’s most exciting stars. From Six to CAKE (where she originated the leading role of Jeanne), Reneé has also starred in the Original Casts of Be More Chill, Malory Towers and Little Shop of Horrors at the Reg…
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In this episode, Patrick Casale speaks with Dr. Donna Oriowo, an award-winning DEI advocate, international speaker, and certified sex and relationship therapist, as she discusses the complexities of self-esteem, particularly for Black women navigating supremacist and patriarchal cultures. Her perspective on self-esteem being shaped by collective ex…
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It was only right to have the iconic Maddie Grace Jepson on Call To Stage to announce her West End debut as Lorraine Baines in Back To The Future! We can't wait to watch her thrive on that stage. Maddie is an actor and TikTok viral sensation who has over 2.1 million digital followers worldwide. Just four years after Maddie first appeared on TikTok,…
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#202 I want to make sure that you start your new school in the fall with a clear framework for planning and teaching for proficiency. I created a free reflection and planning tool that will guide you as you create a classroom that prioritizes what students can do with language. In this episode I will tell you all about it and point you to where you…
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In this episode, Patrick Casale speaks with Erica Smith about creating equitable and accessible workplaces in private practice. Erica shares candid, real-life stories of navigating the mental health field as someone living with chronic illness, and discusses the imperative of designing work environments that are truly supportive and accessible. Top…
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We are joined by an absolute legend on this episode of Call To Stage! Ruthie Henshall is a five-time Olivier Award nominee who has played some of the West End’s biggest roles. She’s been Fantine in Les Misérables, Nancy in Oliver!, Roxie Hart (and Mama Morton) in Chicago in the West End and was in the Original West End casts of Miss Saigon, Childre…
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#204 Do you have some go-to activities to motivate your students to speak and engage with the target language in your classroom? Are you always on the lookout for activities and routines to add to your list of possibilities? In this episode, I speak with Sherry Sebesta, a French and Spanish teacher in New York. Sherry shares suggestions for getting…
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In this episode, Patrick Casale and Nicole McCance talk about her proven 5-step method for scaling a group practice—perfect for anyone feeling stuck at an income ceiling, burned out, or simply wondering what the next level looks like for their private practice. 3 Key Takeaways: Systemize First, Hire Second: Before you build your team, get everythin…
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#200 How do you feel about the CI strategies, proficiency-based procedures or communicative language teaching that you do in your classroom? You hear a lot about it, either on this podcast, from colleagues or on social media. Lots of good stuff. But, do you sometimes feel like it seems like it's always smooth sailing with no challenges in other cla…
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In this episode, I talk with Rachel Murdock, a burnout prevention specialist, group practice owner, and former FBI employee who bravely walked away from a "golden handcuffs" career to reclaim her well-being and design a life on her own terms. Her story is an empowering reminder that sometimes betting on yourself is the best investment you can make.…
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Desmonda Cathabel might now be recognised as one of the country’s most talented performers – but her career started thousands of miles away in Jakarta. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, she was awarded the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year 2022. In 2023, she was a finalist on ITV’s Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream where she sh…
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#199 How can celebrating identity and dialects transform the experience of language learners? In this episode I'm joined by Courtney Nygaard, a teacher of heritage Spanish speakers in Minnesota. Courtney shares how she honors and values her students' identities as a way to build confidence, connection, and community in the classroom. We talk about …
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In this episode, Rachel Bentley shares her journey of building a thriving group practice and launching the Next Level Private Practice Summit, emphasizing the power of community, collaboration, and taking risks despite self-doubt or fear of imperfection. She and Patrick Casale discuss the importance of consistency, authentic connection, and embraci…
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Simon Lipkin is one of the West End’s most accomplished actors. Having originated roles in many of London’s biggest shows (including Avenue Q, Rock of Ages and Elf The Musical). He can’t just sing, act and dance, he’s also an accomplished puppeteer (he was the dog in I Can’t Sing! The X Factor Musical, and the Lorax in The Lorax at the Old Vic) and…
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#198 How can simple, consistent routines create a classroom where students communicate confidently in the target language every day? In this episode we look at how effective routines lead to successful classrooms. I’m joined by Tia Parnell, a French teacher in Ontario, Canada. Tia shares practical insight into how routines can create structure, boo…
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In this episode, Patrick Casale and Sabrina Longley, LCSW at Resilient Mind Counseling, talk about why authenticity, open communication, and a supportive work environment matter so much for therapists who’d rather work for someone else than run their own practice. They also share how embracing your identity and using dialectics can boost confidence…
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We have a multiple Olivier Award nominated actor on Call To Stage today... and, even better, she is form one of Amber's favourite shows currently on in the West End. Clare Foster started her professional career in Germany, as an understudy in Saturday Night Fever. Ever since then, she has shot to the top of London's theatre royalty. With roles in W…
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#197 Have you heard of a Write and Discuss or have you tried it in your classroom? If you've done it, you know how useful and beneficial it is for students and yourself as the teacher. If this is new to you, in this episode you’ll hear about an incredibly useful collaborative writing activity that you can do with your students right away. No prepar…
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In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Priyanka Rao, licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Asha Mental Health, about what it means to be an ADHD entrepreneur — the challenges, the resilience, and how to thrive authentically. Dr. Rao shared her late-diagnosis journey, how motherhood illuminated her ADHD, and the mindset shifts that fuel her leade…
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We have a highly requested guest on this weeks episode of Call To Stage! Hibe Elchikhe graduated from Mountview and quickly made her professional stage debut in the Asia tour of Ghost, followed by her first lead role as Jasmine in the Australian tour of Aladdin. In London, Hiba made her stage debut in Antony & Cleopatra at the National Thatre, and …
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#196 What if your students could step inside the Louvre Museum, explore Frida Kahlo’s studio, or walk through the streets of ancient cities, all without leaving your classroom? In this episode, we explore the Google Arts & Culture app with French teacher and tech integration specialist Heidi Trude. From boosting cultural understanding to sparking m…
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It can be easy to feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or in need of hope during uncertain times in our lives. In this episode, Patrick Casale and Hillary Logan talk about using Motivational Interviewing (MI) as a realistic, strengths-based way to cultivate hope—even amidst collective uncertainty. 3 Key takeaways: Reground in the “Spirit” of MI: Hillary hi…
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In many ways, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is the underdog musical of the year in the West End - a production which started off-West End in 2019 and fought its way to the Ambassadors Theatre thanks to its incredibly passionate fanbase. In John Dagleish, the show has found its star. The winner of Best Actor in a Musical at the 2025 Olivier Aw…
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#195 There are lots of misconceptions about teaching grammar. There are also opinions about whether or not there is a place for teaching grammar in a proficiency-based classroom. In this episode, Catherine Ritz and Mike Travers, authors of Proficiency-Based Instruction: Teaching GRAMMAR for Proficiency, join me to talk about the place of grammar in…
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In this flashback episode, I sat down with the insightful Jenn Fredette to delve into the transformative power of storytelling in marketing for therapy practices. Listen to this episode to discover how storytelling resonates with clients far more than the usual credential-heavy marketing approach. Learn why authenticity, vulnerability, and relatabi…
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From Six to Mean Girls - and even Legally Blonde along the way - Grace Mouat is one of the most exciting stars on the West End. Having made her West End debut in Six (where she was Dance Captain, Swing and covered all six leads!), her journey has also included stints in & Juliet, the Arlene Phillips directed concert version of Hair, the iconic Lega…
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#194 Where do you find opportunities for exploring language and culture beyond the classroom? Have you found ways to involve your students in service learning projects? In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Chris Howell who is the co-founder of the Pulsera Project. This is an organization that supports artisans in Guatemala and Nic…
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Ever wonder what the difference is between therapy and coaching? And if you are a therapist who wants to expand your services with coaching, do you have any clue what to do, where to start, and how to protect yourself legally? In this flashback episode, I talk with Carly Hill, LCSW and business coach for therapists who want to add coaching to their…
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If this performer has a million fans, we are one of them. If they have no fans, we are dead. We have the outstanding Jo Foster on this weeks episode of Call To Stage! Jo is perhaps best known as the co-lead in the Marlow & Moss musical Why Am I So Single, a role for which they were nominated for a WhatsOnStage Award for 'Best Performer In A Musical…
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#193 Do you use task cards? How can we get the most out of them in our language classrooms? Task cards are useful tools for building engagement, supporting proficiency, and adding variety to your routines. In this episode, we’re looking at 15 creative ways to use task cards. You might already have a few that you like to use, and after this episode …
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In this flashback episode, we're not just talking the talk; we're taking a deep dive into personal struggles both therapists and clients face, challenging the stigma around seeking mental health care and embracing our vulnerabilities. I talk with Sandtrice Russell as she opens up about the need for safe spaces and advocacy, particularly for the BIP…
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Our guest on this week's episode of Call To Stage isn't just a hugely accomplished performer, but he's also one of the most loved actors by other performers! Benjamin Yates has toured the world in Jesus Christ Superstar, toured the country in Wicked (as 1st Cover Fiyero) and has cemented himself in the West End as a cast member in iconic shows incl…
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#192 How much flexibility or autonomy do you have over your curriculum? Are you able to integrate CI techniques and procedures? This can be a bit challenging if our curriculum is aligned with chapters in a textbook or prescribed units. Today I speak with Ashley Mikkelsen, a Spanish teacher in North Dakota. Ashley talks us through her personal journ…
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In this flashback episode, I talk with Dr. Angela Koivula, psychologist and adjunct instructor at the University of Florida, about the complexities of navigating financial realities in the mental health profession and its impact on career decisions. Key Takeaways: Financial Planning & Sustainability: Many therapists face significant challenges in p…
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We're so excited about the release of SIX in cinemas all across the UK this week that we thought it would make the most sense for us to be joined by the OG Catherine Parr! Maiya Quansah-Breed made her professional debut in the award-winning musical start after graduating Guildford School of Acting (with fellow West End icon Grace Mouat). From there…
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#191 Do you have effective routines that support your students’ language proficiency and communication skills? We often think of the communication modes, proficiency levels and 90+% target language as the routines that we foster in the classroom. In this episode you’ll hear about another type of routine, student-created graphic organizers. These ar…
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In this flashback episode, Patrick Casale talks with Dr. Omolara Uwemedimo, co-founder of Strong Children Wellness and founder of Melanin in Medicine. They discuss empowering BIPOC clinicians, promoting health equity, and developing sustainable practices. Key Takeaways: Diversify Revenue Streams: Strong Children Wellness thrives by diversifying inc…
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