E2 Talks is a monthly podcast where we chat about the English language landscape, conversing about topics relevant to ESL students. E2 Talks, an extension of E2Language, will provide listeners with extensive insights into topics that matter to our students. The goal here is to create a more laidback learning environment that you can access on your terms!
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#29 - "The impact of language literacy in the modern workplace and social context" w/ Dr. Chris Corbel & E2 Expert David
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1:06:24In this episode, E2 Expert Teacher David chats with Dr Chris Corbel, a lecturer at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education. David and Chris discuss a number of topics ranging from the social view of literacy to what has changed in the world of language learning. They also discuss the effects that literacy has on the gig economy. If you're an Eng…
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#28 - "Creating a modern language literacy environment" w/ Margaret Corrigan (Carringbush Adult Education and President of Vic TESOL) & E2 Expert Teacher David
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58:29In this episode, E2 Expert Teacher David chats with Margaret Corrigan, CEO of Carringbush Adult Education and President of Vic TESOL. Carringbush Adult Education is a non for profit registered training organisation (RTO) and has delivered educational and community developmental programs in Melbourne, Australia since 1984. In today’s podcast, David …
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#27 - "The importance of acknowledging the online learner" w/ Allen Davenport (Cambridge University Press & Assessment) & E2 Expert Teacher David
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52:27In this episode of E2 Talks, E2 Expert Teacher David chats with Allen Davenport, Professional Learning and Development Manager at Cambridge University Press & Assessment. David and Allen discuss a range of topics ranging from “what is an online learner?", pluringalism and the interactions of language learners in the classroom. David and Allen also …
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#26 - The Reading Wars! - The ongoing debate about how best to teach children to read w/ Camilla Ochipinti (Director of Education at Decodable Readers Australia) and E2 Expert Jay
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41:55In this episode, Jay talks to Camilla Ochipinti (OKA-PINTI) who is Director of Education at Decodable Readers Australia. Camilla trains teachers from around the world on the Science of Reading and her company, Decodable Readers Australia, bridges the gap between evidence based research and quality teaching practices. The focus of this episode is “t…
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#25 - Master the CELPIP! w/ E2 Experts Mark & Mike
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42:05In this episode, E2 Expert Teacher Mark chats with another E2 Expert Teacher, Mike, about the CELPIP test. Mark and Mike are both from Canada and have experience teaching a range of tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, CELPIP and are true experts in high-stakes English tests. They touch on what CELPIP is, the two different versions of CELPIP, how you…
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#24 - The most important words to teach and learn for second language learning! w/ Jay and Dr Charlie Browne
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52:02In this episode, Jay chats with Dr Charlie Browne who is Professor of Applied Linguistics & TESOL at Meiji Gakuin University's English Department, a top-ranked private university in Tokyo, Japan. He is a well known expert in online language learning, especially as it applies to second language vocabulary acquisition and reading skills development, …
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#23 - Paul Nation: The ins and outs of teaching and learning vocabulary! w/ Jay from E2
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1:21:19In this episode, Jay chats with Paul Nation who is Emeritus Professor in Applied Linguistics at the School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. His specialist interests are the teaching and learning of vocabulary and language teaching methodology. Jay and Paul discuss vocabulary - how many w…
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We hope you've been enjoying the conversations with experts from around the world about English language teaching, learning and test preparation. From this point on, we're going to make the podcast more teacher and industry specific. We feel that the upcoming conversations will be better suited to English language teaching professionals and those i…
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Episode 22 - How to master IELTS General w/ Jay and IELTS Expert Rocco Nigro from IDP
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35:09Hi and Welcome to E2 Talks. In this episode, Jay speaks with Rocco Nigro from IDP about the differences between IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training followed by an in-depth discussion of IELTS General Writing Task 1. Rocco gives lots of great advice for how to prepare for IELTS General in order to reach the scores you need. Thanks for listenin…
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Episode 21 - How to relax before your English test: A discussion on anxiety and meditation w/ Jay & Graeme from E2Language
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51:25In this podcast Jay is joined by Graeme, an e2language expert IELTS teacher. In this discussion, Jay and Graeme talk about meditation, in a broad sense, detailing the benefits of meditation leading up to english language tests such as IELTS, OET, PTE and TOEFL. Jay and Graeme also talk about test day anxiety and discuss its effects on student’s ove…
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Episode 20 - How A.I. can improve your pronunciation w/ Jay & Nick Jenkins from Language Confidence
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41:04In this podcast Jay is joined by Nick Jenkins, the founder of Language Confidence - an AI-driven software as a service product that gives students automatic corrective feedback on their pronunciation. In this discussion, Jay and Nick talk about pronunciation broadly and more specifically how AI can help students develop better speech habits. They t…
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Episode 19 - The Key Aspects of Online Learning w/ Jay & Don from E2
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49:35In this podcast, Jay chats to Don Feaver, the CTO of E2, about the ins and outs of e-learning. Jay and Don discuss why e-learning has not lived up to its potential and how the education industry can utilise technology to make deep learning far more effective. They touch on topics such as engagement, pedagogy, active learning methodologies, smart sy…
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Episode 18 - IELTS vs PTE Academic vs TOEFL w/ E2 Experts Jay, Alex & Sayli
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52:41In this episode E2Experts Jay, Alex and Sayli talk about IELTS Academic, PTE Academic and TOEFL. They compare the various tasks, discuss the differences on how you are scored and talk about the pros and cons on each test. If you aren't quite sure which test is for you, take a listen. Remember to check out e2language.com for PTE, IELTS, OET and TOEF…
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Episode 17 - Introducing Pearson's new "Global Online Test Preparation Platform" powered by E2 w/ Jarrad Merlo (E2Language), Richelle Zakrzrewski (Pearson) & James Warwick (Pearson)
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22:44In this episode Jay talks to Richelle Zakrzrewski & James Warwick from Pearson. They talk about Pearson's new "Global Online Test Preparation Platform" powered by E2. Remember to check out e2language.com for PTE, IELTS, OET and TOEFL courses and If you need help with general English language learning, check out e2school.com.…
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Episode 16 - IELTS Writing - Beyond 6.5 w/ E2 Experts Alex & Anna
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48:59In this podcast, Alex chats with E2Expert Anna about the IELTS writing criteria. They discuss the reasons why students score 5 or 6 and explain, based on E2 student success stories, how to score 7 and above in the four criteria. Remember to check out e2language.com for IELTS courses and If you need help with general English language learning, check…
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Episode 15 - How to win on test day w/ performance psychologist Harley de Vos from Condor Performance & Jay
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44:55In this podcast, Jay chats with performance psychologist Harley de Vos about a range of issues that can affect your performance on test day. They discuss best practices leading up to your exam, the night before your exam, the morning of your exam and during your exam. Importantly, they discuss ways to manage test anxiety - before and during your te…
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Episode 14 - Online Language Learning during COVID w/ Alex Asher from LearnCube & Jay
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49:52In this podcast, Jay chats with Alex Asher from LearnCube about digital English language learning. They talk about how schools responded to the rapid shift to online language learning during COVID-19 and how schools might best position themselves to ride out the storm and even grow their business beyond their classroom walls. If you're a teacher or…
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Episode 13 - Language Assessment: Research, Reliability and Fairness w/ Dr Ute Knoch & E2 Expert Alex
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41:18In this episode, E2 Expert Teacher Alex is joined by Associate Professor, Dr. Ute Knoch, Director of Melbourne University’s internationally renowned Language Testing Research Centre. They discuss the research that goes into high-stakes language tests like IELTS, TOEFL and OET, how reliable those tests are, and how candidates can best prepare for th…
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Episode 12 - TOEFL AT HOME! Everything you need to know w/ Helen Cook of ETS & E2 Expert Sayli
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36:44In this podcast, Helen Cook from ETS joins E2Expert Sayli to give you the latest update on the TOEFL Special Home Edition. Keep listening to find out everything you need to know about this test, which can be taken from the comfort of your own home. Remember to check out e2language.com for TOEFL courses and e2school.com for general English language …
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Episode 11 - Teaching & Learning Pronunciation w/ Iconoclastic English teacher Judy Thompson & Jay
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1:12:09In this podcast, Jay chats to Judy Thompson who might be described as a "renegade" English language teacher. Judy has a unique approach to language teaching whereby she doesn't teach what she learned or what could be described as "traditional language teaching"; instead, she teaches what she does or what is naturally occurring in language and she h…
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Episode 10 - PTE vs IELTS: A Student's Perspective w/ Abhiram & Jay
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35:45In this episode, Jay chats to Abhiram -- an E2Language student -- who recently took PTE Academic and IELTS Academic. Jay and Abhi discuss the pros and cons of each test and compare their difficulty levels. So, if you need help deciding between PTE Academic and IELTS Academic, listen carefully for their insider tips on each test.…
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Episode 9 - Best Practices for Technology and Language Learning w/ Jay & Darren Brookes, Director at Torrington eLearning Services
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1:17:55In this episode, Jay talks to Darren Brookes who is director at Torrington eLearning Services and quality assessor and instructional designer at NEAS. Darren is an expert in computer assisted language learning. Remember to check out e2language.com for IELTS courses and e2school.com for general English language learning.…
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Episode 8 - IELTS: Computer vs Paper Test - Our Experience w/ E2 Experts Alex & Melinda
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49:56In this podcast, E2 Experts Alex and Melinda talk about their experience taking the IELTS - the computer-delivered version AND the paper-delivered version. In this candid chat, they talk about the pros and cons of both tests, and share their strategies for success. Remember to check out e2language.com for IELTS courses and e2school.com for general …
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Bonus Episode - The Ever-changing English Learning Landscape! w/ Jay & Rob MacLachlan, coordinator of English language programs at Bond University
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55:53In this bonus episode Jay is interviewed by Rob MacLachlan who is the coordinator of English language programs at Bond University in Queensland Australia. In this wide ranging and candid discussion, Rob investigates the beginning of E2Language, E2School and what the future holds for traditional English language schools. Remember to check out e2lang…
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Episode 7 - The Best Way to Prepare for OET w/ David Wiltshire from OET & Jay
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1:14:30In this episode, Jay speaks to David Wiltshire from OET. They talk about each of the OET sub-tests and then give you lots of great information on how you can best prepare to ensure you get the scores you need. This talk is appropriate for people who are taking the OET soon and for those who are considering taking it. Try www.e2language.com for FREE…
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Episode 6 - How to Improve your Grammar! w/ Dr Helen Zhao from the University of Melbourne & Jay
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50:20In this episode, Jay talks to Dr Helen Zhao. Helen is a lecturer in Applied Linguistics at the University of Melbourne. Among other topics, she researches how best to teach and learn English grammar. Try www.e2language.com for FREE today!
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Episode 5 - Understanding the OET Writing Criteria w/ Jay & Brad
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39:58In this episode, Jay and E2 expert teacher Brad discuss how fully understanding the OET Writing criteria can help students get a higher score on test day.
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Episode 4 - E2School: The Future of Language Learning w/ Jay & Alex
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39:10In this episode, Jay talks to Alex, an E2 expert teacher, about E2School. They talk about what E2 is, who Alex is, and what the future holds for fully online language learning. Remember to check out e2school.com and choose one of our courses on Test skills, pronunciation, grammar or general English.
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Episode 3 - How to Conquer IELTS Writing Task 2 w/ Jay, Barrie Brown and Reza Tasviri from IDP
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59:23In this episode, Jay sits down with Barrie Brown and Reza Tasviri from IDP to discuss how to conquer IELTS Writing Task 2. Check out www.e2language.com for all your test needs.
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Episode 2 - Maximise your PTE Academic scores w/ Jay & David Booth, Director of Test Development at Pearson
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38:56In this episode, Jay sits down with David Booth, Director of Test Development at Pearson, to talk about how to maximise your scores on PTE Academic.
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Welcome to E2 Talks! We’re kicking off our first episode with Jay, co-founder of E2, talking about his background in education, how it led to E2language and what's next for the company. To know more about E2, visit www.e2language.com .
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