In this episode Brian Gallagher (Meijo U.) and Robert Remmerswaal (Sojo U.) discuss the JALTCALL events and more that will feature in the upcoming JALT International Conference at National Olympics Memorial Youth Center (国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター), Yoyogi, Tokyo. They explain about the 90-minute JALTCALL Forum on the relevance and application of AI in the classroom, as well as AI ethics and policy, featuring Frederick Bacala, Geoff Carr, Robert Dykes, Bradley Irwin, and perhaps 2 more mystery guests on Saturday, November 1st, from 11am in the large hall. We also learn of the JALTCALL Podcast Workshop on the same day, November 1st, from 2.30pm in room 404. Bring your computer to learn how to record, edit, and produce your own podcast with our team.
We also hear of some other events happening through into 2026.
Enjoy the show.

October 25 Studio Talk w Brian and Robert JALT International Conference Edition

In this minisode Jake talks about his memorable moment working in a restaurant and the importance of a smile.

Jake's "Memorable Moment" (S3E3)

Sell, sell, sell

In this episode we share viewpoints and summaries of JALTCALL SIG members at the JALT International Conference 2025 which was held between 31 October 2025 and November 2nd, 2025 in Tokyo at the National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya, Tokyo. JALTCALL SIG Members debated the topic of AI versus Human Creativity in Academic Writing in our first-ever forum debate, which went down a treat with the helpful questions from the audience and our panel members Brian Gallagher, James York, Alex Carroll, Jeanette Dennisson, Bricklin Zeff, Freddie Bacala, and Robert Dykes, We also hear from Geoff and Brian about the podcast workshop that they held and the successes and troubles they encountered, as well as a final overview from Chelanna White, the Director of Program at JALT. Enjoy the show.
Contact us at program@jaltcall.org

JALT 2025 Conference Participant Viewpoints

Discover the surprising ancient history of gelato! 🍨 In this episode, your English coach from English with Love — takes you on a journey to Persia 2,500 years ago, where the world’s first frozen desserts were created. Learn about yakhchal, the worlds first natural freezer and bastani, faloodeh, and sharbat, the ancestors of modern ice cream, granita and sorbet.
This episode a mini listening snack (10 minutes) is designed for English learners (A2–B1 level). Listen slowly and clearly, train your ear 👂, improve your pronunciation 🗣️, and grow your vocabulary step by step.
✨ Subscribe and join this sweet journey into history, culture, and English listening practice!

The History of Gelato Part 1 - Slow English Listening Practice - Micro Learning

Join me at English with Love as we continue our delicious journey through the history of gelato. In Part 2, we travel from Persia to Italy to discover how Italian artisans perfected gelato, transforming it into the creamy, smooth, and flavorful dessert we know and love today.
Learn about Renaissance innovations, famous chefs like Bernardo Buontalenti, and how gelato spread across Europe and eventually to America. Along the way, improve your English listening, pronunciation, and vocabulary with this short, engaging, and educational podcast episode.
Perfect for beginners and intermediate learners who love English, culture, and history… all served with a scoop of sweetness!
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The history of gelato part 2 - Slow English Listening Practice - Micro Learning

🌊 The legend of Colapesce  (or Nicholas the Fish) – the boy who became a fish to save Sicily.
In this episode of English With Love, I’ll take you  to Italy on a journey  between myth and sea.
You’ll listen in English (with simple explanations) to the story of Nicola, known as Colapesce: a young boy, half human and half fish, a symbol of sacrifice, courage, and love for his homeland.
💙 This legend is more than just a tale: Nicholas is the only merman in Italian folklore and a true symbol of Sicily’s resilience.
🎧 With this podcast, you’ll practice:
Listening skills
Pronunciation
Intonation
Useful vocabulary with simple explanations

📌 Perfect for A2–B1 English learners and above
👉 If you enjoy the content, don’t forget to subscribe to the channel, give it a like, and share it with someone who wants to improve their English in a natural and enjoyable way.
✨ English With Love – learn English through stories, culture, and legends.
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https://www.youtube.com/@englishwithlove.studio. 

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The Ledgend of Italy's only Merman - Slow English Listening Practice  - Micro-Learning

Are you ready to dive into the Italian school system while improving your English listening skills?
In this episode of English With Love, we will share 20 surprising facts about schools in Italy and how they compare to schools abroad. Learn about unique traditions, school days, exams, discipline, and more — all while listening in English.
✅ What you’ll get:
• Interesting vocabulary and spoken phrases related to school life
• Cultural insights into Italian classrooms and school habits
• Real English practice: focus on tone, rhythm, and general meaning (you don’t need to understand every word!)
🎧 Perfect for English learners who want authentic listening practice plus fun facts about another country.
If you enjoy, please subscribe, give it a thumbs up, and share with a friend. Leave a comment: what surprised you most? How is your school system different?
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20 Surprising facts about Italian Schools - Slow English Listening Practice - Micro-Learning

ESL English with Love: The Great Italian Pizza War
Learn English while diving deep into Italian culture! Why is Hawaiian Pizza—a global favorite—absolutely forbidden in Naples and across Italy? Your Host uses this hilarious global food controversy to teach you essential English vocabulary.
Discover the Greek-Canadian inventor, Sam Panopoulos, the worldwide popularity statistics, and the host's shocking personal experience ordering pineapple in Italy!
In this lesson, you'll learn:
The strict culinary philosophy behind the Italian "No."
The four technical reasons (from tradition to the 'soggy' base) why the Margherita recipe (tomato, mozzarella, basil) cannot be changed.
New words like: Controversial, Divisive, Taboo, Culinary Philosophy, and more!

Team Pineapple or Team Italy? Let us know in the comments! 👇
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Pizza War: Why Pineapple is a crime in Italy - Slow English Listening Practice - Micro-Learning

In today’s episode of English with Love, I share a personal reflection inspired by a simple, relatable moment: coming home hungry after a long day and eating more than I needed.

Through this experience, I reflect on the abundance we often take for granted, the meaning of empathy, and the ongoing struggles of children and families around the world, including the Palestinian people.

💬 The title “I’m Stuffed” also carries a double meaning. In Australian English, “I’m stuffed” can mean not only “I’ve eaten too much,” but also “I’m exhausted” or “emotionally overwhelmed.”

In this episode, both meanings come together — the physical fullness and the emotional one — expressing not only a body that is full, but also a heart overflowing with sadness, empathy, and awareness.

Join me as we explore gratitude, awareness, and compassion — and learn new English words and expressions along the way. A gentle, thought-provoking episode to inspire kindness, reflection, and mindful language learning.

✨ Key Words Explained in This Episode:
Starving, devour, stuffed, greedily, moderately, deprived, plight, dignity, empathy

I'm stuffed:  A Reflection on Palestine and Peace - Slow English Listening Practice - Micro-Learning

Feeling under the weather? 🍋 In this cozy episode of English with Love, I talk about Italy’s unpredictable weather, the fun Italian expression “vestirsi a cipolla” — which means to dress like an onion — and the traditional homemade remedies that Italian mammas and nonnas swear by when you’ve caught a cold or the flu.

In this micro-lesson, you’ll learn useful English idioms and expressions such as “under the weather,” “coming down with something,” and “sore throat” while discovering a touch of Italian culture and warmth. 💛

💬  You can also follow my channel on YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@EnglishWithLove.Studio,  where you can activate subtitles and read along while you listen. (Just copy and paste the link in the YouTube search bar)

While you’re there, please subscribe, like, leave a comment, and share my channel with anyone who wants to improve their English with my simple, easy, and accessible micro-lessons.

You can also follow me on all social media @englishwithlove.studio 💙



Dress Like an Onion! Italian Homemade Remedies for the Cold & Flu - Slow English - Micro-Learning

In this episode of English with Love, I’ll tell you the story of a young 14-year-old boy who was judged for being different.
It’s a touching story about strength, courage, and resilience. 💪✨

The story was written by the Italian author Giovanni Verga in 1878, but I’ve adapted it into simple, modern English for our micro-lesson today — to help you enjoy a classic piece of Italian literature while improving your English listening skills. 📖💫

Each week, I create short and easy-to-follow mini-lessons designed to:
🎧 Improve your listening and comprehension skills
🗣️ Teach you real, spoken English
🌍 Introduce you to fascinating cultural stories and traditions
💖 Help you learn with joy — not stress!
Here, you’ll discover beautiful stories from Italy and beyond, adapted into clear and simple English — perfect for intermediate learners and culture lovers alike.

So grab a cup of tea ☕, relax, and enjoy today’s story:
🇮🇹 Rosso Malpelo – The "Evil" Redhead Boy ❤️

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The "Evil" Italian RedHead Boy named RossoMalpelo - Slow English Listening Practice - Micro-Learning

🖤 Happy 20th Anniversary to the Twilight Series! 🖤
It’s been two decades since Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight first captured our hearts — and today, we celebrate by visiting one of its most mysterious and unforgettable places: Volterra, Italy. 🇮🇹✨
In this episode, we travel to the real city behind the New Moon story — the ancient Tuscan town that became home to the Volturi, the elegant and powerful vampire coven who rule the immortal world. 🕯️
You’ll discover:
🏰 The real history and beauty of Volterra, a 3,000-year-old Tuscan hilltop city
🕯️ The Volturi’s palace, power, and timeless elegance
📖 How Stephenie Meyer brought this enchanting setting to life in her unforgettable saga
💫 This is more than an English lesson — it’s a journey through language, legend, and love.
Practice your listening skills, grow your vocabulary, and celebrate the timeless magic of Twilight with me. 🌙
🎧 Listen. Learn. Fall in love with English — and with Volterra.
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Disclaimer:
Legal & Copyright Notice
This episode was lovingly created for educational purposes — to help English learners enjoy culture, storytelling, and language together.
It is inspired by The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer, a work we deeply admire and celebrate.
All rights to the original story, characters, and settings belong to their respective copyright holders.
This podcast is an independent educational project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the official Twilight franchise or its creators. 💛




A Tribute to Twilight:🌙💛The Enchanting Italian City of Volterra—Home of the Volturi - Slow English

A journey between two worlds, two seasons, and two lives.
🎧 In this episode of English with Love, discover the magic of the month of November through a story that connects Australia and Italy — the warmth of the Australian summer and the autumn colours of northern Italy.
A sweet and reflective tale to train your English listening skills, improve your pronunciation, and learn new vocabulary in a natural way.
Perfect for those who love storytelling, micro-learning English lessons, and the beauty of words that evoke emotion.
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🍂 November – A Journey Between Two Worlds - Slow English Listening Practice - Micro Learning

🌊 La leggenda di Colapesce – il ragazzo che divenne pesce per salvare la Sicilia.
In questo episodio di Inglese con Amore, vi porto in un viaggio tra mito e mare.
Ascolterete in inglese (con spiegazioni semplici e traduzioni in italiano) la storia di Nicola, detto Colapesce: un giovane metà uomo e metà pesce, simbolo di sacrificio, coraggio e amore per la sua terra.
💙 Questa leggenda non è solo una favola: Colapesce è l’unico tritone del folklore italiano e un vero simbolo di resilienza per la Sicilia.
🎧 Con questo podcast allenerete:
Listening skills (abilità di ascolto)
Pronunciation (pronuncia)
Intonation (intonazione)
Il vocabolario utile con traduzioni semplici

📌 Perfetto per livelli A2–B1 di inglese in su
👉 Se vi piace il contenuto, ricordatevi di iscrivervi al canale, lasciare un like e condividere con chi vuole migliorare l’inglese in modo naturale e piacevole.
✨ Inglese con Amore – imparare l’inglese attraverso storie, cultura e leggende.

Per ascoltare di piu seguimi su Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube, 


La Leggenda di Colapesce: L'unico Tritone Italiano – Storie in Inglese per Migliorare l’Ascolto - Micro-learning

In questo episodio di Inglese con Amore, ti porto alla scoperta della viticoltura eroica italiana — quei vigneti straordinari che crescono su pendii ripidi, isole ventose e persino vulcani attivi! 🌋🍇
Imparerai nuove parole in inglese, scoprirai storie autentiche di coraggio e tradizione, e capirai perché questi luoghi estremi sono un vero simbolo della passione italiana. 🇮🇹💪
🎧 Perfetto per chi vuole migliorare l’ascolto in inglese e allo stesso tempo viaggiare tra cultura, natura e amore per la lingua.
📺 Iscriviti anche al mio canale YouTube: ⁠youtube.com/@ingleseconamore⁠ 💫
Lì puoi attivare i sottotitoli e leggere mentre ascolti — un modo semplice e piacevole per imparare meglio! 💕
💬 Seguimi su tutti i social: @ingleseconamore
📸 Anche su Instagram: ⁠@inglese_con_amore⁠ 🌷
💕 Per collaborazioni: ⁠ingleseconamore@gmail.com

🎧 Ascolta il podcast su Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music. Per la lista completa guarda tutta l'informazione nel description box di questa canale. 

Viticoltura Eroica: l’estremo modo italiano di coltivare l’uva 🍇 Inglese lento e chiaro - Micro-Learning

🖤 Buon 20º Anniversario alla Saga di Twilight! 🖤
Sono passati vent’anni da quando Twilight di Stephenie Meyer ha conquistato i nostri cuori — e oggi celebriamo questo traguardo visitando uno dei luoghi più misteriosi e indimenticabili della saga: Volterra, in Italia. 🇮🇹✨
In questo episodio, viaggiamo nella vera città che ha ispirato la storia di New Moon — l’antica cittadina toscana che è diventata la dimora dei Volturi, l’elegante e potente coven di vampiri che governa il mondo degli immortali. 🕯️
Scoprirai:
🏰 La vera storia e la bellezza di Volterra, un’antica città collinare toscana di 3.000 anni
🕯️ Il palazzo, il potere e l’eleganza senza tempo dei Volturi
📖 Come Stephenie Meyer ha portato in vita questa ambientazione incantata nella sua indimenticabile saga
💫
Questo è più di una semplice lezione d’inglese — è un viaggio attraverso la lingua, la leggenda e l’amore.
Allena le tue capacità di ascolto, arricchisci il tuo vocabolario e celebra la magia senza tempo di Twilight insieme a me. 🌙
🎧 Ascolta. Impara. Innamorati dell’inglese — e di Volterra.
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🌸 Seguimi su Instagram: inglese_con_amore
🎧 Ascolta il Podcast Inglese con Amore su Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music etc.. Trovi la lista completa nella description box di questa canale.

📜 Disclaimer – Avviso legale e diritti d’autore
Questo contenuto è stato creato con finalità educative e culturali, per aiutare gli studenti di inglese a migliorare la lingua attraverso la letteratura, il cinema e la cultura pop.
È ispirato alla saga di Twilight di Stephenie Meyer, un’opera che ammiriamo profondamente e celebriamo per il suo impatto culturale e linguistico.
Tutti i diritti relativi alla storia originale, ai personaggi, ai dialoghi e alle ambientazioni appartengono ai rispettivi titolari del copyright.
Questo progetto è indipendente e non è affiliato, approvato né sponsorizzato dai detentori ufficiali dei diritti della saga di Twilight o dai suoi creatori.
Qualsiasi riferimento o citazione è da intendersi come uso lecito a scopo educativo e di commento culturale, nel pieno rispetto delle normative sul diritto d’autore. 💛




Un Tributo a Twilight: 🌙💛 L’Incantevole Città Italiana di Volterra — Casa dei Volturi 🏛️✨🖤 Inglese Lento e chiaro - Micro-Learning

In this episode Brian and Geoff interview Edo Forsythe, who for over 20 years was a Navy Russian Instructor and Translator and served as Program Manager for the Military Cryptologic Continuing Education Program (MCCEP) and various duties as a cryptologic analyst, and his research partner Steven MacWhinnie from Hirosaki Gakuin University. We hear about their backgrounds and beginnings as well as their shared research projects over recent years. They go on to explain about the projects they are working on now, including the intersection of motivation and engagement of students in EFL/ESL. This is our first ever double interview, and we hope that you enjoy the show.
Remember, if you want to come on the show and share your ideas and research, please contact Geoff at program@jaltcall.org.

Edo Forsythe and Steven MacWhinnie Interview by Brian & Geoff Nov 2025

Japan association for Language Teaching (JALT) Computer Assisted Language Learning Special Interest Group. (JALTCALL)

Campus Conversations is a podcast focusing on international students at the English Language Centre in the Division of Continuing Studies at the University of Victoria. Through engaging interviews, we address various aspects of international student life, including academics, culture, wellness, and more. Campus Conversations offers a unique platform for international students’ voices to be heard, an inclusive space for them to share their experiences, challenges, and successes.

All original music written, performed and produced by Prince Shima.
For more music check out: https://princeshima.com

🎙 Welcome to English with Love!
A practical and engaging podcast in Slow English, designed for learners around the world who want to improve their English listening skills at a relaxed pace with a native English speaker / "personal trainer". Each episode is a micro-lesson   that you can easily fit into your busy day — perfect for studying, working, or traveling. We explore cultural stories and traditions, making learning fun, easy, and accessible for everyone.

🔗 Listen to the full series on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6fROxWwDoXlVNgUnSgpDiE

🍎 On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/english-with-love-slow-and-clear-english/id1821887357

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Share with friends who want to learn English and enjoy a new story every week!

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🎙 Benvenuti a Inglese con Amore
Un podcast accessibile e coinvolgente in Slow English, pensato per chi parla italiano e vuole migliorare l'ascolto in inglese con calma. Ogni episodio è una micro lezione che puoi tranquillamente inserire nella tua giornata frenetica: ideale per lo studio, il lavoro o i viaggi. Raccontiamo leggende e tradizioni italiane in lingua inglese con Madrelingua rendendo la comprensione facile, piacevole e adatta a tutti.

🔗 Ascolta la serie completa su Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5cQUscmKkQYFP91HPy0ekV

🍎 Su Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/inglese-con-amore-un-podcast-accessibile-per/id1821864791

📻 Su Stazione-Radio.it: 
https://stazioni-radio.it/7021-inglese-con-amore-un-podcast-accessibile-per-migliorare-l-ascolto-in-inglese.html#google_vignette

📻 Su Radio.it: 
https://www.radio.it/podcast/benvenuti-a-inglese-con-amore-un-podcast

📺 Scopri video e contenuti extra su YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IngleseConAmore

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Condividi con amici che vogliono imparare l’inglese e scopri una nuova storia ogni settimana!

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