In this video, I talk with Mike—a Japanese learner and LingQ user—about the challenges of learning Japanese and his personal journey.

Anime, LingQ, and motivation: how ‪@BijuuMike‬ is learning Japanese

This month Geoff Carr and Brian Gallagher talk about "Applied Classroom AI". We explore include some ideas for teachers who are new to the AI scene and want some easy tips to implement AI into their classroom activities and we also suggest some tools that will hopefully make that easy to do for everyone. Geoff explains Judy Wang and John Gayed's Automated Writing Evaluation project and his own "Help Me Improve My Diary Writing Chatty" narrowly-focused chatbot. In section 2 we highlight some current goings on in Education around the world and some ideas on professional development that are happening in the United States, specifically the Play Approach, the DIY PD Approach, and Magic School .

April 2025 Studio Talk JALTCALL

In this video, I talk about how comparison can either inspire or discourage you when learning a language — and how I approach it to make sure my motivation doesn’t suffer.

Don’t compare yourself to other language learners (do this instead)

Host: Tyler Ramjit

Isabelle Chu, the class of J2 french presents a haiku created during a workshop with Hélène Leclerc.

Students :

Joshua

Juliette

Liat

Sofia

Khalil

Juan Minano - Spanish Language A – M4 Students will talk about Social Justice issues.

Emi Aznar Hagl

Dani Behar

Alexis Corona von Schirmeister

Ruby Freda

Eyal Montejo-Ilan

Paloma Montoliú Cid

Ismael Pasquini

Elias Pollinger

Julian Ringel

Ouajdi Cherif - Arabic A1.2 – M4 Students will introduce their favorite words, and personal connections to the language.

Rahima Akhtar-Lasker

Elm Balsan

Mathias Gamon Peyro

Bernard Mahfoud

Elias Mignoni El Bouraqadi

Itan Ohad

Xantia Ramjoue

Aditya Verma

Freedom Leaf

Vasily Vlov - Russian Mother Tongue – T2 Students :  Russian mother tongue students reading excerpts from their stories, which humorously draw inspiration from Nikolai Gogol’s The Nose, blending absurdity and satire.

Anna Pechenova

Nikita Karobkin

Arina Kalashnik
Justine Szarek - French Mother Tongue - M1 Students : Our 13 apprentice journalists conducted an investigation into back-to-school experiences around the world before carefully writing their scripts.

Caillon, Theodore
Coleman, Troy
Daniel Yilma, Nahom
Diouf, Omar
Gilbert-Ho, Riley
Ikeda Wilpon, Sia
Le Sourd Cruciani, Matias
Michel-Popov, Léo
Ouahab, Rose 
Philippe, Pierre
Ramjoue, Yas
Rebois, Sienna
Nigrini, Adele

MLD Podcast Issue 1 V3

In this video, I discuss the importance of acquiring low-frequency vocabulary and share my approach to learning less common words.

Focusing on the most common words WON’T make you fluent

In this video I talk about why perfectionism has no place in language learning and how our brains actually use mistakes to learn.

STOP chasing perfection and START making progress

Throwing myself out there and messing tracks that need a lot more love. Posting it to make myself accountable and make the stakes higher. Not perfect, but it was an impromptu bedroom set. If you like the tracks, be sure to buy them and squirrel away some headspace to treat yourself. Be sure to like and share if you enjoy it! We thank you for your support.

TRACKLIST:

Moloko - Lotus Eaters  (Fila Brazillia Remix)
ONEGRAM - Trans Europe Express (DJ Koco Edit)
Etienne de Crécy - Come in out of the Rain (Etienne de Crécy Remix)
Chris Malinchak - Stretch (Extended Mix)
Disco Tech - Get Lifted
Midnight Magic - Vicious Love (Dimitri From Paris Loungin' At The Disco)
Languages - Sleep Stream (Ewan Pearson Instrumental Remix)
Automatic - Turn Away
You Man - Birdcage
Paranoid London - One Self
ILO - Put A Jack On It
Boris Dlugosch - Cycle (Etienne de Crecy?s Electronic Jail Remix)
Nile Delta, Nightlife, Chicken Lips, Tornado Wallace - Channel
Pardon Moi - Inside The Outside (Dombrance Remix)
Jason Peters - Lost in Space (The Juan MacLean Remix)
Nuno Dos Santos - Prosa
Cornelius Doctor - Zsa Zsa Can't Don't Cry
Moo Moonster - Space Phantasy (Marvin & Guy Remix)
Diskjokke - 1987 (Prins Thomas Diskomiks)
Vitalic - Danse avec moi
Cosmetics - Black Leather Gloves
Arnaud Rebotini - Another Time, Another Place
Rebolledo, WhoMadeWho - Chaser
Opolopo, Sacha Williamson - Candy Coated Perfection (Pezzner Solar Dub)
Al Usher, Partial Arts, Ewan Pearson - Cruising
Kate Stein - Death Stocked
Lele Sacchi - Dreaming Won't Do
KiNK - Fantasia
Tycho - Hours
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	

Bedroom Sessions 5 . 2 . 25

A joyful story celebrating the natural world, the sharing of culture through Noongar language and the awe that comes from seeing, hearing and feeling how elemental forces shape the earth.

Papa says we're going to a special place today.
'If we djinang (look), ni (listen), goordoo (feel), we might hear boodjar wangkiny (earth speak). We might even feel her heartbeat.'
I wonder what that will sound like? Will the earth's heart beat just like ours?

A bush walk in a stunning landscape becomes a heartfelt invitation for children to engage with their senses, care for the environment, and learn some Noongar language words along the way.

Earthspeak by Sean McCann, illustrated by Jade Goodwin

In this video, I talk about key ideas from Jeff Haden’s book The Motivation Myth and share my take on how motivation really works in language learning.

My 7 tips for staying motivated when learning a language

In this episode, Geoff Carr, Brian Gallagher, and Luc Gougeon preview CALL SIG presentations that will be happening at the 2025 PANSIG Conference at Kanda University of International Studies in Kaihinmakuhari, Chiba, from May 16th to 18th. We learn what exactly the PanSIG conference is and what is the theme for this year's conference is "Agency and Autonomy in Language Learning."
Presentations include talks on AI in Language Education, Learner Autonomy, Digital Tools, Critical Thinking, Academic Skills, and Intercultural Contexts. If you are featured in this episode, we hope that people will be attracted to your presentation and that it is a great experience for you. Please send us your comments and ideas on how we can improve what we do and support you in everything that you do. Enjoy the show.

May 2025 Studio Talk JALTCALL Podcast w Geoff Brian Luc

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

I speak 20 languages. I've been learning languages for over 50 years and I've tried all kinds of approaches. I talk about my experiences, my approach to language learning, what I enjoy about learning languages and all manner of other topics related to language. 

If you love languages, or think you would if you hadn't been discouraged by past experiences, this is the podcast for you. Anyone can learn a language. You just need the right attitude and the right approach!

Allen & Unwin is Australia's leading independent publisher. Here you can find readings and other audio ditties from our books.

As the son of a professional flamenco singer, Thomas has always been surrounded by music.  Exposure to flamenco influenced him because it has a dynamic range of emotions—from the "deep singing" style of cante hondo, to the more lively alegrias.  He has also worked in the corporate, independent, and online music industry for a number of years.  At one point he was a Content Manager for the Electronic Music genre at MP3.com, where he screened over 500 songs per day.  Exposure to a wide range of music explains the range of genres in his mixes—he uses whatever carries the mood.  From listening to Umm Kulthum's "Enta Omri" in his childhood, to New Wave and  Industrial as a teen, it became difficult for him to stick to one sound. Though vinyl was his original format of choice when he started in the 90s, the use of digital mixing has helped him better form soundscapes to expand your headspace.  Let him play with your moods for a spell.

New tracks tagged #languages