Welcome to TESOL with Micky & Ide -- two language teaching experts. The channel includes expert teaching advice, language teaching methods, and issues in applied linguistics.
Hosted by Dr. Micky Ross (PhD in Education) and Dr. Ide Haghi (PhD in Applied Linguistics), we explain TESOL theory and translate it into classroom practice. Our mission is to provide clear, high-quality ELT professional development for students, trainees, & experienced practitioners.
What You Will Learn:
- TESOL Methods Explained: Clear breakdowns of methodologies like CLT, TBLT, and CLIL.
- Applied Linguistics Made Practical: We unpack core concepts from theorists.
- Theory to Practice: Turning complex theories into actionable strategies for student-centered, interactive classrooms.
- Language History: Interesting facts about language history that will help you have a strong foundation as a teacher.
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TESOL with Micky & Ide
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A lot of teachers use the word 'task' in TBLT, but not everything we call a task really is one. In this episode, we break down the difference between a task and an activity, and why that matters for lesson design. If #TBLT has ever felt vague to you, this will help. Watch now to find out how.
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Check out our latest #TESOL post on Substack
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Most teachers say they use CLT. But here’s the problem: CLT is not one method.
Some teachers are using a version that still follows traditional structures. Others are using a version where communication itself drives learning.
This difference is called weak vs strong CLT and it completely changes how you plan lessons.
If your lessons ever feel a bit flat or overly controlled, this might be why.
Watch the episode here and see which version you are actually using.
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Check out our most recent Substack!
Understanding Community Language Learning
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Check out our latest SubStack!
Understanding Communicative Language Teaching (CLT): Key points made easy
substack.com/@eltwithmickyandide/note/p-191759765?…
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New video just dropped on TESOL with Micky and Ide.
A lot of teachers say they’re doing CLT, but the lesson still feels flat, awkward, or overly controlled. Often, it’s not the method itself. It’s a few small classroom decisions that quietly stop real communication from happening.
In this episode, we break down 5 common CLT mistakes that new ELT teachers make.
If you teach with CLT, or you’re training to teach, this one should be useful.
Watch here and let me know in the comments: which of these mistakes do you think is the most common?
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🚫 Is the “Methods Era” over?
For decades, language teaching searched for the best method.
Postmethod suggests we may have been asking the wrong question.
In this episode, we explore what postmethod really means, why methods were questioned, and how teachers can work with theory, context, and curriculum without simply following prescribed approaches.
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#LanguageTeaching
#ELT
#TeacherEducation
#AppliedLinguistics
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Find out latest blog post on Substack!
Understanding the Direct Method
Insights for Today's Language Teachers
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Have you ever been taught through translation, grammar rules, and memorisation?
Our latest video looks at the Grammar-Translation Method, one of the oldest and most influential approaches in language teaching. We unpack where it came from, what it looked like in practice, why it was so widely used, and what its legacy means for TESOL today.
If you’ve ever wondered why some classrooms still prioritise rules, accuracy, and written exercises over communication, this episode will give you the bigger picture.
Watch the full episode on the channel and let us know in the comments:
Have you experienced Grammar-Translation as a learner or teacher?
#TESOL #ELT #GrammarTranslation #LanguageTeaching #TeacherTraining
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