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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 9 MIN

011 Karate ... and the Politics of the Language Classroom

from The English Language T-Ching · host Adrian Underhill and Jim Scrivener

What makes karate classes so different from language teaching lessons? What does this suggest about the value of learner-centredness, choice, decision-making and self-discipline? Should we approach different types of classroom subject in different ways?Who has the power in a classroom? Who decides the goals and the route? If you have a question, suggestion or comment we'd love to hear from you. Write to: [email protected]

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