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Jan 8, 2026 1 hr 3 min

Andy Goldhawk Effective Professional Development for Language Teachers

from The Language Lab Podcast

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this season premiere, Will Marks is joined by Dr Andy Goldhawk — lecturer at the University of the West of England, teacher educator, and author of The Language Teacher Toolkit — for a grounded conversation about what really makes learning stick. Together, they explore: why so much CPD fails to change classroom practice the gap between learning theory and day-to-day teaching time pressure in language classrooms rehearsal, retrieval, and practice and why enjoyment isn’t a soft extra, but a serious part of learning As Andy puts it: “Fun and enjoyment aren’t trivial – they’re part of how learning works.” A thoughtful, practical episode for language teachers, teacher educators, and anyone interested in professional learning that actually makes a difference. Links and extras: Website, transcripts, and more: www.languagelabpodcast.co.uk Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/languagelabpodcast Andy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learning.theories.shared The Language Teaching Toolkit: https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/the-language-teaching-toolkit

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