Donna Brinton on Content-based Instruction

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Our 5in30 community helps you get 5 new clients in 30 days. Start here. Donna M. Brinton is a methodologist, trainer, author, and distinguished figure in applied linguistics. A key aspect of Donna's work is her advocacy for Content-Based Instruction (CBI). Over her five decades in the field, she has authored and co-authored many books, including the famed "Apple Book." In this conversation, Donna expounds on: her beginnings as a teacher & her struggles with methodology why she decided to focus on methods as a point of emphasis content-based instruction and how it impacts language learning developing and using a CBI syllabus the 6 "t's" framework & the 3 CBI prototypes CBI case studies around the world the problem with minimal pairs and what can be done instead the future of methodology & teacher development For more from Donna, connect on LinkedIn As always, thank you for listening. Your support has been overwhelming and we couldn't do what we do without you. We hope this podcast serves as an effective CPD tool for you. If you have a comment or question about today's show, we'd love to hear from you: [email protected] Ways we can help you right now: 1. 5in30: Get 5 clients in the next 30 days 2. Sandbox your own course ideas in our free support community for teacherpreneurs. 3. Map your first course in 60 minutes or less - your free guide here 4. See our free guides for teachers starting their own business 5. Try our TAP program free for 7 days 6. CPD: Teaching Listening Made Easy 7. Follow us on IG: @learnyourenglish

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