EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 25 MIN
Reflections from an international teaching conference
from English Breakthrough for Germans · host Mike Budden
In this episode of the English Breakthrough for Germans podcast, I shares key insights from an international English teaching conference in the UK. If you’ve ever felt stuck learning English, this episode is for you. Instead of focusing only on grammar and vocabulary, Mike explores what actually helps learners become fluent and independent. You’ll learn: Why I believe many students don’t reach their language goals Why listening is so important How reading aloud can improve your speaking Why your accent doesn’t matter as much as you think Mike is an Australian language teacher based in Berlin, with over 12 years of experience teaching English and German. He also shares practical strategies from his own journey learning multiple languages.
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In this episode of the English Breakthrough for Germans podcast, I shares key insights from an international English teaching conference in the UK. If you’ve ever felt stuck learning English, this episode is for you. Instead of focusing only on grammar and vocabulary, Mike explores what actually helps learners become fluent and independent. You’ll learn: Why I believe many students don’t reach their language goals Why listening is so important How reading aloud can improve your speaking Why your accent doesn’t matter as much as you think Mike is an Australian language teacher based in Berlin, with over 12 years of experience teaching English and German. He also shares practical strategies from his own journey learning multiple languages.
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