Listen "Embracing Accents and Building Confidence"
Episode Synopsis
Are your students afraid of accents—both hearing them and speaking with their own?
In this episode of the Language Bridge Podcast, Dr. Giuseppe Chiaramonte challenges the myth of “perfect English” and shows teachers how to make accents a strength, not a stumbling block.
You’ll discover:
✅ Why exposing students to global English varieties builds real-world listening skills
✅ How to create “English Around the World” lessons that celebrate diversity
✅ Practical ways to move beyond headphone silos with whole-class and small-group listening
✅ Strategies to help students speak confidently—accent and all
🎧 Plus, get inspired by a classroom favorite: a crime-drama podcast lesson that turns passive listeners into active communicators.
✨ Ready to help your students understand—and be understood—in the global conversation? This episode will show you how.
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