Jim Nog Pod

John DePonte teaches for the CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP) at Bronx Community College. He’s an exceptional educator with a broad knowledge of his subject matter and thoughtful and effective pedagogy. This is a great podcast for anyone interested in ESL instruction and/or language learning. We talk about John’s teaching method; language learning, which includes various tips and tricks; and his website (link below). Research referenced (implicitly) : "The Effect of Language on Economic Behavior: Evidence from Savings Rates, Health Behaviors, and Retirement Assets" by M. Keith Chen "Sex, Syntax, and Semantics" by Lera Boroditsky et al. (and because it's only a preview, click here for an insightful and apropos TED Talk by Boroditsky) For language learning (recommended by John): Yabla.com John DePonte's website: Speakening.com My 2015 free ebook: Language Learning for Free Support the Pod via Patreon.com/jimnog