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SLAyyy: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone

Ben Fisher-Rodriguez, Bill Langley-Bostick
Second Language Acquisition
Language Learning
Education
Structured Input
Total Physical Response
L2 Motivational Self System
Differentiated Instruction
Interaction Hypothesis
Translation In Language Learning
Micro-Breaks
Comprehension-Based Language Teaching
German Language
Spanish Language
Second Language Acquisition (SLA)
Turkey
Intercultural Communication
Universal Design For Learning
Comprehension-Based Teaching
Vocabulary Learning
Attention

Join Ben (he/him), and Bill (he/him) as they Gaslight (reflect), Gatekeep (read research), and Girlboss (share successes) language teaching!

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes40Founded2 years ago
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Please enjoy this minimally edited crossover episode with one of our favorite podcasts, Conversations About Language Teaching! Listen in as we discuss how best to help others understand fundamental SLA findings, and what those might be...!

We record... more

SLAyyy: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone Website

Gaslight

Please Don’t Burn Yourself Out!

Know Your Context

Gatekeep - Wadas, M., Goetze, J., & Jackson, C. (2024). Going above and beyond: Motivations of L2 German learners to (dis)continue... more

Artists:

Ben Fisher-Rodriguez, Bill Langley

Main Points

SLAyyy: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone Website

Gaslight

Strategies Are Not Top of Mind

How to Balance Test Prep and Real World Use

Target Language Usage vs. L1 Talk About Metaco... more

Gaslight

Lack of Communicative Purpose

Bad Input! Bad!

Need for Scaffolding

We Teach Much More Than Language

Gatekeep - Sadri, E. & Tahririan, M.H.. (2018). Teacher-assisted vs. peer-assisted performances and L2 development: A mixed methods appr... more

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Recent Guests

Diane Neubauer
Host/Contributor, Conversations About Language Teaching
Conversations About Language Teaching
Episode: Ep. 39: CI Reboot Livestream with "Conversations About Language Teaching"
Timothy Chávez
Guest expert guesting on the episode
Educator, researcher; active on social media
Episode: Ep. 36: SLAyyy Pair and Group Work with Timothy Chávez
Jon Cowart
Expert in classroom management for acquisition-driven instruction-focused classrooms
Education consultant; former assistant principal and language teacher
Episode: Ep. 31 SLAyyy Total Physical Response with Jon Cowart
Stacy Witkowski
SLAyyy colleague; middle school Spanish teacher; co-presenter in the book study
Episode: Ep. 29: SLAyyy "Teaching Grammar for Proficiency" Book Study with Stacy Witkowski
Jim Wooldridge
Señor Wooly, founder of Señor Wooly
Señor Wooly
Episode: Ep. 27: SLAyyy Creating Compelling Content with Señor Wooly

Hosts

Ben Fisher-Rodriguez
Co-host focused on translating SLA research into classroom practice; central voice in cross-over discussions.
Bill Langley
Co-host known for integrating research with teaching practice and program development.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • So accessible

    Ok, so it may not be a sexy title but they make SLA accessible to people where the research has been kept behind a paywall and how to even apply it in the classroom. And who doesn’t love a good slay?! 🌈 These guys are consummate professionals who bring everything to this episode! Looking forward to the full season!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PabloHoney3
    United States2 years ago
  • Such a fun and informative podcast!

    Perfect for all language teacher nerds. I love the format and cannot wait for more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maris Hawkins
    United States2 years ago

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The format is engaging for language-teaching nerds and provides useful strategies not tied to a single method.
Fans appreciate the focus on practitioner perspectives and actionable ideas for PD and program growth.
Listeners find the show accessible and practical, helping connect research to real classrooms.

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Ep. 27: SLAyyy Creating Compelling Content with Señor Wooly
Q: Who is our guest for this episode?
The guest is Jim Wooldridge, known as Señor Wooly, a creator who builds language-learning content around engaging stories and music videos.

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Two language-education hosts blend research with classroom practice to translate SLA literature into actionable strategies for teachers. Episodes cover practical methods, classroom management, and how to mobilize research through coaching, peer observations, and program design. Notable aspects include a strong emphasis on bridging research and practice, use of crossovers with practitioner communities, and a consistent focus on making complex SLA concepts accessible for educators, administrators, and students. The show tends to spotlight real-world classroom impact, practical assessments, and scalable approaches for diverse learning contexts, which may appeal to listeners seeking concrete, research-informed teaching tactics and PD resources.... more

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