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The Motivated Classroom

Dr. Liam Printer
Language Acquisition
Comprehensible Input
Student Engagement
Instructional Coaching
Classroom Management
Motivation In Education
Story Listening
Professional Development
Teaching Methods
Motivation In Language Learning
Second Language Acquisition
Motivation
Education
Teaching Spanish
Teacher Training
Class Routines
Positive Emotions
Community Building In Education
Oral Exams
Teaching Strategies

A podcast for language teachers and learners hosted by Dr. Liam Printer talking all things education, languages, motivation and engagement; linking current educational research to your classroom practice and providing a few ideas for some easy to implement, zero-prep, motivational strategies you can try out right away! Join the conversation on social media using #MotivatedClassroom. I'd love to kn... more

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I had the pleasure of being joined on this episode by esteemed Åsta Haukås, a professor of language education at the University of Bergen, Norway. Her research focuses on improving students' ability to learn multiple languages and supporting language... more

In this special, extended, episode I am joined by the wonderful Tina Abour and Grant Boulanger to discuss how a CI approach can boost motivation, acquisition and inclusion in our classrooms.

Tina and Grant provide us with their perspective on teachi... more

This episode on behaviour comes with a big caveat. I realise completely that behaviour and classroom management looks very different in each of our different contexts. This episode centres around the educational psychology of behaviour, motivation an... more

In this special podcast collaboration episode, Claudia Elliott and I discuss the importance of community and connections for communication in the language acquisition classroom. Claudia hosts the excellent ⁠Growing with Proficiency⁠ podcast and she h... more

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Recent Guests

Prof. Åsta Haukås
A professor of language education at the University of Bergen in Norway, who focuses on improving language teachers' motivation and professional development.
University of Bergen
Episode: 125 ¦ Supporting language teachers' sustained motivation until retirement with Prof. Åsta Haukås
Tina Abour
Educator and advocate for Comprehensible Input in Germany
FUN Association
Episode: 124 ¦ Using a CI approach to boost motivation, acquisition and inclusion with Tina Abour and Grant Boulanger
Grant Boulanger
Innovative public educator and advocate for CI in language teaching
Comprehensible Midwest Conference
Episode: 124 ¦ Using a CI approach to boost motivation, acquisition and inclusion with Tina Abour and Grant Boulanger
Claudia Elliott
Host of the Growing with Proficiency podcast and a language educator with extensive experience in teaching Spanish.
Growing with Proficiency
Episode: 122 ¦ Connection, community and communication with Claudia Elliott
Annabelle Williamson
Dynamic language educator with 12 years of experience teaching Spanish.
Currently teaching in New Orleans
Episode: 118 ¦ Joy, happiness and brain breaks in the classroom with Annabelle Williamson aka La Maestra Loca
Cécile Lainé
French teacher since 2008, active in language education, focus on storytelling.
Independent School in Nashville, Tennessee
Episode: 110 ¦ Story Listening: Lessons from classroom practice with Cécile Lainé
Dr. Beniko Mason
Professor Emerita at Shita Noji University Junior College, expert in story listening and guided self-selected reading
Shita Noji University Junior College
Episode: 108 ¦ The power of Story Listening for acquisition and motivation with Dr. Beniko Mason and Alice Ayel
Alice Ayel
Language teacher and creator of comprehensible French lessons using story listening
aliceayel.com
Episode: 108 ¦ The power of Story Listening for acquisition and motivation with Dr. Beniko Mason and Alice Ayel
Eowyn Crisfield
Canadian educated specialist in languages across the curriculum; senior lecturer in English language and TESOL at Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University
Episode: 101 ¦ Respecting and amplifying all languages in our multilingual classrooms with Dr. Eowyn Crisfield

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Liam Printer
Host of The Motivated Classroom

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 332 ratings
  • A gem for all in education

    This is a CI gold mine of information, strategies, and knowledge that will be sure to enhance your teaching methods. I learn so much in every episode- often I have to stop, take notes, listen again, and then plan accordingly for my next class. I’ve put into practice many of Dr. Printer’s methods and they’ve all proven positive and effective in teaching today’s adolescents. Please never stop making episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Patrivera
    United States8 months ago
  • A "must-listen" for language teachers!

    Liam's podcast is full of practical information for how to implement CI into your classroom, peppered with humour and a realistic view of what it's like to teach language to young people! Especially if you are

    Just starting out and if you are not "all in" with CI, this is a great place to start. Inspiring but practical and realistic information!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mardi Michels
    Canada9 months ago
  • Transformative for Language Teachers!

    Liam Printer’s The Motivated Classroom has truly transformed my teaching practice. As a French teacher, I was looking for ways to better engage my students and foster genuine language acquisition—and this podcast delivered more than I could have imagined.

    The emphasis on motivation, autonomy, and comprehensible input has reshaped how I plan lessons and interact with my students. Practical strategies like Star of the Week, storytelling, and free voluntary reading have created a classroom atmosph... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1234mann1234
    Irelanda year ago
  • New to CI? Start here!

    Whenever someone asks for where to begin learning about CI, I always answer with The Motivated Classroom. Liam’s easy and humble way of sharing his experiences breaks down the wide world of CI and makes it feel manageable for beginners. But then, you stick around for the expertise even after you feel comfortable with the strategies. Liam has created a community for language teachers that is built on a solid foundation of research that supports us all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Terri-Ann G
    Canadaa year ago
  • A radicilaizing show

    I’ve always believed in a more natural, student-centered approach to teaching Hawaiian language—one that moves beyond the colonial, grammar-driven frameworks like ‘pepeke,’ which simply translate Western systems into Hawaiian terms. The Motivated Classroom was the first CI/SLA podcast I found, and it immediately radicalized how I think about language teaching.

    This show confirmed that comprehensible input isn’t just a method—it’s a liberating philosophy. It empowers teachers to prioritize meani... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kiab
    United Statesa year ago

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83 ¦ Language acquisition through compelling, comprehensible input with Dr. Stephen Krashen
Q: How can teachers practically bring more reading-driven input into their classrooms?
Prioritize self-selected, easy-to-access reading materials, use graded readers to build confidence, and leverage compelling content like graphic novels or comics to spark sustained engagement and vocabulary growth.
83 ¦ Language acquisition through compelling, comprehensible input with Dr. Stephen Krashen
Q: Why do you think, despite decades of research, CI-based teaching isn't more widespread globally?
The barriers include the difficulty of accessing the theory, its presentation in dense academic prose, and the high cost of traditional journals; open-access publishing and easier-to-digest formats are part of the proposed solution.
100 ¦ Self-determination theory, motivation and language learning with Dr. Richard Ryan
Q: What is your vision for the future of schooling and language learning if we emphasize autonomy, competence, and relatedness?
Education should leverage technology and flexible, student-centered approaches; classrooms become hubs of agentic activity with supportive structures that honor student voice and creativity, leading to richer engagement and long-term language development.
100 ¦ Self-determination theory, motivation and language learning with Dr. Richard Ryan
Q: What practical steps can language teachers take to make their classes more motivating while operating within typical classroom constraints?
Begin by diagnosing barriers from the students' perspective, avoid over-reliance on external rewards or arbitrary quizzes, and incrementally increase autonomy through meaningful choices, creative tasks, and opportunities for student-led inquiry within a supportive climate.
100 ¦ Self-determination theory, motivation and language learning with Dr. Richard Ryan
Q: Why do you think education has been slow to embrace self-determination theory and the basic psychological needs?
Educators often chase narrow outcomes like test scores and rankings, losing sight of the need to cultivate a climate that supports learners' inner motivation; SDT argues for focusing on the process and creating conditions where students feel autonomous, competent, and related, which in turn improves outcomes.

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A podcast focused on language teaching, motivation, and classroom engagement, with a research-informed approach that translates theory into practical, easy-to-implement ideas. Episodes cover topics like comprehensible input, storytelling and Story Listening, student autonomy, relationship-building, and concrete classroom routines. Unique strengths include clearly actionable strategies, connections to current educational research, and a willingness to explore innovative methods (e.g., co-created stories, story listening) that empower teachers and inspire student motivation. Potential listeners include language teachers seeking practical methods to boost engagement, along with educators interested in motivation and classroom dynamics.

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1. Prof. Åsta Haukås
2. Tina Abour
3. Grant Boulanger
4. Claudia Elliott
5. Annabelle Williamson
6. Cécile Lainé
7. Dr. Beniko Mason
8. Alice Ayel

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