The Minimal Pair

Stephanie Axe and Jean Dempsey

The Minimal Pair is a dynamic duo dedicated to discussing issues in language learning and teaching. This podcast focuses heavily on the practices, challenges, and rewards of teaching adult language learners. Together ESL instructors Stephanie Axe and Jean Dempsey comprise The Minimal Pair, but from time to time other professionals from the field, as well as English language learners themselves, will round out the discussion.

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The Minimal Pair

Episodes (17)

Sep 5, 2014 Episode 016: I Can't Be Bothered with Vowels
Aug 18, 2014 Episode 015: A Slogan is Born
Aug 10, 2014 Episode 014: What is the last P in PARSNIP?

The Minimal Pair

Sep 5, 2014
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Show Notes: The Minimal Pair Title: I Can't Be Bothered with Vowels Episode no: 016 Date: Recorded on 09/04/14 Topics in Language Learning Language snobbery English is spoken in many countries – so which is the “right” English? English has official/special status in 75 countries (2 billion speakers) Numbers and their implications: more non-native speakers than native speakers (probably…) ESL students from English-speaking countries: what does that say about us (the ESL programs)? Grammar snobbery There’s a time and a place to get it right (formal vs. informal English) Prescriptive grammar v...

The Minimal Pair

Episode 016: I Can't Be Bothered with Vowels

Stephanie Axe and Jean Dempsey

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