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Talking ELT

Talking ELT

Written by: Oxford University Press ELT
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 Talking ELT is the easiest place to hear about the big issues in language, where you'll learn everything you need to know in 20 minutes or less. Discover the latest trends, explore new approaches, and stay up to date with the issues you’re curious about. Join guests from around the world as we share stories, ideas, and tips to improve your teaching and brighten your day.© 2023 Foreign Language Audiobooks
Episodes
  • The Impact of Assessment on Teaching & Learning: Assessment for Learning & The Role of AI

    The Impact of Assessment on Teaching & Learning: Assessment for Learning & The Role of AI
    Jan 15 2026

    How can assessment be used to support learning, not just measure it?
    This final episode of our series on the impact of assessment on teaching and learning explores alternative assessment methods like portfolios, peer feedback, and gamification — and how AI is reshaping the future of feedback and test design.
    Jo Szoke and Nate Owen also tackle ethical concerns and the importance of keeping humans in the loop.
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    33 mins
  • The Impact of Assessment on Teaching & Learning: Can Assessment Drive Real Change?

    The Impact of Assessment on Teaching & Learning: Can Assessment Drive Real Change?
    Jan 15 2026

    Can reforming exams lead to better teaching and learning?
    In the third episode of this series, we explore the institutional and policy-level impact of assessment. From integrated skills testing to equity and standardization, Nate Owen and Jo Szoke discuss how assessment design can influence national education systems, and why teacher buy-in is essential for lasting change.
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    20 mins
  • The Impact of Assessment on Teaching & Learning: What Teachers Need to Know

    The Impact of Assessment on Teaching & Learning: What Teachers Need to Know
    Jan 15 2026

    What does assessment literacy really mean for teachers?
    Episode 2 in our series on the impact of assessment on teaching and learning focuses on the classroom with Jo Szoke and Nate Owen exploring how teachers can design assessments that support learning.
    We discuss reliability, fairness, rubrics, and how to balance exam preparation with communicative language teaching — plus tips for managing student expectations and motivation.
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    26 mins
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