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In the Language Innovators podcast episode titled "Designing Innovative Learning Experiences in the Digital Wilds," hosts Dr. Linh Phung and Nikolas Wolfe interview Dr. Greg Kessler, a professor of innovative learning design and technology at Ohio University. The conversation explores the concept of the "digital wilds," autonomous online spaces like social media and gaming where authentic communication occurs. Dr. Kessler warns against "taming" these vibrant environments ...

In this comprehensive episode of the Language Innovators podcast, host Dr. Linh Phung, CEO and Co-founder of Eduling, interviews renowned TESOL expert, author, and researcher Dr. Luciana de Oliveira of Virginia Commonwealth University to explore the evolving landscape of multilingual education both within the United States and across global contexts.

This episode of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast explores how moving from traditional grammar-centered instruction to a task-based approach can transform language learning. Dr. Phung details the theoretical foundations of TBLT, its practical application in challenging classroom contexts, and how emerging technologies like AI can offer more opportunities for learners to perform tasks and develop true communicative competence.

This new episode from the Language Innovators podcast with Dr. Deborah Healey traverses the immediate practical benefits for teachers; the systemic challenges regarding the changed nature of teaching and learning, privacy, and environmental costs; and the philosophical shifts required to maintain the "human element" in the classroom.

This episode from the Language Innovators podcast focuses on the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs within the U.S. public school system and examines how similar multilingual education models might be applied in Vietnam.

“Learn a language and you’ll avoid a war.” In her keynote speech at TESOL 2026, Nayr Ibrahim calls on the TESOL community to embrace the "power of many" and multilingualism.

Professor Marta González-Lloret, a renowned expert in technology-mediated task-based language teaching (TMTBLT) and L2 pragmatics discusses the intersection of TBLT and modern technologies, specifically focusing on how TBLT is modified, amplified, and supported by technology and on digital platforms and artificial intelligence.

In his presentation, "What does it mean to be fluent in a language?", Dr. Xun Yan explores the relationship between fluency, disfluency, and oral language proficiency, highlighting that fluency is far more than just the absence of pauses or the speed of speech.

This podcast episode of Language Innovators features a conversation between Dr. Linh Phung, Nik Wolfe, and Dr. Vu Tran-Thanh regarding the shifting landscape of English language teaching in Vietnam. Dr. Vu discusses his research on Generation Z language teachers, highlighting how his research participants are moving away from the traditional view of teaching as a "noble" profession. Instead, they view education as an educational service and teachers as humans with different i

In this episode of the Language Innovators podcast, Dr. Linh Phung sits down with Dr. Robert Stroud, a seasoned professor at a "super global" university in Tokyo to discuss supporting anxious students in the classroom.

In this webinar titled Empower Students: Techniques to Promote Self-Regulated Learning hosted by the U.S. Department of State, Dr. Darlene Wiggins Dockery introduces Dr. Linh Phung, a dedicated language educator, researcher, and founder of the Eduling app. Dr. Phung shares a systematic framework for promoting SRL offering practical techniques such as SMART goals, vision boards, and the WOOP method.

In this interview from The Language Innovators Podcast, Dr. Linh Phung, the CEO and Co-founder of the Eduling app, speaks with Dr. Hayo Reinders, Chair of Research at Anaheim University, about the complexities of personalization in educational technology. While the discussion acknowledges the efficiency gains offered by AI and other emerging tools, it also explores the "dark side" of these advancements, specifically how they can undermine learner autonomy and agency.

Dr. Linh Phung and her colleagues at the TESOL 2025 Convention in Long Beach, California As educators, we constantly look for ways to make learning more authentic, engaging, and effective. That’s exactly what Eduling was built for - the hub for effective task-based teaching and learning. Dr. Linh Phung, the Founder and CEO of Eduling, has dedicated her career to advancing language education through innovation and research. She served as the Director of the English Language Pr

English has many consonant pairs that are produced in the same place in the mouth and in the same way , but they differ in one important...

What is intelligibility, and why does it matter? In pronunciation teaching, intelligibility means being understood by others. It’s not about sounding like a native speaker or achieving “perfect” pronunciation—it’s about communicating successfully. Focusing on intelligibility shifts the goal from perfection to clear communication. This means we help students improve their pronunciation so others can understand them, not so they lose their accent entirely. Rethinking Traditiona

Learn practical and effective techniques for teaching English pronunciation. Explore the "Pronunciation for Teachers" course on Eduling...

From the RBERNING Questions podcast with Host Yasmeen Coaxum. Episode Summary: In the first episode of our TESOL 2025 Presenters Series,...

By Dr. Linh Phung , Founder of Eduling Reflecting on my experience at the TESOL 2025 Convention in Long Beach, I’m filled with gratitude...

Summary by Dr. Linh Phung I recently attended a webinar in early December of 2024 with Carol Chapelle around the book that she and her...

Summary of "Assisting Learners in Orchestrating Their Inner Voice for L2 Learning" by Brian Tomlinson Introduction The article emphasizes...