Episode 5: developing early literacy in very young learners

In this final episode of The Primary Pod podcast, we speak to Allen Davenport, Teacher Development Manager for Cambridge University Press based in South-East Asia. Allen has a passion for all things literacy. We chat about the importance of developing literacy skills at a very young age, discussing the research that shows that early gains in literacy are an indicator of later academic success.

Om Podcasten

The Primary Pod is is a five-part podcast series for English language teachers, all about language teaching with young learners! Each episode covers a different topic related to young learner education, and we take an in-depth look at how research into child development, psychology and second language acquisition can be used to inform classroom practice. In each episode we'll be chatting to English language teaching experts who'll be sharing their practical tips and techniques. Tune in to hear examples and suggestions for classroom management and activities you can try with your learners