Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson 853. A Conversation with Rhiannon Carter
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Nov 22, 2023 Join host Luke Thompson in a conversation with Rhiannon Carter, an English coach helping learners feel awesome about their English. They discuss Rhiannon's English & Welsh roots, moving to Edinburgh, studying theology at university, early experiences as an English teacher, why learners often feel ashamed of their English, and how she can help. They also chat about fish & chips and deep-fried Mars bars in Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh and Theology
- Rhiannon moved to Edinburgh at 18 for university, lived in Spain for two years, and then returned to Edinburgh.
- She studied theology, viewing it as a thought exercise rather than a path to religious truth.
Theology Course Dynamics
- Rhiannon's theology course had a mix of religious and non-religious students.
- The rigorous academic approach challenged some evangelical students' beliefs.
Summer School Experience
- Rhiannon's summer job in Belgium had blissful surroundings but poor teaching standards.
- The school's five-minute methodology and lack of trained teachers contributed to the low quality.