
This B1–B2 level worksheet is built around an engaging and realistic interview between Tinoy James, a native English speaker from Canada, and Dr. Ellis, a language learning expert with global teaching experience. Through a friendly, podcast-style conversation, the two discuss how language teaching has changed over time — moving from grammar-heavy drills to communication-based methods. Students will be introduced to Stephen Krashen’s ideas like comprehensible input and the affective filter, as well as approaches like Task-Based Learning, the Lexical Approach, and Communicative Language Teaching. The interview format makes the reading relatable and personal, especially as Tinoy shares how he learned French as a teenager through music, TV, and conversation, rather than textbooks. The worksheet includes vocabulary work using lexical chunks, a gap fill based on phrases from the interview, comprehension questions (true/false, multiple choice, short answer), and discussion prompts. It is ideal for classes focused on fluency, communication, and confidence-building. This worksheet not only teaches students about language learning theory but also encourages them to reflect on their own experience, fears, and successes in learning English. The mix of personal storytelling, expert insights, and student-focused tasks makes it a strong resource for conversation classes, teacher-led discussions, or even self-study. It is also a great way to introduce the idea that mistakes are part of the journey — and that every learner has to crawl before they walk.

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Crawling Before We Walk: An Interview About Language Learning

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Let's do English ESL general reading comprehension. 
This B1–B2 level worksheet is built around an engaging and realistic interview between Tinoy James, a nativ…