You Can't NOT Teach Grammar (And Why We’re Doing It Wrong) - Caitlyn Pineault

You Can't NOT Teach Grammar (And Why We’re Doing It Wrong) - Caitlyn Pineault

February 17, 2026 · 1h 27m · Episode 122

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Caitlyn Pineault discusses the importance of grammar teaching and the challenges in language education.

"Designing curriculum around proficiency goals for your program is a way of making them a positive, empowering tool instead of something that's punitive" - Caitlyn Pineault. Caitlyn teaches undergraduate second language acquisition courses at Georgetown University with a dedication to connecting research and practice for language teachers. Her work can be found in the Modern Language Journal and the Foreign Language Annals. She is also the co-founder of the recurring column “Collective Wisdom: Teacher and Researchers in Dialogue” in The Language Educator. In this episode, we chat about: Bridging Research and Classroom Practice The Role of Feedback in Language Learning Student's Frustration with Language Learning Challenges in Changing Teaching Practices The Role of Rubrics in Reflecting Teacher Values Assessment and Its Impact on Language Programs Implementing TBLT in Different Educational Contexts The Future of Language Education and Teacher Mindset *Prefer video? Watch the episode on YouTube. FOR MORE FROM CAITLYN PINEAULT: 1. Connect on LinkedIn 2. Visit her website 3. Collective Wisdom: Teacher and Researchers in Dialogue” OUR PARTNER: WE ARE ENGLISH TEACHERS Are you…

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