Behind the Book – The Language People

Behind the Book takes you beyond the pages with the authors behind the stories and resources you love. Through interviews, conversations, and insights, discover the inspiration, experiences, and ideas that bring each book to life.

14 Aug

The Language That Refused to Be Lost

Discover the story behind George W. Helon’s English–Gooreng/Gooreng–English Dictionary and his collaboration with Gooreng Gooreng Elders to record and preserve their language. More than a collection of words, the dictionary reflects the connection between language, culture, identity and knowledge across generations.

03 Aug

What an 18-Year-Old Volunteer Learned in a Refugee Camp… and How It Changed the Way She Taught English

How did a volunteer teaching experience in a refugee camp inspire the creation of ESL Reads? In this inspiring story, Lauren shares how her experiences shaped her career in TESOL and led to the development of English readers that better support adolescent and adult English language learners.

04 Jul

Sing, Dance and Learn: The Australian Teachers Bringing Magic to ESL Classrooms

Discover how Australian educators and Urban Lyrebirds founders Carmel Davies and Sharon Duff use music, storytelling, and creativity to transform English language learning. In this edition of Behind the Book, they share the inspiration behind their resources and their passion for helping learners build confidence through Australian English.