S3 E3: An Interview with Urmi Hossain

Welcome back! In today's episode, we introduce you to Urmi Hossain, a polyglot mentor with a rich cultural heritage, vibrant professional paths, and a deep-seated passion for language learning.

Urmi opens up about her unique life experiences and how she evolved into an adept language mentor, tuning her teaching strategies to suit her students' individual needs and goals. Sharing her perspective on the digital evolution of the language learning industry, Urmi emphasizes an inclusive teaching approach focussed on conversation practice, comfort, and encouragement for every learner.

Despite being an extrovert, she innovatively connects with her introverted students and shares her key strategies for dealing with various personality types. Urmi showcases the importance of personalized learning, creating engaging and interactive lessons curated around students' interests. Listen to this episode and get inspired by Urmi's innovative teaching methods and devotion to her students.

As the episode unfolds, you'll glean valuable advice on maintaining language skills and preserving cultural identity. This episode proves to be an essential listen for language learners, educators, and enthusiasts by providing a nuanced approach to language learning and teaching.

A deeper discussion ensues as Urmi unravels her unique methods to encourage quiet language learners and the fine balance between tutor-student speaking time for a more dynamic learning environment. She ends on a powerful note by sharing crucial advice on transitioning from a protected learning space to the real world of language interaction.

As always, reach out to me on Instagram @shhh_imlearning to let me know what you thought about the show, and consider buying me a coffee if you want to see me continuously improve my content and better serve YOU. A little goes a long way. :)

 

Resource mentioned in the episode:

• Urmi's books on Amazon
• Urmi's iTalki profile
• Urmi's website
• Urmi on Instagram
• Urmi on LinkedIn
• Urmi on the Italian Time Zone podcast - practice your Italian listening!