Ep.200. ft. Jane Maria Harding - From Exposure to Ownership: The MMM Framework (Part 2)

What does real language learning actually look like inside the classroom? And how do teachers create it under pressure, inside systems that often value coverage over communication? In Episode 200 Part 2 of the Languages Pedagogy Podcast , Mike Llerena continues the conversation with Jane Maria Harding Da Rosa and goes even deeper into the practical power of the MMM Framework . This second part moves from theory into classroom reality. Jane explains how teachers can recognize whether meaningful learning is actually happening, how the MMM framework can work even in exam-focused environments , and why multilingual classrooms require a more thoughtful balance between first language support and real target-language ownership. This episode also introduces Jane’s CREAM conditions for language learning : Comprehensible Input Repetition Experimentation Association and Adaptation Meaningful Output These are not abstract concepts. They are practical conditions that can transform the way teachers plan lessons, support multilingual learners, and help students move from passive exposure to confident use. Inside this episode: how to recognize whether real engagement is happening in a classroom...