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May 23, 2025 33 mins

Jade Arthur is an educator who uses fun and games to level up her learners. Listen in as she shares how she uses joy to sweeten the job search, games to take the bite out of learning, and Pokémon to enrich her life. Jade runs "Make the Grade,” a gamer's one-stop shop for job search coaching, English instruction, and self-paced digital courses.


Episode Chapters

0:00 Introduction to Jade Arthur and Her Interests

02:54 Exploring Language Education and Teaching Philosophy

05:54 Gamification in Language Learning

09:05 Finding Joy in Job Searching

11:54 The Role of Games in Personal Development

15:00 The Importance of Engagement in Learning17:54 Jade's Journey into Education and Gaming

21:00 The Impact of Perspective on Happiness

23:55 The Connection Between Pokémon and Education

26:59 Favorite Pokémon and Gaming Experiences

30:04 Conclusion and How to Connect with Jade

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Theme Music by Caleb Willitz. ⁠calebwillitz.com/⁠⁠calebwillitz.bandcamp.com/music⁠

Ankle Roll By Panda Beats ⁠www.pandabeatsmusic.com

⁠Intergalactic Walk By Panda Beats ⁠www.pandabeatsmusic.com

⁠Found Sound on the "domain of play" borrowed from ⁠⁠⁠Balance in the Spiritual Life Dharma talk by Sr. Trai Nghiem⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/yZag9LOp7uc?si=T2Qyfc-4y-XJoSOz&t=3301⁠

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