ESL talk
ESL Talk is a podcast for English teachers, created by English teachers. Hosts Daniel and Fey, along with expert guests including award-winning authors and PhD scholars, share innovative strategies and practical advice for ESL educators. With over 110 episodes and 280,000 downloads, the podcast covers teaching techniques, edtech, and content creation. It aims to help teachers elevate their skills and connect with a global community of educators.
Episodes
ESL Perspectives in Mexico... and Beyond!
🎙️ ESL Talk: Season 9, Episode 7 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.What does it mean to teach English in a country where it isn't the dominant language, where your students may never leave, yet the world increasingly expects them to show up fluent? This week, we're joined by Laura Herrera, an ESL teacher in the Mexican university system, for a conversation about global language
Knowing English and Owning it!
🎙️ ESL Talk: Season 9, Episode 6 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.How do we help our students bridge the gap between knowing English and actually owning it? This week, we're joined by Rachel Tobol, experienced ESL educator and communication coach, for a conversation about confidence, identity, and multilingual language acquisition.Rachel is a dedicated ESL educator who has spe
The Science of Handwriting in Language Learning
🎙️ ESL Talk — Season 9, Episode 5 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.Does handwriting still matter in a digital world, especially for multilingual learners? This week, we're joined by Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift, award-winning educational leader and literacy expert, for a conversation about handwriting, literacy, and multilingual language development.Dr. Swift serves as Professional
Accessibility and Neurodiversity in ESL
🎙️ ESL Talk: Season 9, Episode 4 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.How do you design lessons that truly work for every learner in the room? This week, we're joined by Mehdi Hajizadeh — an English instructor with over 25 years of experience across EFL, ESL, ELA, LINC, ESP, EAP, and multi-level EAL programs for a deeply practical conversation about accessibility, neurodiversity,
Tools for Online Tutors
🎙️ ESL Talk — Season 9, Episode 3 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.Online tutoring has never been more exciting — or more overwhelming. With new tools launching every week, how do you know which ones are actually worth your time? This week, Daniel and Fey dig into the tools they love (and the ones that didn't quite make the cut) before sitting down with a very special guest: Y
Visual learning in the ESL classroom
🎙️ ESL Talk — Season 9, Episode 2 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.What happens when a professional cartoonist steps into the ESL classroom? Pure magic. This week, we're joined by Wayne Logue, a freelance cartoonist of over 35 years, ESL teacher, and the creative mind behind Wordtoons, for a conversation about the power of creativity and visual learning in language education.W
Assessment in the age of AI
🎙️ ESL Talk is Back! - Season 9, Episode 1: Assessment in the age of AI🎙️Season 9 kicks off with a conversation you won't want to miss! We're sitting down with Beth Konomoto to tackle one of the most pressing topics in English language education today: assessment in the age of AI.How do you assess students fairly and meaningfully when AI tools are just a click away?Beth brings her expertise and ex
The Best of Season 8: A Celebration of ESL Talk Voices
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this special season finale of ESL Talk, we take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey of Season 8. Join us as we revisit the highlights, insights, and inspiring stories shared by our amazing guests throughout the season. From innovative teaching strategies to personal journeys in the world of English language
Getting Started with Online Teaching
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In today’s episode, Getting Started with Online Teaching, we’re joined by a very special guest: Crystal Weber, founder of Crystal Clear ESL and the Crystal Clear Expert Educators Club. Crystal brings a wealth of experience and practical advice for teachers who are ready to leap into online e
From Arrival to Belonging: The Canadian Immigrant Journey
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, we sit down with John Edward McGraw — Multicultural Workplace Expert, Inclusive Communication Specialist, and founder of Hiyaku (Hee-YA-koo) Coaching, to explore the subtle yet powerful aspects of Canadian culture that often trip up newcomers and even long-term immigrants. Drawing from his SHAPE framewor
Business English in 2025!
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode of ESL Talk, we sit down with Kate Bogar, a dynamic Business English teacher from Canada, now living in Germany. With a massive social media following and a knack for creating engaging, learner-focused content, Kate shares her insights on how Business English teaching is evolving in 2025. From AI tools to
English, Immigration, and the Future of International Study
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.Join us for an insightful conversation with Celina Hui, CEO and Immigration Consultant at Immi Canada, as we explore the evolving landscape of immigration and international education in North America. With recent policy changes shaking up the system, Celina shares her expert perspective on how these shifts are impacting
AI Chatbots and Language Learning
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, we dive into the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and language education. Our guest, Nisha Sriganesh, a Doctoral Candidate at Ontario Tech University and a seasoned language teacher, shares her research and classroom experiences with AI chatbots in ESL settings. We explore how these to
Teaching with Empathy and Respect: Part 2
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In the second part of our two-part episode, we continue our amazing discussion with Swiss-Brazilian educator and bestselling author Maya Eigenmann, diving deeper into the real-world application of Respectful Education—especially in adult ESL classrooms. Maya shares her perspective on setting boundaries with adult le
Teaching with Empathy and Respect: Part 1
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this powerful two-part episode, we sit down with Swiss-Brazilian educator and bestselling author Maya Eigenmann to explore how empathy, calm, and respect can transform the way we teach. Maya shares insights from her work in educação positiva (positive/respectful education), offering practical strategies for ESL teache
Equity in Education for Multilingual Learners - Challenges and Opportunities
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.Join us on this episode of ESL Talk as we delve into the critical topic of equity in Education for multilingual learners. Our esteemed guest, Dr. Julie Lara, will share her insights on the current state of education for multilingual learners in the United States. Dr. Lara will highlight the systemic barriers these studen
The Importance of Visual Design and Detail in Language Teaching
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode of ESL Talk, we tackle the Importance of Visual Design and Detail in Language Teaching with our special guest, Sophie Miller. In our interview, Sophie shares her unique perspective on how visual design can enhance language learning. Discover how her background in art and her personal experiences with
The Transformative Power of Teaching Abroad
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode of ESL Talk, we dive into "The Transformative Power of Teaching Abroad" with our special guest, Harrison Fowler, Program Director at RVF International. Harrison shares his insights and experiences on how teaching abroad can be a life-changing journey, not just for the students but for the teachers as well
The Language Learning Plateau
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, we're excited to have Tom from Precision TEFL join us to explore the phenomenon of the Language Learning Plateau (also referred to as the Plateau Effect). Tom will share his insights on why learners hit this plateau and how teachers can help students overcome it. We'll discuss practical strategies for re
Teaching Overconfident Students
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode of ESL Talk, we tackle the challenge of teaching overconfident students. Our special guest, Melanie from Diction HQ, shares her expert strategies and insights on how to effectively engage and guide students who may overestimate their language abilities. Melanie's experience and practical tips will help yo
The value of language learning in the presence of AI
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode of ESL Talk, we delve into the evolving landscape of language learning in the age of artificial intelligence. Our special guest, Denise Lo, an esteemed EAP/TESL Faculty member at Douglas College and Post-Secondary Institution Chair on the board of BC TEAL and long-time member of ATESL, shares her insights
Helping ESL Learners Find Their Voice
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode of ESL Talk, we sit down with Angela Chung, Co-Founder of Speak Fluent Inc., to explore the art of impactful communication for ESL learners and teachers. Angela, a seasoned communication coach and speech therapist, shares insights on how skilled professionals—especially technical experts—can transform com
Reflecting, Looking Back, And looking ahead!
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In Episode 101, we are Reflecting, Looking Back, and Looking Ahead. We celebrate over 4+ years, 100+ episodes, and 250k downloads of ESL Talk! So even though we have been away, we aren't gone (actually far from it!). Join us as we reflect on our journeys, memorable episodes, amazing guests, how we developed, how we grew,
Making Classes Fun and Engaging for Young Learners
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.Join us on the latest episode of ESL Talk as we look at the topic of making our classes fun and engaging for young learners, with our special guest Yan Weng, co-founder of the teaching platform FunClass.Yan not only shares why engaging classes are important for young learners but also how the correct tools can help suppo
English for Newcomers within the Workplace
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.Join us on the latest episode of ESL Talk as we dive into “English for Newcomers within the Workplace” with our special guest, Leah Mitchell, a seasoned workplace English coach from Prairie Sky English, a leading Workplace English Company based in Canada. Leah shares her invaluable insights and practical tips to help new
Empowering Young Learners and English Educators
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.Tune in to this latest bumper episode of ESL Talk as we explore the vital topic of “Empowering Young Learners and English Educators” with our esteemed guest, Dr. Hayley Watson.Dr. Watson, a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience, shares her profound insights into youth mental health and education. As the
Communication Skills and Business English for Employment
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.Join us in this episode of ESL Talk as we dive into the world of communication skills and Business English with our special guest, Asia Bernabo.Asia, a SAP Consultant Intern at IBM and President of the Dalhousie Consulting Association shares her journey and insights on the crucial role of effective communication in secur
Cultural Exchange in ESL
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, we explore the transformative power of cultural exchange in the ESL classroom. Our guest, Esther Tong, is an experienced ESL instructor, who shares their journey of teaching English across diverse cultural contexts and explains how integrating cultural exchange fosters deeper learning and engagement.We d
Connectivism in ESL
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.Join us on ESL Talk as we welcome Henry Ribeiro, an experienced online English teacher, trainer, and mentor with nearly a decade of expertise in the field.Henry will share his insights on effective teaching strategies tailored to diverse learners and delve into the Connectivist theory’s application in ESL/EFL.Discover ho
Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.We’re excited to welcome Leanna, an experienced educator specializing in working with immigrants and displaced learners. Leanna will share her insights and strategies on creating a supportive and empathetic learning environment, ensuring that every session is not just a lesson, but a healing journey of growth and resilie
Engaging Ways to Teach Adults Online
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.We’re thrilled to welcome Megan Nicholls, a distinguished English tutor hailing from the U.K., who brings her innovative methods and passionate approach to the virtual classroom. Megan will share her secrets on how to captivate and motivate adult learners, ensuring that every online session is not just a lesson, but a jo
Bullying Prevention in the Teaching Space
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, we are joined by Alain Pelletier, a renowned expert in the field of bullying prevention. Alain shares his journey into this critical field and the inspiration behind his impactful conference, “The Cost of Silence”. We’ll explore the five faces of bullying, as identified by Alain, and discuss their roles
Speaking English with Confidence
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this enlightening episode, we dive into the world of language learning and explore the challenges Spanish speakers face as they strive to become fluent in English. Our guest, Natalia, is a passionate educator dedicated to helping Spanish-speaking learners gain confidence in their English communication. Join us as we u
Reinventing yourself in the ESL industry
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode of ESL Talk, we sit down with Carina, a seasoned ESL educator, to delve into the art of professional reinvention within the ESL industry. With years of experience under her belt, Carina brings a wealth of knowledge and personal anecdotes to the table, offering invaluable insights for ESL teachers looking
Embracing Student-Centered Learning
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this insightful episode of our podcast, we welcome Amy Kim, an esteemed English academic facilitator from Toronto, Canada. With her rich background in education, Amy discusses the transformative approach of student-centered learning, in particular: Amy’s journey from traditional teacher-centered methods
Navigating and succeeding in CELPIP in 2024!
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode of ESL Talk, our guest Maria Alfaro joins hosts Daniel and Fey to delve into the world of the CELPIP test. As an expert in language assessment, Maria shares valuable insights, tips, and strategies for success in this English proficiency exam, and covers the following:Understanding the CELPIP format, secti
Fey Returns!!! Reflecting on 2023 and Looking ahead to 2024...
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.Join ESL Talk to reflect on a challenging and unique 2023 and our goals and aims for 2024! Co-host Fey returns to the podcast following her successful battle with cancer to share how her journey shaped her in terms of her personal and professional life. We also share our reflections from 2023, and personal goals for 2024
The Power and Influence of Your Voice in the Teaching Environment
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.Join ESL Talk as we delve into the dynamic world of language education with seasoned native English teacher, Josh. Uncover the nuances of voice, and its profound impact on teaching, and glean insights from Josh's decade-long journey across diverse student levels and ages. Elevate your ESL teaching with our latest episode
Navigating the Online ESL Job Market
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.Welcome to ESL Talk with our special guest Christina. As a seasoned teacher, coach, and mentor, Christina shares invaluable insights to empower you in your journey. Join us to discover the tools to find the perfect ESL job, unlock new opportunities, and land your dream teaching position! Connect with Christina here:
Boosting Learners' Speaking and Listening Skills
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.Join us this week on ESL Talk with our guest, Cami, an English coach from Argentina who works with Spanish-speaking English learners! We're diving into strategies and insights on how to boost learners' speaking and listening skills. Cami brings her expertise to help teachers and learners alike enhance their communication
ESL Coaching for Healthcare Professionals
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode of ESL Talk, journey through the diverse experiences of seasoned ESL teacher Shweta Ramkumar. We explore the tapestry of language and culture as we discuss teaching methods and Shweta's unique venture: Healthy Dynamics. Join us to learning how you can build bridges through language, empathy, and healthcar
How to Keep Motivated When Teaching and Learning New Languages!
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. Join us this week on ESL Talk with teacher Nina, a polyglot from Moscow. Nina shares her passion for languages and offers tips on staying motivated when teaching and learning languages, including Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and Turkish. Tune in to learn from her diverse language journey and g
Accelerating Your Teaching Growth on Instagram!
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. In this episode, Gemma Keeling, an online English coach turned social media expert, shares insights on turbocharging your online ESL teacher journey via Instagram. Learn the secrets to boost visibility, connect with students, and accelerate your teaching growth. Tune in to ESL Talk for the pro tips!🚀 Listen to 100+ more
Mindset and Strategies for IELTS Success
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. In this episode of ESL Talk, we dive into the mindset and strategies that can power your students’ efforts in preparing for the IELTS exam. We discuss attitudes that will help keep students motivated, give them the focus to tackle challenges while preparing for the test, and manage their anxiety on test day. We’re talki
Presenting the Level Up Teaching Summit!
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.We know that online teaching can be a lonely job at times. Running your teaching business involves a lot of moving pieces and can feel overwhelming. We believe in the power of community and networking. In this Episode, Crystal highlights the Level Up Teaching Summit, as well as how events like these can help you elevate
IELTS Misconceptions & Effective IELTS Preparation
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode of ESL Talk, join Sarah Omar as she debunks common myths surrounding IELTS for teachers. Discover how these misconceptions, held by both newcomers and seasoned educators, impact instruction and gain valuable insights into effective IELTS preparation.Sarah is a freelance teacher trainer and educator with o
The Power of Speaking Clubs in Achieving Fluency
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.Welcome to another episode of ESL Talk, where Kyrylo shares his valuable language learning and teaching experiences. As a Ukrainian non-native English speaker, he delves into the art of teaching a foreign language and the power of speaking clubs in achieving fluency. Join us for insightful conversations on language, cult
Internationalization at Home and in the Curriculum
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. Join us for an enlightening discussion on the topic of "Internationalization at Home and in the Curriculum" with our guest, Alma, a distinguished university teacher from Mexico. Explore innovative approaches to global education and fostering intercultural competence within the field of academic English. Don't miss this
Building Connectivism and Community in the Classroom
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. In this insightful episode, we meet English educator Saba Mogharebi (saba.mogharebi@smu.ca) to delve into the dynamic concepts of "Connectivism" and "Communities of Practice" and explore their profound impact on the world of teaching and learning. Join us as we uncover how these modern educational paradigms are reshapin
You Don't Need to be Advanced to Communicate!
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.This episode proves to teachers that language barriers are no match for genuine connections. Join us as we embark on a delightful journey with Earl (earlgreyinseoul), an English learner from the vibrant city of Seoul, South Korea. Earl shares her journey of learning English and offers insights on how to stay motivated as
How Chinese Helped Me Improve as an ESL Teacher
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.Join us as we speak to Hanna (speakonwithHanna), who shares her journey learning Chinese and how this not only improved her Chinese language skills but also enhanced her teaching abilities. Hanna discusses how learning a new language opened up more opportunities and increased her income as a result.🚀 Listen to 100+ more
Supercharge Your Lesson Planning with Twee!
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, we sit down with Alina from Twee, a social media platform designed with the needs of ESL teachers and learners in mind. We discuss the inspiration behind Twee, the unique features that make it an effective tool for ESL teaching, and how Twee is evolving to meet the changing needs of the education landsca
Bolstering Vocabulary with Teacher Talk in the Classroom
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, we explore the power of teacher talk as a strategy for improving students' vocabulary, particularly in the context of academic language development. While many students can quickly master social language, research shows that it can take seven years or longer to acquire academic language, which is essenti
From Nobel Prize-Winning Climate Scientist, to ESL Teacher, at 60!
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.Join us on this fascinating journey as we explore the story of Nobel Prize-winning scientist Dian, who started teaching ESL in retirement and found herself teaching in Thailand at the age of 60. Come along for the ride and discover the inspiring story of a scientist who refused to let age stand in the way of new opportun
Teaching Subject & Extracurricular Classes to ESL Students
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, Katie from Abridge Academy shares her tips and advice for teaching subject-specific curricula beyond ESL, as well as how to effectively market and promote yourself as a subject expert. She also discusses how she supports the ESL teaching community and how she can support you too! Check out her interactiv
Breaking Down Language Barriers: Charlie's Strategies for Teaching English to Spanish-Speaking Professionals
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, we talk to Charlie, whose ESL teaching journey has taken him from teaching in a language school to starting his own company. Charlie believes in providing valuable resources, like digital courses, to his students through his Members' Club. Listen in and follow Charlie online for more great English teachi
Making the Leap into ESL Teaching
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, we talk to Erica, a listener who was inspired by the podcast to teach ESL online. Erica shares her journey from working in the hospitality industry to helping others with their English language skills, and finishing her TESOL certification while connecting with ESL students online. Be sure to check out E
Getting Started Teaching Online
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, we talk to Tim, the Online Teacher Dude, about building a business online. We learn about his process for getting started in the online teaching space and how to differentiate yourself in this competitive field. Tim also breaks down the current state of the ESL industry and shares valuable advice and res
Life as an EAP Student
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, we talk to EAP student Jana about her experience living and studying in Canada. Jana shares how she improved her English using EAP, the challenges she faced as an international student, and how her progress helped her succeed in her future studies and career.🚀 Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at e
Creating an Ideal classroom Atmosphere
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English TeachersIn this episode, we discuss how to create an ideal classroom atmosphere to nurture ESL student growth. We have an in-depth conversation with Adam Mott, an English expert turned educational manager, now working for Grapeseed Education. Adam shares his extensive experience working in Japan and offers insights on how we can
Helping International Students to Thrive
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.Ever wondered how you can better support the international students you work with? In this episode, we meet Rafah, an industry leader, business owner, and former international student who moved from Yemen to Canada to study. Rafah then started her own business and created Thrivve, supporting the international student com
Fears and Competition in the ESL Industry
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, we meet Aidina Cherikova, an English teacher and online educator originally from Kyrgyzstan, who moved to Canada to pursue her studies and develop her skills to become a successful English educator in Canada. Aidina shares some of the fears she had as a newcomer to the ESL teaching industry in Canada, an
Working in Underserved Markets and Transferring your skills
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, we meet Teagan Kane, an English professional with 15 years of experience. Teagan shares his journey of living and teaching all over the globe, transitioning from the ESL classroom to the world of SEO, writing, volunteering, and even becoming a scuba diving instructor.Teagan outlines how he was able to pi
Alternative Roles for ESL Teachers
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, we meet Liz Houston, an ESL teacher with 15 years of experience. Liz shares her journey of transitioning from the ESL classroom to working in support roles, building websites, designing graphics, and providing support and administration services for teachers and teaching companies.Liz explains how we can
Professional Development in ELT
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, we meet Nicola Prentis, also known as the Chilled Investor. Nicola shares her journey transitioning from ELT to supporting ESL teachers in better managing their finances and making their money work for them!Nicola highlights the challenges faced by those in ELT, who often work hard but don't earn much an
Travel Writing and Blogging (A Student Conversation)
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In our first episode of Season 5, we dive into a fascinating conversation from a student's perspective. We explore the journey of Erika Jeong, a marketer and published author from Korea, who shares her experiences living in Singapore and then moving to Canada to live, work, and study. Erika provides insights on how we ca
Teaching Speaking Skills Through Stimulating Discussions
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this final episode of season 4, we cover the topic of Teaching Speaking Skills Through Stimulating Discussions. How do we do this? What does it look like, and how can we have better conversations and discussions with our learners?Our special guest joining us on today's episode is Michelle, a vastly experienced English
Building Cultural Awareness
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.Today we are taking a slight diversion from the world of ESL teaching specifically, to look at the issue of cultural awareness, and learn a little more about this topic in a professional context.As English teachers and professionals, it is important to cover this topic, as we are exposed to many different students from a
Effective Learning for Teachers and Students
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.This week, we are covering the subject of effective learning for teachers and students. We not only talk about what to consider but also how to teach it effectively. Goal setting and being efficient as a learner or a teacher are key skills we can adopt in our approach to help us make the most of every day as teachers!Our
Teaching IELTS online
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.This week, we discuss all about how to teach IELTS online. We not only talk about what to consider but also how to teach it effectively. It can be a tricky subject to teach to students, so we must approach it in the right way. Our special guest, online IELTS expert Claudia, joins us to talk about her experience and exper
Teaching Writing and Writing Coaching
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.This week, we talk about writing, both academic writing and writing coaching. This is a valuable tool that can help our students improve their English language skills, their grades at school/university, and their job prospects. Our special guest and professional Writing Coach Andres Chinchin joins us to share his experti
Lessons from our Teaching Business
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.This week, we are going to take a glimpse into the topic of our Expert Teacher Webinar.We’re going to be sharing our own experiences and issues we faced starting our online business and also chatting to Kate and Ian from English Anywhere about how they help teachers in the same situation.🚀 Listen to 100+ more incredible
Writing and Publishing ESL Content
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.This week, we will be covering writing and publishing for ESL teachers.How can you make a side income from writing, creating, and publishing your content? Daniel and Fey share their tips and advice to help you do the same.They are also joined by expert ESL author Jackie Bolen, who will share her journey in publishing and
Tech Secrets for Teachers
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.This week, we will be talking all about the topic of Tech for Teachers!Daniel and Fey will be discussing the tech they use for teaching and tools that can help you improve your teaching!Our special guest Richard will share his expert knowledge and advice on the best tech for you to level up your teaching skills.🚀 Listen
Teaching EAP and Academic English
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.This week, we will be covering the world of EAP or English for Academic Purposes.Many of us have probably taught this, or have covered this, sometimes without realizing it, so we will be going deeper into this topic today, with our special guest Liet, who has many years of global EAP experience.🚀 Listen to 100+ more incr
Using Corpora in the ESL Classroom
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, we will talk all about using Corpus/Corpora in the English Classroom.What is it? How can we use it? And how can it help our students in our classes?Our special guest Ben joins us to share his knowledge and expertise on the topic, helping us better understand Corpus and how we can use it effectively in th
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🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, we will discuss the Challenges and Rewards of teaching lower-level students.As many of us have taught or are teaching at this level, not all of us might be prepared for some of the challenges that may exist when teaching at these levels.We are joined by our special guest Nichole, a teacher from the US wh
Building a Connection in the Online Environment
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.We are back after a longer-than-planned hiatus! We have an amazing episode to kick off Season 4 with!As more and more of us begin to teach online, we need to be better able to connect with our students/clients, understand their needs, and deliver great teaching that meets their goals. Two experts from Jam with Confidence
Setting your goals for 2022!
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, we are focusing on setting goals for 2022. A lot of us are starting to get to work on our goals for 2022 and are trying to achieve our goals as teachers. Daniel and Fey will be digging deep into this topic, talking about their goals, how they go about achieving them, and how others can reach their goals
Mental Health for Students
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, we are changing direction to focus on the topic of Student Mental Health, and our special guest Hajar will be joining us to share why this is an important issue for ESL teachers, and why we should keep this in mind when teaching our students.🚀 Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at esltalk.ca🌟 Connec
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