
ESL talk
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk – A Podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers! 🌟Are you an ESL teacher, English teacher, English content creator, or online educator? 🌍📚ESL Talk is a podcast designed just for you. 🎧✨Join our passionate, expert hosts, Daniel and Fey, along with a stellar lineup of guests from the world of ESL.These include award-winning authors, published Ph.D. scholars, Nobel Prize winners, successful business leaders in education and edtech, and the top 1% of English teaching social media creators who share innovative strategies, practical techniques, invaluable advice, and essential skills to elevate your teaching game! 🚀With over 100+ episodes in our archive and 200,000+ downloads to date, we’ve got a wealth of content for you to explore and enjoy! 🎉📈Stay connected with us: 📸 Instagram: @esltalkpodcast 🌐 Website: esltalk.ca📧 Email: esltalkpodcast@gmail.com🤝 Apply to be a Guest/Partner: here🌟 Join the ESL Talk Community today, and don't forget to subscribe for new episodes! 🌟#ESLTeachers #EnglishTeaching #OnlineTeaching #Podcast #TeachingTips #Education #ESLCommunity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Oct 25, 2023 • 23min
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 talking with Cindy Jones, an online English teacher whose IELTS test preparation business is called Prepare for Success. Have a listen and get ready to excel in IELTS and beyond!🚀 Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at esltalk.ca🌟 Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @esltalkpodcast📧 Got questions? Or would like to be a guest? Send us an email to: esltalkpodcast@gmail.com🔔 New episodes drop regularly. Don't forget to subscribe as we continue our English teaching journey together! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 18, 2023 • 22min
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 your teaching skills, confidence, and business. To join future summit events, you can register here. 🚀 Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at esltalk.ca🌟 Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @esltalkpodcast📧 Got questions? Or would like to be a guest? Send us an email to: esltalkpodcast@gmail.com🔔 New episodes drop regularly. Don't forget to subscribe as we continue our English teaching journey together! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 2023 • 36min
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 over 10 years of experience in the field of teaching ESL/EFL. She worked for the British Council in Cairo for eight years as a Higher Teacher, where she trained and managed teachers. Sarah co-created and produced the IELTS Café Podcast, a series of videos that help learners prepare for the international exam by giving them bite-sized tips. Her areas of interest are teacher well-being, assessment, and materials development.🚀 Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at esltalk.ca🌟 Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @esltalkpodcast📧 Got questions? Or would like to be a guest? Send us an email to: esltalkpodcast@gmail.com🔔 New episodes drop regularly. Don't forget to subscribe as we continue our English teaching journey together! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 4, 2023 • 30min
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, culture, and more.You can follow Kyrylo here:Personal Instagram: @jedi__kTurkish teaching blog on Instagram: @learnwithdizi.uaTurkish teaching blog on TikTok: @learnwithdizi.ua🚀 Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at esltalk.ca🌟 Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @esltalkpodcast📧 Got questions? Or would like to be a guest? Send us an email to: esltalkpodcast@gmail.com🔔 New episodes drop regularly. Don't forget to subscribe as we continue our English teaching journey together! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 2023 • 27min
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 insightful conversation!🚀 Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at esltalk.ca🌟 Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @esltalkpodcast📧 Got questions? Or would like to be a guest? Send us an email to: esltalkpodcast@gmail.com🔔 New episodes drop regularly. Don't forget to subscribe as we continue our English teaching journey together! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 2023 • 30min
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 reshaping the way we connect, collaborate, and cultivate knowledge in the digital age.Resources mentioned:Bates, T. (2019). Teaching in a Digital Age: Guidelines for Designing and Learning (Second edition). Tony Bates Associates Ltd. pressbooks.bccampus.ca/teachinginadigitalagev2Wegner, E. (1998). Communities of Practice: Learning, Meaning, and Identity. Cambridge University Press.Wegner, E., McDermott, R. A., & Snyder, W. (2002). Cultivating Communities of Practice: A Guide to Managing Knowledge. Harvard Business School Press.🚀 Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at esltalk.ca🌟 Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @esltalkpodcast📧 Got questions? Or would like to be a guest? Send us an email to: esltalkpodcast@gmail.com🔔 New episodes drop regularly. Don't forget to subscribe as we continue our English teaching journey together! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 2023 • 31min
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 a student.🚀 Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at esltalk.ca🌟 Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @esltalkpodcast📧 Got questions? Or would like to be a guest? Send us an email to: esltalkpodcast@gmail.com🔔 New episodes drop regularly. Don't forget to subscribe as we continue our English teaching journey together! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 6, 2023 • 44min
How Chinese Helped Me Improve as an ESL Teacher
Hanna, a language learner who improved her teaching skills through learning Chinese, shares insights on the benefits of learning Chinese as an ESL teacher. The podcast explores the advantages of learning another language as an English teacher, strategies for improving language skills through flashcards and conversation, overcoming language learning plateaus, and common misconceptions and challenges of learning Chinese.

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May 17, 2023 • 27min
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 landscape. Alina also shares her insights on how to best integrate social media tools like Twee into the ESL classroom and her vision for Twee's continued impact on ESL education.🚀 Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at esltalk.ca🌟 Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @esltalkpodcast📧 Got questions? Or would like to be a guest? Send us an email to: esltalkpodcast@gmail.com🔔 New episodes drop regularly. Don't forget to subscribe as we continue our English teaching journey together! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10, 2023 • 35min
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 essential for college and career readiness. Our guest experts share effective strategies for using teacher talk to support academic language development, discuss common challenges and misconceptions, and offer examples of success stories. Whether you're an educator or simply interested in language learning, you won't want to miss this insightful and informative discussion. Be sure to pick up Kristen Haase and Carmen Shahadi Rowe's book on Routledge & CRC Press or Amazon, available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook formats.🚀 Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at esltalk.ca🌟 Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @esltalkpodcast📧 Got questions? Or would like to be a guest? Send us an email to: esltalkpodcast@gmail.com🔔 New episodes drop regularly. Don't forget to subscribe as we continue our English teaching journey together! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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