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ESL Talk Podcast
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk – A Podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers! 🌟Are you an ESL teacher, English teacher, 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 250,000+ 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 to new episodes! 🌟#ESLTeachers #EnglishTeaching #OnlineTeaching #Podcast #TeachingTips #Education #ESLCommunity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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!Funclass is the Zoom upgrade online teachers and academies have been waiting for.Seamlessly integrated with Zoom, Funclass offers powerful student and tutor management tools, free gamified student portals, and in-class engagement features such as avatars, points, and leaderboards. Whether you're a solo tutor or a growing academy, Funclass maximizes student engagement and business efficiency for ‘all-in-one learning fun!’ Start your 14-day free trial here, or go to https://bit.ly/45oPjyO 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!Funclass is the Zoom upgrade online teachers and academies have been waiting for.Seamlessly integrated with Zoom, Funclass offers powerful student and tutor management tools, free gamified student portals, and in-class engagement features such as avatars, points, and leaderboards. Whether you're a solo tutor or a growing academy, Funclass maximizes student engagement and business efficiency for ‘all-in-one learning fun!’ Start your 14-day free trial here, or go to https://bit.ly/45oPjyO 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!Funclass is the Zoom upgrade online teachers and academies have been waiting for.Seamlessly integrated with Zoom, Funclass offers powerful student and tutor management tools, free gamified student portals, and in-class engagement features such as avatars, points, and leaderboards. Whether you're a solo tutor or a growing academy, Funclass maximizes student engagement and business efficiency for ‘all-in-one learning fun!’ Start your 14-day free trial here, or go to https://bit.ly/45oPjyO 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!Funclass is the Zoom upgrade online teachers and academies have been waiting for.Seamlessly integrated with Zoom, Funclass offers powerful student and tutor management tools, free gamified student portals, and in-class engagement features such as avatars, points, and leaderboards. Whether you're a solo tutor or a growing academy, Funclass maximizes student engagement and business efficiency for ‘all-in-one learning fun!’ Start your 14-day free trial here, or go to https://bit.ly/45oPjyO 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!Funclass is the Zoom upgrade online teachers and academies have been waiting for.Seamlessly integrated with Zoom, Funclass offers powerful student and tutor management tools, free gamified student portals, and in-class engagement features such as avatars, points, and leaderboards. Whether you're a solo tutor or a growing academy, Funclass maximizes student engagement and business efficiency for ‘all-in-one learning fun!’ Start your 14-day free trial here, or go to https://bit.ly/45oPjyO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 3, 2023 • 29min
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 opportunities and experiences in the ESL world. Follow Dian's adventures at dianseidel.com.🚀 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!Funclass is the Zoom upgrade online teachers and academies have been waiting for.Seamlessly integrated with Zoom, Funclass offers powerful student and tutor management tools, free gamified student portals, and in-class engagement features such as avatars, points, and leaderboards. Whether you're a solo tutor or a growing academy, Funclass maximizes student engagement and business efficiency for ‘all-in-one learning fun!’ Start your 14-day free trial here, or go to https://bit.ly/45oPjyO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 2023 • 24min
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 interactive ESL teaching resources and take your teaching to the next level at abridgeacademy.com.🚀 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!Funclass is the Zoom upgrade online teachers and academies have been waiting for.Seamlessly integrated with Zoom, Funclass offers powerful student and tutor management tools, free gamified student portals, and in-class engagement features such as avatars, points, and leaderboards. Whether you're a solo tutor or a growing academy, Funclass maximizes student engagement and business efficiency for ‘all-in-one learning fun!’ Start your 14-day free trial here, or go to https://bit.ly/45oPjyO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 2023 • 28min
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 teaching strategies at linktr.ee/profecharlie.🚀 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!Funclass is the Zoom upgrade online teachers and academies have been waiting for.Seamlessly integrated with Zoom, Funclass offers powerful student and tutor management tools, free gamified student portals, and in-class engagement features such as avatars, points, and leaderboards. Whether you're a solo tutor or a growing academy, Funclass maximizes student engagement and business efficiency for ‘all-in-one learning fun!’ Start your 14-day free trial here, or go to https://bit.ly/45oPjyO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 2023 • 40min
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 Erica on Instagram @_learningwitherica and reach out at start@learningwitherica.co.uk!🚀 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!Funclass is the Zoom upgrade online teachers and academies have been waiting for.Seamlessly integrated with Zoom, Funclass offers powerful student and tutor management tools, free gamified student portals, and in-class engagement features such as avatars, points, and leaderboards. Whether you're a solo tutor or a growing academy, Funclass maximizes student engagement and business efficiency for ‘all-in-one learning fun!’ Start your 14-day free trial here, or go to https://bit.ly/45oPjyO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.