
ESL talk
๐๏ธ Welcome to ESL Talk โ A Podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers! ๐Are you an ESL teacher, English teacher, Content creator, or Online educator? ๐๐ESL Talk is a podcast designed just for you. ๐งโจJoin 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! ๐With over 100+ episodes in our archive and 250,000+ downloads to date, weโve got a wealth of content for you to explore and enjoy! ๐๐Stay connected with us: ๐ธ Instagram: @esltalkpodcast ๐ Website: esltalk.ca๐ง Email: esltalkpodcast@gmail.com๐ค Apply to be a Guest/Partner: here๐ Join the ESL Talk Community today, and don't forget to subscribe for new episodes! ๐#ESLTeachers #EnglishTeaching #OnlineTeaching #Podcast #TeachingTips #Education #ESLCommunity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Mar 22, 2023 โข 48min
Creating an Ideal classroom Atmosphere
๐๏ธ Welcome to ESL Talk! ๐๏ธA 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 nurture students to build a fantastic classroom environment.You can find out more about Grapeseed by visiting grapeseed.com.๐ Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at esltalk.ca๐ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @esltalkpodcast๐ง Got questions? Or would like to be a guest? Send us an email to: esltalkpodcast@gmail.com๐ 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.

Mar 15, 2023 โข 34min
Helping International Students to Thrive
๐๏ธ Welcome to ESL Talk! ๐๏ธA 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 community in Vancouver, Canada. You can learn more about Thrivve by visiting thrivve.ca or connect with Rafah on LinkedIn.๐ Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at esltalk.ca๐ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @esltalkpodcast๐ง Got questions? Or would like to be a guest? Send us an email to: esltalkpodcast@gmail.com๐ 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.

Mar 8, 2023 โข 31min
Fears and Competition in the ESL Industry
๐๏ธ Welcome to ESL Talk! ๐๏ธA 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, and how she overcame these challenges, turned perceived negatives into positives, and used this to build an audience outside of the classroom on Instagram. You can find Aidina and her business Pro English on Instagram here.๐ Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at esltalk.ca๐ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @esltalkpodcast๐ง Got questions? Or would like to be a guest? Send us an email to: esltalkpodcast@gmail.com๐ 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.

Mar 1, 2023 โข 32min
Working in Underserved Markets and Transferring your skills
๐๏ธ Welcome to ESL Talk! ๐๏ธA 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 pivot to various roles beyond ESL teaching by networking, building community, showcasing his skills and talents, and identifying areas where he can offer value to his clients. If you would like to connect with Teagan, you can do so by visiting travelingteacherteagan.com or connecting with him on Instagram @travelingteacherteagan.๐ Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at esltalk.ca๐ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @esltalkpodcast๐ง Got questions? Or would like to be a guest? Send us an email to: esltalkpodcast@gmail.com๐ 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.

Feb 22, 2023 โข 20min
Alternative Roles for ESL Teachers
๐๏ธ Welcome to ESL Talk! ๐๏ธA 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 leverage our skills, knowledge, and expertise in ESL teaching to pivot into different areas and build incomes that don't rely on traditional teaching approaches. You can connect with Liz and discover the services she offers at ehoustonstudio.com.๐ Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at esltalk.ca๐ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @esltalkpodcast๐ง Got questions? Or would like to be a guest? Send us an email to: esltalkpodcast@gmail.com๐ 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.

Feb 15, 2023 โข 30min
Professional Development in ELT
๐๏ธ Welcome to ESL Talk! ๐๏ธA 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 and offers valuable advice and tips on effective money management.You can learn more at chilledinvestor.com or connect with Nicola on LinkedIn.๐ Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at esltalk.ca๐ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @esltalkpodcast๐ง Got questions? Or would like to be a guest? Send us an email to: esltalkpodcast@gmail.com๐ 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.

Feb 8, 2023 โข 25min
Travel Writing and Blogging (A Student Conversation)
๐๏ธ Welcome to ESL Talk! ๐๏ธA 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 can better support our students, what newcomers need to help them settle in a new country, and the challenges students face when learning and using English daily.๐ Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at esltalk.ca๐ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @esltalkpodcast๐ง Got questions? Or would like to be a guest? Send us an email to: esltalkpodcast@gmail.com๐ 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.

Feb 6, 2023 โข 37min
Teaching Speaking Skills Through Stimulating Discussions
๐๏ธ Welcome to ESL Talk! ๐๏ธA 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 Coach, based in Montreal, Canada. She shares with us her knowledge, skills, and strategies to teach better speaking skills to our learners. You can connect with her on Instagram @heartofenglish.๐ Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at esltalk.ca๐ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @esltalkpodcast๐ง Got questions? Or would like to be a guest? Send us an email to: esltalkpodcast@gmail.com๐ 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.

Jul 6, 2022 โข 39min
Building Cultural Awareness
๐๏ธ Welcome to ESL Talk! ๐๏ธA 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 all over the world.Our special guest Liping is going to join us today to talk about how she teaches cultural awareness as a teacher, as well as her approach to teaching Chinese to business professionals. You can connect with her on LinkedIn (search Liping Yan) or YouTube (Learn Chinese for Business).๐ Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at esltalk.ca๐ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @esltalkpodcast๐ง Got questions? Or would like to be a guest? Send us an email to: esltalkpodcast@gmail.com๐ 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.

Jun 29, 2022 โข 39min
Effective Learning for Teachers and Students
๐๏ธ Welcome to ESL Talk! ๐๏ธA 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 expert guest Galina, from English with Confidence, joins us to share her wins and approaches to effective learning and goal setting. ๐ Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at esltalk.ca๐ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @esltalkpodcast๐ง Got questions? Or would like to be a guest? Send us an email to: esltalkpodcast@gmail.com๐ 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.