
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

Jan 26, 2022 โข 35min
Mental Health for Students
๐๏ธ Welcome to ESL Talk! ๐๏ธA 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.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.

Jan 19, 2022 โข 31min
Becoming a Teacher Entrepeneur
๐๏ธ Welcome to ESL Talk! ๐๏ธA podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.With a new year upon us, many ESL teachers are starting to transition and become teacher entrepreneurs. Many teachers now need to do more than JUST teach, which gives us lots of opportunities for growth and learning. We share our experiences and knowledge as teaching entrepreneurs and the steps we have taken to get to where we are.We are also joined by our guest Samantha, an ESL entrepreneur and online teacher. She talks about some of the steps she has taken, and how you can also start the journey too! You can join her on her website https://teachingonlineenglish.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.

Jan 12, 2022 โข 38min
Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities
๐๏ธ Welcome to ESL Talk! ๐๏ธA podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, we will discuss the important topic of working with students with learning disabilities. This is a wide-ranging and valuable topic for us to understand as ESL teachers, and we share our experiences and insights on this. Our guest for this episode is Naya, an early childhood educator with extensive knowledge and experience working with learners with a plethora of different needs.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.

Dec 22, 2021 โข 45min
Teaching as a Polyglot
๐๏ธ Welcome to ESL Talk! ๐๏ธA podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, we will learn all about how to teach as a Polyglot. How can learning and using multiple languages help us become better teachers? How can this benefit our students, and how can we combine our language knowledge to better serve them? Our special guest Silvia, a Polyglot with 25+ years of teaching experience, will be joining us to talk about how she uses different languages when teaching her students.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.

Dec 15, 2021 โข 29min
Teaching through Storytelling
๐๏ธ Welcome to ESL Talk! ๐๏ธA podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, we will be talking about the topic of storytelling, and how we can use it not just for young learners, but also for older learners.We can also use storytelling to make our classes more engaging, save time in lesson planning, create unique classes, and let students guide their learning.Our special guest Jesse will be joining us to talk about how he used storytelling to teach his students. He will share his research-based methods and how we can apply storytelling to help us improve our classes. You can contact him via email at: jesseledesma@tutanota.com๐ 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.

Dec 8, 2021 โข 37min
How does Culture affect communication?
๐๏ธ Welcome to ESL Talk! ๐๏ธA podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, we look at the topic of teaching in high-context cultures, and how culture affects our communication as English teachers.What exactly is a high-context culture? How does it affect our communication? And why should we be aware of this when communicating with students from high-context cultures?Our special guest Sara is a vastly experienced ESL professional with over 20 years of ESL teaching experience, working in both high-context cultures and low-context ones. She shares her knowledge and expertise in this area, helping you to better understand the contextual background of your ESL learners.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.

Dec 1, 2021 โข 48min
Inclusivity and Identity in the ESL Classroom
๐๏ธ Welcome to ESL Talk! ๐๏ธA podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.Today is another important topic and element of ESL teaching, the topic of Identity and Inclusivity in the ESL classroom. How can we make all of our students feel safe and empowered while providing them with an environment where they can do their best and flourish in their learning? Our special guest, Tyson Seburn, a researcher, author, and EMI Lecturer and Assistant Academic Director at New College, University of Toronto, joins us to share his insights.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.

Nov 24, 2021 โข 28min
Branching Out
๐๏ธ Welcome to ESL Talk! ๐๏ธA podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.There are so many more ways we can branch out, way beyond just teaching ESL online or in the classroom. In this episode, we look at some other ways we can branch out and transition as ESL teachers, as well as some other related jobs we can do outside of traditional teaching. We are also joined by Andrew, an ESL teaching professional with 16 years of experience, who explains how he is leaving his ESL job to branch out into other areas of teaching.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.

Nov 17, 2021 โข 40min
Mental Health and Wellbeing for Teachers
๐๏ธ Welcome to ESL Talk! ๐๏ธA podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, we talk about the very important topic of mental health and well-being for teachers. Both Daniel and Fey share some practical tips and advice on how to manage your well-being and mental health when teaching online or in the classroom. We are also joined by our special guest Dawn, a former ESL teacher in South Korea who has transformed herself into a Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner to help many clients from all over, especially teachers, to be more efficient, more productive, and healthier!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.

Nov 10, 2021 โข 50min
Lesson Planning Masterclass (With Crystal Clear ESL)
๐๏ธ Welcome to ESL Talk! ๐๏ธA podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, we cover lesson planning and preparation. Daniel was recently invited to co-host an online ESL lesson planning event with a friend of the podcast, Crystal, over at Crystal Clear ESL. Join us for an in-depth discussion about effective lesson planning, answering questions from ESL teachers just like you!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.