🎙️ 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 Ins...
Sep 13, 2023•31 min•Season 6Ep. 2
🎙️ 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 incredible episodes at esltalk.ca 🌟 Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @esltalkpodc...
Sep 06, 2023•44 min•Season 6Ep. 1
🎙️ 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 t...
May 17, 2023•27 min•Season 5Ep. 15
🎙️ 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 teac...
May 10, 2023•35 min•Season 5Ep. 14
🎙️ 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...
May 03, 2023•29 min•Season 5Ep. 13
🎙️ 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. 🚀 List...
Apr 26, 2023•24 min•Season 5Ep. 12
🎙️ 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.c...
Apr 19, 2023•28 min•Season 5Ep. 11
🎙️ 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 [email protected] ! 🚀 Listen...
Apr 12, 2023•40 min•Season 5Ep. 10
🎙️ 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 resources for teaching online independently. Be sure to check out his courses and resources at onli...
Apr 05, 2023•29 min•Season 5Ep. 9
🎙️ 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 esltalk.ca 🌟 Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @esltalkpodcast 📧 Got questions? Or w...
Mar 29, 2023•29 min•Season 5Ep. 8
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️ A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers In 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 Grapese...
Mar 22, 2023•48 min•Season 5Ep. 7
🎙️ 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 community in Vancouver, Canada. You can learn more about Thrivve by visiting thrivve.ca or connect ...
Mar 15, 2023•34 min•Season 5Ep. 6
🎙️ 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, and how she overcame these challenges, turned perceived negatives into positives, and used this to...
Mar 08, 2023•31 min•Season 5Ep. 5
🎙️ 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 pivot to various roles beyond ESL teaching by networking, building community, showcasing his skil...
Mar 01, 2023•32 min•Season 5Ep. 4
🎙️ 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 leverage our skills, knowledge, and expertise in ESL teaching to pivot into different areas an...
Feb 22, 2023•20 min•Season 5Ep. 3
🎙️ 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 and offers valuable advice and tips on effective money management. You can learn more at chilledi...
Feb 15, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 2
🎙️ 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 can better support our students, what newcomers need to help them settle in a new country, and the...
Feb 08, 2023•25 min•Season 5Ep. 1
🎙️ 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 Coach, based in Montreal, Canada. She shares with us her knowledge, skills, and strategies to...
Feb 06, 2023•37 min•Season 4Ep. 12
🎙️ 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 all over the world. Our special guest Liping is going to join us today to talk about how she te...
Jul 06, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 11
🎙️ 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 expert guest Galina, from English with Confidence, joins us to share her wins and approaches ...
Jun 29, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 10
🎙️ 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 expertise in teaching IELTS online. You can follow Claudia on Instagram @englishwithclaudia_ . 🚀 Li...
Jun 22, 2022•40 min•Season 4Ep. 9
🎙️ 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 expertise and knowledge on this awesome subject! 🚀 Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at esltalk...
Jun 15, 2022•36 min•Season 4Ep. 8
🎙️ 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 episodes at esltalk.ca 🌟 Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @esltalkpodcast 📧 Got q...
Jun 01, 2022•35 min•Season 4Ep. 7
🎙️ 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 creating ESL content. You can connect with Jackie and access her content through her website...
May 25, 2022•40 min•Season 4Ep. 6
🎙️ 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 to 100+ more incredible episodes at esltalk.ca 🌟 Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook...
May 18, 2022•46 min•Season 4Ep. 5
🎙️ 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 incredible episodes at esltalk.ca 🌟 Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @esltalkpodcast ...
May 11, 2022•45 min•Season 4Ep. 4
🎙️ 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 the ESL classroom or online space. 🚀 Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at esltalk.ca 🌟 ...
May 04, 2022•29 min•Season 4Ep. 3
🎙️ 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 who has a lot of experience helping immigrants and international students at the most basic lev...
Apr 27, 2022•30 min•Season 4Ep. 2
🎙️ 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, Jessie and Mei, will be sharing the how, why, and what we need to follow to successfully conn...
Apr 20, 2022•34 min•Season 4Ep. 1
🎙️ 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 too! 🚀 Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at esltalk.ca 🌟 Connect with us on Instagram a...
Feb 02, 2022•53 min•Season 3Ep. 15
