🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️ A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. Join ESL Talk as we delve into the dynamic world of language education with seasoned native English teacher, Josh. Uncover the nuances of voice, and its profound impact on teaching, and glean insights from Josh's decade-long journey across diverse student levels and ages. Elevate your ESL teaching with our latest episode! You can connect with Josh here . 🚀 Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at esltalk.ca 🌟 C...
Dec 06, 2023•27 min•Season 6Ep. 14
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️ A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. Welcome to ESL Talk with our special guest Christina. As a seasoned teacher, coach, and mentor, Christina shares invaluable insights to empower you in your journey. Join us to discover the tools to find the perfect ESL job, unlock new opportunities, and land your dream teaching position! Connect with Christina here: Website Facebook Group 🚀 Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at esltalk.ca 🌟 Connect with us o...
Nov 29, 2023•30 min•Season 6Ep. 13
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️ A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. Join us this week on ESL Talk with our guest, Cami, an English coach from Argentina who works with Spanish-speaking English learners! We're diving into strategies and insights on how to boost learners' speaking and listening skills. Cami brings her expertise to help teachers and learners alike enhance their communication abilities. Don't miss this enriching conversation! You can also connect with Cami on Instagram ...
Nov 22, 2023•27 min•Season 6Ep. 12
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️ A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. In this episode of ESL Talk, journey through the diverse experiences of seasoned ESL teacher Shweta Ramkumar. We explore the tapestry of language and culture as we discuss teaching methods and Shweta's unique venture: Healthy Dynamics. Join us to learning how you can build bridges through language, empathy, and healthcare excellence. You can connect with Shweta here: LinkedIn profile : https://www.linkedin.com/in/s...
Nov 15, 2023•35 min•Season 6Ep. 11
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️ A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. Join us this week on ESL Talk with teacher Nina, a polyglot from Moscow. Nina shares her passion for languages and offers tips on staying motivated when teaching and learning languages, including Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and Turkish. Tune in to learn from her diverse language journey and gain insights on how to keep motivated in your language learning and teaching endeavors. Follow Ni...
Nov 08, 2023•27 min•Season 6Ep. 10
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️ A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. In this episode, Gemma Keeling, an online English coach turned social media expert, shares insights on turbocharging your online ESL teacher journey via Instagram. Learn the secrets to boost visibility, connect with students, and accelerate your teaching growth. Tune in to ESL Talk for the pro tips! 🚀 Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at esltalk.ca 🌟 Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @esltalkpodcas...
Nov 01, 2023•35 min•Season 6Ep. 9
🎙️ 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 Pr...
Oct 25, 2023•23 min•Season 6Ep. 8
🎙️ 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 h...
Oct 18, 2023•22 min•Season 6Ep. 7
🎙️ 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...
Oct 11, 2023•36 min•Season 6Ep. 6
🎙️ 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__k Turkish teaching blog on...
Oct 04, 2023•30 min•Season 6Ep. 5
🎙️ 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 wi...
Sep 27, 2023•27 min•Season 6Ep. 4
🎙️ 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 mentio...
Sep 20, 2023•30 min•Season 6Ep. 3
🎙️ 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 start@learningwitherica.co.uk ! 🚀 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
