This time I wanted to go back to analyzing other people's English. I've chosen Rosalia, the incredibly popular singer from Spain, to give people another role model they can follow. Despite some limitations, she's quite fluent. She showed great confidence and aplomb during this first interview in an American Late Night talk show. She had fun and let everybody ... Show More
Mar 2023
Episode 18: Can you use AI to check your exam writing?
In this episode, I explore the use of artificial intelligence-powered tools like ChatGPT3 for improving writing skills for Cambridge exams. ChatGPT3 can provide instant feedback on grammar, vocabulary, syntax, sentence structure, and organization, as well as generate prompts and ... Show More
23m 58s
Mar 2023
Episode 19: International Women's Day Exam Task [RUE pt 5]
For this episode, I wanted to commemorate International Women's Day, which took place this last March, 8. I've created a Reading and Use of English part 5 exam task. So, I know how much you guys like to just "listen" to the show, but this time, I want you to practice a little for ... Show More
32m 47s
Jul 2021
Welcome to Practising English!
<p>Hello, and welcome to practising English. This is my first podcast with you. In this episode, I'll talk about the following things:</p><ol><li>I'll introduce myself and tell you about my professional background as an English teacher, researcher and writer.</li><li>I& ... Show More
11m 7s
Aug 2025
Teaching with Empathy and Respect: Part 1
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this powerful two-part episode, we sit down with Swiss-Brazilian educator and bestselling author Maya Eigenmann to explore how empathy, calm, and respect can transform the way we teach. Maya shares ... Show More
41m 27s
Aug 2019
How to teach English (with Scott Thornbury)
Recently I had the pleasure of talking to Scott Thornbury, a giant in the world of English language teaching.
He is a teacher, teacher trainer, award-winning author, and speaker, and he has been pushing for change in the way we teach languages for more than 20 years.
We spoke abo ... Show More
48m 13s
Aug 2025
Teaching with Empathy and Respect: Part 2
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In the second part of our two-part episode, we continue our amazing discussion with Swiss-Brazilian educator and bestselling author Maya Eigenmann, diving deeper into the real-world application of Res ... Show More
3h 56m
Jul 2021
Episode 378 - A Chat with a Fellow English Teacher Stephen
This time, I talk to a fellow English teacher and podcaster, Stephen Green, who is originally from Birmingham. Stephen, who is a well-travelled and experienced teacher, is currently living in Brazil. In the episode, we talk about Stephen's podcast and teaching English online in g ... Show More
47m 30s
Jun 2024
Speaking English with Confidence
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this enlightening episode, we dive into the world of language learning and explore the challenges Spanish speakers face as they strive to become fluent in English. Our guest, Natalia, is a passiona ... Show More
35m 14s
Jul 2021
409 - How To Learn a Language by Watching TV With Ethan Wanger
<p>Ethan Wanger is an English teacher, world traveler, and the co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of RealLife English, a popular <a href="https://reallifeglobal.com">site</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9d2mNoH8coSqtnotE81Tww">YouTube channel</a>, <a href="htt ... Show More
43m 31s