Teaching is an exciting ride, but it comes with its fair share of worries, especially for newcomers. From connecting with students to balancing work and life, these concerns can be daunting. New teachers often grapple with common worries that can impact their confidence in and out of the classroom. But we are here to help that… During the show, we discuss th ... Show More
Mar 1
124. What We Hate About Reading Groups
Reading groups… we love the idea of them. But let’s be honest, sometimes they feel overwhelming, noisy, and just plain stressful.In this episode, we’re having an honest conversation about the challenges teachers face during reading groups!If reading groups feel chaotic instead of ... Show More
27m 56s
Feb 22
123. How To Manage Challenging Classroom Behaviours
Today we welcome back occupational therapist, educator advocate, and all-round legend Dave Jereb to dive deep into understanding and responding to challenging classroom behaviours.Dave shares practical, teacher-friendly strategies to better connect with students, support regulati ... Show More
46m 18s
Feb 15
122. Teacher Wellbeing & the Power of Saying No
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into a topic that sits at the heart of our mission: teacher well-being. We’re unpacking the everyday challenges teachers face, like juggling too many tasks, feeling pressure to “do it all,” and navigating leadership expectations, while also o ... Show More
33m 21s
Jul 2025
Teaching Overconfident Students
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode of ESL Talk, we tackle the challenge of teaching overconfident students. Our special guest, Melanie from Diction HQ, shares her expert strategies and insights on how to effectively eng ... Show More
41m 58s
Jun 2025
Episode 160 - Your First Year as an EL Teacher- What Matters Most
Starting your first year as an EL teacher can feel both exciting and overwhelming. Especially if you're stepping into a new building, new subject, or working with newcomers for the first time. In this episode, I’m answering a listener question from a music teacher-turned-EL teach ... Show More
20m 15s