May 2025

Teaching Spelling (for ESL/EFL): Does it Matter, Plus Games & Activities

Send a textThese days, doesn't everyone basically just use computers to write and spell-check? If that's the case, does teaching spelling to English learners have any value?Spoiler: Jackie and Jen think it does! We'll share our reasons why, and also talk about some of our favouri ... Show More

25m 21s

Dec 2024

Tips for Newbie ESL/EFL Teachers

Send a textIn this episode, Jackie and Jennifer are sharing their top tips for newbie English teachers. Some of the tips include professional development, letting bad classes go, how to make a simple ESL lesson plan and more. You're sure to find some useful things to take into yo ... Show More

22m 45s

Nov 2024

How to Handle Disruptive or Difficult Students in an ESL/EFL Class

Send a textAll teachers have had to deal with a difficult or disruptive student. There's often one in every class and sometimes a few of them within the same class! Jackie and Jennifer share some of their top strategies for managing these students in an effective way, whether kid ... Show More

23m 50s

Jul 2024

224. Building the Classroom Culture [Getting Ready for BTS]

Continuing our five-part series on Building Effective Classroom Teams, this episode focuses on how you, as a team member, are responsible for establishing and nurturing the classroom culture with both the students and the staff. Your tone, your behavior, and your approach can mak ... Show More

14m 31s

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

Dec 2024

62. Practical Tips for Thriving in the Classroom

We are so excited to share this special replay episode of Ashleigh’s interview on The Teacher Approved Podcast with Emily and Heidi! We had a great conversation about supporting new teachers and how veteran educators can play a key role in helping them thrive. ... Show More

31m 11s

Jun 2022

Effective Learning for Teachers and Students

🎙️ 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 ... Show More

38m 34s

May 2021

Top Tips for Mentoring a Trainee Teacher

This episode topic was requested by Ashely in The Teaching Space Community. She said: "I would love to hear about the most beneficial things you can have a student-teacher do before exiting the program and teaching on their own. This is my first time having a student-teacher." In ... Show More

16m 9s

Apr 2025

7 Tips for Substitute Teacher Success

Send a textTeacher Self-Care: Setting Your Substitute Teacher Up for Success 🍎✨Are you dragging yourself to school when sick because writing sub plans feels overwhelming? Discover how to set yourself (and your substitute teacher) up for success with these practical strategies fr ... Show More

39m 3s

Jul 2024

38. Get Your Time Back With These 7 Teacher Time-saving Tips

Have you ever been sitting around the staffroom table and caught yourself saying, ‘There just isn’t enough time'? It is no secret that teachers are time-poor. Today, we are discussing time-saving tips, tricks, and hacks that have work ... Show More

19m 24s

Sep 2022

Coming Soon Teaser: The Unteachables Podcast

Coming Sunday October 2nd: The Unteachables Podcast! Welcome to The Unteachables Podcast, where your host Claire English is NO stranger to challenging classroom behaviour. And if you’ve found your way here, it’s likely you aren’t either. Teaching the Unteachables i ... Show More

2m 9s

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 2024

How to Build QUICKLY (My Business Philosophy and How I have FUN!)

Connect with EileenCoaches, Consultants & Service Providers! Want to increase your sales closing rate to 70%+ even to cold contacts while still feeling 100% authentic? Now imagine what that will do to your bottom line! This podcast is hosted by Eileen Wilder, who has coached hund ... Show More

7m 26s

ESL Classroom Energizers: Ideas to Get S...