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Jul 2025
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Episode 161 - Announcement + Big News Ab...

Ieva Grauslys, ESL/ELL teaching
About this episode

Today’s episode is short, sweet, and exciting! I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes update and big news about the ESL Teacher Roadmap.

Whether you're new to the ESL Teaching Podcast or you’ve been listening since day one, this quick episode is for you. I’ll walk you through a few upcoming changes, a big shift I’ve been planning, and how it will impact the content, resources, and support available to ESL teachers just like you.

If you’ve ever wished there was a clear, practical path to follow as an EL teacher - one that balances pedagogy, language acquisition, and real-world support - then this update will speak to you. Be sure to listen to the end so you don’t miss what’s coming next.

Show Notes:

Here is What You Will Hear in This Episode:

  • A special announcement about the future of the ESL Teaching Podcast
  • Exciting updates to the ESL Teacher Roadmap and what’s coming next
  • Why this change matters for new and experienced EL teachers alike
  • How to stay connected and make the most of upcoming resources

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On June 26  I’m hosting a LIVE online workshop  called Your First 30 Days with EL Newcomers. We will break that first month with your newcomers down in depth and you’ll walk away with templates, daily plans, and time-saving tools you can use right away. Save your spot by heading over to simplyieva.com/workshop or click the link in the shownotes.


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