In this episode, Helen & Laura Patsko discuss her ELT journey, describing her career as a mix of diverse elements, like salad or spaghetti. She began in advertising, transitioned to ELT after influential conversations, and completed her CELTA and DELTA in Prague. Laura then worked in teacher training and for Cambridge University Press before going freela ... Show More
Oct 27
Episode 64: Developod Episode 64 - Being an open teacher-learner with Ana Paula Biazon Rocha
<p>In this episode, Helen and Ana Paula Biazon Rocha discuss Ana’s journey in ELT, emphasizing her passion for pronunciation and teacher development. She started teaching at 17 in Brazil, influenced by her family of educators and legacy. Anna's interest in pronunciation stemmed f ... Show More
34m 4s
Sep 29
Episode 63: Developod Episode 63 - From Teaching to Publishing: Jumping in and Speaking up with Dr JPB Gerald
<p>In this episode, Helen & JPB Gerald discuss his professional foundation in ELT and his current work writing articles, essays, and books, focusing on language, race, neurodivergence, and critiquing the ELT industry. Justin talks about motivation, personal struggles, his wri ... Show More
32m 59s
Jul 2025
Episode 61: Developod Episode 61 - Becoming a Teacher-Researcher by asking questions in ELT with Chiara Bruzzano
<p>In this episode, Helen and Chiara Bruzzano talk about her professional development journey, her work in teacher education, writing, and research, those who impacted her CPD, and the role of research in ELT and the importance of its accessibility. She points out that teachers a ... Show More
33m 20s
Dec 2024
Episode 219: Student Voice (EC)
Zach is joined by Marlene Tapia Garcia and three of her first grade students, Olivia, Arya, and Ethan, to talk about their experience in a Modern Classroom.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/student-voices- ... Show More
32m 51s
Apr 2023
EP275 What does it mean to "bring the best version of yourself" to the classroom? (with Elena Aguilar)
<p>Who you ARE matters just as much as what you DO. How can you show up as the best version of yourself each day, not only for students, but in every aspect of life?</p> <p>I'm talking today with Elena Aguilar, a writer, leader, teacher, coach and the author of seven highly accla ... Show More
39m 55s
Sep 2024
Bonus episode #116 – Whale of a time
In this episode, Andrew talks about his recent trip to Canada, focusing on his visit to Victoria, British Columbia. He describes his journey from Vancouver to Victoria by ferry, a whale-watching adventure with his wife and an old friend, and a barbecue party with his former bandm ... Show More
43m 57s
Oct 2023
S2E1 - “Asking about preguntas”
Who are we? What’s this podcast? How do you ask and respond to questions in Spanish?<br /><br />Esteban and Logan talk about formulating yes or no questions, question words, and how to introduce yourself. We also invite Pedro, another Babbel teacher, for a conversation about hims ... Show More
14m 3s
Mar 2025
A Brutally Honest Review Of With Love, Meghan
Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle series dropped on Netflix this week, sparking a series of conversations about her real name, her celebrity friendships, her motivations and the appropriate voice to use when in the presence of bees.
Now we’re here to cut through the noise and talk ab ... Show More
39m 47s