S8E1: Reflecting on Critical Incidents to Build Better Teams
Author Ian McMaster talks about common challenges international teams often face and how taking time to reflect on critical incidents can improve teamwork. This episode is helpful whether you work as part of an international teaching team or seek ways to develop this skill set with your teenage or adult language learners.
S6E3: Using L1 to Support & Enhance Language Learning
ESL and EAL specialist Adrienn Szlapak shares her personal journey of discovering the benefits of using L1 as a supportive tool for English language learning. In this episode, Adrienn explores various scenarios where L1 can be celebrated and leveraged to enhance students' learning.
S5E7: The Know, Show, and Grow Stages of Teaching and Learning
Author André Hedlund discusses the "Know, Show, and Grow" phases in education and illustrates how they can be applied in the classroom. He also highlights how portfolios can be an effective tool for monitoring the progress of both teachers and students.
S4E6: How to Support EAL Learners
Teacher Andy Chan reflects on the challenges his Primary students face in learning and using English as an Additional Language (EAL) to study other subjects, like Maths, in school. Andy shares strategies he has formed from his ELT and Maths teaching experience to build EAL learners’ knowledge, language, and skills.
S3E8: Differentiated Instruction for the Young Learner Classroom
Veteran teacher María José Dearmas talks about the impact of differentiated instruction, why it's essential, and shares practical ideas for teaching mixed-ability groups of young learners. Follow María on Instagram here for more teaching tips and ideas.
S3E7: Community in the Classroom
Academic Coordinator, Helena Marilican, talks about what community can look like in a classroom environment, the positive impact it can have on learning, and how we can foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
S3E2: Building Learners' Confidence in Class
Founder and host of the Everything EFL podcast, Erin O’Byrne, shares three strategies that can help build learners’ confidence and participation in a group class setting, whether online or face-to-face. Find more teaching tips at the Everything EFL Teacher Instagram page here.
S3E1: Developing Listening Skills
Teacher Trainer, Matina Gatsou, talks about why listening can be a challenging language skill to teach and shares ideas on how we can help our learners’develop this skill.
S2E2: Digital Literacy Skills
In this episode of the podcast, online teaching specialist Clare Voke summarises what digital literacy is, why it is important, and what we can do to help our learners build this essential skill.