Curating Personalised Learning Paths with Online Platforms
Roger Hubmann, founder of Happy Students, talks about the evolving role of online learning platforms in language education and how modern platforms can create dynamic, engaging, and personalised learning paths for students.
Is Generative AI Making Cheating Easier?
In our 100th episode, TESOL Pop's co-founders Laura Wilkes and Eve Conway talk about generative AI and its implications for education. The explores challenges and opportunities tools like ChatGPT present in learning, assessment, and plagiarism.
S9E6: What is Task-Based Learning?
Author Jane Willis answers your questions about task-based learning (TBL). In this episode, Jane provides examples of TBL in practice, explores the difference between task-based and task-supported learning, and closes with suggestions on how the latest technology can fit into a TBL framework.
Soundbites from the ETAS Professional Development Day
This special episode features soundbites from the English Teachers Association Switzerland (ETAS) Professional Development Day in Bern 2023. We talked to attendees, presenters and ETAS members about their experience of the event.
Soundbites from the 56th IATEFL Conference
Returning and new guests of the TESOL Pop podcast share their experience of the 56th IATEFL International Conference and Exhibition in Harrogate. Listen to guests Marcus James, Gina Rodriguez, Fiachra McCleary, and Claire from Englii_Insta for insights into the conference and talks.
S5E9: Is A Master's Degree in TESOL Worth It? with Thu Thu Naing
Teacher Thu Thu Naing talks about her recent experience studying for a master’s degree in TESOL with Educational Technology. Thu shares how she chose a course and provider, what the course was like, and what she plans to do next in her career.
S4E9: The Problem with Native-Speakerism
Teacher and Founder of The Non-Native Speaker Meri Maroutian talks about what native-speakerism is, why it is a problem in the ELT industry and suggests responses to common scenarios teachers may encounter.
S3E11: Takeaways from IATEFL 2022
Teacher Trainer and Examiner Fiachra McCleary shares his experience, takeaways and tips as an attendee of the 55th IATEFL Conference and Exhibition in Belfast (May 2022). To find out more about IATEFL, click here.
S3E10: Trends in the ELT Industry
Writer and Editor Eve Conway joins Laura to discuss the growing influence of artificial intelligence, virtual spaces and the need for soft skills in the English Language Teaching (ELT) industry.
S3E6: Teaching English for Academic Purposes
Teacher Trainer, Sean Martin, returns to the podcast to talk about what teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP) can involve, the type of language and skills learners need to develop, and how we can set ourselves up for success when teaching EAP.
S2E9: Journey into Teacher Training with Viktor Carrasquero
Assistant Academic Manager, Viktor Carrasquero, reflects on his career journey and shares practices that helped him become a successful teacher trainer.
S2E6: Women in English Language Teaching
Talent and Development Manager, Eleni Symeonidou, talks about her research on gender bias in the ELT industry and shares tips on how we can encourage greater equality in the workplace.
S1E2: Finding LGBTQ+ Community in the TESOL Industry with Bryan
Special guest, Bryan, reflects on his experience in finding LGBTQ+ inclusive communities while travelling and teaching English all over the world over the last 15 years.