Join ESL Talk to reflect on a challenging and unique 2023 and our goals and aims for 2024! Co-host Fey returns to the podcast following her successful battle with cancer to share how her journey shaped her in terms of her personal and professional life. We also share our reflections from 2023, and personal goals for 2024. We also want more participation and engagement from you! So as always, connect with us on Instagram (instagram.com/esltalkpodcast). You can also send your English teaching questions to esltalkpodcast@gmail.com for our mailbag. And don't forget to get your 2 Free Trial for a ..read more

Welcome to ESL talk! A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. In this episode, we meet Aidina Cherikova, an English teacher and Online teacher originally from Kyrgyzstan, who moved to Canada to pursue her studies and develop her skills to become a successful English educator in Canada. Aidina talks about some of the fears she had as a newcomer to the ESL teaching industry in Canada, and how she overcame these difficulties, turned perceived negatives into positives, and used this to build an audience outside of the classroom on Instagram. You can find Aidina and her business Pro E ..read more

Welcome to ESL talk! A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. In this episode, we meet Teagan Kane, an English professional of 15 years, who shares his journey living and teaching all over the globe, migrating from the ESL classroom to the world of SEO, Writing, Volunteering, and even becoming a Scuba Diving instructor. Teagan outlines how he was able to pivot to a number of different roles beyond his ESL teaching roles by networking, building community, showcasing his skills and talents, and identifying areas where he can offer value to his clients. If you would like to connect ..read more

Welcome to ESL talk! A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. In this episode, we meet Liz Houston, an ESL Teacher of 15 years, who shares her journey of transitioning from the ESL classroom to working in support roles, building websites, designing graphics, and providing support and administration services for teachers and teaching companies. Liz explains how we can utilize our skills, knowledge, and expertise in the field of ESL teaching to pivot into different areas, and build incomes that don't involve traditional teaching approaches. You can connect with Liz and discover the ..read more

Welcome to ESL talk! A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. In this episode, we meet Nicola Prentis, also known as the Chilled Investor, who shares her journey moving from ELT into the world of supporting ESL teachers to better manage their money, and put it to work for them! Nicola explains that people who work in ELT work hard and often don’t earn much, and gives her advice and tips on how to better manage your money. You can find out more at www.chilledinvestor.com or connect with Nicola on Linked in. As always be sure to connect with us on Instagram (instagram.com/esl ..read more

Welcome to ESL talk! A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. In our first episode of Season 5, we enjoy a detailed conversation from a student perspective, learning about the story of Erika Jeong, a Marketer and published author from Korea, who shared her journey living in Singapore and then moving to live, work and study in Canada. Erika shares how we can support our students, what newcomers need to help them settle in a new country, and what challenges students need when learning and using English on a daily basis. As always be sure to connect with us on Instagram (insta ..read more

Welcome to ESL talk! A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. In this final episode of season 4, we cover the topic of Teaching Speaking Skills Through Stimulating Discussions. How do we do this? What does it look like, and how can we have better conversations and discussions with our learners? Our special guest joining us on today's episode is Michelle, a vastly experience English Coach, based in Montreal, Canada. She shares with us her knowledge, skills, and strategies to teach better speaking skills to our learners. You can connect with her on Instagram @heartofenglish As alw ..read more

Welcome to ESL talk! A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. This week, we talk writing, both academic writing and writing coaching. This is a valuable tool that can really help our students improve their English language skills, their grades at school/university, and their job prospects. Our special guest and professional Writing Coach Andres Chinchin joins us to share his expertise and knowledge on this awesome subject! You can find out more about Andres at www.andreschinchin.com As always be sure to connect with us on Instagram @esltalkpodcast. You can also sen ..read more

Welcome to ESL talk! A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. This week, we are going to take a glimpse into the topic of our first Expert Teacher Webinar, which is now taking place on June 13th. We’re going to be sharing our own experiences and issues we faced starting our online business and also chatting to Kate and Ian from English Anywhere about how they help teachers in the same situation. As always, be sure to connect with us on Instagram @esltalkpodcast. You can also send your English teaching questions to esltalkpodcast@gmail.com. New Episodes are released ..read more

Welcome to ESL talk! A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. This week, we will be covering writing and publishing for ESL teachers. How can you make a side income from writing, creating, and publishing your own content? Daniel and Fey share their tips and advice to help you do the same. They are also joined by expert ESL Author Jackie Bolen, who will share her journey in publishing and creating ESL content You can connect with Jackie and access her content through her Website: here As always, be sure to connect with us on Instagram @esltalkpodcast. You can also send ..read more