English Teachers Association Switzerland

ETAS Podcast

Education EN ↓ 6 episodes

ETAS Podcast is a monthly podcast about methodology and all things ELT — exploring ideas that bring educators together, support professional growth, and help teaching practice move forward. ETAS, the English Teachers Association of Switzerland is a non-profit association for English language teachers in Switzerland that aims to help them connect, grow, and thrive professionally. It organises national and local events, supports career development, and offers networking and learning opportunities for teachers working in various contexts. Find out more about ETAS: https://www.e-tas.ch/

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Episodes

Beyond grades: assessment for meaningful learning (with Lynn Williams) 01.07.2026 51:47

In this episode, Anna speaks with Lynn Williams about how assessment can support learning. They discuss alternative approaches to assessment, the unique challenges of assessment in Switzerland's education system, and practical strategies for teachers looking to make assessment more effective and learner-centred. All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers...

Diverse minds, one goal: making learning work for all (with Pamela Gonzalez) 30.05.2026 44:26

In this practical and inspiring episode, Anna speaks with a special educator Pamela Gonzalez. Drawing on her extensive experience in the field, Pamela shares classroom-ready strategies that help teachers better support neurodivergent learners while benefiting all students. From simple mindset shifts to her favorite go-to activities that work across diverse teaching and learning contexts, this conv...

The language of connection: teaching English at Swiss public schools (with Bettina Coppens) 30.04.2026 51:48

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Bettina Coppens, an experienced English teacher and local councilwoman. In this episode, we explore the power of personal storytelling in the classroom, today's classroom challenges and creative teaching strategies that work. Bettina also offers insight into her work beyond the classroom, highlighting how educators can influence policy, and make a las...

Teaching students how to learn: what should every teacher know? (with Rachael Harris) 01.04.2026 39:04

In this episode, host Anna speaks with Rachael Harris — a Special Educational Needs coordinator in a bilingual primary school and an experienced educator with over 30 years teaching ELT, literature, CLIL, and media studies — about the role of learning strategies in language learning. The conversation explores which strategies matter most at different proficiency levels, how and when to introduce r...

Business English teaching: done differently? (with Ian McMaster) 26.02.2026 47:10

In this episode, Anna speaks with Ian McMaster, a leading voice in business communication and a long-standing figure in the business English community, about how the field has evolved over the past decades. Drawing on his extensive experience in publishing, consulting, and professional networks, Ian reflects on how he entered the profession, key shifts in materials and methodology, and changing cl...

AI in language teaching: friend, foe or just a toy? (with Ben Hoyt) 27.01.2026 54:16

In this episode of the ETAS Podcast, Anna welcomes educator and EdTech observer Ben Hoyt to explore what AI really means for the language classroom. Drawing on decades of teaching experience and a long history with digital technologies, Ben reflects on the rapid rise of generative AI and shares personal observations from both teaching and studying, raising important questions about learning, creat...