Grow: A podcast from Cambridge

Welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. Today we’re bringing you another episode from the city of Vũng Tàu in Vietnam.  Host, Uyen Pham sits down with Sarah-Ann Elizabeth Brown, to explore what it really takes to help every child feel seen, valued and confident in the English classroom.   After moving from South Africa to Vietnam, Sarah-Ann shares how teaching abroad has res...

Welcome back to another episode of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge where today Joel Cutting sits down with Douglas Deer, a newly qualified teacher in London. Douglas shares the tools and techniques that are already making a difference in his practice - from pre-teaching vocabulary and effective Concept Checking Questions, to managing work-life balance and drawing on colleague support. If you’re at...

Welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. Today we’re bringing you our very first episode from the city of Vũng Tàu in Vietnam.  Our host Uyen Pham sits down with Lê Thị Lan Anh to explore what it takes to grow confident English learners step-by-step, lesson-by-lesson.  Lan Anh shares her top tips for motivating large mixed-ability classes by slowing down, designing engaging tasks...

Join us for another inspiring episode of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. This week we join Lilian Velázquez Salinas, a passionate English teacher in Mexico City. Host Ricardo Morales discovers how Lilian focuses on truly knowing her learners and their interests. Utilising TV programmes, games and music to design lessons that feel relevant, joyful and meaningful in her classroom.  In this epis...

Welcome back to a special episode of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge where today we welcome Cindy Hoang, EFL teacher at Stafford House, London.  In this episode, Cindy and host Joel Cutting explore the first few years of being a new teacher, discussing the realities between academic study and then taking those first steps leading the classroom.  Cindy has a unique journey, moving from bei...

In this episode of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge, host Diana Romero Saucedo speaks with Victor David Salas Chavolla at the Universidad del Valle de México.  Victor shares how a simple love of English - long before he ever imagined becoming a teacher - shaped his journey into the classroom.  Together they explore what it really means to grow as a teacher over a decade in the classroom. I...

Welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. Today we’re bringing you another episode from Turkey, where we are meeting Seda Kesici in Istanbul.  Seda and host Natasha Arain talk honestly about reducing “teacher talking time”, how CELTA and DELTA courses can transform your classroom practice and why it’s important to take time to carefully design your lessons.  Hear how one inspiring...

Welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. Today we are joining Natali de Sousa Chaves from her very own classroom in Brazil. Host Rebecca Rios, learns all about Natali’s unique experience of teaching English to learners as young as 1, 2 and 3 years of age! You’ll hear how Natali uses play, routines and real life moments - from snack time to free play - to help her very young learners “live t...

Welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. Today we’re bringing you our first episode from Turkey, where we are meeting Eylem Ateş at Final Schools in Istanbul.  Eylem and host Natasha Arain explore what it really means to create classrooms where students feel safe, curious and confident to speak.  Eylem shares her journey from teacher to academic leader, practical ideas for program...

Hello and welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. Today we’re bringing you a very special episode of Grow. We’re celebrating “That feeling when …” - those unforgettable moments when English teachers, like you, know they have made a difference. We’ll look back at some of the most heartwarming “That feeling when …” stories from previous Grow episodes, with our host LuÍsa Geão. From that feel...

Welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. Today we are joining Marcio Souza from his very own classroom in Brazil. Host Rebecca Rios, hears about Marcio’s journey from being raised by a family of educators to conducting doctoral research on Plurilingual intercultural competence in English teaching in the UK.  Marcio shares the importance of balancing formal and informal language and cel...

Join us for another inspiring episode of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. This week we join Rubén Hernández Rodríguez, a passionate English teacher in Mexico City. Host Ricardo Morales dives into Rubén’s 25 years of teaching experience and uncovers his secrets to motivating students and balancing both his professional and personal life. Rubén’s story will remind you why teaching English is about so...

Hello and welcome to another episode of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. Today we are back in France, with host Luísa Geão speaking to Clélia Daniel. This episode is a beautiful example of what it means to teach with both presence and passion. We talk all about the rhythm that makes a great teacher a wonderful conductor, and Clélia even shares the joyful ritual of dancing with her pupils every morn...

Hello and welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge.  Today our host, Joel Cutting joins us from the UK to chat with Peter McMahon - a teacher with a diverse background in both primary school and adult language settings.  Peter shares candid insights about transitioning between teaching contexts, the transformative power of the CELTA course and how his passion for languages has shap...

Welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. Today we are joining Fernanda Maria Parente Batalha from her very own classroom in Brazil. Host Rebecca Rios, learns how Fernanda believes in the importance of connecting with students through real-life examples, personal stories and understanding their individual experience. For her, teaching goes far beyond just delivering content.  She shares...

Hello and welcome to another episode of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. Today we are back in France, with host Luísa Geão speaking to Csilla Ducrocq, a Professor at Université Paris-Saclay.  Csilla’s story is one of resilience, creativity and the impact of human connection in education. She has transformed her multicultural experiences into innovative teaching methods including her “crazy sci...

In this episode of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge, host Diana Romero Saucedo speaks with Miguel Espinosa Flores at the Universidad del Valle de México.  Miguel, who began his teaching career at 19 years old, reflects on his initial nervousness and how he overcame the challenges of teaching students close to his own age by trusting in his knowledge and a passion for what he does.  He disc...

Welcome back to another episode of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge where today we welcome John Slade, a CELTA trainer and EFL teacher in London.  Hosted by Joel Cutting, in this episode you’ll discover how John transformed his passion for languages into a thriving career that spans continents and disciplines. Whether you’re a newly qualified teacher looking for guidance, or perhaps considering...

Welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. Today we are joining Amanda Benites from her very own classroom in Brazil. Host Rebecca Rios explores Amanda’s heartwarming journey from a shy language learner to an inspiring educator. They dive into the world of bilingual education, the use of technology in the classroom and those magical moments when students truly connect with language.  Ama...

“The feeling of helping them to grow, to become older and to pass knowledge, it’s so amazing for me.”  Welcome back to another episode of Grow: A Podcast from Cambridge. Today we are welcoming primary school teacher Sylvie Canal, from her very own classroom just outside of Paris.  In this heartwarming episode, Sylvie shares the joy and magic behind nurturing young minds and those preciou...

Hello and welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge.  We are excited to bring you a brand new line up of inspiring teacher stories from classrooms around the world. You’ll also meet some new hosts, and a few familiar ones too! We’re starting off in the UK, to meet Laurie Chase, a Senior Teacher and Safeguarding & Wellbeing Lead at LILA College in Liverpool.  In this episode we d...

This week is a very special episode, as we’ll be taking a look back at some of our favourite moments from the first ten episodes of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge.  During the first series we visited teachers in their classrooms across Italy, Spain and The Netherlands. It’s been an incredible journey full of valuable insights, inspiring stories and helpful advice. Let’s revisit some of those...

“I “grow” with them in their first steps of being a teacher” Welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. In this episode we’re joining English Teacher, Helmi Sonneveld in the Netherlands.  Helmi has been an inspirational teacher for over 28 years, and now trains future teachers at the start of their careers. From those nerve-wracking first steps in the classroom, through to new magical mo...

Welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. In this episode we sit down with Anne Niemeijer-Mackie, a passionate English teacher with over 40 years of experience in education.  We join Anne in her very own classroom at Talland College in Amsterdam, and dive into her remarkable work with refugee students, exploring how language can be a powerful tool for integration, opportunities and hope...

Welcome back to Grow: a podcast from Cambridge, as we embark on the first stop of our latest journey around the Netherlands.  In this episode we're joined by Liesbeth Elbers, from her classroom in Lingecollege MAVO, to explore the art of teaching teenagers.  Liesbeth reveals how she connects with her students through genuine interactions, creative five-minute activities and her genuine p...