TESOL Pop

TESOL Pop

A short conversation can spark a big idea. But as busy English language teachers, it’s hard to find the time and space for those chats that shift how we teach or think about our careers. TESOL Pop brings those conversations to you. This mini podcast features quick, insightful interviews with TESOL, TEFL, and ESL educators from around the world. In under 15 minutes, you’ll hear ideas, teaching insights, and career stories that make you feel part of the wider ELT community, without adding to your workload. 🎧 Listen on your podcast app 📺 Watch with captions on YouTube 🌐 Or do a bit of both at...

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TESOL Pop

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tesolpop.com

Latest episode

Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

Teaching English for Academic Purposes with Sean Martin 28.03.2022

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. If you have a question or a topic that you would like to pitch for an episode of TESOL Pop, then contact us here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Creative Writing for Language Learners with Gerhard Greyvensteyn 14.03.2022

Author and teacher Gerhard Greyvensteyn reflects on the impact creative writing has had on his learners, as well as shares ideas on how we can engage and support learners when setting creative writing tasks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global Citizenship with Taciana de LiraSilva 07.03.2022

Teacher and researcher Taciana de LiraSilva talks about what it means to be a global citizen and shares tips on how we can foster a sense of citizenship in our language classes. You can learn more about global citizenship and Taciana’s research on Google scholar here or on Academia here . If you have a question or a topic that you would like to pitch for an episode of TESOL Pop, then contact us he...

Best Practices for Teaching Adults with Rebecca Eller-Molitas 28.02.2022

Education consultant, teacher and writer Rebecca Eller-Molitas talks about Malcolm Knowles' theory of andragogy and shares practical ideas on how we can apply this theory to our teaching practice. If you have a question or a topic that you would like to pitch for an episode of TESOL Pop, then contact us here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Building Learners' Confidence in Class with Erin O'Bryne 21.02.2022

Founder and host of the Everything EFL podcast , Erin O’Byrne, shares strategies that can help build learners’ confidence and participation in a group class environment whether it is online or face-to-face. Find more teaching tips at the Everything EFL Teacher Instagram page here . If you have a question or a topic that you would like to pitch for an episode of TESOL Pop, then contact us here . Ho...

Developing Listening Skills with Matina Gatsou 14.02.2022

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. If you have a question or a topic that you would like to pitch for an episode of TESOL Pop, then contact us here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Setting up a Role-Play with Ezekiel Chattell 09.01.2022

Teacher and Trainer, Dr Ezekiel Chattell , talks about what is often missing in role-play tasks and shares tips on what teachers can do before and during a task to foster greater engagement and meaningful communication between learners. If you have a question or a topic that you would like to pitch for an episode of TESOL Pop, then contact us here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

A Journey into Teacher Training with Viktor Carrasquero 20.11.2021

Assistant Academic Manager, Viktor Carrasquero, reflects on his career journey and shares practices that helped him become a successful teacher trainer. If you have a question or a topic that you would like to pitch for an episode of TESOL Pop, then contact us here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Themes from IATEFL 2021 with Eve Conway 05.07.2021

Writer and Editor, Eve Conway, talks about this year’s online IATEFL conference, the topics and themes that flowed through the event, and future trends in the ELT industry. Editor's correction: Raise up for ELT If you have a question or a topic that you would like to pitch for an episode of TESOL Pop, then contact us here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News Media in Lessons with Dannie Higginbotham 24.06.2021

Journalist, Dannie Higginbotham , talks about using news media to engage learners in further reading, as well as shares tips and resources that we can use in classes. If you have a question or a topic that you would like to pitch for an episode of TESOL Pop, then contact us here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women in ELT with Eleni Symeonidou 19.04.2021

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cognitive Load with David Weller 12.01.2021

Author and teacher trainer, David Weller, talks about the different types of cognitive load and shares tips on reducing it in lessons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Studying TESOL Courses with Farrah Ng and Kevin Clare 26.10.2020

Admissions Manager, Farrah Ng and Teacher Trainer, Kevin Clare, join Laura to talk about the different options in studying TESOL as well as share tips on how to pick the course that is right for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teaching Young Learners Online with Kevin Clare 07.10.2020

Teacher trainer, Kevin Clare, talks about the challenges of teaching primary-level learners on Zoom and shares tips on delivering effective ESL lessons online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Digital Literacy Skills | Clare Voke 24.09.2020

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Games for Language Learning | Sean Martin 19.09.2020

Teacher trainer Sean Martin talks about the benefits of using games with adult learners in the ESL classroom and shares tips on how to use games effectively. Read the accompanying blog post on the TESOL Pop website for more game ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Classroom Management Techniques | Eve Conway and Laura Wilkes 15.06.2018

Eve and Laura reflect on common classroom management challenges that can arise when teaching adult learners and share best practices to address them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2: Integrating Drama into the English Language Classroom | Liam Greenall 31.05.2018

Liam from Black Box Education shares ideas on integrating drama into language lessons. This is part 2 of 2 episodes of 'Drama and TESOL.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 1: Integrating Drama into the English Language Classroom | Liam Greenall 23.05.2018

Liam from Black Box Education shares ideas on integrating drama into language lessons. This is part 1 of 2 episodes on Drama in the ESL Classroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teaching in Spanish Speaking Countries | Eve Conway 09.05.2018

Eve shares her experience of living and teaching TESOL in Spanish-speaking countries across the world and shares tips for teachers who might be interested in working in the same locations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three Steps for Presenting New Language | Tom Garside 01.05.2018

Teacher Trainer Tom Garside tells us why explanations of language don't work and suggests three easy steps we can follow when introducing new vocabulary or grammar to our students. SUPPORT US 💻 Sponsor us ☕ Buy us a coffee ⭐ Leave a review THE PRODUCER'S EDIT Get inspired to record more. Weekly stories, insights, and content tips for standout educators delivered to your inbox. 👉 Subscribe here...

Is teaching English Language a waste of time? with Timothy Loo 24.04.2018

Designer Timothy Loo reflects on his time teaching English in Hong Kong, the transferable skills he gained and how his teaching experience supported him in pivoting his career. References Cresswell-Turner, S. (2004) 'The slavery of teaching English.’ T he Telegraph (17 January 2004 • 12:01 am). Available here . Accessed on 28 July 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Questions to ask in Class | Eve Conway and Laura Wilkes 20.04.2018

Eve and Laura review the different type of questions we ask in class and how we can use questions to develop learners' critical thinking skills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Present, Practice, and Produce Lesson Plan | Eve Conway and Laura Wilkes 20.04.2018

Eve and Laura talk about how to stage a lesson using the Present, Practice and Produce (PPP) model, the type of tasks we can use, and what to keep in mind to ensure a PPP lesson is successful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finding LGBTQ+ Community in the TESOL Industry with Bryan 20.04.2018

Teacher Trainer and Language Examiner Bryan, reflects on his experience finding LGBTQ+ inclusive communities while travelling and teaching English all over the world over the last 15 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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