The ESOL Podcast

19/06/2023

We're ending series 3 of The ESOL Podcast with an episode about London Landmarks. ESOL students from Idea Store Learning in Tower Hamlets researched famous places in London for their end of term class trip. Moksura talks about Big Ben, Maksim tells us about London Bridge, Tanni speaks about the Millenium Bridge, Lidiia tells us about the narrowest house in London and Johura speaks about the Tower of London.

Is your ESOL class going on a trip? Where are you going?

https://esolpodcast.co.uk/podcast/the-esol-podcast-tep-s3-e11-landmarks-in-london/

05/06/2023

In this fortnight's episode ESOL students from a group in Liverpool - Alana, Harry and Liza talk about belonging. What it means, why it is important and why it is a term talked about today. https://esolpodcast.co.uk/podcast/the-esol-podcast-tep-s3-e10-belonging/

15/05/2023

Another fantastic episode from Adult Learning in the East Riding of Yorkshire. ESOL students Zoriana, Manal, Oksana, Violeta and Daldar talk to their teacher Pat about how studying ESOL helps them to achieve their goals. https://esolpodcast.co.uk/podcast/the-esol-podcast-tep-s3-e9-how-esol-helps-us-achieve-our-goals/

02/05/2023

This fortnight's episode of The ESOL Podcast is from Adult Learning
in the East Riding of Yorkshire. ESOL students Tatitana, Paulo and Liudmyla talked to their ESOL teacher Brenton Mayman about how they use Technology to improve their English. They share some of the apps and websites they use to practise English. What do you use?
https://esolpodcast.co.uk/podcast/the-esol-podcast-tep-s3-e8-how-to-use-technology-to-improve-english/

17/04/2023

I hope you all had a good break. The ESOL Podcast returns with this episode revisiting the important issue of climate change. ESOL students from a Foundation Course for 16-18 year olds, at Stoke on Trent College talk to their teacher, Tuğçe Çankaya Simpson about what climate change is and some of it’s effects. We hear from Oneeqa and Aqueeda from Pakistan, Olesia from Ukraine, Gabriel from Romania, Atiqullah from Afghanistan, Kidane from Eritrea, Douglas from El Salvador and Misk from Sudan.

https://esolpodcast.co.uk/podcast/the-esol-podcast-tep-s3-e7-climate-change/

20/03/2023

Following on from last fortnights episode where ESOL students in Yorkshire shared their tips on learning English, in this episode we hear about the experience of learning English in the UK from ESOL students in Thurrock. ESOL teacher Zaneta Pawlowicz introduces her students Natalya from Ukraine, Jessica from Brasil and Jurgita from Lithuania, who tell us about how they have learnt English since coming to the UK.

https://esolpodcast.co.uk/podcast/the-esol-podcast-tep-s3-e6-learning-english-in-the-uk/

06/03/2023

In this fortnight's episode of The ESOL Podcast, ESOL teacher Beata Barker introduces a class discussion sharing tips on how to improve your English outside of ESOL class. Olga, Maria, Natalja, Izabela and Kadir are in an ESOL Improvers Class in Goole run by East Riding of Yorkshire council. They give some great advice on how to practise your English language skills.
https://esolpodcast.co.uk/podcast/the-esol-podcast-tep-s3-e5-tips-for-learning-english/

20/02/2023

This fortnight's episode of The ESOL Podcast is from Kirklees College ESOL students decided to record an episode about why ESOL is important. It's great to hear so many ESOL voices talk about how ESOL helps them in their lives. https://esolpodcast.co.uk/podcast/the-esol-podcast-tep-s3-e4-why-esol-is-important/

06/02/2023

This fortnight's episode of is from Westgate Community College in Newcastle. It is about the compulsory hijab. ESOL students Sara, Laila, Aysa and Fatemah discuss attitudes to the hijab in Morocco, Pakistan, the UK, Turkey and Iran. https://esolpodcast.co.uk/podcast/the-esol-podcast-tep-s3-e3-the-compulsory-hijab/

23/01/2023

We have an episode from Wales for the first time! ESOL teacher Elin talks to ESOL students Aicha, Gheorghe, Jing, Nacho and Valeriia about Wales. They tell us about things that surprised them when they moved to Wales and about some places to visit.
There is a transcript of episode available on The ESOL Podcast website to help with Welsh place names and Welsh language Gheorghe introduces us to.
https://esolpodcast.co.uk/podcast/the-esol-podcast-tep-s3-e2-welcome-to-wales/

09/01/2023

At last the first episode of series 3 of The ESOL Podcast is available!
In this episode ESOL students from Idea Store Learning in Tower Hamlets talk about the cost of living crisis in the UK.
https://esolpodcast.co.uk/.../the-esol-podcast-tep-s3-e1.../

Are you worried about the cost of living? Do you have any advice on how to save money?

10/05/2022

In this episode ESOL students from Newcastle College – Wafa Abu Saleh, Nazha Sayed Ahmed, Rofayda Sinada and Khalida Parveen – compare housing in the UK to housing in their countries Jordan, Afghanistan, Sudan and Bahrain.
https://esolpodcast.co.uk/podcast/the-esol-podcast-tep-s2-ep-13-comparing-housing/

25/04/2022

The new episode of The ESOL Podcast was made by ESOL students at Edinburgh College. They tell us about special meals from their countries and share the recipe so you can make it. What do you cook for special occasions? Are any of the meals they describe familiar?
https://esolpodcast.co.uk/podcast/the-esol-podcast-tep-s2-e12-special-meals-from-around-the-world/

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21/03/2022

There is a new Episode of The ESOL Podcast out today. Zahra and Romaa decided to make an episode about their shared love of baking. What hobbies do you share with your friends and family?

https://esolpodcast.co.uk/podcast/the-esol-podcast-tep-s2-ep11-zahra-and-romaa-talk-about-baking/

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07/03/2022

It's tomorrow. To celebrate The ESOL Podcast Ep 10, Series 2 is about influential women from around the world. ESOL students from Newcastle City Learning Westgate College tell us about women who inspire them.

Parisa speaks about Maryam Mirzakhani, an Iranian Mathematician. Ivanka speaks about Stefka Kostadinova, a Bulgarian Athlete. Nadia speaks about Benazir Bhutto, a Pakistani Politician. Viorica speaks about Nadia Elena Comăneci Conner, a Romanian Gymnast. Farzana speaks about Begum Rokeya, a Bengali Feminist and Political Activist. Raj speaks about Kalpana Chawala, an Indian Astronaut.

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21/02/2022

Episode 9 of Series 2 is out today. It is our first profile of an ESOL organisation. Phoebe and Gulay join us from Thanet in Kent to talk about United Mothers. United Mothers is a project that creates a space for women to build community through natural voice and ESOL. I hope you enjoy the episode. Let us know what you think.
https://esolpodcast.co.uk/podcast/the-esol-podcast-tep-s2-e9-profile-of-an-esol-organisation-united-mothers/

07/02/2022

In this episode of The ESOL Podcast, ESOL students from Newcastle College - Rebar, Bahar and Susan talk about the impact of volunteering. https://esolpodcast.co.uk/podcast/the-esol-podcast-tep-s2-e8-the-impact-of-volunteering/
If their discussion inspires you to start volunteering you can find your nearest Volunteer Centre at https://www.ncvo.org.uk/ncvo-volunteering/i-want-to-volunteer there is also Volunteering Wales and Volunteer Scotland.

24/01/2022

This episode hears from ESOL students at English for Action who have been involved in the Campaign to improve ESOL provision in London. The students share their ESOL stories and talk about their experiences campaigning for ESOL so far.

Listen on Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BJpCQrJCxep1XqO5985lG?si=e13f6eb031e9402e

You can get involved in the Campaign. You can visit the website https://loveesol.co.uk/ or send an email to [email protected]

Last year the GLA held an Adult Education Roadmap Consultation, which included ESOL. The findings will be published soon. We will post a link at www.esolpodcast.co.uk when it is published.

10/01/2022

Happy New Year from The ESOL Podcast!

Episode 6 of Series 2 is all about New Year Celebrations around the world. ESOL Students from Newcastle City Learning, Westgate College sent us recordings about how the celebrate New Year. Adla talks about Kurdish New Year. Farzana and Taslima talk about New Year in Bangladesh. Ivanka talks about celebrations in Bulgaria. Sana tells us how New Year is celebrated in Libya. Viorica describes new year in Romania.

How do you celebrate New Year - is it the same or different to what the students describe?

https://esolpodcast.co.uk/podcast/the-esol-podcast-tep-s2-e6-happy-new-year/

14/12/2021

The last ESOL Podcast of 2021 is about climate change. There has been lots about this issue in the news because of the conference in Glasgow this year. What do you think we can do to stop climate change? Listening to Maria's and Azadeh's ideas here - https://anchor.fm/the-esol-podcast/episodes/TEP-S2--Ep5--Climate-Change-e1bmlf1

29/11/2021

We have another podcast from ESOL students at Newcastle College this week. Rebar and Shahwali discuss credit ratings in the UK. You can listen here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3xkC4AJtHtveHU3TjBnwVH?si=8cbcc64e654b457f

You can also listen to more podcasts made by ESOL students at Newcastle College at https://open.spotify.com/show/1l9w1KKS6nt2TE7ewGRLb3?si=8f60a9c652ec40d0

01/11/2021

Episode 2 of series 2 is out. In this episode The ESOL Podcast speaks to Hanane El Hadioui. Hanane is an ESOL student in Manchester. She works with an organisation called Heart & Parcel, who combine ESOL and food. Thanks to Hanane for sharing her experience and advice with us! https://esolpodcast.co.uk/podcast/the-esol-podcast-profile-of-an-esol-student-hanane-el-hadioui/

12/10/2021

The ESOL Podcast is back for Series 2!

Zaki, Malahat and Kiranjit met to talk about the return to face-to-face classes, learning during the pandemic and new digital skills they will continue to use.

https://esolpodcast.co.uk/podcast/the-esol-podcast-series-2-ep-1-the-return-to-face-to-face-classes/

How are you finding the new academic year? Are you back in classroom? How do you feel?

We are looking for ESOL students to participate in Series 2. We are using zoom meetings to host discussion. So wherever you are based we would love to hear from you. Complete this form and we will be in touch. https://forms.gle/4v3mEuUusX9ewdUY8

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21/09/2021

How has the start of term been for you?

We are getting ready to launch series 2 of The ESOL Podcast.

We are looking for ESOL students to take part. We will be holding meetings on zoom, so students can join from across the UK.

If you would like to get involved:
ESOL Students - please complete this form
ESOL Teachers - please share this form with your students

https://forms.gle/4v3mEuUusX9ewdUY8

19/07/2021

We are in the final week of our crowdfunder to support series 2 of The ESOL Podcast. The Podcast has been an amazing resource during the Coronvirus crisis but we have lots of ideas for the second series starting in September. If you can spare any money we really appreciate it. If you can share with your networks we would love it! Thank you all for your support.
https://chuffed.org/project/the-esol-podcast-series-2

The ESOL Podcast is a biweekly, UK-based audio programme produced by English learners, for English learners. It's a space for ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages) students’ voices to be heard – sharing stories, discussing issues of the day, and raising the concerns of the ESOL Community.

05/07/2021

Episode 29 of The ESOL Podcast is out now. Students from Hackney tell us about their favourite festivals and celebrations from around the world.

This is the final episode in Series 1 of The ESOL Podcast. If you'd like to be involved in making Series 2, please get in touch! 🙂

https://esolpodcast.co.uk/podcast/the-esol-podcast-the-esol-podcast-29-festivals-and-celebrations/

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21/06/2021

Episode 28 of The ESOL Podcast is all about holidays. ESOL students in Hackney talk about their favourite holidays.

Where was your favourite holiday? With travel restrictions in place this year are you planning a staycation this summer?

https://esolpodcast.co.uk/podcast/the-esol-podcast-the-esol-podcast-28-holidays/

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07/06/2021

The ESOL Podcast 27 is out today. Marcio Pereira tells us about being a Jazz Musician! What is your job? How has it been affected by lockdown? Do you want to record an episode about it?

https://esolpodcast.co.uk/podcast/the-esol-podcast-the-esol-podcast-27-profile-of-an-esol-student-marcio-pereira/

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17/05/2021

We are looking for support to fund Series 2 of The ESOL Podcast, starting September 2021.

Please share this link with your networks.

Thank you for any donation you can make. :)

https://chuffed.org/project/the-esol-podcast-series-2?fbclid=IwAR09Q5WFO_3KVBqKy389RxnLDSJQbnx7Rre21o0O9aPOnO_Ev4si5m0WqCg

The ESOL Podcast is a biweekly, UK-based audio programme produced by English learners, for English learners. It's a space for ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages) students’ voices to be heard – sharing stories, discussing issues of the day, and raising the concerns of the ESOL Community.

17/05/2021

Episode 26 of The ESOL Podcast features Lockdown Poetry written by ESOL Students in Hackney. As the restrictions start to lift, ESOL classes have been reflecting on the experience of COVID-19 and lockdown. Listen to the episode and read along with the poems here.

We'd love to hear your Lockdown Poem.

https://anchor.fm/the-esol-podcast/episodes/The-ESOL-Podcast-26---Lockdown-Poetry-e111fd9

04/05/2021

Have you been talking about the local elections in your ESOL class?

The 25th episode of is about the local elections on Thursday. London based ESOL students Nadifa and Yousoufou talk to Dermot about the London elections and why voting is important. Teaching resources available on the website. https://t.co/3cLDmxMTvO

The local elections are on Thursday 6th May. In this episode of The ESOL Podcast, EfA students Nadifa and Yousoufou discuss the elections in London with their teacher Dermot. Teaching resources included are a lesson plan that focuses on reading the London Elects Booklet. TEP-25-teaching-resourcesDow...

19/04/2021

The 24th episode of The ESOL Podcast is about The ESOL Podcast! Elssye and Amy talk about the podcast. Elssye asks Amy some questions about when and why The ESOL Podcast started and talks about her experience of making episodes and listening to the podcast. What do you think? Would your ESOL class like to make an episode?

We also have a new website where you can listen to episodes!
https://esolpodcast.co.uk/

We are not going to be on Soundcloud much longer, so please follow us on a podcast app!

The ESOL Podcast is available on:
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Google Podcasts
Breaker
Pocket Casts
Radio Public
Spotify
Apple Podcasts

Just search "The ESOL Podcast"

22/03/2021

We have had a year of coronavirus, a year of lockdown and tiers. In the 23rd episode of The ESOL Podcast, Muzna and Roulan reflect on the last year. How are you feeling? Is your experience similar or different?

Listen to The ESOL Podcast 23 - Reflections On Lockdown
https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/wsWzL

As we begin to come out of Lockdown, Muzna and Roulan reflect on their experience over the last year. Muzna and Roulan are ESOL students in Leeds. You can hear more of their class mates discuss their

18/03/2021

We have released a bonus episode! The ESOL Podcast - Census Special.
Census 2021 day is on Sunday 21st March. The Census is a count of the population of the UK, which takes place every 10 years. ESOL students Ekaterina and Thi Nguyen talk to their teacher Amy about completing their Census forms online.
https://soundcloud.com/user-375778598/the-esol-podcast-census-special

Many ESOL classes across the UK have been talking about the Census 2021. ESOL students Ekaterina and Thy Nguyen, talk to Amy about completing their Census forms online. Census 2021 day is the 21st Mar

09/03/2021

Have you been following our ESOL and Community Organising series? This is part 5! The sudents talk about their experiences organising outside the UK. Have you been involved in campaigns in other countries? What did you do?

https://soundcloud.com/user-375778598/the-esol-podcast-22-esol-and-community-organising-part-5-experiences-of-co-outside-the-uk

In this episode our team of ESOL student community organisers discuss their experience of community organising outside the UK.

22/02/2021

This week we return to our series on ESOL and Community Organising. Listen to The ESOL Podcast 21 ESOL And Community Organising - Part 4 - Action And Evaluation
https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/F69oH

In part 4 of our series on Community Organising, English for Action ESOL students talk about taking action to resolves the problems we face, and how to evaluate the action we have taken.

02/02/2021

How are you looking after yourself during lockdown?

In The ESOL Podcast 20- Wellbeing and Exercise, Sophie, Veronica and Nadifa talk to their teacher, Dermot about wellbeing and exercise, and how important it is during lockdown.

What is your best advice for keeping well?

Listen here and tell us what you think -
https://soundcloud.com/user-375778598/the-esol-podcast-20-wellbeing-and-exercise

In this episode of The ESOL Podcast, ESOL students Sophie, Veronica and Nadifa talk to Dermot about wellbeing and exercise, and how important it is during lockdown.

18/01/2021

The ESOL Podcast 19, is a profile of ESOL student Besey Tasar. Thanks, Besey, for telling us about your life, your ESOL journey and how lockdown has affected you. Besey is an ESOL student in Leeds. Her teacher Jennie Cole sent in her recordings.

If you would like to be in a profile for The ESOL Podcast, you can message us on FB or email [email protected]

https://soundcloud.com/user-375778598/the-esol-podcast-19-profile-of-an-esol-student-besey-tasar

This episode is a profile of ESOL student, Besey Tasar. Besey is an ESOL student in Leeds. She tells us about her life, hobbies and how she her life has been affected by Lockdown.

05/01/2021

Happy New Year. How are you coping with Lockdown 3.0? The first ESOL Podcast of 2021 is out now. Just before the winter break, English for Action held a meeting for ESOL students to ask doctors about the COVID 19 Vaccine. In this episode of The ESOL Podcast, Menal, Nabila, Fatima and Zeinab talk to their teacher Amira about what they learnt about the vaccine.

What do you think about the vaccine? Do you have any questions about it?

https://soundcloud.com/user-375778598/the-esol-podcast-18-the-covid-19-vaccine

Just before the winter break, English for Action held a meeting for ESOL students to ask doctors about the COVID 19 Vaccine. In this episode of The ESOL Podcast Menal, Nabila, Fatima and Zeinab talk t