TESOL Pop

11/07/2024

We’re on our mid-year break.
We’ll be back with season 10 on 20/08/2024

Between now and then we’ll be working on our book club, our 100th special episode, and using completion of season 9 as an excuse to eat cake.

We’re also busy at where we help educators start and grow their shows with our training programmes and production services.

Even though we're still working over the summer, you can bet we’re going to make time for cake.

Help us live to our full cake potential by suggesting cakes we should bake to celebrate completion of season 9.

Alt: a photo of a slice of coffee cake with cream icing, held up on a plate in front of a book shelf.

But you can bet there will be cake.
Suggest a cake for us to

22/05/2024

See you in a few days at 2024!
Will you be there?
Let us know in the comments.

p.s. that snazzy visual template is the brilliant work of Emily Bryson . I bet you could tell from the style.

15/05/2024

What is a disruptive approach, and how can it help us build more inclusive classrooms?
Author of How to Write Inclusive Materials, Tyson Seburn, talks about the disruptive approach and shares five steps to help us implement it in our language classes.

Listen to the latest interview on the website or your favourite podcast player.😊

Author of How to Write Inclusive Materials, Tyson Seburn, discusses a disruptive approach to building greater empathy and inclusion in the language classroom. Tyson walks through the five stages of the disruptive approach and suggests topics, teaching techniques, materials and activities we can use

13/04/2024

Are you going to ?
We'll see you there.

You can find TESOL Pop creators Haven and Laura at the following places:

1. Freelance Fringe event
Monday 15th April, 5.30pm-9pm
Café at Yellowave, Brighton
Message me for event information and tickets.

2. TESOL Pop Exhibition
Tuesday 16th - Friday 19th April
Stand 66: Independent Authors and Publishers
IATEFL Exhibition hall
Come and chat with us, or even record a soundbite about your experience.

3. Learn how to record video. Come to Laura's workshop
TITLE: Best practices for creating bite-sized instructional videos
PRESENTER(S): Laura Wilkes
DAY: Thursday 18 April 2024
TIME: 12:05-12:50
LENGTH: 45 mins
ROOM: Meeting Room 15 - Brighton Centre
AUDIENCE CAPACITY: 80

We're looking forward to seeing you in Brighton!

Do you have any recommendations for good cafés in Brighton where we can find great coffee? Please suggest places for us to check out below.

12/04/2024

Are you going to the IATEFL 2024 conference in Brighton?
If so, we'll see you there!

Visit us at the TESOL Pop stand at booth 66 in the IATEFL exhibition hall.

10 things you can do at the TESOL Pop stand:
1. Record with us.
2. Ask about our training programmes.
3. Learn about our production services.
3. Ask us your media tech questions.
4. Pitch ideas to us.
5. Eat Swiss chocolate.
6. Get an exclusive TESOL Pop sticker.
7. Enter a prize draw to win books
8. Get a unique postcard
9. Mark a scene when we're recording - you'll get to use the clapper board.
10. Pose for photos in our pop-up studio

The chocolate, stickers, and postcards will not last long, so make sure you drop by early to avoid missing out.

See you in Brighton!

Laura and Haven
TESOL Pop creators

10/04/2024

Have you ever noticed that there is a whole generation of educators who are mostly missing from social media?

Understandably, many are enjoying their well-earned retirement, but there is so much perspective we can gain from their stories.

In this special episode, retired English teacher Chris Starling shares a few of his favourite works of literature that inspired him as a teacher of English. Choosing three titles from a career spanning more than 30 years was not easy.

Listen to TESOL Pop S8E11: Great Works of Literature to Inspire Your Teaching wherever you get your podcasts to find out which titles Chris chose and how they inspired him.

We hope this episode encourages you to feed your imagination by simply reading a good book you enjoy.

07/04/2024

How can we choose the best technology to support us as TESOL teachers?

shares questions he keeps in mind when choosing technology:

Q1: How much does it cost? Would it provide a return on investment?
Q2: Is the technology easy and intuitive to use?
Q3: What problem or opportunity is the technology addressing?

What other questions would you add to this list?

Learn more about favourite tech tools and how you can choose the best ones by listening to TESOL Pop, episode 'S8E10: Choosing the right technology for your context' wherever you get your podcasts.

06/03/2024

Do you use authentic popular media in your classes?
Clips from TV shows or films are a powerful resource for learner engagement and language learning.

Teacher Samvidha Srinath shares how she uses the popular TV show 'Young Sheldon' with her teenage learners to develop their language and skills.

Listen to TESOL Pop S8E8 Using TV Shows in the Language Classroom wherever you get your podcasts.

27/02/2024

Ania Karwowska PolCa Languages debunks common myths regarding dyslexic students learning languages and shares what works instead.

Listen to this latest episode of TESOL Pop on your favourite podcast platform, and let us know which myth surprised you the most.

23/02/2024

Would you like to use podcasts in your ESL classes with your teenage and young adult learners?

Sign up for this free webinar with ELi Publishing for ideas on how to bring podcast media into your classes.

Register here:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1535497012249898075

22/02/2024

Have you used ChatGPT to generate custom activities for your ESL learners?

Rebecca Eller-Molitas puts ChatGPT to the test in this latest blog post by using various prompts to design dialogues, discussions and role-play activities for beginner to advanced-level learners.

Check out this latest blog for insights into what ChatGPT generated and for prompts that you can use to create activities for your learners.

Comment 'ChatGPT' below and we'll send you the link to the blog.

Happy reading!

18/02/2024

Ola's language course challenge starts tomorrow (Monday 19th February)!

The Language Course Worth Gold is a free challenge designed to help freelance language educators build a profitable group language program in just 4 days, offering live training, tasks, and personalised feedback on course proposals.

Whether you're a new or established edupreneur, Ola's challenge will help you generate ideas and take action in building

To sign up, use my affiliate link below or in my bio:
https://laurawilkesimpact--olakowalska.thrivecart.com/the-rocket-accelerator/65c1112d205e4/

Happy planning!

14/02/2024

How would short videos help your career or business?

Short videos are a brilliant way to introduce yourself and share updates about your work and business with your community.

It’s also a great way to build your digital portfolio as you can add videos to your website or feature them on your social pages.

I record short videos on my mobile phone to keep my community updated about my courses and events.

I’m not talking about recording a reel a day here, but short videos that I record from time to time about my courses and conferences.

My videos are:
✅ short - usually a minute to 90 seconds
✅ focused on one point
✅ piece to camera, voice over or a mix
✅ personable - I try to imagine who I’m recording for

Would you like to plan and explore recording short videos for your work or business?

On Friday 16th February at 2 pm Central European Time Meri and I are hosting an online workshop to help you do just this.

In our workshop, we’ll explore video formats, equipment, and how to keep viewers engaged in a way that feels authentic.

Meri also has fab tips to help overcome any camera shyness that may be holding you back.

We want more educators and edupreneurs to use video creatively so we’re offering this live workshop for FREE.

Sign up to reserve your spot and we’ll see you on Friday.

13/02/2024

Do you organise online events for your learners or fellow teachers?
Perhaps you don't but you would like to.

ICYMI Abigail Fulbrook from talks about the different events she hosts for learners and teachers, how events fit into her business model, and how you can get involved.

With online summits that attract over 800 attendees, Abbie knows what it takes to launch and run successful events.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts or on the website.

Do you organise events for your learners?

30/01/2024

Let's talk about money!

Founder of The Chilled Investor, Nicola PrentisNicola Prentis, founder of The Chilled Investor shares three ways to grow our money. You'll be surprised by how easy the strategies are.

Watch the episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

On a scale of 1 to 10, how good is your financial knowledge?



Disclaimer: this episode of the TESOL Pop podcast and all related social media content is not financial advice, and is only intended for educational purposes to help build your financial literacy.

28/01/2024

A treat for the end of the week. 📗

If you're looking for a good book, we've included a few suggestions in this guest blog for English With Amy Online.

Have you read a book recently that you'd recommend?

Explore the limitless world of literary inspiration with my engaging blog on Podcast Collaboration & Books To Inspire Your Reading Habit. Join me and Laura from Tesol Pop on a journey where collaboration meets literature, and let our curated suggestions elevate your reading habit to new heights.

27/01/2024

Looking for content inspiration to grow your community?

This week's podcast episode with English With Amy Online is just the cup of coffee you need to boost your content creation.

Listen or watch on the website or wherever you get your podcasts.

Teacher and founder of English with Amy Online talks about the different types of content she creates to promote her online teaching business and attract paying students. Whether you own an education business or want to create a community around your school, this episode with provide insight into

25/01/2024

Founder of English with Amy Online shares insights into Creating Content to Grow Your Learning Community in this week's episode of the TESOL Pop podcast.

If you're looking for creative ideas on what to create and best practices to keep in mind when creating, then this episode is for you.

Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

25/01/2024

Would you like to create short-form videos to build your digital portfolio?

You're in for a treat because I'm co-hosting a FREE interactive workshop on recording great short videos with Meri Maroutian on February 16th.

Want to learn more? 👇
https://thenonnativespeaker.myflodesk.com/digitalportfolio

Spaces are limited, so sign up soon!

17/01/2024

Kicking off the first episode of Season 8 is author Ian McMaster.

Ian shares insights and tips on fostering better communication and collaboration in an international team.

This episode is relevant if:
- you are part of an international teaching team
- you teach business English to adult students
- you're preparing students to study abroad

Listen to this latest episode of TESOL Pop on your favourite podcast platform.

Have you ever used critical incident reflection in your teaching or training?

16/01/2024

How can reflecting on critical incidents build better international teams?

This is what author Ian McMaster is talking about in the latest episode of the TESOL Pop podcast.

If you work as part of an international team or train students for the workplace, you’ll want to tune into this episode.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts or on the website:

https://tesolpop.com/listen-tesolpop-podcast/2024/1/15/how-can-reflecting-on-critical-incidents-build-better-teams

14/01/2024

I will be speaking at the COABE conference this year about podcasting.

See you in Nashville 🇺🇸

If you’re planning to attend, let me know as I’d love to meet you.

04/01/2024

Life needs to be punctuated with memorable moments.
The same applies to learning and our work.
But how do we create these moments?

📚Rebecca and Laura talk about Heaths’ The Power of Moments on TESOL Pop’s YouTube and LinkedIn channels LIVE.

🗣️Join the conversation Thursday 4th January 2024 at 7pm CET.

🔗All details are in bio under Book Club.

28/12/2023

🟧 New podcast episode 🟧

Ola Kowalska tackles misconceptions about using social media in English Language Teaching (ELT).

In this episode, Ola focuses on:

✅ Foundations Over Instincts: Ola shares her journey, emphasising the significance of establishing relationships within the ELT community before diving into social media.

✅ Beyond Language Teaching: Ola highlights the futility of content that only focuses on teaching language points. While such content might engage learners, it doesn't necessarily convert them into paying clients.

✅ Quality Over Quantity: Ola debunks the myth that success on social media requires relentless posting. She advocates for a more active approach involving networking with diverse professionals and directly engaging potential clients.

Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

What's your plan for social media for 2024? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Expert in assisting freelance language teachers in building successful businesses, Ola Kowalska (@getricherteacher) tackles misconceptions about ...

13/12/2023

2023 has been our biggest year yet!

To date, we have:

⭐ 25 new episodes (375 minutes of edited content)
⭐ 2 special episodes (About IATEFL and ETAS conferences)
⭐ A new YouTube channel
⭐A virtual Book Club with co-host Rebecca Eller-Molitas

This all exists thanks to our guests, hosts, and editors who volunteer their time and expertise to create valuable content that educators can access around the world for free.

Each 15-minute episode of TESOL Pop involves:

1. Meeting guests to plan an episode
2. Recording the episode
3. Editing the episode (this takes the majority of our time)
4. Publishing and promoting episodes

This adds up to 4-6 hours of work for each finished episode, most of which is spent on post-production. That's a lot of cups of coffee for Haven and Laura who edit episodes.

If you love what we do at TESOL Pop, then you can say thanks by buying us a coffee and leaving a note at https://ko-fi.com/tesolpop

Donations will go towards the platforms and software we use to edit and host the podcast, as well as fuel our coffee habit.

Thank you!

11/12/2023

Organisational Coach Shane Leaning explains how public speaking is just one element of the leadership iceberg.

Listen to Shane tackle more self-limiting beliefs in leadership in this latest episode of the TESOL Pop podcast.

Watch on YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast platform.

YouTube: https://lnkd.in/e33Ccv8x
Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eajffQHD
Apple: https://lnkd.in/exREBByE

09/12/2023

Organisational Coach Shane Leaning dispels common self-limiting beliefs that often deter educators from pursuing leadership roles.

In this episode, Shane talks about:

✅ Leadership Realities: Shane challenges the misconception that leadership is solely about charisma, highlighting its multifaceted nature.

✅ Strengths and Weaknesses: Shane shares experiences, emphasizing the importance of leveraging strengths and seeking support for weaknesses in leadership styles.

✅ Transitioning to Leadership: Addressing the belief that lack of formal leadership experience hinders progress, Shane highlights transferable skills from teaching to leadership.

✅ Skill Mapping: Shane suggests practical self-reflection and skill mapping to identify strengths, weaknesses, and the value of mentorship in leadership journeys.

Organisational Coach Shane Leaning takes on common self-limiting beliefs that often deter educators from pursuing leadership roles.In this episode, Shane tal...

06/12/2023

What are we watching this festive season?

Join our live chat with Andy .everyday.english for film recommendations, from the classics to modern animation.

Do you have a favourite festive film?

04/12/2023

TESOL Pop ranks within the top 10% of the most popular shows out of 3,232,998 podcasts globally.

This is huge news for the mini podcast for busy teachers.

Thank you, friends, guests and listeners, for making TESOL Pop possible.

This is fantastic news to start the week with.

25/07/2023

In this latest episode of the TESOL Pop podcast, we chat with the brilliant Robbie Samuels about setting up Zoom Breakout Rooms for success to keep the pace of online lessons moving forward.

Robbie shares top tips from his experience as an Executive Zoom Producer and his latest book, Break Out of Boredom: Low-Tech Solutions for Highly Engaging Zoom Events, on how to make the most of Breakout Rooms to facilitate student-to-student interaction.

In this episode, we cover:
✅ Setting up Breakout Room Tasks
✅ Different ways to use Breakout Rooms effectively
✅ Troubleshooting when things don't go to plan
✅ Quick and efficient debriefing techniques

This episode is ideal for anyone teaching or training adults or teens online using Zoom or a similar platform. Click on the link below to watch or listen on your favourite podcast platform.

And while you're at it, check out Robbie's latest book, "Break Out of Boredom: Low Tech Solutions for Highly Engaging Zoom Events," for even more insights and resources to support you in teaching and training online using Zoom.

Event Design Consultant and Executive Zoom Producer, Robbie Samuels, shares best practices from his latest book 'Break Out of Boredom: Low-Tech Solutions for...