TESOL Pop
by TESOL Pop
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Integrating Language and Subject Teaching | Catherine Stevenson
Integrating Language and Subject Teaching | Catherine Stevenson
About this podcast
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.
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Episodes
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- Integrating Language and Subject Teaching | Catherine Stevenson · 14 min · Season 12 Episode 4From translation exercises to genuinely integrated, communicative classrooms. Catherine Stevenson, founder of Transform English, breaks down what combining language learning with…
- Building Custom Apps for Vocational English | Renata Kucharska · 12 min · Season 12 Episode 3When print textbooks are outdated the moment they're published, what do you do? If you’re Renata Kucharska, you build an alternative that can keep pace with the fast-developing…
- Moving Beyond the Coursebook with Young Learners | Fiona Hunter · 13 min · Season 12 Episode 2From textbook dependency to a "Starter, Main Course, and Dessert" approach. Fiona Hunter, founder of Kids Club English shares how to confidently step away from set materials to…
- Global Literature Circles for Teens | Christian Fischer · 15 min · Season 12 Episode 1From outgrowing textbooks to collaborating across continents. Christian Fischer, Head of English at Gymnasium Schillerschule Hannover, shares how the Global Literature Circle…
- Litter Picking, Learning & Lasting Change | Patrick Jackson · 16 min · Season 11 Episode 12From one class pack to a million hours of environmental education. ELT author and creator of Picker Pals, Patrick Jackson, shares how a single idea grew into a movement that’s…
- Business English, Reimagined | Megan Nicholls · 15 min · Season 11 Episode 11Business English gets a bad reputation — stiff, overly formal, and filled with irrelevant vocabulary lists. But what if it didn’t have to be that way? In this episode, Megan…
- The Power of Emergent Language | Lewis Jaquest · 15 min · Season 11 Episode 10Lewis Jaquest joins Laura to explore how emergent language and learner agency can transform the language classroom. In this episode, Lewis shares how he developed the Student…
- Teaching Debate to PhD Students | Anila Ruth Scott-Monkhouse · 15 min · Season 11 Episode 9University lecturer Anila Ruth Scott-Monkhouse joins Laura to share how she’s using academic debate to help STEM PhD students become more confident communicators. In this…
- Contracts, Red Flags, and Career Choices | Scott Allis · 13 min · Season 11 Episode 8Scott Allis, experienced ESL teacher and travel creator, joins Laura to share hard-won lessons from a global teaching career that spans China, Iraq, Thailand and beyond. In this…
- Facing the Fear: How You Can Grow by Doing It Anyway | Steven Schmidt · 14 min · Season 11 Episode 7Steven Schmidt, professional development consultant and long-time adult educator, joins Laura to share his journey from enduring uninspiring training sessions to leading…
- IBC 2025: AI Captioning, Smart Archives, and Story-First Production | Haven Tsang · 15 min · Season 11 Episode 6Creators of TESOL Pop, Laura Wilkes and Technical Director Haven Tsang, report from IBC 2025 in Amsterdam with practical takeaways for educators using media. From live…
- From Students to Stakeholders: Creating a Shared Classroom | Dr Joel Floyd · 15 min · Season 11 Episode 5Dr. Joel Floyd, educator and founder of Ignite Career Foundation, joins Laura to share how his team creates an inclusive, learner-centred environment for adult English language…
- What Does Digital Literacy Really Mean for Educators? with Jacqueline Aguilera · 16 min · Season 11 Episode 4Jacqueline Aguilera, adult educator and digital equity advocate, joins Laura to explore how teachers can embed digital literacy into their lessons without needing separate…
- How EdTech is Transforming Teaching | Kate Bodrova @Amazy.uk · 15 min · Season 11 Episode 3Kate Bodrova, co-founder and CEO of Amazy, explores how technology is positively impacting teaching. Kate shares insights on how Amazy helps educators create and share…
- Bringing Research into Your Classroom | Amira Salama · 15 min · Season 11 Episode 2Amira Salama shares insights on practitioner research and how everyday classroom experiences can contribute to meaningful research. She challenges traditional notions of research…
- Rethinking Gamification in Adult Learning | Jade Arthur · 13 min · Season 11 Episode 1Jade Arthur explores the concept of gamification in teaching adult learners. In this episode, Laura and Jade dive into common misconceptions about gamification, discuss the…
- How to Improve our Attention Span | André Hedlund · 13 min · Season 10 Episode 11Founder of the Learning Cosmos André Hedlund explores the growing challenges of maintaining attention spans in the age of digital distractions. André dives into the impact of…
- Curating Immersive English Experiences | Ruth Pringle · 15 min · Season 10 Episode 10Founder of Blue Noun, Ruth Pringle, discusses her innovative approach to immersive English learning. Ruth shares how combining outdoor exploration, artistic activities, and…
- Teaching Tips for Translanguaging | Josianne Block · 14 min · Season 10 Episode 9Senior Teaching Associate Josianne Block shares insights on how embracing learners’ linguistic resources can enhance communication, foster inclusivity, and create a more dynamic…
- From Teacher to Teacherpreneur | Shélynn Riel · 15 min · Season 10 Episode 8Shélynn Riel explores what it means to be a teacherpreneur and shares insights on how teachers can transition to entrepreneurship and leverage their skills to build flexible…
