How can we teach vocabulary and grammar more communicatively?
It's episode 2 of our new series, and this week we are discussing how to teach vocabulary and grammar more communicatively. We talk to Jo Cummins, freelance ELT teacher, trainer and materials writer. ...
21 Mar 202435min
How can we achieve gender equity in the classroom?
The TeachingEnglish podcast is back! In episode 1, we're discussing how we can achieve gender equity in the classroom. We talk to Dr Aisling O'Boyle, Director of the Centre for Language Education Rese...
7 Mar 202435min
What are your Top Tips for Teaching English?
In this final episode of series 2, we ask 19 experienced ELT professionals to give us their top tips for teaching English effectively. These tips cover five key areas, namely: the importance of person...
24 Apr 202331min
How can the ELT sector become fairer for all teachers?
Looking at the world of ELT from the perspective of fairness, justice, and equity, there is much to admire. However, it is far from perfect, and in this episode we look at some of those areas in which...
10 Apr 202332min
What is English for Specific Purposes, and how is it different to General English?
Building on what we discussed in episode 4 about ‘Academic English’, we take a step back and look at the wider context within which it sits – English for Specific Purposes (ESP). At first, who better ...
23 Mar 202330min
How can peer-led training and mentoring support teachers' development?
Teacher professional development is a crucial part of being a good teacher. However, we often think that ‘good training’ can only be obtained from ‘expert trainers’ at large conferences or through onl...
9 Mar 202330min
Why and how should we teach English in crisis and emergency situations?
Many parts of the world are currently experiencing significant levels of violence and conflict. The role of education and language learning in these areas is very important, and can provide short and ...
22 Feb 202341min
How can I use 'story' to teach English?
Wherever you are in the world, and whatever your context, story will almost certainly be an important part of the teaching and learning context. However, what is meant by the word’ story’ may differ f...
9 Feb 202329min
