Best Teaching English Abroad Podcasts (2024)

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Microlearning How to Make Anything Feel As Easy as Duolingo by Lindsay Does Languages 10:01

4d ago10:01

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Why is Duolingo easy to do when there's no time for anything else? Microlearning helps you make anything feel as easy as Duolingo.Here's the best ways to stay in the loop:💛 Join Language Life to become fluent in any language on demand: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll🎲 Join Promptly for weekly writing & speaking prompts: https://lindsaydoeslangu…

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6. School Shhhhh 8:22

6d ago8:22

8:22

Old fashioned toilets and IBS are a tough cocktail, particularly when on the clock. This episode is about trying to find comfort in chaos, in more ways than one. If you have any stories you'd like to share, send them to e2inkorea@gmail.com. We'll happily review and edit the story in our own voice to tell your stories and give you cover.…

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Test Prep: How to Prepare Students for the IELTS/TOEFL/TOEIC/CELPIP 27:31

7d ago27:31

27:31

Send us a Text Message. Jackie and Jennifer talk all things preparing students for English proficiency exams like the TOEFL, TOIEC, CELPIP, or IELTS. We give some tips and tricks, strategies, and things to avoid like the plague. Help students improve their English exam scores with these pro-level tips! Find Out More: TOEFL Reading Tips IELTS Speaki…

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Parisian Gay Life 38:22

10d ago38:22

38:22

Here’s the first episode of Season 2, where we explore love, relationships, dating, being a couple, weddings, being a parent and much more! What a better way to kick-off than giving visibility to LGTBQ+ community in Paris, especially given that it’s pride month! Today Dilara talks with two of our guest, and friends of the show Joe and Wenbo who liv…

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Double the Value of Your Language Practice 13:57

11d ago13:57

13:57

More language practice is always a good thing. But there's something even better - language practice you actually want to review. With that you double the value of your language practice. Here's how to make your language practice worthwhile. Join Promptly here: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/promptly Here's the best ways to stay in the loop:💛 Joi…

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5. Setting Roots 9:04

17d ago9:04

9:04

In a new place for the first time. Locked in for a year. What else is there to do but explore? If you have any stories you'd like to share, send them to e2inkorea@gmail.com. We'll happily review and edit the story in our own voice to tell your stories and give you cover.By E2 in korea

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From the priesthood to the classroom 1:01:42

16d ago1:01:42

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When Seth Knight left seminary after training for the priesthood in Milan for 3 years, he wasn’t quite sure what he’d do next. Qualified in music, and a former professional dancer, Seth knew he loved working with people and performing. Teaching came calling, and a truly unique story followed. In this fascinating episode, we deal with spirituality, …

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A Zoom With A View #1 1:22:04

17d ago1:22:04

1:22:04

In this episode, I’m talking to Eoin MacCarthaigh. This is the first in what we hope will be a long line of episodes focused on issues in and around international English teaching. It’s important at the outset to explain that this is an unapologetic rip off another podcast that I personally love, namely Craig Barton and Ollie Lovell’s Tips and Tool…

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The One About Season 2 1:21

17d ago1:21

1:21

Thank you everyone for following along our journey of being Presque Parisiennes! We're excited to announce that season 2 is on its way! Stay tuned for the first episode of Season 2, next week! If you'd like to reach out to us, with your feedback on what topics to cover next, send us an email at pppodcastcontact@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram T…

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Guy Claxton - What is school for? - Sussex 1:27:20

20d ago1:27:20

1:27:20

In this episode I’m speaking with Professor Guy Claxton. Guy is a cognitive scientist, author and one of education’s foremost experts on practical ways of expanding young people's relationship with and capacity for learning. His most recent book, The Future of Teaching, And the Myths that Hold it Back, a work that seeks to reclaim the nuanced middl…

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Task Based Learning and Teaching 33:21

21d ago33:21

33:21

Send us a Text Message. Jackie and Jennifer talk all things task-based learning and teaching. Level up your English classes with all ages and levels by incorporating some task-based activities. We talk about the reasons to use this style of lesson, as well as some of the classic activities to use. Find Out More: Task-Based Language Teaching Intro t…

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It all started when she pressed ‘play’ 52:38

23d ago52:38

52:38

Rachael McGettigan had pretty much put any plans to teach and explore Asia aside. It just wasn’t a priority, nor something that seemed realistic - until she happened upon the ‘I Taught English Abroad’ podcast. After listening to our first-ever episode, Rachael caught the travel and teaching bug and hasn’t looked back. We talk about changing career,…

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4. First Day of School 11:44

24d ago11:44

11:44

New world, new school, new kids. With the most difficult class in the school to kick it off, this is how I found myself neck deep real quick. If you have any stories you'd like to share, feel free to send them to e2inkorea@gmail.com. We'll happily review and edit the story in our own voice to tell your stories and give you cover.…

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The One About Working in France - Part 2 36:29

25d ago36:29

36:29

In these two episodes we are going to talk about everything you need to know about working in France. Transportation reimbursement Lunch tickets info 1 & info 2 RTT CET Salary calculator Unemployment benefits Potential changes on unemployment benefits 2023 French pansion reform Retirement info app Debunking lazy French workers stereotype: Source 1,…

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3. Last day, First Day. 16:17

27d ago16:17

16:17

The end of Orientation meant the last time I'd be seeing the friends I'd made and the first time I'd be meeting my coteacher and going to the island where I would be working. Tough for someone with a bad attitude like me. If you have any stories you'd like to share, send them to e2inkorea@gmail.com. We'll happily review and edit the story in our ow…

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2. Landing 9:20

1M ago9:20

9:20

ICN arrival, first steps into the country, the first people you meet, and the ability to be whomever you want to be. It's all a part of the process. As a curmudgeonly 20-something-year-old, this was my experience. If you have any stories you'd like to share, feel free to send them to e2inkorea@gmail.com. We'll happily review and edit the story in o…

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Finding identity through teaching 40:37

1M ago40:37

40:37

It can be difficult when you have parents from two different cultures. Growing up, Lucia identified as both a Londoner and a Canarian, spending different periods of time across the capital of England and Spain, but what was once a tricky balancing act among peers has become a huge strength, and now she teaches English. We caught up with Lucia to fi…

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1. In Medias Res 4:00

1M ago4:00

4:00

Often it's the banal experiences that are the most memorable. This story reflects on a common experience: hanging out in Korea as the only non-Korean person with no language ability, just vibes. If you have any stories you'd like to share, feel free to send them to e2inkorea@gmail.com. We'll happily review and edit the story into our own voice so d…

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Top 10 ESL Games and Activities for Adults 7:18

1M ago7:18

7:18

Send us a Text Message. Check out my top 10 ESL games and activities for adults. The key to better English classes is a wide variety of engaging and interactive activities and this podcast episode will help you get there in style! Find Out More: ESL Conversation Activities for Adults ESL Games for Adults on YouTube Jackie on TikTok Jackie on Instag…

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Hello, and hola: The American teacher breaking down barriers 52:16

1M ago52:16

52:16

Through her own company, English With Grace, and from her career in working with refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable groups, it’s no exaggeration to say that Grace Davis has opened doors for all kinds of people through immersive language lessons. We talked about how bilingualism can help in English teaching, putting textbooks to the side …

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The One About Working in France - Part 1 19:17

1M ago19:17

19:17

In these two episodes we are going to talk about everything you need to know about working in France. Hiring foreigner employees in France Authorisation of work in France French CV example Right to disconnect Lunch at desk: illegal or not? We recorded this episode on 19 May 2024, at Chulla Vida, the publication date of this episode is 21 May 2024. …

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Tips for Teaching English for Specific Purposes 12:21

1M ago12:21

12:21

Send us a Text Message. Check out these tips for teaching English for specific purposes, including medical English, aviation English, tourism English, business English, and more. The tips include using role-plays, focusing on vocabulary, helping students get the results they need, and doing a needs analysis. Find Out More: ESL Speaking on Facebook …

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Lessons from a podcasting polymath 56:16

1M ago56:16

56:16

We love a unique perspective on ‘I Taught English Abroad’, and if you do, too, try this on for size: Frank Carrizo Zirit has more qualifications than you can shake a stick at, was accepted into university at 16, is a bilingual Venezuelan-American and has both a popular podcast about English teaching, and a considerable following on social media. Su…

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How to Learn Languages with Games with Matthew Boyle 57:36

2M ago57:36

57:36

Want to learn languages with games? Matthew Boyle of Language Card Games knows how it's done. Matthew's website, Language Card Games: https://languagecardgames.com/ Here's the best ways to stay in the loop: 💛 Join Language Life to become fluent in any language on demand: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll 🌈 Join Dabblers' Den to learn a language e…

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Top 10 Tips for Newbie English Teachers: Level Up Your ESL Teaching! 14:10

2M ago14:10

14:10

Send us a Text Message. Check out these tips for newbie English teachers, including learning names, ICQs and CCQs, using positive reinforcement, lesson planning, and more. Find Out More: Top 10 Tips for New English Teachers Tips for Newbie English teachers on YouTube Jackie on TikTok Jackie on Pinterest Teaching ESL for Newbies (on Amazon) Podcast …

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Test tubes to bookshelves: A Brazilian teacher’s unlikely journey 59:45

2M ago59:45

59:45

Fernanda Cwiertnia had planned for a career in chemistry, but after finding herself dissatisfied with life amongst the test tubes and periodic tables, she opted for a career in teaching English, and the results have been fantastic. We talk about teaching approaches, teaching in Brazil, mentoring English teaching talent and more! --- Visit the episo…

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How to Learn English Living Abroad with Fabio Cerpelloni 48:05

2M ago48:05

48:05

What's it like to learn English living abroad when you're working? Fabio has lived and worked in multiple English-speaking countries and shares his story. Follow Fabio: Fabio's website: https://fabiocerpelloni.com/ Fabio's podcast - Stolaroid Stories: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stolaroidstories Fabio interviewing me on his podcast: htt…

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ESL Flashcard Games and Activities for Young Learners 18:10

2M ago18:10

18:10

Send us a Text Message. Join Jackie and Jennifer as we talk all things ESL Flashcard games and activities for young learners. Pick up some tips and tricks, as well as good ideas for teaching English to children using flashcards. Find Out More: Flashcard Activities on YouTube Jackie on TikTok Jackie on Pinterest Teaching ESL for Newbies (on Amazon) …

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From the pitch to pronunciation 48:47

2M ago48:47

48:47

Benjamin Robson dreamt of Premier League stardom growing up - who doesn’t? - and even played in a couple of notable soccer academies. Now, though, he’s one of the preeminent stars of English pronunciation online, with a formidable following across YouTube and TikTok. We spoke to Benjamin about his teaching journey, life in Valencia and Hamburg, and…

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The One About Parisian Street Furniture 24:14

2M ago24:14

24:14

Did you know that Parisian street furniture is a thing and these furnitures give Paris its character and charm? In this episode we talk about the green columns, press kiosks, water fountains, bouquinistes, and many more of these “mobilier de rue” or “mobilier urbain”. Morris Columns More on Morris Columns More and more on Morris Columns Germany’s A…

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Nutsa Kobakhidze - The ‘Shadow Education’ Industry - Hong Kong 33:20

2M ago33:20

33:20

In this episode I’m talking to Professor Nutsa Kobakhidze. Nutsa is a Director at the Comparative Education Research Centre and Assistant Professor at Hong Kong University. Her areas of expertise include comparative education; privatization of education; globalization and education and large-scale international assessments. I wanted to speak to Nut…

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How “getting geeky” with English language sparked a successful career 52:39

2M ago52:39

52:39

Pronunciation is an integral part of learning a language, and there are so many different accents, types of English and ways to perceive phrasing. Ellie Caudwell Casey, a linguistics expert so enthusiastic that she wrote 25,000 words on the /r/ sound alone, tells us about finding an audience online, how drilling into the specifics of linguistics an…

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How to Quiet a Noisy Classroom (For ESL/EFL Teachers) 28:05

2M ago28:05

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Send us a Text Message. If you want to learn how to quiet a very noisy classroom, you'll want to check out this episode as Jackie and Jennifer share their tips and tricks. Find out what not to do, along with some strategies for maintaining order and calm, in a classroom with lots of students. Find Out More: Jackie on YouTube Jackie on TikTok Jackie…

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From leaving Iran to La Dolce Vita 45:28

2M ago45:28

45:28

We don’t meet many TEFL teachers who start in Iran, take online classes with American universities, and then opt to live and work in Italy. But then, we don’t meet many teachers like Roya Abedi. The definition of a determined self-starter, Roya has used social media and online word-of-mouth to start a very popular English teaching business. We hear…

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The One About PMU & TABAC 25:28

2M ago25:28

25:28

Today, we're exploring two quintessential aspects of Parisian/French culture: the PMU and Tabacs. What are these places, and how do they differentiate? Are they going through gentrification? Speaking of TABACs, do French people live up to their reputation of being heavy smokers? Gambling Laws in France Euromillions History Gentrification of PMU PMU…

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How TEFL started a journey to every peak, every nation and both poles 47:58

3M ago47:58

47:58

Johnny Ward is a one-of-a-kind. Growing up poor in Ireland, Johnny made it his mission to make a career out of doing things that he loved. To say he succeeded is an understatement; Johnny’s been to every nation on earth, climbed the highest peaks, rowed across the Atlantic, visited both Poles, dodged bullets in warzones, lived it up in Turkmenistan…

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How Does Language Life Work? 13:34

3M ago13:34

13:34

Language Life helps you to become fluent in any language on demand. Here's everything you need to know about how it works. Here's the best ways to stay in the loop: 💛 Join Language Life to become fluent in any language on demand: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll 🌈 Join Dabblers' Den to learn a language every month with me: https://lindsaydoeslan…

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How to be a Confident English Teacher (Top 10 Tips) 15:49

3M ago15:49

15:49

Send us a Text Message. If you want to be a more confident English teacher, you'll want to check out this episode as Jackie shares her top 10 tips and tricks for gaining confidence in teaching. Find Out More: Jackie on YouTube Jackie on TikTok Jackie on Pinterest Teaching ESL for Newbies (on Amazon) Podcast Information Support the show Support the …

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Why Learn Languages When It's Not Urgent? 12:32

3M ago12:32

12:32

Why learn languages when it's not a priority? And can you fit it in with everything else you do? Here's why to learn languages even when it's not urgent. Here's the best ways to stay in the loop: 💛 Join Language Life to become fluent in any language on demand: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll 🌈 Join Dabblers' Den to learn a language every month …

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Meet Japanese TikTok’s favourite English teacher 56:58

3M ago56:58

56:58

When he joined TikTok during the pandemic, Michigan-born TEFL teacher Patrick Smith thought it’d be a fun way to kill some time while teaching in Japan. Instead, it turned into an amazing platform for Patrick to share fantastic teaching stories, with over a million followers keeping up with his updates. We talked about the African-American teacher …

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Sarah Cottingham - Ausubel's Meaningful Learning in English - London 42:16

3M ago42:16

42:16

In this episode I’m talking to Sarah Cottingham. Sarah is Associate Dean at Ambition Institute, author of Ausubel's Meaningful Learning In Action, a Professional Development Consultant and former English teacher. I was really eager to speak with Sarah after reading her work about Ausubel’s theory and applying it to recent discussions about how Engl…

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The One About Pets 31:36

3M ago31:36

31:36

This episode is particularly interesting for those who live with their fur babies and would like to move to or travel to Paris, or maybe for those who are interested in adopting one. We’ll talk about things like if Paris is a pet friendly city, how to rent apartments with pets, how to adopt a pet or the cliche of Parisians not picking up their dog …

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S5: I Taught English Abroad - trailer 2:23

3M ago2:23

2:23

How could I Taught English Abroad possibly go bigger than it did last season? How can we outdo ourselves after reaching lots of new listeners, recording in person and even doing some travelling of our own for season 4? Well, it was simple. We stuck to what we do best: great chats with amazing guests. We meet a man who’s travelled to every country, …

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How I Teach Languages I Can't Actually Speak 13:29

3M ago13:29

13:29

Want to know how I teach languages I can't speak? I've taught people 27 languages that I don't speak (& counting!). And 9 languages I do. How? Let me explain. Here's the best ways to stay in the loop: 💛 Join Language Life to become fluent in any language on demand: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll 🌈 Join Dabblers' Den to learn a language every m…

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Teaching Business English: Tips, Tricks, Activities, and Lesson Plan Ideas 24:03

3M ago24:03

24:03

Send us a Text Message. If you teach business English, you'll want to check out this episode as Jennifer and Jackie talk everything lesson plan ideas, activities, tips, tricks, and a whole lot more. Should you use a textbook for business English? Find out here! Find Out More: Business English ESL Activities Jackie on YouTube Jackie on TikTok Jackie…

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Drew Perkins - Inquiry Based Learning - Louisville 1:03:15

3M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

In this episode I’m talking with Drew Perkins. Drew is Director of Thought Stretchers Education and host of the ThoughtStretchersEducation Podcast. I wanted to speak to Drew as I continue my exploration of what inquiry looks like in the classroom and particularly how it applies to English. Drew is an active advocate for implementing inquiry in a me…

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The One About the Paris Métro 44:36

3M ago44:36

44:36

Here’s our take on the Parisian subway: Le métro. Is Paris métro really the best in the world? We discuss its history, the unspoken metro rules, controversy around the ticket prices, our top five peeves and much more! 18 Fun Facts About the Paris Metro Concorde Metro Words Paris Metro 28 Fun Facts The Story of the Paris Metro Fulgence Bienvenue Sec…

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Rewards Or Threats? How to Find & Maintain Your Unique Motivation 11:59

3M ago11:59

11:59

Motivation is key to fluency. We need language learning motivation because it's what drives us to keep going. But are you motivated by rewards or threats? Here's the best ways to stay in the loop: 💛 Join Language Life to become fluent in any language on demand: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll 🌈 Join Dabblers' Den to learn a language every month…

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Saint Patrick's Day ESL Games, Activities, and Lesson Plan Ideas 8:50

4M ago8:50

8:50

Send us a Text Message. If you want some fun ideas for St. Patrick's Day ESL lessons, have a listen! Jackie shares all of her tips and tricks for how to fun a fun Saint Patrick's Day lesson with your students. Find Out More: ESL Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day from Jackie on Youtube Jackie on TikTok 103 Low-Prep ESL Speaking Games and Activ…

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The One About French Cinema - Nouvelle Vague 32:12

4M ago32:12

32:12

Bonjour les cinéphiles, we have a surprise bonus episode! We just had the 49th César Awards on 23 February 2024 and the 96th Oscar Awards is happening today! You may have seen that the Anatomie d’un Chute (Anatomy of a Fall) is nominated for the Best Picture in the Oscar Awards. What’s a better excuse to talk about French cinema, then? We talk ab…

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