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🎙️ ESL Talk: Season 9, Episode 10 🎙️ A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. Language learning is often reduced to grammar charts, vocabulary drills, and standardized test prep. Yet throughout human history, the most enduring way we build comprehension, empathy, and voice is through narrative. So why do traditional language classrooms so often sideline literature and creative storytelling, and what happens when we invite students' imaginations back into the learning process? In this episode of ESL Talk, we’re joined by sci-fi author and former performer/educator David Deane Haskell for an inspiring conversation on the power of storytelling in language education. Drawing from his creative journey, from nearly a decade at Disney and Universal to navigating creative shutdown and publishing speculative fiction, including his newest novel The Solarian Deep (Book 1 of the series). David explores how stories bridge the gap between mechanical drills and authentic human connection. From demystifying the…
🎙️ ESL Talk: Season 9, Episode 10 🎙️ A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. Language learning is often reduced to grammar charts, vocabulary drills, and standardized test prep. Yet throughout human history, the most enduring way we build comprehension, empathy, and voice is through narrative. So why do traditional language classrooms so often sideline literature and creative storytelling, and what happens when we invite students' imaginations back into the learning process? In this episode of ESL Talk, we’re joined by sci-fi author and former performer/educator David Deane Haskell for an inspiring conversation on the power of storytelling in language education. Drawing from his creative journey, from nearly a decade at Disney and Universal to navigating creative shutdown and publishing speculative fiction, including his newest novel The Solarian Deep (Book 1 of the series). David explores how stories bridge the gap between mechanical drills and authentic human connection. From demystifying the…
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Storytelling in Language Learning
已收聽🎙️ ESL Talk: Season 9, Episode 10 🎙️ A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. Language learning is often reduced to grammar charts, vocabulary drills, and standardized test prep. Yet throughout human history, the most enduring way we build comprehension, empathy, and voice is through narrative. So why do traditional language classrooms so often sideline literature and creative storytelling, and what happens when we invite students' imaginations back into the learning process? In this episode of ESL Talk, we’re joined by sci-fi author and former performer/educator David Deane Haskell for an inspiring conversation on the power of storytelling in language education. Drawing from his creative journey, from nearly a decade at Disney and Universal to navigating creative shutdown and publishing speculative fiction, including his newest novel The Solarian Deep (Book 1 of the series). David explores how stories bridge the gap between mechanical drills and authentic human connection. From demystifying the…
The AI Accent: Who’s Teaching the Teacher?
已收聽🎙️ ESL Talk: Season 9, Episode 9 🎙️ A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. Artificial intelligence is already reshaping language education. Students are using it to write essays, check grammar, translate content, practice conversations, and navigate academic life in a second language. But as AI becomes an increasingly influential language model, an important question emerges: whose English is it teaching? In this episode of ESL Talk, we're joined by Dr. Aigerim Shilibekova for a thought-provoking conversation about the intersection of artificial intelligence and English language education. Together, we explore the opportunities, challenges, and ethical questions surrounding AI's growing role in ESL and EAP classrooms. From linguistic bias and digital equity to student autonomy and teacher identity, Dr. Shilibekova helps us unpack what happens when learners turn to AI as their most accessible source of language input and feedback. We examine whether AI reinforces existing power structures in…
Amplifying Marginalized Voices in English Language Education
已收聽🎙️ ESL Talk: Season 9, Episode 8 🎙️ A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. What does it actually mean to build a more equitable, inclusive, and responsive ESL classroom? This week on ESL Talk, we're joined by Farnaz Karimian, an educator, teacher trainer, curriculum developer, and leader in Ontario's ESL community, for an insightful conversation about amplifying marginalized voices in English language education. With over 15 years of experience across the ESL sector, Farnaz has worked as a classroom teacher, academic coordinator, curriculum developer, professional development organizer, and teacher trainer. She is a former President of TESL Toronto, currently serves on the TESL Ontario Board of Directors, and is the host of the podcast Learning off the Syllabus. In this episode, we explore how educators can move beyond traditional textbooks and create learning experiences that truly reflect the realities of adult language learners. Farnaz shares practical insights into Universal Design for…
ESL Perspectives in Mexico... and Beyond!
已收聽🎙️ ESL Talk: Season 9, Episode 7 🎙️ A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. What does it mean to teach English in a country where it isn't the dominant language, where your students may never leave, yet the world increasingly expects them to show up fluent? This week, we're joined by Laura Herrera, an ESL teacher in the Mexican university system, for a conversation about global language demands, student motivation, and the realities of teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Laura serves as an educator at the university level in Mexico, where her work centers on navigating the unique cultural and academic landscapes of higher education. She works closely with students to balance local identity with global expectations, bringing first-hand classroom insights and research-backed strategies to the challenges of teaching English in a non-native environment. In this episode, Laura unpacks the distinct motivations and challenges faced by university students, how local culture shapes attitudes…
Knowing English and Owning it!
已收聽🎙️ ESL Talk: Season 9, Episode 6 🎙️ A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. How do we help our students bridge the gap between knowing English and actually owning it? This week, we're joined by Rachel Tobol, experienced ESL educator and communication coach, for a conversation about confidence, identity, and multilingual language acquisition. Rachel is a dedicated ESL educator who has spent years working directly with non-native speakers to help them unlock their full potential. Her work centers on the intersection of language learning and psychology, helping students navigate the complex emotional hurdles of fluency, overcome language anxiety, and develop an authentic voice in their second language. In this episode, Rachel unpacks why so many advanced learners feel like they are just "borrowing" English, how a student's personal identity connects to their language development, and what ESL teachers can do to foster true confidence in the classroom. It's a thoughtful, practical conversation for…