In this episode of the ELTcpd podcast, we speak to English Teacher and Cambridge Speaking Examiner, Sangeeta Sathe. We discuss techniques and strategies you can use to boost your students' confidence while preparing for their exams...

In this episode, we speak to English Teacher and founder of Pit Stop English, Gareth Yates. We discuss how to build confidence in learners in both multilingual and monolingual classes. Gareth also shares lots of practical low-to-no...

In this episode, we speak to Director of Studies and Content Creator Charlie's Lessons, who has over 18k subscribers on his teacher training YouTube channel. We discuss how AI has changed Charlie's role as both a Director of Studie...

In this episode, we speak to innovative ESL Teacher and EdTech enthusiast Ricardo Arizaga, who experiments with AI in the classroom and leads technology-based teacher training courses.We discuss the advantages of using AI with students,...

In our first episode of our new series, AI in ELT, we speak to Academic Coordinator & Teacher David Castillo. We discuss how AI has affected the administration and academic side of language schools, as well as AI policies in in...

In this episode, we speak to Senior Director of Pearson's Global Scale of English Mike Mayor, about giving successful presentations and talks. We discuss how to prepare for your presentations and talks, and how to deal with unexpected ...

In this episode of the ELTcpd podcast, we chat to author, teacher educator, graphic facilitator and visual recorder, Emily Bryson. We discuss how to use graphics and drawing for reflecting on learning and creating a more inclusive a...

In this episode, we chat to award-winning ELT Author and Trainer John Hughes, and ELT Author and Teacher Trainer, Kath Bilsborough. John and Kath have teamed up to launch an amazing new course, Writing ELT Materials. We discuss wha...

In this episode of the ELTcpd podcast, we chat to Nicola Prentis, also known as The Chilled Investor. Nicola breaks down the barrier of talking about money in the ELT industry, and shares why investing your money is so important. We dis...

In this episode, we chat to IELTS specialist and teacher trainer Fatime Losonci. We discuss the sub-skills learners need for IELTS, and why it's crucial to focus on these skills when preparing your learners for their exam. Fatime s...

In this special episode of the ELTcpd podcast, guest interviewer & VP of IATEFL Aleksandra Popovski interviews the host, Billie Jago. We discuss moving from teaching to freelancing, how to thrive as a freelancer, and Billie sha...

In the first episode of our Roles in ELT mini-series,  we chat to freelance author, teacher trainer and consultant Emma Heyderman. We discuss the various responsibilities of an ELT consultant,  the experience required to ...

In the final episode of our editing series, we chat to Catherine Zgouras - a teacher, teacher trainer & writer who has worked as a freelance editor and now works for Alef Education as an ELT specialist. We discuss the differenc...

In the second episode of our editing series, we chat to Noel Smaragdakis - a writer and editor with more than six years of experience in academic publishing and TESOL writing.We discuss the process of editing ELT assessments and test it...

In our first episode of 2022, we chat to two experts with extensive ELT editing experience: Karen Spiller, co-founder of ELT Teacher 2 Writer & ELT Publishing Professionals, and Karen White,  co-founder of ELT Teacher 2 Writer. 

In this episode, we chat to teacher, teacher trainer and  Coordinator of the IATEFL Materials Writing Special Interest Group (MaWSIG IATEFL), Aleksandra Popovski.We discuss different types of teaching materials and how teachers can ...

In this episode, we speak to ELT author & Teacher Trainer Katherine Bilsborough, who has written over 100 course books and online courses, and is the author of 'How to write Primary Materials' (ELT Teacher 2 Writer). Kath share...

In this episode, we speak to ELT materials writer, teacher and IATEFL TDSIG coordinator Tyson Seburn, who has recently released his new book with ELT Teacher 2 Writer, How To Write Inclusive Materials.  We define what inclusive materia...

In this episode, we speak to award-winning ELT materials writer, teacher trainer and teacher Philip Kerr. Philip defines adaptive learning and gamification, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of both. We discuss where adaptive techn...

In this episode, we speak to Ethan Mansur, a teacher & materials writer, and Riccardo Chiappini, a materials writer, teacher & teacher trainer. We break down exactly what mediation is, and discuss the benefits of mediation for learners....

In this episode, we speak to EdTech professional and VR expert Nergiz Kern about using Virtual Reality in both the online and face-to-face classroom. We'll be discussing the three different types of VR and the activities that teachers can do wi...

In this episode, we speak to Nik Peachey, Director of Pedagogy at PeacheyPublications, an independent digital publishing company that specialises in the design of digital learning materials. We discuss digital resources to enhance both online a...

In this episode, we speak to Jarrad Merlo, the Director of Teaching and Learning and co-founder of E2Language and E2School - both fully online language learning platforms. We discuss ways in which to develop and market a successful online ELT b...

In this bonus episode of our Teaching to Writing mini-series, we chat to Rachael Roberts, a life, career & business coach for ELT professionals who has worked in the ELT industry for 30 years as a teacher,  teacher trainer & materi...

In the third episode of our mini-series of moving from ELT Teaching to Writing, we chat to three ELT superstars at different stages of their career about sustaining a career as a freelancer; Sue Kay - author (Inside Out, Focus) and co-founder o...