What is Teacher Talking Time?
About Teacher Talking Time:
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Teaching Talking Time is an English Language podcast aimed at teaching professionals and learners. Leo, Mike, and Andrew bring you discussions, interviews, and debates on English language training and learning. From approaches, misconceptions, and successful and failed case studies, each episode is dedicated to their vision: continual growth. They interview teachers and learners from around the world, and also debate the merits of common teaching approaches. We release two episodes a month: one for teachers and one for students.
For Professionals:
In our teaching stream, we hope it serves as an on-the-go and ongoing tool for professional development. At Learn YOUR English, we aim to change the definition of traditional PD. That is, autonomous, self-directed, and reflective learning and development, and we hope our podcast is a resource you value.
For Learners:
For language learners, our episodes are developed similarly: to create autonomous learners and help students learn to learn. We focus on content and meaningful tasks that you do in your own lives, with a discussion of language around that. We ask you to think about the language and use it in your life. For students who are part of the LYE Learner Membership, transcripts and activities are sent to you for each episode.
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Subscribe to Teacher Talking Time in any of your favourite podcast apps, including: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, or stream on our website.
Inquiries:
For any questions or comments about the show, interest in classes, our upcoming events, or just to talk to a friendly stranger, you can reach us at: info@learnyourenglish.com
For advertising or sponsorship opportunities, contact Andrew at: andrew.woodbury@learnyourenglish.com
If you are interested in online CPD, check out our catalog of courses on Thinkific.
If you like what we do on the show, we have a tip jar. It helps us create more great content and cover expenses for creating the show.
About the Hosts:
Leo:
Leo has worked as a teacher, trainer, academic director, and ELT consultant in five different countries since 2000.
He has delivered courses in all levels of ESL, ESP, EAP, TOEFL, IELTS, CAE, CPE, and Business English. This experience has enriched his knowledge of what it takes to create an environment that fosters learning above all. Along with his classroom experience, he has also worked as a curriculum designer and syllabus designer. He has been delivering both pre- and in-service professional development sessions at local and international conferences.
In his leisure time, Leo enjoys reading, playing soccer with his son, and learning new things.
Mike:
Mike has worked as a language instructor, teacher trainer, and director of studies in East Asia and Canada.
Mike began his ELT career in South Korea as a business-English, exam preparation (TOEFL/IELTS), and EAP instructor. He then moved on to China and Japan where he assumed a variety of ESL teaching and administrative roles. Since returning to Canada, he has taught EAP at universities and continues to develop curriculum for a variety of English language programs. He has also served of provincial and national professional bodies.
In addition to his ELT interests, Mike enjoys being outdoors and taking in some sports.
Andrew:
In his career, Andrew has worked as a language instructor, teacher trainer, and director of studies. Over that time, he has delivered a wide variety of courses both in Canada and abroad.
He started teaching in Costa Rica, where he lived and worked for over three years. In his time there, he delivered business-English and teacher-training courses, and would later become the director of studies of two separate institutions. In Canada, he has worked at a variety of language schools, colleges, and universities teaching EAP Foundation Courses and continuing his teacher-training responsibilities.
When he is not teaching, Andrew loves travelling, reading, and pretending that he’s a writer.