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ESL Teacher Talk provides free broadcasts for ESL teachers on topics such as classroom management, lesson planning advice, job search tips and more. Listen on-line or download to your iPod or mp3 player and go! You will also find interviews with the top names in ESL. Each broadcast contains a feature game or activity that you can use in your lessons with supporting downloads, materials and videos. ESL Teacher Talk is hosted by 2 veteran ESL teachers that run a combined 4 ESL teaching sites. With almost 15 years of ESL teaching experience, your hosts look at teaching English from the trenches and provide insight and fresh ideas for the beginner teacher to the ESL pro.
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Teaching toddlers, 2-3 year olds
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Sun, Nov 15, 2009
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This show was recorded back in the summer and a few shows got bumped up, so if you feel we’ve gone back in time, I guess we have But first, we of course have some new things on the web to talk about …Â Check those out at the end [...]
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Teaching communication strategies
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Fri, Oct 09, 2009
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Happy fall everybody!
We’ll get back to fall and Halloween for the games of the week, but Matt has some great news for you. He’s finished and launched Dream English volume 3. There is a download pack on his website and it contains all of the songs from the 3 CDs plus a [...]
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Teaching the Past Tense
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Mon, Aug 31, 2009
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Mark starts off the show with a description of a few new things MES English has to offer its users. In the show Mark has gone over his speaking first curriculum and now some of that is listed on the MES English website with links to all of the resources and additional [...]
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Using Chants to Teach
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Thu, Jul 09, 2009
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Matt has a few new songs on Dream English for younger children (shapes and more.)Â There’s also a little discussion on the benefits of using children’s songs .
Dream English has 40+ free downloadable chants. They are very popular for teaching languages and Matt and Mark go over teaching with chants. The main [...]
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Teaching the Present Continuous
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Thu, Jun 11, 2009
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The show starts off with unseasonable weather and a circus but moves quickly into this show’s theme, the present continuous.
Matt and Mark go over:
presenting the target language orally
why teach the present continuous early on in your curriculum
teaching and explaining the grammar using only English
forming questions and negatives
Teaching short answers, or that is [...]
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Teaching Thematic Units
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Thu, May 07, 2009
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Matt has added some new simple easy songs for 1-3 year old classes.
Mark and Matt cover creating thematic units. This show covers what a thematic unit is, what the goals of a thematic unit should be, and what you need to get your thematic unit off the ground.
Mark covers the city, food [...]
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MES curriculum - A non-textbook approach part 2
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Wed, Apr 22, 2009
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Mark has added some phonics games for students at Fun Fonix.com.
This show discusses MES-English.com’s curriculum for young learners. This is the second part of teaching without a textbook or teaching oral English only. For the first episode of this check here.
The curriculum covers core sections:
content - vocabulary
target language - phrases, questions, speech [...]
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Explaining activities just using English
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Fri, Apr 10, 2009
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This show Mark explains some new features to the free word search maker at Tools for Educators. It really makes a word search a worksheet but keeps it fun. Matt has opened a new website Kids English Books.com and there you can find simple stories to download or use online.
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Teaching ‘do’ verbs
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Tue, Mar 24, 2009
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This show Mark and Matt have a few new things on their websites for visitors. Matt has a new Skidamarink Song up on Free ABC Songs and Mark posted a new book to the Fun Fonix website.
This week’s show covers the ‘do’ verbs. We discuss:
teaching the concept of ‘do’ as [...]
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Teaching the verb ‘be’
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Thu, Mar 05, 2009
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This show Mark and Matt have a few new things on their websites for visitors. Matt has put up some new videos to match the Dream English songs. Some of the videos have ‘live performances and some utelize images. Please check them out.
Mark has added some worksheet makers to Fun Fonix.com. You [...]
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MES curriculum - A non-textbook approach part 1
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Wed, Feb 18, 2009
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This show discusses MES-English.com’s curriculum for young learners. It’s the first steps for teaching without a course book or for teachers who are thrown into a teaching situation where there is no set curriculum or textbook.
The curriculum covers core sections:
content - vocabulary
target language - phrases, questions, speech acts …
running content - more [...]
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Season 3 Premiere - Dream English
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Thu, Feb 05, 2009
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Welcome back for Season 3 of ESL Teacher Talk! If you’re new to ETT, then … just Welcome!
In Season 3 we have a new co-host, Matt of Dream English.com. With Matt and the other ETT co-hosts, we hope to cover some smaller areas of teaching English. We will be focusing [...]
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Teaching Methodologies: Total Physical Response
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Tue, Aug 26, 2008
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Total Physical Response (TPR) is a methodology made famous by James Ashner. It’s teaching style based on kinestetic learning. Teachers speak and students respond in some manner physically.
We cover:
what TPR is
the theory behind TPR and what it’s supposed to do
how TPR can be used in your lessons
what are the main benefits, claims, [...]
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Exam Preparation
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Thu, Jul 24, 2008
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This week’s show we welcome John Marks from www.eltgames.com and www.langwichscool.com and we discuss exam preparation courses.
In this show we discuss some ideas on how to organize and exam prep course, what are some key points to include, how to maintain motivation, some ideas for the interview sections and more.
Mark avoids teaching [...]
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The Silent Way in Language Teaching
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Wed, May 07, 2008
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We have a big show this week, so we get right into it.
Mark and Ron cover these points concerning the Silent Way methodology:
what is the Silent Way Method
key aspects of the Silent Method
how does the Silent Method work in class
using cuisenaire rods, colored blocks and instilling learner autonomy
criticism of the Silent Method [...]
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Content and Language Intergrated Learning
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Thu, Apr 10, 2008
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Clive of ESL Podcards is with us again this week. He’s been working his site and enrolled in a new course. He’s learning about Content and Language Intergrated Learning (CLIL.) In the beginning Clive gives us a quick run down of what CLIL is.
Clive and Mark take a look [...]
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Englipedia - “Sharing a little, gaining a lotâ€
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Thu, Mar 27, 2008
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THe show starts off with a brief look at the possible hazards associated with teaching ESL. Mark has a pretty interesting story from work this week.
This podcast we’re glad to welcome Patrick Bickford, from Englipedia. Patrick tells us a little about where he’s teaching, what he’s doing and about the [...]
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Using a Projector in Classes
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Tue, Mar 11, 2008
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The new school year has started in Taiwan and Ron is back to work.
Easter and St. Patrick’s Day are upon us this month and Mark has some new materials for these holidays if you’re interested.
Easter - flashcards, coloring, stickers, sticker charts, printable greeting cards, certificates, Easter bingo cards, an Easter board game [...]
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the Audio-Lingual Method and how we can use it
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Thu, Feb 28, 2008
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Mark has a lot of news. Things are moving and shaking at MES-English with a new website that will bring a lot of flexibility to MES-English users and provide materials for teachers that may not have been MES-E users in the past. Tools for Educators.com!
Mark has been working for a month [...]
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Writing up a lesson plan
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Thu, Feb 07, 2008
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This week’s show deals with creating a lesson plan.
requirements for a lesson plan
why you should have a lesson plan
what goes into a lesson plan
the lesson plan as a record for other teachers
tips for adding to your plan while it’s in action
sample lesson plans from Mark and Ron
ending the lesson
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Planning an event, show, or presentation
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Thu, Jan 10, 2008
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Happy New Year! We’re back and we hope everyone has had a great holiday. Ron’s in Tailand and Mark is freezing in Nagano. The idea of enjoying winter and getting out in the snow came up, but …
This show deals with putting together an ESL event, show, or presentation for your school [...]
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Organization on the job
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Thu, Dec 20, 2007
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Merry Christmas! This will be the last podcast of 2007 and we wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Mark has a lot of news this show.
Hospital English.com has been updated! I’m sure everyone was waiting for this and it has come. There are a bunch of [...]
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the Direct Method and You!
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Fri, Dec 07, 2007
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In a quick intro to the show, we find out Mark is ecstatically jubilant this week. Things are fabulously wonderful in Japan. Find out why.
Continuing with teaching methods, this week’s show is about the Direct Method. Mark and Ron will run down for you what the direct method is, [...]
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The last minute class. Ahh!
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Wed, Nov 21, 2007
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This might be the last podcast that opens with a Halloween discussion. It was recorded back at the beginning of Oct. If you’d like to see the outcome of all of this Halloween talk, here’s the pictures and run down of Mark’s 2007 Halloween party www.marks-english-school.com/news/2007halloween/
Kenny has left the building [...]
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Methodologies: Grammar Translation
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Thu, Nov 08, 2007
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This show we’re starting a small series on methodologies in ESL/EFL. Through the years there have been quite a few different takes on teaching languages. We’ll look at each one and give our ideas on what’s good and bad.
This first segment, we’ll take a look at Grammar Translation.
Discuss this show, [...]
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Getting ‘Genki’ With It
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Wed, Oct 24, 2007
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This show we welcome Richard Graham from GenkiEnglish.com. Richard runs www.genkienglish.com and provides music, games and downloads for teachers. He tells us a bit about how he got started with music, what was behind the creation of his songs, and what new things are available over at GenkiEnglish.com.
Also, in case [...]
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Teaching Phonics - spelling and order (Part 2)
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Wed, Oct 10, 2007
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It’s wet and wild in Japan. A Typhoon has landed and after the podcast Mark actually had to head out to do some volunteer fire fighter work. Saving the day!
This week we’re back with part 2 of phonics order. Mark and Ron finish off phonics and what order they teach things. As [...]
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Teaching Phonics - spelling and order (Part 1)
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Wed, Sep 26, 2007
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It’s tough to cover all of phonics, but Mark and Ron give it a shot. The show takes a look first at spelling through the ages and why English spelling is the monster it is. There are a lot of things that have happened within English spelling over the past 1000 years. [...]
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Setting up classes and getting the right levels together
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Wed, Sep 12, 2007
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Just when you thought the stores were putting out their Halloween stuff a little too early, Mark explains to you the market they’re after. Luckily, Halloween isn’t the topic of this September show. Don’t let the beginning make you think other wise.
Mark and Clive both run their own school and [...]
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Tips for Teaching Advanced Learners
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Thu, Aug 30, 2007
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Teaching advanced learners can often feel like tuning up a Ferrari. What do you do? How do you make those students run better? This week’s show brings back Chris Cotter from www.headsupenglish.com. Mark, Ron and Chris cover how to break bad habits, build vocabulary, use dictionaries, set goals, [...]
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Lesson Plans Based on News Articles
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Thu, Aug 16, 2007
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Using news articles in classes provides interesting and useful content, but how should we go about it? This show Chris Cotter from www.headsupenglish.com visits with us. HeadsUpEnglish.com offers ESL lesson plans based around current news articles with matching activities and worksheets for ESL teachers and audio for students. In [...]
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New Classes With Adults
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Sun, Jul 29, 2007
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Mark and Ron pick up from the show two episodes ago and deal with new classes, new students and new teachers. This show covers adult classes and young adult learners. we go over some ideas for a teacher’s first class, an entirely new class, a single new student and private [...]
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Teaching Children vs. Teaching Adults
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Wed, Jul 18, 2007
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A new co-host, Clive, squares off with Mark about which is better teaching children or teaching adults. Mark prefers teaching children and has some suggestions for Clive’s problems in children’s classes. Then Clive, who prefers teaching adults, offers Mark some suggestions for Mark’s problems with adult classes.
Clive will be apearing [...]
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New Classes With Young Students
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Thu, Jul 05, 2007
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Part one - Children’s classes: There’s a lot to think about when dealing with a new class. Ron and Mark offer you some advice and give you a few things to think about when the class is new, you the teacher are new or a new student is introduced into the [...]
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Season 2 Premiere + Living and Teaching in Taiwan
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Tue, Jun 19, 2007
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This first segment brings you a short interview with the new co-host Ron Molenda. We learn a little bit about Ron and what all this Season 2 nonsense is about. In the Just Talk section of the show, Ron tells us about living and working in Taiwan. You can get a feel [...]
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The Season Finale
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Mon, May 14, 2007
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There have been 30 shows over the past year, and this week’s show is the season finale. Mark and Eric go over why they created eslTeacherTalk. What they hope they have done to help other teachers and the future of this show.
Sorry, no game of the week this week.
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Why not start an ESL blog?
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Mon, Mar 12, 2007
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They’re everywhere and about everything, why not start your own. You have a lot of experiences and advice to pass on! Blog today! This week, Mark and Eric discuss the benefits of creating an ESL blog, how to get started and what you need to know.
Get a free blog [...]
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GAME OF THE WEEK: Down Pass
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Mon, Mar 12, 2007
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This is a relatively easy to prepare game that you can use to practice compound words or spelling. It is designed for larger classes, but can be easily adapted to small groups. Have fun!
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Super Simple Songs
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Mon, Jan 29, 2007
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Devon Thagard, co-creator of SuperSimpleSongs, comes to the studio this week. He discusses his ESL experience and how he uses songs in class with young children. There are also some recommendations for music for young learners and a way to get a free set of SuperSimpleSong CDs.
Learn more: www.supersimplesongs.com
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GAME OF THE WEEK: RPS Challenge
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Mon, Jan 29, 2007
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In 5 minutes practice any target language with students aged 5-100. All you need are some markers and students. It’s a great warm-up activity or review activity.
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Interview with Patrick Jackson
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Mon, Jan 22, 2007
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This week we have Patrick Jackson, author of the Potato Pals series published through Oxford Press. He talks about his experiences getting the books to print, what potato pals are, why he created them and how he uses them in class.
You can read more about Patrick Jackson and the Potato Pals at [...]
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GAME OF THE WEEK: Simon Says Tips & Tricks
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Mon, Jan 22, 2007
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Spice up your game of Simon Says.
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Assessment
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Mon, Jan 08, 2007
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Assessment can be difficult. How to assess student progress, when to assess and so on. This show goes over how Eric and Mark deal with assessment in their classes. This show also covers some differences between Japan, Korea and America on views of assessment.
Game of the Week: Answer My [...]
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GAME OF THE WEEK: Answer My Question
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Mon, Jan 08, 2007
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This is a great game for practicing adverbs of frequency and other vocabulary possibilities. There is very little preparation involved for the teacher and all you need is a couple sheets of paper. Have fun!
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Motivating the Motivationaly Challenged
Author: ESL Teacher Talk
Mon, Dec 18, 2006
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Sometimes classes can drag and there are two or three students really pulling it down. Mark and Eric discuss ways they keep students motivated and also ways to pull the “motivationaly challenged” back into the class.
Another show topic that might interest you is rewards systems which Eric and Mark refer to [...]
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