TESOL Pop

08/10/2025

Where do you listen to podcasts?
Apple? Spotify? Overcast? YouTube? We’re there.

TESOL Pop was made for busy educators.

That's why we've made sure we're available on all the major platforms.

No extra apps, no workarounds. Just 15-minute real chats on teaching, careers and trends to inspire you.

Search “TESOL Pop” on your favourite player and hit follow so you never miss an episode.

07/10/2025

😅 “What is she trying to get us to do?”

That was the reaction when Anila first introduced academic debates to her PhD STEM students.

They were suspicious. It was unfamiliar. It wasn’t “science.”
But once the research began — and the competition kicked in — something shifted.

👩‍🔬 Critical thinking.
🌍 Cross-cultural collaboration.
🎤 Confidence beyond small talk.

Watch the full conversation on TESOL Pop for how debate is transforming communication skills in scientific classrooms.

Listen to the full episode on your podcast player
Or watch with closed captions on YouTube:

05/10/2025

29/09/2025

We’ve gained a lot of new followers lately ☺️
Thank you for supporting TESOL Pop: the mini podcast for busy teachers.

Listen to the latest episode wherever you get your podcasts, on our website, or on our YouTube channel.

28/09/2025

We’re excited to launch this season’s first MaWSIG Masterclass with Laura Wilkes, Creative Director of Communicating for Impact!

They say the hardest story to write is just six words. On video? The challenge is even greater: telling your story in under a minute.

🎬 In this dynamic, beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll:
✔️ Storyboard, script, and rehearse your introduction
✔️ Showcase who you are, what you do, and who you help
✔️ Add your own creative spark
✔️ Receive feedback in a supportive plenary session

By the end, you’ll walk away with:
✅ A polished one-minute script
✅ The skills to record a versatile video you’ll be proud to share

🎟 Places are limited to 12 – don’t miss your chance!
Register here: https://www.iatefl.org/event-details/ #/?id=736

✨ Meet your communication expert!

Laura Wilkes is the Creative Director of Communicating for Impact, a production house specialising in strategy-first podcasts, videos, and design for educators and education brands. She has worked with over a thousand educators worldwide to create authentic content that builds trust and drives growth. Beyond her client work, Laura produces international shows, including TESOL Pop, Primary Futures, and the Educator’s Corner podcast.

16/09/2025

24/07/2025

A creative production house shouldn’t need to be “always on.”
This summer, I’m proving this to myself.

For two whole weeks, my studio is switching off.

No emails.
No sneaky edits.
Just rest, recharge, and cups of tea with family ☕

In this week’s newsletter, I talk about:
→ Why switching off felt impossible for so long
→ How a trip to Delhi changed my approach
→ What we did to prep the team, clients, and content

If you're a coach or educator trying to build a business without burning out, this one’s for you.

🧡 Sign up here to get the next edition:
https://communicating-for-impact.com/newsletter

28/02/2025

Want to create engaging media-rich lesson materials without using all of your time?
This is possible with Amazy.

Listen to the latest episode to find out how.
https://tesolpop.com/listen-tesolpop-podcast/s11e3-how-edtech-is-transforming-teaching-amazy-kate-bodrova

09/01/2025

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13/11/2024

Start your entrepreneurial journey with this week's episode.

Shélynn (Shé) Riel explores what it means to be a teacherpreneur and shares insights on how teachers can transition to entrepreneurship and leverage their sk...

03/10/2024

Missing Iatefl 2024? Let's go back to Brighton earlier this year where we chatted to author Rachael Harris at the Independent Publishers stand about her latest book on Learning Strategies.

As this was recorded in the bustling exhibition hall, you can watch this interview with closed captions on our YouTube channel.

Click on the link below to watch.

Enjoy!

Author Rachael Harris discusses her latest book, Activities for Developing Learning Strategies, and how her experience teaching teens and young learners insp...

19/09/2024

How do you bring soft skills into your Business English classes?

Our latest guest, Leo Wu Wuber English 一分鐘英文 shares tasks and activities he uses with his students that build essential skills that they can use in the classroom and the workplace.

Listen on your favourite podcast player or on the website for more.

English language trainer Leo Wu shares insights into tasks he uses in his classes to support his Business English learners in developing essential soft skills for the workplace.