EP 33 Dyslexia and ADHD Awareness in ESL with Boelo van der Pool
Boelo van der Pool, an ESL Professional who focuses on raising Dyslexia awareness among language teachers joins us on today's show.
A native of the Netherlands, Van der Pool is no stranger to learning other languages himself, having lived in Asia, the UK, and now Spain since 1994. He is an active speaker, teacher trainer and former language school owner as well as a certified coach and a member of the board of the International Language Coaching Association.
Boelo opens up about Dyslexia and ADHD, and both their prevalence in and their impact on language learning. As a person with Dyslexia, Boelo is unabashedly optimistic in his approach and convinced that we can do more and better to help learners like him progress in language learning.
Boelo offers a deeper understanding of the dyslexic or ADHD experience and insights which ultimately helps us more effectively recognize and support our neurodivergent learners.
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Ep 32 Media Training Tips that Transform Business English with Konstantin Mikaberidze
Join us for an eye-opening chat with Konstantin Mikaberidze, a Paris-based certified CELTA instructor with a background in media training, film, and photography.
In his role at the Pole Universitare Léonard de Vinci in Paris, Konstantin has developed a popular course called Media Training for Future CEOs.
Bringing together presentation and communication skills, he helps English learners put their best foot forward in any situation - from weekly meetings to facing journalists in the wake of a company crisis.
Mikaberidze generously shares his ideas and insights with our audience. Listen in and learn how to apply these concepts to your Business English training for a richer learning experience for your trainees.
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Ep.31 Creative Responses to AI in Language Training with Petra Blajić and Sanja Ždralović
Join us for an informative conversation with Sanja Ždralović and Petra Blajić, two passionate, Croatian-based ESL educators, who gave an energizing and reassuring talk on AI at the TESOL France Conference (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) last fall.
These seasoned ESL professionals bring a wealth of experience and creativity in their approaches to teaching English. Sanja Ždralović is a linguist and PhD candidate while Petra Blajić’s career has brought her in contact with a broad spectrum: from early learners to Business English professionals. Currently, they are each educators at the high school level.
I left their talk so enthused that I immediately asked them to join us on the podcast. In this episode, Sanja and Petra share innovative ways to use AI in the English language classroom, as well as the very surprising reactions their learners have had to AI that you won’t want to miss.
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Episode 30: Rachael Roberts on Busy Season Burnout - Take Better Care of Yourself in 2024
December is a busy time of year as we all juggle more than usual on our plates. We may find ourselves exasperatedly making vows to “take better care” and “get more organized” in the ‘New Year.’
We thought it was the perfect time to revisit Rachael Roberts’ helpful conversation on burnout and how to avoid it. Spot Burnout Before it Starts, recorded in 2021, still holds true today, and even more so as post-Covid life has us returning to in-person gatherings, meetings and travel and all that that entails.
Rachael Roberts is an ESL expert, former trainer’s trainer and materials writer turned business and mindset coach for freelance ELT professionals. Self-care is an important focus in her work which aims to help her clients take better care of themselves while at the same time elevating both their earnings and service levels through her Earn Learn Thrive (www.earnlearnthriveinelt.com) program.
In this podcast, we address the topic of burnout and how to spot the early warning signs, how to handle the extra intensity of Zoom training, and the game-changing success secrets of habit building.
This episode is well worth a listen at this contemplative time of year. Rachael’s thought-provoking insights and needle-moving questions are sure to keep you moving forward with less stress in 2024.
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Ep. 29 : Episode 29 - IATEFL Besig's Annual Conference - What You Missed with Daphne Chisholm-Elie
Weren’t able to make it to last week’s IATEFL Besig’s annual conference for Business English trainers in Stuttgart, Germany? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
Listen to Episode 29 to get the low-down.Business Class’s founder, Daphne Chisholm-Elie, was there presenting her latest CPD Program, Training as an Agile Project, and came by to fill us in on the hot topics and industry buzz at this year’s event.
Needless to say, the topic on everyone’s mind this year was AI and Daphne brings us some heartening news on that front.And speaking of conferences, if you are in France, the TESOL France annual conference is taking place soon! Mark your calendars for November 17-19th.
Hear more about it in our latest episode!
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The aim of the podcast is to provide inspiration, tips, and new insights into language training.
We’ll not only explore trending topics in Business English training, but also bring you ideas on organization, motivation, and concrete tips on specific teaching points like negotiations.
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