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Talk to Us @BounceEnglishWhere Do We Go From Here with Melanie and AmyRecording date: April 25, 2021
Guest: Melanie Johnson, Los Angeles and Amy Swanson, Chicago
Synopsis: Oh boy! What a season! We decided to wrap up our first season of Talk to Us @BounceEnglish with another two part episode. In Part 2, we reflect on the amazing discussions we had during season 1. We talk about what surprised us, cool things we learned and discuss some of Melanie’s techniques for teaching online. We discuss equity in ELT and get candid about salaries and compensation, career paths, and why being “replaceable” can sometimes be a good thing. We chat a bit mo...2021-05-0250 minTalk to Us @BounceEnglishTTU @BounceEnglish Playlist on Spotify!Check out our Talk to Us @BounceEnglish Season 1 playlist in Spotify!
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Or you can search Spotify for BounceEnglish (one word) and you should see the Talk to Us @BounceEnglish Season 1 playlist.
We hope you enjoy and will have a new episode next week.2021-04-2201 minTalk to Us @BounceEnglishI Can Tell That We Are Going To Be Friends with Mel and AmyRecording date: April 1, 2021
Guest: Melanie Johnson, Los Angeles and Amy Swanson, Chicago
Synopsis: Oh boy! What a season! We decided to wrap up our first season of Talk to Us @BounceEnglish with another two part episode. In Part 1, we share our origin stories! As Mel says, “What’s our deal?” Well, we have been friends for almost 30 years. We talk about how we met, the highs and lows of the past 30 years and how each of our lives intersected with English Language Teaching. There are a lot of laughs and memories that we are so happy...2021-04-1555 minTalk to Us @BounceEnglishThe Past is Just a Goodbye with Jeffrey MillerRecording date: February 22, 2021
Guest: Jeffrey Miller, Seoul
Synopsis: We have a two part episode with guest Jeffrey Miller, who has been living and teaching English in South Korea for almost 30 years. In part 1, we hear about what led Jeffrey to teaching English and brought him to Seoul. We discuss the many ways in which the culture of English teaching has evolved, from the “cowboy” days of the 1990s to the industry of today. In part 2 of the interview, Amy and Jeffrey discuss the impact that the pandemic has had on his children and students. We disc...2021-04-0829 minTalk to Us @BounceEnglishGangnam Cowboy with Jeffrey MillerRecording date: February 22, 2021
Guest: Jeffrey Miller, Seoul
Synopsis: We have a two part episode with guest Jeffrey Miller, who has been living and teaching English in South Korea for almost 30 years. In part 1, we hear about what led Jeffrey to teaching English and brought him to Seoul. We discuss the many ways in which the culture of English teaching has evolved, from the “cowboy” days of the 1990s to the industry of today. In part 2 of the interview, Amy and Jeffrey discuss the impact that the pandemic has had on his children and students. We disc...2021-04-0150 minTalk to Us @BounceEnglishBonus Episode - Dealing with Sensitive Cultural Issues in the ClassroomThis week, we have a bonus episode from our 2020 Teachathon. This discussion was presented by Julie Butters (who you might remember from episode six) and Emma McCarthy and in it, they discuss a 2015 study that Emma was involved in regarding dealing with sensitive cultural issues in the classroom. They introduce the theory behind teachers' attitudes towards dealing with sensitive issues in the classroom and give some practical examples of incorporating social justice issues in the classroom to promote transformative learning.
You can also watch the video of this presentation on our YouTube channel, which includes a beautiful p...2021-03-2530 minTalk to Us @BounceEnglishFunky Old Medina with Beth ButterfieldRecording date: December 23, 2020
Guest: Beth Butterfield, Rabat
Synopsis: In this episode, we get a chance to catch up with long time friend, Beth Butterfield. Beth discusses her road to teaching English as a Second Language and how it took her to beautiful Morocco, where she currently lives and teaches. We discuss the good and bad in American Charter Schools and whether hybrid learning model (where students spend part of the week in person lessons and part of the week in online lessons) or offering separate programs for in person or virtual learning best serves students...2021-03-1839 minTalk to Us @BounceEnglishMake Making It Your Intention with Liliana Arrias OrregoRecording date: January 7, 2021
Guest: Liliana Arrias Orrego, Medellin, Colombia
Synopsis: This week we talk with Liliana Arrias Orrego, the Children and Youth Program Academic Coordinator at the Colombo Americano school in Medellin, Colombia. This was such a joyful conversation with Lili, who brings some new perspectives about English Language teaching as English is her second language. She discusses some of her life lessons as a mother and teacher, the power of the teacher and struggles parents have had with online learning. We also discuss the pressure of learning English for non-native speakers, how important motivation...2021-03-1143 minTalk to Us @BounceEnglishBonus Episode - Managing Changes in Uncertain TimesThis week we have a special bonus episode for you. We are sharing a presentation that Melanie originally did in June 2020 called "Where are we now? Managing Changes in Uncertain Times".
In this episode, Melanie Johnson will discuss how trauma can impact the classroom or workplace (in person or online). She will share some techniques for managing uncertainty and mitigating its potential impact on all of our lives - as educators, professionals and individuals.
Full video: https://youtu.be/JTN6WqL7wlU
Check back with us next week for an all new episode of T...2021-03-0436 minTalk to Us @BounceEnglishLet's Get Flexible with Target EnglishRecording date: December 9, 2020
Guest: Fi Aish and Jo Tomlinson
Synopsis: In this week’s episode, we talk with the founders of Target English, Fi Aish and Jo Tomlinson. Fi and Jo are experts in creating materials and tests for English Language Training and IELTS exam preparation. We talk with Jo and Fi about the transition from teaching to starting their own business and some lessons they have learned as language material and assessment consultants. We discuss the future of English Language assessments and testing in the “new normal” of online teaching. We also chat about the im...2021-02-2540 minTalk to Us @BounceEnglishI'm a High Life Flyer and a Rainbow Rider with Joy MacFarlandRecording date: December 16, 2020
Guest: Joy MacFarland, Boston
Synopsis: Need a shot of hope and inspiration? Well, you’re in luck because this episode has both, thanks to our amazing guest, Joy MacFarland. A former English Language Teacher, Joy now works in ELT publishing and promotes collaboration within the ESL industry (even with, gasp, competitors!) through her love of conferences! We discuss the impending challenge of enticing qualified teachers back to the classroom after getting “real jobs” because of Covid-19. And we talk about how Language Learning can change the world, one student at a time. We also...2021-02-1841 minTalk to Us @BounceEnglishKeep on Huggin' with Jo McVey and Julie ButtersRecording date: December 16, 2020
Guests: Jo McVey, London and Julie Butters, Cork
Synopsis: It’s double the fun as we talk with veteran English Language Teachers Jo McVey and Julie Butters. We discuss their different career paths in English Language Teaching. We explore the delayed emotional toll many teachers faced after the rapid transition to online teaching and the road back to Wellness during the continued lockdowns. We also chat about the good and bad of academic language training and the future of the English Language Teaching industry.
Links:
https://eapinireland.org/
http...2021-02-1150 minTalk to Us @BounceEnglish180 Nights in Bangkok with Amanda BradfordRecording date: January 28, 2021
Guest: Amanda Bradford, Kunshan
Synopsis: Looking for some light at the end of this Covid tunnel? Well, Amanda Bradford is the person to talk to! Join us for this wonderful conversation with Amanda about her experiences teaching at a Chinese university when, just one year ago, the Covid-19 hit. She shares her thoughts on how online learning will change in the future and about how, now that she is back teaching in the classroom, she and her students have come to appreciate the value of face to face classes. We also discuss...2021-02-0450 minTalk to Us @BounceEnglishIn a FeLTNYC State of Mind with Caroline McKinnonRecording date: December 22, 2020
Guest: Caroline McKinnon, New York City
Synopsis: We are so excited to talk with Caroline McKinnon, an incredible person and an incredible teacher, who is universally ADORED by her students and colleagues. Caroline has travelled and worked all over the world, and put together a phenomenal career. She's currently the Director of Courses at Rennert International in New York City, and Director of FeLTNYC, an all volunteer organization founded to help asylum seekers in New York City learn English in a very challenging time for immigrants to the United States. In this...2021-01-2845 minTalk to Us @BounceEnglishMore More More! with John LaingRecording date: December 9, 2020
Guest: John Laing, Sydney
Synopsis: John Laing is a veteran English language teacher whose career has taken him from Australia, to Japan to the Middle East and back home to Oz. He has a reputation for being a source of positivity and fun in the classroom and a beloved teacher by his many students. Join us as we talk with John about life in Australia during Covid, its impact on the English Language Training industry in that country and his thoughts on the future of English Language Industry in Australia.
...2021-01-2144 minTalk to Us @BounceEnglishYou Say Dubai and I Say Hello with Chris GriffithsRecording date: December 6, 2020.
Guest: Chris Griffiths, Dubai
Synopsis: In this episode, we talk with the wonderful Chris Griffiths about living and working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), language localization for English training materials in the Middle East and his experiences living in Dubai during the time of Covid.
Produced by Melanie Johnson and Amy Swanson for BounceEnglish
Edited by Amy Swanson
Theme Song “Let’s Keep in Touched” by John Swanson (Amy’s big brother!)2021-01-1446 minTalk to Us @BounceEnglishOur First Episode and Interview with Anne CrutchfieldRecording date: December 2, 2020
Guest: Anne Crutchfield, Los Angeles
Synopsis: In this episode, we talk with Dr. Anne Cruchfield about her experiences starting her own English Language Teaching business based in Los Angeles. We discuss entrepreneurship in this English Language industry, the transition to teaching English online and her thoughts on the future of English Language Teaching in a post-Covid world. Oh - and how Anne is living her dream by taking the leap to start her own business!
Episode correction: the name of Anne’s business is LA English Tutor.
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...2021-01-071h 00Talk to Us @BounceEnglishTalk to Us @BounceEnglish Season 1 PromoIn this season, we talk with guests about the impact of Covid-19 and new technology on the future of teaching, education and learning. And our first season is all about ESL, Baby! That’s English as a Second Language for the uninitiated. Or third language or forth language!2021-01-0200 min