Shows
ELTalkEp. 37: Beyond the Classroom: Nurturing through Tutoring and Positive DisciplineThis episode highlights the key role of school tutoring and positive discipline in fostering respectful, empathetic and supportive classroom environments. Our guest, Vanessa Lingán, English teacher and specialist in these areas, shares her experience and reflections on how emotional intelligence and teacher guidance can strengthen relationships and promote both personal and academic growth among students.
2025-11-0131 min
ELTalkEp. 36: ELT: A principal's perspectiveFrom classroom to leadership, Ernesto Ortega shares his journey from English teacher to school director. In this episode, he reflects on the lessons learned, challenges faced, and the responsibilities of leading in education, offering valuable guidance for both current and future English teachers.
2025-08-0910 min
ELTalkEp. 35: From application to appointment: Building a teacher careerThis episode discusses the journey of Rocío Barbarán an English teacher from Chanchamayo who recently secured a permanent position in a public school. She shares invaluable advice and important considerations for other teachers planning to apply, highlighting potential challenges and offering strategies for a successful application.
2025-05-1626 min
ELTalkBeyond the Teachers' Evaluation ProcessIn this episode, we explore how pedagogical competence is assessed during the public teaching career admission process. Our guest, Rosa Bertha Llontop, brings valuable insights and experience to the conversation.
2025-04-2734 min
ELTalkTeaching English to Very Young LearnersThis episode explores the impact of teaching English from an early age. Our guest speaker, Guiliana Castañeda, shares her experience in early English education and offers insights into the benefits of early exposure, along with concepts and practical examples that make language acquisition engaging and meaningful for young learners.
2024-11-1026 min
ELTalkLearning English through ecologyThis episode discusses bringing together ecological awareness and English language learning in a unique project. Our guests Edward Cumpa, Julia Huamán, Juan Carlos Chero and Jenny Sienquen detail the project they built and share their experiences overcoming the challenges of a rural setting and how they are implementing ecological activities within the English curriculum. They also offer valuable insights and recommendations for other teachers seeking building projects.
2024-06-2925 min
ELTalkThe Power of Phonetics in English teachingThis episode explores the concept of Phonetics and its significance in English teaching from the early years onward. Our guest, Manuel Salas, shares his knowledge on this important topic and shares the opportunities it provides for enhancing oral communication skills among students.
2024-05-2131 min
ELTalkIB Program in PeruThis episode adresses the oportunities and importance of the International Baccalaureate Programme in schools. Our guest teacher Gerty Guabloche provides her insights and shares the benefits and advantages that IB programmes offer to our Peruvian students.
2024-01-0529 min
ELTalkEVO 2024: Learning Engagement through Virtual AppsThis episode intends to provide further information about the Electronic Village Online (EVO) event. A free course for English teachers that will take place in January 2024. Our guests teachers, Glenda Gallardo, Marisabel Huacco and Olenka Villavicencio adresses the opportunities and advantages of EVO sessions to english teachers.
2024-01-0532 min
ELTalkGrading language proficiency in secondary levelsThis episode discusses the ways employed by English teachers to assess the proficiency levels of our students in secondary levels. In a candid conversation with Loretta Rojas, we delve into the merits and limitations of standardised examinations, alternative assessment techniques, and the emerging role of artificial intelligence in enhancing student language skills.
2023-10-2515 min
ELTalkTeaching English in 2000 and 2023, has it really changed?This episode adresses the changes of learning-teaching between 2000 and 2023. Our guest, Mariel Gómez de la Torre, shares her thoughts about it and provides further recommendations to enhance students learning in the classroom.
2023-10-0140 min
ELTalkLearning ecosystems and Technology in EducationThis episode discusses the impact of digital technologies and learning ecosystems in education. Our guest, Manuel Vargas, shares his insights on using Artificial Intelligence in the classroom and gives recommendations to promote student learning.
2023-08-1843 min
ELTalkPeruvian Teens as Ambassadors in the USAThis episode adresses the opportunities that english provides to teenagers in different contexts and their role from working with the school and their community. Our guest Rosa Colmenares shares her experiences and insights about it and gives recommendations about the importance of english for life.
2023-07-0122 min
ELTalkDealing with mixed-ability classesThis episode discusses the challenges and rewards of teaching students with a wide range of abilities. We learn some tips for creating a successful learning environment for all students. Guest teacher Carlos Suarez and learning specialist Kathy Hinostroza share their experiences with mixed-ability classes.
2023-06-0323 min
ELTalkTeaching students with special needsThis episode discusses the importance and challenges teachers may encounter when teaching students with special needs. Our guest Romy Rivera shares her experiences and insights about this important topic.
2023-04-3035 min
ELTalkInicio del año escolar 2023This episode discusses the challenges students and teachers face at the start of the school term in Peru. Guest teachers Mercedes Velasquez from Chiclayo and Jhon Carrillo from Tumbes share their experiences and call for urgent action to ensure high quality standards of education.
2023-04-0134 min
ELTalkTeachers´ evaluation systemThis episode addresses the evaluation of pedagogical competence in the competition for admission to the public teaching career 2022-2023. Our guest, Karen Meza Fernandez, talks with Martín Sánchez and share her experience and knowledge on this important topic.
2023-02-2532 min
ELTalkThe Role of Teenagers in SocietyThis episode addresses the role of teenagers in society. Our special guests, Kelly Zevallos and Jesus Zegarra share their experiences and insights about it and provide further recomendations to promote teenagers participation in school and other contexts.
2023-01-291h 23
ELTalk2022, what have we learned?This episode (in Spanish) intends to provide an analysis of what 2022 meant for education in Peru from the point of view of two special guests, Janet Cecilia Ortega Bautista, an English teacher in Huancavelica and Julio Cesar Herrera, an English teacher in San Martin. What did they find challenging? What do they think needs rethinking in our system? What demands have not been met yet? Listen to them here.
2023-01-101h 14
ELTalkWidening your world with English (Student edition)This episode discusses the further opportunities English has provided some of our former high-school students with. Diana Susuki, Jean Franco Carrasco, Anely Martinez and Alexander Susano share their experience on the extent to which English has broadened their horizons for their career advancement.
2022-11-2634 min
ELTalkWidening your world with EnglishThis episode discusses the role of the English language as a way of developing skills and competencies for the 21st century. Our guest Enrique Liñan shares his insights and provides further considerations we need to keep in mind.
2022-10-3037 min
ELTalkTeaching abroadThis episode discusses the opportunities and challenges teachers may encounter when teaching abroad. International guests Joel Gabonal Chacón from USA and Marggiori Arévalo from Australia share their experiences and provide sound recommendations should English teachers wish to work abroad.
2022-10-0155 min
ELTalkFrom English only to TranslanguagingThis episode (in Spanish) addresses the concept and importance of "Translanguaging". Our guest Ph.D Carmen Caceda provides further information about the role it plays in the teaching and learning of English.
2022-08-2839 min
ELTalkTeacher developmentThis episode discusses the challenges of English teacher development in Peru. Our guests Denise Lowery (from RELO) and Ralph Grayson (from the British Council) share their insights and further opportunities available for teachers.
2022-08-0231 min
ELTalkSocial emotional learningThis episode discusses the changes of behaviour students experience in the return to in-person school. Guest teachers Lizeth Silva and Raúl Holguin share their experiences alongside psychologist Raúl Injante who gives advice on how to deal with social and emotional aspects in school.
2022-05-2825 min
ELTalkHybrid Learning ModelsThis episode discusses a hybrid learning model called Station Rotation Model and the experience of implementing it at school. Our guests Magda Castro and Christian Tello, share their knowledge and experience with this model and provide further considerations we need to keep in mind when applying it in schools.
2022-04-3028 min
ELTalkLas TIC en el Aprendizaje HíbridoEste episodio aborda los desafíos y oportunidades del modelo híbrido de aprendizaje y los retos de la tecnología en las escuelas. Nuestros invitados, Teresita Eldredge y Nefty Forts, comparten sus experiencias y brindan información para las clases virtuales y presenciales y ofrecen recomendaciones sobre la tecnología en la educación de ahora en adelante.
2022-03-2741 min
ELTalkBecoming an English teacher in PeruThis episode discusses what the initial professional development process of English teachers in Peru is. Guest teachers Sandra Mazuelos and Jaime Artica share their insights into how growth goals and professional development are interwoven to positively impact on teachers’ professional practices.
2022-02-2537 min
ELTalkEnglish teachers expanding their horizonsThis episode addresses the opportunities for professional development beyond the English-language classroom. Guest teachers Geraldine Ramirez and Davide Guarini share their experiences and talk about the doors that English teaching opened up for them.
2022-01-2828 min
ELTalkRegreso a las escuelas en PerúThis episode reviews the learnings and challenges of the return to school in Peru. Guest teachers Xiuxa Ruiz, Neil Arévalo and Diego Quintanilla share their experiences and provide insights for easing the transition for both teachers and students back to school.
2021-12-1735 min
ELTalkBack to in-person classes (New York and London edition)This episode discusses the challenges of school returns to in-person teaching during COVID-19 times. International guest teachers Andréas Hadjigeorgiou from London and Alexa Varriano from New York share their experiences and provide plausible recommendations on the reopening of schools in Peru.
2021-11-2722 min
ELTalkBack to in-person classesThis episode discusses the challenges posed for the safe return to school in Peru during COVID-19 times. International guest teachers Roxana Marín from Chile, Julieta Nuñez from México, Andrés Prado from Argentina, and Andrés Salazar from Colombia share their experiences and provide sound recommendations should schools reopen in Peru.
2021-10-2951 min
ELTalkLanguage Diversity & EnglishThis episode discusses the role of a native language in learning English. Our guest teachers Milagros Mote, Jhony Santa Cruz, Jorge Aymari, and linguist Luis Rojas-Berscia share their perceptions on this topic.
2021-09-2431 min
ELTalkEnglish Policy in PeruThis episode discusses the reasons for implementing an English Policy in Peru. Our guests Gely Coraly, Robert Carvajal and Pedro Costa share their thoughts and experiences on this issue.
2021-08-2734 min
ELTalkPolarization, teachers and politicsThis episode discusses the extent to which politics has affected our interactions in and outside the classroom. Our guest Emily Ordaya, Kurt Vilela, Roxana Perca and Carla Gamberini share their experiences.
2021-07-3030 min
ELTalkEnglish Teacher's mental health during lockdownOur first episode focuses on the challenges that teachers may have faced during lockdown and the possible consequences for their mental health. Our guests Mariela Condorena Mamani and Raul Injante Mendoza share their experiences and provide practical advice.
2021-06-2424 min