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The ESL Teaching PodcastEpisode 153 - 5 Must-Know Tips for New EL TeachersOne of my favorite things about connecting with teachers is hearing your questions. Whether it's navigating a tricky teaching moment or figuring out where to start with English learners. And while each situation is unique, so many of your questions echo the same themes, especially from those of you who are new EL teachers. If you are stepping into the EL world for the first time, transitioning from a general education role or newly certified in figuring out what this all looks like in real life, this episode is for you. And since spring is often a time when...2025-05-0621 minThe ESL Teaching PodcastEpisode 152 - 5 Simple Wins for the Days You’re Just DoneLet’s get real about those exhausting days when lesson planning feels impossible and burnout lurks around every corner…especially as the end of the school year approaches. In this episode, I open up about my own struggles with low energy and share my solution: an “emergency lesson folder” packed with simple, engaging activities that spark student energy and make teaching easier when you’re running on empty. From creative listening and speaking tasks to easy yet effective writing prompts (including clever uses of social media) these activities are low-prep, fun, and work across all four language domains. Whether your stude...2025-04-2919 minThe ESL Teaching PodcastEpisode 151 - The Big 5: Key Pillars of EL Inclusion in Mainstream ClassroomsWhen it comes to teaching English learners, there's no question that EL specialists are trained to meet their unique language and learning needs. But what about regular classroom teachers, the ones juggling 25 different needs in one room and suddenly faced with students who speak little or no English? It can feel overwhelming, confusing, and even a little bit lonely at times. That's why I wanted to share this episode with you, the key pillars of EL inclusion. Whether you are an EL teacher looking to support your colleagues or a general educator who wants to do right by the...2025-04-2218 minThe ESL Teaching PodcastEpisode 150 - Rooted in Success: 5 Reasons to Teach Greek & Latin Roots in Any ClassroomToday's episode is all about building vocabulary in a powerful and lasting way. We're diving into something that often gets overlooked, Greek and Latin root words. I am so excited because we have a special guest joining us who's incredibly passionate about this topic. My dear friend, Laura Kebart from Language Arts Teachers is on the podcast today again and sharing with us five compelling reasons why it's absolutely worth your time and energy to teach root words and how this one strategy can open up a world of understanding for your students no matter their language background. 2025-04-1533 minThe ESL Teaching PodcastEpisode 149 - Why Social-Emotional Learning Matters Just as Much as AcademicsThe world needs emotional intelligence. We need emotional intelligence. Our students need emotional intelligence. Intellectual knowledge is great, but by itself, it wreaks havoc, as without emotional depth and experiences, we're not able to engage in meaningful conversations, discussions, learning, and problem solving. In today's episode, I'm going to talk about why social-emotional learning matters just as much as academics. The intellectual intelligence and emotional intelligence, EQ and IQ, and how the two of them work together to help students learn and become well rounded adults who are able to communicate productively in any situation....2025-04-0818 minThe ESL Teaching PodcastEpisode 148 - How to Teach ELs When You Don't Speak Their LanguageYou just found out you have English learners in your classroom, but you don't speak their language. Now what? Should you Google translate your entire lesson? Mime your way through the day? Don't worry. You don't have to speak their language to be an effective and impactful teacher. In today's episode, we're going to talk about the mindset shift that will take some pressure off your shoulders, practical strategies that make your teaching more accessible, and even a few stories from my own classroom to prove that you really don't need to speak another language to be an amazing...2025-04-0120 minThe ESL Teaching PodcastEpisode 147 - Hooked on Books! How Novels Can Supercharge EL Vocabulary and ThinkingReading is always a hot topic for good reason, and it's something every teacher thinks about no matter the grade level. But when it comes to teaching reading to English learners, there are extra layers to consider, especially around language proficiency and age. I'm excited to share something I've been trying out with my middle schoolers, something that has truly sparked their interest and motivation to read. I decided to take a different approach and launch a novel study with them. In this episode, I'll tell you about the way novels can supercharge EL vocabulary and thinking and the...2025-03-2519 minThe ESL Teaching PodcastEpisode 145 - It’s Not Just About Language! The 2 Soft Skills Every EL Teacher Should HaveIn education, we often focus on the hard skills, the academic knowledge of our subject, the instructional strategies, the assessment methods, and the pedagogy that shape effective teaching. These are the measurable, tangible aspects of our profession, and they are absolutely essential. But today, I want to shift the focus to something just as important yet often overlooked, soft skills. So in today’s episode, I will explore two key aspects of these soft skills, communications and cultural awareness, and unpack why they are essential when working with English learners.Show Notes: Episode 145 - It...2025-03-1114 minThe ESL Teaching PodcastEpisode 144 - 3 Myths About Teaching Newcomers - And What Actually WorksLet’s talk about three common myths about teaching newcomers. Teaching English learners is really not as complicated as many think, yet I hear from so many overwhelmed teachers who have lost sight of the forest for the trees. Schools are notorious for grasping onto the newest programs and ideas for teaching English learners, which sometimes work out but frequently puts a lot of unnecessary pressure on all teachers. There are so many misconceptions about teaching ELs, and I'm going to address three of them in this episode. Plus, share a way on how you can begin including ELs in...2025-03-0413 minThe ESL Teaching PodcastEpisode 143 - How to Beat the Mid-Year Slump in the EL Classroom for Both Students and TeachersWelcome to the mid-year slump. Whether you live in a colder climate like I do or anywhere else, the middle of the school year can get hard for so many reasons. February and March in particular can be especially tough months in the school year. Students and teachers are tired, motivation is dipping, and standardized testing is looming. If you are feeling dragged down and your ELs seem disengaged, you're not alone. In today's episode, I will share fun interactive engagement strategies along with mindfulness and social emotional techniques to support both you and your students.2025-02-2521 minThe ESL Teaching PodcastEpisode 142 - The Secret to Effective EL Lessons? Start at the End!I am very excited about today's episode because I know it will bring so much value to you. I've talked about lesson planning before, but today, I wanted to share a process that has been very helpful and, honestly, is truly a great way to plan for our EL students. So in today's episode, I will be sharing all about backward design and lesson planning, how it is different from traditional lesson planning, what are the pros and cons of each type of planning, as well as provide real life example of how I updated our EL newcomer curriculum...2025-02-1818 min
DJ 50 SpännIeva Kisieliute – byråkrat på dagen, rockjournalist på natten
Man ska leva livet som en medelålders rockman. Det anser Ieva Kisieliute – som råkar vara ung, statlig byråkrat och lady. Samt, inte minst, rockjournalist när arbetsdagen slutar och natten gryr.
På en loppis i Karlskorna – i en hög av bråte, mögel och gamla porrtidningar – fiskar hon upp fem enheter gammelvinyl för det sammanlagda värdet av 50 kronor. Och eftersom det här är Dj 50 Spänn så får plattorna får oss att prata om saker som dessa:
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Stor-Uffe, Lil...2024-12-181h 04The ESL Teaching PodcastEpisode 100 - It's Our 100th Episode! Comments From Listeners and Hot Seat with Simply IevaYou're listening to the 100th episode of the ESL Teaching Podcast. Can you believe the ESL teaching podcast has been around for 100 episodes? Me neither. This occasion certainly calls for celebration, and I wanted to make it a little different than usual. Instead of interviewing another wonderful educator or giving you teaching tips, today, you will hear an interview with me! That's right. I am in the hot seat, and I am answering your questions about Ieva, the person, and Ieva, the teacher! What you will hear about in this episode:You will learn a...2024-01-3032 min