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The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast TEP s3 e11 – Landmarks in LondonThe final episode of series 3 of the ESOL Podcast was made by an ESOL students at Idea Store Learning in Tower Hamlets. ESOL students have been researching landmarks in London in preparation for a class trip at the end of the school year. Moksura talks about Big Ben, Maksim tells us about London Bridge, […]2023-06-1910 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast TEP s3 e10 – BelongingThis episode of The ESOL Podcast ESOL was made by an ESOL group in Liverpool. Introduced by Jingfei, we listen to Alana, Harry and Liza talk about belonging – what it means, why it is important and why it is a term talked about today. The group is a new participatory ESOL conversation group which […]2023-06-0505 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast TEP s3 e9 – How ESOL helps us achieve our goalsIn this episode of The ESOL Podcast ESOL we listen to ESOL students in Bridlington talk about how studying ESOL helps them achieve their goals. Zoriana, Manal, Oksana, Violeta and Daldar recorded this episode with their teacher Pat in an ESOL class run by East Riding of Yorkshire council. They talk about how ESOL has […]2023-05-1509 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast TEP s3 e8 – How to use technology to improve EnglishIn this fortnight’s episode ESOL students from Adult Learning in the East Riding of Yorkshire talk about how technology can help them to improve their English. Tatitana, Paulo and Liudmyla talked to their ESOL teacher Brenton Mayman. They share some good ideas for apps and websites you can use when you are learning English.2023-05-0202 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast TEP s3 e7 – Climate ChangeFor the first ESOL Podcast episodeafter the Easter break, we revisit the important issue of climate change. ESOL students from a Foundation Course for 16-18 year olds, at Stoke on Trent College talk to their teacher, Tuğçe Çankaya Simpson about what climate change is and some of it’s effects. We hear from Oneeqa and Aqueeda […]2023-04-1702 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast TEP s3 e6 – Learning English in the UKFollowing on from last fortnights episode where ESOL students in Yorkshire shared their tips on learning English, in this episode we hear about the experience of learning English in the UK from ESOL students in Thurrock. ESOL teacher Zaneta Pawlowicz introduces her students Natalya from Ukraine, Jessica from Brasil and Jurgita from Lithuania, who tell […]2023-03-2006 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast TEP s3 e5 – Tips for Learning EnglishIn this episode of The ESOL Podcast ESOL teacher Beata Barker introduces a class discussion sharing tips on how to improve your English outside of ESOL class. Olga, Maria, Natalja, Izabela and Kadir are in an ESOL Improvers Class in Goole run by East Riding of Yorkshire council. They give some great advice on how […]2023-03-0605 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast TEP s3 e4 – Why ESOL is importantIn this episode of The ESOL Podcast ESOL students from Kirklees College talk about why learning ESOL is important to them. Xiaoyun, Marwa, Radouane, Munaza, Shene, Asmaa, Ambree, Lubna, Palma, Shabana, Neelam, Areeba, Rukhsana and Anisa introduce themselves and tell us how ESOL has help them in their lives in the UK. They are followed […]2023-02-2009 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast TEP s3 e3 – The Compulsory HijabESOL students from Westgate Community College in Newcastle have been discussing the compulsory hijab, the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran and the protests that have followed. This episode of The ESOL Podcast is introduced by Souad. Sara, Laila, Aysa and Fatemah discuss attitudes to the hijab in Morocco, Pakistan, the UK, Turkey and Iran.2023-02-0607 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast TEP S3 E2 – Welcome to WalesThis episode of The ESOL Podcast comes from Bridgend College in Wales. ESOL teacher Elin talks to ESOL students Aicha, Gheorghe, Jing, Nacho and Valeriia about Wales. They tell us about things that surprised them when they moved to Wales and about some places to visit. Below is a transcript of episode to help with […]2023-01-2307 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast TEP S3. E1. – The Cost of Living Crisis in the UKThe ESOL Podcast returns for series 3. In the first episode of the new series, ESOL students from Idea Store Learning in Tower Hamlets talk about the Cost of Living Crisis in the UK. They recorded this discussion at the end of 2022. The ESOL students who took part are Tania, Sultana, Shuhuda, Masum, Ruksana, […]2023-01-0908 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast TEP s2. ep. 13 – Comparing housingIn this episode ESOL students from Newcastle College – Wafa Abu Saleh, Nazha Sayed Ahmed, Rofayda Sinada and Khalida Parveen – compare housing in the UK to housing in their countries Jordan, Afghanistan, Sudan and Bahrain.2022-05-0906 min
The ESOL PodcastTEP S2. E12. - Special Meals from around the WorldIn this episode of The ESOL Podcast, ESOL students from Edinburgh College discuss special food from their home countries. We hear from Karima, Anca, Özgür, Aisha, Wilmary, Rasma, Maymona and Lakhi. They talk about traditional and important meals from around the world and share recipes so you can make them yourself.2022-04-2508 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast TEP S2. E12. – Special Meals from around the WorldIn this episode of The ESOL Podcast, ESOL students from Edinburgh College discuss special food from their home countries. We hear from Karima, Anca, Özgür, Aisha, Wilmary, Rasma, Maymona and Lakhi. They talk about traditional and important meals from around the world and share recipes so you can make them yourself.2022-04-2508 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast TEP S2. Ep11. Zahra and Romaa talk about bakingESOL students from Newcastle College have been making podcasts about this that are important to them. In this episode Zahra and Romaa discus their love of baking. You can hear more Newcastle College ESOL Podcasts here.2022-03-2105 minThe ESOL PodcastTEP S2. Ep11. Zahra and Romaa talk about bakingESOL students from Newcastle College have been making podcasts about this that are important to them. In this episode Zahra and Romaa discus their love of baking.You can hear more Newcastle College ESOL Podcasts here.If you would like to make an episode of The ESOL Podcast email info@esolpodcast.co.uk2022-03-2105 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast TEP S2. E10. – Influential Women from around the WorldFor this episode of The ESOL Podcast, ESOL students from Westgate College in Newcastle have been talking about influential women from around the world. They have been discussing these women’s achievements to celebrate two important days – International day for Women and Girls in Science on 11th Feb and International Women’s Day on 8th March. […]2022-03-0707 minThe ESOL PodcastTEP S2. E10. - Influential Women from around the WorldFor this episode of The ESOL Podcast, ESOL students from Westgate College in Newcastle have been talking about influential women from around the world. They have been discussing these women’s achievements to celebrate two important days - International day for Women and Girls in Science on 11th Feb and International Women's Day on 8th March.Parisa speaks about Maryam Mirzakhani, an Iranian Mathematician (0.37). Ivanka speaks about Stefka Kostadinova, a Bulgarian Athlete (2.02). Nadia speaks about Benazir Bhutto, a Pakistani Politician (2.51). Viorica speaks about Nadia Elena Comăneci Conner, a Romanian Gymnast (4.04). Farzana speaks about Begum Rokeya, a Ben...2022-03-0707 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast TEP S2.E9 – Profile of an ESOL Organisation – United MothersThis episode is our first profile of an ESOL organisation. Phoebe and Gulay join us from Thanet in Kent to tell us about United Mothers. United Mothers is a project for women who speak English as another language. They use natural voice activities to develop speaking confidence and to develop community. Phoebe and Gulay tell […]2022-02-2112 minThe ESOL PodcastTEP S2.E9 - Profile of an ESOL Organisation - United MothersThis episode is our first profile of an ESOL organisation. Phoebe and Gulay join us from Thanet in Kent to tell us about United Mothers. United Mothers is a project for women who speak English as an other language. They use natural voice activities to develop speaking confidence and to develop community. Phoebe and Gulay tell us how they got involved and why they love being part of United Mothers. If you would like to know more about the organisation please follow this link.2022-02-2112 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast TEP S2.E8 – The Impact of VolunteeringIn this episode ESOL students from Newcastle College – Rebar, Bahar and Susan – discuss the positive impact of volunteering. Many ESOL students find volunteering a good way to connect with their community and to improve their language skills. If their discussion inspires you to start volunteering you can find your nearest Volunteer Centre at […]2022-02-0706 minThe ESOL PodcastTEP 2.7 Update from the Love ESOL CampaignThis episode hears from ESOL students at English for Action who have been involved in the #LoveESOL Campaign to improve ESOL provision in London. The students share their ESOL stories and talk about their experiences campaigning for ESOL so far.You can get involved in the #LoveESOL Campaign. You can visit the website https://loveesol.co.uk/ or send an email to LoveEsol@efalondon.orgLast year the GLA held an Adult Education Roadmap Consultation, which included ESOL. The findings will be published soon. We will post a link at www.esolpodcast.co.uk when...2022-01-2414 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast TEP 2.7 Update from the Love ESOL CampaignThis episode hears from ESOL students at English for Action who have been involved in the #LoveESOL Campaign to improve ESOL provision in London. The students share their ESOL stories and talk about their experiences campaigning for ESOL so far. You can get involved in the #LoveESOL Campaign. You can visit the website https://loveesol.co.uk/ or […]2022-01-2414 minThe ESOL PodcastTEP S2.E6. - Happy New Year!Happy New Year from The ESOL Podcast. ESOL Students from Newcastle City Learning, Westgate College tell us about New Year around the world. Adla talks about Kurdish New Year. Farzana and Taslima talk about New Year in Bangladesh. Ivanka talks about celebrations in Bulgaria. Sana tells us how New Year is celebrated in Libya. Viorica describes new year in Romania. Can you hear the differences and similarities? How do you celebrate New Year?2022-01-1008 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast TEP S2.E6. – Happy New Year!Happy New Year from The ESOL Podcast. ESOL Students from Newcastle City Learning, Westgate College tell us about New Year around the world. Adla talks about Kurdish New Year. Farzana and Taslima talk about New Year in Bangladesh. Ivanka talks about celebrations in Bulgaria. Sana tells us how New Year is celebrated in Libya. Viorica […]2022-01-1008 minThe ESOL PodcastTEP S2. Ep5. Climate ChangeFor the last ESOL Podcast episode of 2021, Maria and Azadeh talk about the important issue of climate change. They made this episode as part of the Newcastle College ESOL Podcast project and you can find many more podcasts by ESOL students at Newcastle College on spotify and other podcast platforms - https://open.spotify.com/show/1l9w1KKS6nt2TE7ewGRLb3?si=9113734e4f404ee2If you would like to make an episode for The ESOL Podcast please send us an email info@esolpodcast.co.uk or contact us through Facebook or Twitter. @TheESOLPodcast2021-12-1405 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast TEP S2. Ep5. Climate ChangeFor the last ESOL Podcast episode of 2021, Maria and Azadeh talk about the important issue of climate change. They made this episode as part of the Newcastle College ESOL Podcast project and you can find many more podcasts by ESOL students at Newcastle College on spotify and other podcast platforms – https://open.spotify.com/show/1l9w1KKS6nt2TE7ewGRLb3?si=9113734e4f404ee2 If you […]2021-12-1405 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast Series 2. Ep 4. Credit Ratings in the UKFor episode 4 of series 2 of The ESOL Podcast we have another podcast made by ESOL students at Newcastle College. In this episode Rebar and Shahwali discuss credit ratings in the UK – what are they and how can you improve yours? ESOL students at Newcastle College have been recording podcasts on subjects that […]2021-11-2904 minThe ESOL PodcastSeries 2. Ep 4. Credit Ratings in the UKFor episode 4 of series 2 of The ESOL Podcast we have another podcast made by ESOL students at Newcastle College. In this episode Rebar and Shahwali discuss credit ratings in the UK - what are they and how can you improve yours?ESOL students at Newcastle College have been recording podcasts on subjects that matter to them. There teacher, Ruth Ashford, has set up the Newcastle College ESOL podcast so you can listen to their recordings. You can search for it on your favourite podcast platform or follow this spotify link - https://open.spotify.com/show/1l9...2021-11-2904 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast Series 2. Ep 3. A Conversation about ImmigrationFor episode 3 of series 2 The ESOL Podcast features a conversation between Saeed and Samira. They are ESOL students from Newcastle College who have been making podcasts in their class about topic that are important to them. Saeed and Samira share their experience of immigration. If you would like to make an podcast you […]2021-11-1506 minThe ESOL PodcastSeries 2. Ep 3. A Conversation about ImmigrationFor episode 3 of series 2 The ESOL Podcast features a conversation between Saeed and Samira. They are ESOL students from Newcastle College who have been making podcasts in their class about topic that are important to them. Saeed and Samira share their experience of immigration. If you would like to make an podcast you can get in touch at info@esolpodcast.co.uk or find us on social media.2021-11-1506 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast Profile of an ESOL Student: Hanane El HadiouiFor the 2nd episode of series 2 of The ESOL Podcast, we are joined by Hanane El Hadioui. Hanane is an ESOL student in Manchester. She tells us about her experience learning ESOL and about working with a project in Manchester that combines ESOL and food – Heart and Parcel. If you would like to […]2021-11-0100 minThe ESOL PodcastSeries 2. Ep2. Profile of an ESOL Student: Hanane El HadiouiFor the 2nd episode of series 2 of The ESOL Podcast, we are joined by Hanane El Hadioui. Hanane is an ESOL student in Manchester. She tells us about her experience learning ESOL and about working with a project in Manchester that combines ESOL and food - Heart and Parcel. If you would like to know more about Heart and Parcel, their website is heartandparcel.org.If you would like to participate in an episode of The ESOL Podcast, please complete this form The ESOL Podcast Form.2021-11-0110 minThe ESOL PodcastSeries 2. Ep 1. The return to Face-to-face classesThe ESOL Podcast returns for Series 2. Amy is joined by Malahat and Zaki, who are ESOL students at Oldham College, and Kiranjit who studies with Hackney Adult Learning. They talk about the start of the academic year, their experiences of learning during the pandemic and skills they learnt when studying online.Malahat, Zaki and Kiranjit joined a zoom discussion to make this podcast episode. it you would like to make an episode please complete this form - https://forms.gle/4v3mEuUusX9ewdUY8 2021-10-1010 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast Series 2. Ep 1. The return to Face-to-face classesThe ESOL Podcast returns for Series 2. Amy is joined by Malahat and Zaki, who are ESOL students at Oldham College, and Kiranjit who studies with Hackney Adult Learning. They talk about the start of the academic year, their experiences of learning during the pandemic and skills they learnt when studying online. Malahat, Zaki and […]2021-10-1000 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 29 - festivals and celebrationsFor our final episode of series 1 ESOL students from Hackney talk about their favourite festivals and celebrations from all over the world.See you in September for series 2 of The ESOL Podcast.2021-07-0517 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 29 – festivals and celebrationsFor our final episode of series 1 ESOL students from Hackney talk about their favourite festivals and celebrations from all over the world. See you in September for series 2 of The ESOL Podcast.2021-07-0500 minThe ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 28 - HolidaysWith travel restrictions meaning most people won't be going abroad this year, ESOL students in Hackney decided to share memories of their favourite holidays in episode 28 of The ESOL Podcast.2021-06-2110 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 28 – HolidaysWith travel restrictions meaning most people won’t be going abroad this year, ESOL students in Hackney decided to share memories of their favourite holidays in episode 28 of The ESOL Podcast.2021-06-2100 minThe ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 27 - Profile of an ESOL Student: Marcio PereiraIn this episode of The ESOL Podcast, Hackney ESOL student Marcio Pereira talks to us about his life and work as a Jazz Musician.2021-06-0704 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 27 – Profile of an ESOL Student: Marcio PereiraIn this episode of The ESOL Podcast, Hackney ESOL student Marcio Pereira talks to us about his life and work as a Jazz Musician. There are teaching resources to accompany this episode, including a lesson plan, a picture pack and a worksheet with the questions Marcio set himself when he recorded the podcast. This lesson […]2021-06-0700 minThe ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 26 - Lockdown PoetryAs lockdown restrictions continue to lift, ESOL students in Hackney have been reflecting on their experience during the Coronavirus Crisis. Students in Silvia's class decided to write poetry to express their thoughts and feelings. We hope you enjoy them.2021-05-1705 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 26 – Lockdown PoetryAs lockdown restrictions continue to lift, ESOL students in Hackney have been reflecting on their experience during the Coronavirus Crisis. Students in Silvia’s class decided to write poetry to express their thoughts and feelings. We hope you enjoy them. If your ESOL class would like to write their own poems, teaching resources are available for […]2021-05-1700 minThe ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 25 - The Local Elections in LondonThe local elections are on Thursday 6th May. In this episode of The ESOL Podcast, EfA students Nadifa and Yousoufou discuss the elections with their teacher Dermot.2021-05-0415 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 25 – The Local Elections in LondonThe local elections are on Thursday 6th May. In this episode of The ESOL Podcast, EfA students Nadifa and Yousoufou discuss the elections in London with their teacher Dermot. Teaching resources included are a lesson plan that focuses on reading the London Elects Booklet, aimed at E3+ and a lesson plan with listening activities from […]2021-05-0400 minThe ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 24 - What is The ESOL Podcast?In the 24th episode of The ESOL Podcast, Elssye and Amy talk about the podcast itself. Elssye asks Amy some questions about when and why The ESOL Podcast started and talks about her experience of making episodes and listening to the podcast. 2021-04-1909 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 24 – What is The ESOL Podcast?In the 24th episode of The ESOL Podcast, Elssye and Amy talk about the podcast itself. Elssye asks Amy some questions about when and why The ESOL Podcast started and talks about her experience of making episodes and listening to the podcast. This episode comes with teaching resources to introduce ESOL classes to podcasting. There […]2021-04-1900 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 23 – Reflections on LockdownAs we begin to come out of Lockdown, Muzna and Roulan reflect on their experience over the last year. Muzna and Roulan are ESOL students in Leeds. You can hear more of their class mates discuss their experience of Lockdown on the Radio ESOL podcast, available on Spotify.2021-04-0710 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast The ESOL Podcast 23 – Reflections on LockdownAs we begin to come out of Lockdown, Muzna and Roulan reflect on their experience over the last year. Muzna and Roulan are ESOL students in Leeds. You can hear more of their class mates discuss their experience of Lockdown on the Radio ESOL podcast, available on Spotify.2021-04-0710 minThe ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 23 - Reflections on LockdownAs we begin to come out of Lockdown, Muzna and Roulan reflect on their experience over the last year. Muzna and Roulan are ESOL students in Leeds. You can hear more of their class mates discuss their experience of Lockdown on the Radio ESOL podcast, available on Spotify.2021-04-0710 minThe ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast The ESOL Podcast – Census SpecialMany ESOL classes across the UK have been talking about the Census 2021. ESOL students Ekaterina and Thy Nguyen, talk to Amy about completing their Census forms online. Census 2021 day is the 21st March. You can find information about help filling in your form at www.census.gov.uk2021-03-1804 minThe ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast - Census SpecialMany ESOL classes across the UK have been talking about the Census 2021. ESOL students Ekaterina and Thy Nguyen, talk to Amy about completing their Census forms online. Census 2021 day is the 21st March. You can find information about help filling in your form at www.census.gov.uk2021-03-1804 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast – Census SpecialMany ESOL classes across the UK have been talking about the Census 2021. ESOL students Ekaterina and Thy Nguyen, talk to Amy about completing their Census forms online. Census 2021 day is the 21st March. You can find information about help filling in your form at www.census.gov.uk2021-03-1800 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 22 – ESOL and Community Organising – Part 5 – Experiences Of CO Outside The UKIn this episode our team of ESOL student community organisers discuss their experience of community organising outside the UK.2021-03-0900 minThe ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 22 - ESOL and Community Organising - Part 5 - Experiences Of CO Outside The UKIn this episode our team of ESOL student community organisers discuss their experience of community organising outside the UK.2021-03-0919 minThe ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast The ESOL Podcast 22 – ESOL and Community Organising – Part 5 – Experiences Of CO Outside The UKIn this episode our team of ESOL student community organisers discuss their experience of community organising outside the UK.2021-03-0919 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 21 – ESOL and Community Organising Part 4 – Action and EvaluationIn part 4 of our series on Community Organising, English for Action ESOL students talk about taking action to resolves the problems we face, and how to evaluate the action we have taken. This episode follows on from episodes 7,8 and 9 of The ESOL Podcast. Teaching resources are available.2021-02-2200 minThe ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 21 - ESOL and Community Organising Part 4 - Action and EvaluationIn part 4 of our series on Community Organising, English for Action ESOL students talk about taking action to resolves the problems we face, and how to evaluate the action we have taken.2021-02-2215 minThe ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast The ESOL Podcast 21 – ESOL and Community Organising Part 4 – Action and EvaluationIn part 4 of our series on Community Organising, English for Action ESOL students talk about taking action to resolves the problems we face, and how to evaluate the action we have taken.2021-02-2215 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 20 - Wellbeing and ExerciseIn this episode of The ESOL Podcast, ESOL students Sophie, Veronic and Nadifa talk to Dermot about wellbeing and exercise, and how important it is during lockdown.2021-02-0118 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 20 – Wellbeing and ExerciseIn this episode of The ESOL Podcast, ESOL students Sophie, Veronic and Nadifa talk to Dermot about wellbeing and exercise, and how important it is during lockdown.2021-02-0100 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast The ESOL Podcast 20 – Wellbeing and ExerciseIn this episode of The ESOL Podcast, ESOL students Sophie, Veronic and Nadifa talk to Dermot about wellbeing and exercise, and how important it is during lockdown.2021-02-0118 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 19 - Profile of an ESOL Student - Besey TasarThis episode is a profile of ESOL student, Besey Tasar. Besey is an ESOL student in Leeds. She tells us about her life, hobbies and how she her life has been affected by Lockdown. 2021-01-1806 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 19 – Profile of an ESOL Student – Besey TasarThis episode is a profile of ESOL student, Besey Tasar. Besey is an ESOL student in Leeds. She tells us about her life, hobbies and how she her life has been affected by Lockdown.2021-01-1806 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 18 - The COVID 19 VaccineJust before the winter break, English for Action held a meeting for ESOL students to ask doctors about the COVID 19 Vaccine. In this episode of The ESOL Podcast Menal, Nabila, Fatima and Zeinab talk to their teacher Amira about what they learnt about the vaccine.2021-01-0505 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 18 – The COVID 19 VaccineJust before the winter break, English for Action held a meeting for ESOL students to ask doctors about the COVID 19 Vaccine. In this episode of The ESOL Podcast Menal, Nabila, Fatima and Zeinab talk to their teacher Amira about what they learnt about the vaccine.2021-01-0505 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 17 - Film Reviews For The Winter BreakIn the last episode of The ESOL Podcast before the winter break from classes, ESOL students in Hackney share reviews of their favourite films. The films reviewed include: The Big Lebowski, A Street Cat Named Bob, Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Gham, Veer-Zaara, 3 Idiots, Troy, Train to Busan, Titanic, Hüdayi Yolu (Hüdayi’s Way), The Blind Side, Star Trek (TV series), Coco, A Christmas Carol, Gone with the Wind, The Matrix, Titanic, Ghost, The Green Mile, Finding Nemo, No Escape, The Green Mile, When Calls the Heart, Baby’s Day Out and The Notebook2020-12-1408 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 17 – Film Reviews For The Winter BreakIn the last episode of The ESOL Podcast before the winter break from classes, ESOL students in Hackney share reviews of their favourite films. The films reviewed include: The Big Lebowski, A Street Cat Named Bob, Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Gham, Veer-Zaara, 3 Idiots, Troy, Train to Busan, Titanic, Hüdayi Yolu (Hüdayi’s Way), The Blind Side, […]2020-12-1408 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 16 – Candy Chavez on the Rights of Trans WomenIn this episode of The ESOL Podcast, EFA student Candy Chavez talks to her ESOL teacher Dermot Bryers about her activism and the struggle for trans women’s rights in Latin America and across the world.2020-11-3007 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 16 - Candy Chavez on the Rights of Trans WomenIn this episode of The ESOL Podcast, EFA student Candy Chavez talks to her ESOL teacher Dermot Bryers about her activism and the struggle for trans women's rights in Latin America and across the world.2020-11-3007 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 15 – HappinessIn this episode of The ESOL Podcast, ESOL students from Hackney Adult Education talk about what makes them happy. We all need to cheering up during Coronavirus and the winter!2020-11-1610 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 15 - HappinessIn this episode of The ESOL Podcast, ESOL students from Hackney Adult Education talk about what makes them happy. We all need to cheering up during Coronavirus and the winter!2020-11-1610 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 14 – Online LearningThe ESOL Podcast 14 is about online learning. Since the outbreak of Coronavirus many ESOL classes moved online for the first time. ESOL student Saleha talks to her teacher Nermin about the advantages and challenges.2020-11-0207 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 14 - Online LearningThe ESOL Podcast 14 is about online learning. Since the outbreak of Coronavirus many ESOL classes moved online for the first time. ESOL student Saleha talks to her teacher Nermin about the advantages and challenges.2020-11-0207 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 13 - The History and Politics of Benin and LiberiaIn this episode of The ESOL Podcast is an interview with EFA student Yousoufou Akin-ola Adio Chitou. Yousoufou shares his knowledge and opinions about the history and politics of Benin, where he is originally from, and Liberia, West Africa.2020-10-1915 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 13 – The History and Politics of Benin and LiberiaIn this episode of The ESOL Podcast is an interview with EFA student Yousoufou Akin-ola Adio Chitou. Yousoufou shares his knowledge and opinions about the history and politics of Benin, where he is originally from, and Liberia, West Africa.2020-10-1915 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 12 – #LoveESOL post-eventIn the twelfth episode of The ESOL Podcast, ESOL teacher Amy Jowett speaks to students who organised and attended September’s #LoveESOL event. The event celebrated the European Day of Languages and also engaged Deputy Mayor Jules Pipe and his City Hall colleagues in a discussion with ESOL students and teachers about ESOL policy in London. […]2020-10-0610 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 12 - #LoveESOL post-eventIn the twelfth episode of The ESOL Podcast, ESOL teacher Amy Jowett speaks to students who organised and attended September's #LoveESOL event. The event celebrated the European Day of Languages and also engaged Deputy Mayor Jules Pipe and his City Hall colleagues in a discussion with ESOL students and teachers about ESOL policy in London. This podcast follows on from The ESOL Podcast 11, which publicised the event.2020-10-0610 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 11 - #LoveESOL Pre-eventThe ESOL Podcast's first episode after the summer break is about the annual #LoveESOL event at City Hall in London, where the Greater London Assembly sits. The annual event is held on the European Day of Languages and celebrates all the languages spoken in London. ESOL student Rabia tells us about her experiences as an ESOL student and about why the #LoveESOL event is important.The #LoveESOL event in 2020 was on Friday 25th September on Zoom. ESOL students and teachers met representatives from City Hall to talk about ESOL in London. The ESOL Podcast 12 is about what...2020-09-2114 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 11 – #LoveESOL Pre-eventThe ESOL Podcast’s first episode after the summer break is about the annual #LoveESOL event at City Hall in London, where the Greater London Assembly sits. The annual event is held on the European Day of Languages and celebrates all the languages spoken in London. ESOL student Rabia tells us about her experiences as an […]2020-09-2114 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 10 – Black Lives MatterIn the tenth episode of The ESOL Podcast, ESOL students from Hackney Adult Education talk about the Black Lives Matter movement and racism in the UK.2020-07-2020 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 10 - Black Lives MatterIn the tenth episode of The ESOL Podcast, ESOL students from Hackney Adult Education talk about the Black Lives Matter movement and racism in the UK.2020-07-2020 minThe ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 9 – ESOL and Community Organising – Part 3 “Power”The ESOL Podcast presents the third in a series about community organising and ESOL. EFA teacher-organiser, Adela Belecova, talks to her students about one of the key concepts in community organising: power. This episode follows on from The ESOL Podcasts 7 and 8. We hope to continue the series in 2021. Following on from others […]2020-07-1313 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 9 - ESOL and Community Organising - Part 3 "Power"The ESOL Podcast presents the third in a series about community organising and ESOL. EFA teacher-organiser, Adela Belecova, talks to her students about one of the key concepts in community organising: power. This episode follows on from The ESOL Podcasts 7 and 8. We hope to continue the series in 2021.2020-07-1313 minThe ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podacast 8: ESOL and Community Organising – Part 2 “Research”The ESOL Podcast presents the second in the series on community organising. EFA teacher-organiser, Adela Belecova, talks to her students about researching problems using Community Organising methods. This episodes follows on from The ESOL Podcast 7, where the students discussed exploring common problems. Teaching resources are available for this episode, including links to liveworksheets.com2020-07-0612 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podacast 8: ESOL and Community Organising - Part 2 "Research"The ESOL Podcast presents the second in the series on community organising. EFA teacher-organiser, Adela Belecova, talks to her students about researching problems using Community Organising methods. This episodes follows on from The ESOL Podcast 7, where the students discussed exploring common problems.2020-07-0612 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 7 – ESOL and Community Organising – Part 1 “Exploring Problems”The ESOL Podcast is please to present the first episode in a series on ESOL and Community Organising. English For Action teacher-organiser Adela Belecova talks to her students about community organising. In Part 1 they focus on identifying and exploring common problems. Part 2 on research and Part 3 on power continue the series. Teaching […]2020-06-2914 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 7 - ESOL and Community Organising - Part 1 "Exploring Problems"The ESOL Podcast is please to present the first episode in a series on ESOL and Community Organising. English For Action teacher-organiser Adela Belecova talks to her students about community organising. In Part 1 they focus on identifying and exploring common problems. Part 2 on research and Part 3 on power continue the series.2020-06-2914 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 6 – Profile of an ESOL Student -Zhanna SotirovaThe sixth episode of The ESOL Podcast is another profile of an ESOL Student. Zhanna talks to her teacher Nermin Altun. They talk about Zhanna’s life, family and hobbies – before and during Coronavirus. They also discuss online classes.2020-06-2209 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 6 - Profile of an ESOL Student -Zhanna SotirovaThe sixth episode of The ESOL Podcast is another profile of an ESOL Student. Zhanna talks to her teacher Nermin Altun. They talk about Zhanna's life, family and hobbies - before and during Coronavirus. They also discuss online classes.2020-06-2209 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 5 – Work during CoronavirusIn episode 5 of The ESOL Podcast, ESOL students Veronica and Ricardo talk to their teacher Dermot about how their work has been affected by Coronavirus.2020-06-1509 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 5 - Work during CoronavirusIn episode 5 of The ESOL Podcast, ESOL students Veronica and Ricardo talk to their teacher Dermot about how their work has been affected by Coronavirus.2020-06-1509 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 4 – Interview with a DoctorIn this episode ESOL student’s from Amira Elwakil’s class interview a doctor about coronavirus.2020-06-0818 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 4 - Interview with a DoctorIn this episode ESOL student's from Amira Elwakil's class interview a doctor about coronavirus.2020-06-0818 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 3 – Profile of an ESOL Student – Elssye SantosThe third episode of The ESOL Podcast is a profile of an ESOL student. Elssye talks about her life and her ESOL journey. She also talks about Coronavirus, home schooling and how she feels about the schools reopening in the UK.2020-06-0106 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 3 - Profile of an ESOL Student - Elssye SantosThe third episode of The ESOL Podcast is a profile of an ESOL student. Elssye talks about her life and her ESOL journey. She also talks about Coronavirus, home schooling and how she feels about the schools reopening in the UK.2020-06-0106 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 2 - Life during LockdownIn this episode of The ESOL Podcast Umall, Selar and Isabel talk about their lives during lockdown in London.2020-05-2608 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 2 – Life during LockdownIn this episode of The ESOL Podcast Umall, Selar and Isabel talk about their lives during lockdown in London.2020-05-2608 min
The ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 1 – The New LockdownThe first episode of The ESOL Podcast was released in May 2019. ESOL students Nadifa, Veronica and Anna discussed the New Lockdown measures that had just been introduced in the UK in response to Coronavirus. Teaching resources are available. You can download a classroom presentation with vocabulary activities, listening comprehension and a writing task.2020-05-1810 minThe ESOL PodcastThe ESOL Podcast 1 - The New LockdownThe first episode of The ESOL Podcast was released in May 2019. ESOL students Nadifa, Veronica and Anna discussed the New Lockdown measures that had just been introduced in the UK in response to Coronavirus.2020-05-1810 min