Mar 20, 202639 min
In this episode of Talking TESL, we sit down with Georgia, an alumna of the TESL program, who is currently teaching in London, England. Georgia shares her experiences teaching across multiple grades within the British...
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Talking TESL
Hosted by TESL Resource Centre · education · EN
About this Podcast:
Welcome teachers and TESL enthusiasts! This is Talking TESL, the official podcast of the TESL Resource Centre at Concordia University, based in Montreal, Canada. We feature interviews with ESL learners, teachers, specialists, and B.Ed. students in the TESL program at ConU. Our aim is to highlight different voices in the TESL community so we can broaden our horizons in the field and learn from everyone's unique experiences. We also strive to support B.Ed. students while in the program and transitioning into the workforce through the stories of current students and graduates.
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What is Talking TESL about?
Welcome teachers and TESL enthusiasts! This is Talking TESL, the official podcast of the TESL Resource Centre at Concordia University, based in Montreal, Canada. We feature interviews with ESL learners, teachers, specialists, and B.Ed. students in the TESL program at ConU.
Who hosts Talking TESL?
Talking TESL is hosted by TESL Resource Centre. The show has published 46 episodes to date.
What has Talking TESL covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Where Teaching Takes You: Working in the UK, Dreams of Australia, and Embracing New Experiences, with B.Ed. Alumna Georgia" (20 March 2026, 39 minutes), "Teaching While Trans: August's Primary Internship Reflections - With B.Ed. Student August" (1 August 2025, 34 minutes), and "On Podcasting, The Journey To Teaching, And The Love Of Learning: Getting To Know Jacqueline Mallais" (5 May 2025, 47 minutes).
How often does Talking TESL publish?
Talking TESL publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 46 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Talking TESL?
Booking probability for Talking TESL is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Talking TESL requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Talking TESL's contact route on record: public web form.
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The strongest fits for Talking TESL are Universities & Colleges. Talking TESL has an education audience.
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TESL Resource Centre hosts Talking TESL, an education podcast with 46 episodes published.
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Talking TESL
Teaching While Trans: August's Primary Internship Reflections - With B.Ed. Student August
Aug 1, 202534 minS0<p>In this episode, we catch up with B.Ed. student August as he reflects on his first primary internship and what it was like navigating the experience as a trans person. He shares his thoughts on classroom dynamics...
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On Podcasting, The Journey To Teaching, And The Love Of Learning: Getting To Know Jacqueline Mallais
May 5, 202547 minS0<p>In this episode of Talking TESL, we’re joined by the inspiring Jacqueline Mallais—an ESL teacher based in Montreal and host of the popular ESL podcast Chalk n Coffee and accompanying YouTube series, Espresso Shots...
Feb 21, 202536 minS0<p>In this episode of Talking TESL, we chat with Suzanne Tremonte, a student in the TESL certificate program at Concordia University. Suzanne shares her journey into teaching and her experiences with United for...
Dec 5, 202452 minS0<p>In this episode, we chat with Tammy, a passionate high school teacher and a proud graduate of Concordia University's TESL program. Tammy shares her journey of growing up in a quadrilingual household, her early love...
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Oct 23, 202438 minS0<p>What does it take to start a business in the world of TESL?</p> <p>In this episode, we sit down with TESL program graduates, ESL teachers, and edupreneurs Sophie Giroux and Nairy Kazandjian to discuss their venture...
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Becoming Miss Honesty: A High School Teacher's Story Of Pursuing her Dream - With ESL Teacher Mona Tavajohi
Jun 26, 202455 minS0<p>In this episode, we sit down with secondary ESL teacher and TESL program alumna Mona Tavajohi. Mona shares her journey from her childhood in Iran to becoming the dedicated educator she is today. She discusses her...
May 15, 202448 minS0<p>In this episode of Talking TESL, join us as we explore the journey of Chaoqun Zheng, a PhD student in Concordia University's Applied Linguistics Program. From her origins on a small island in China to her current...
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Queer Voices In TESL: A Candid Conversation With Two TESL Undergrads - With B.Ed. Students August And Erin
Mar 6, 20241h 6mS0<p>Tune in to Talking TESL as we delve into the experiences of students currently in the TESL program. Join us as we sit down with August and Erin, two undergraduate students at different stages of their academic...
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From First-Year Student To Future TESL Educator: A Fresh Perspective - With TESL Student Erika San Roman
Jan 24, 202453 minS0<p>In this episode of Talking TESL , we sit down with Erika San Roman, a first-year TESL student with a fascinating journey that began in Uruguay and led her to Montreal.</p> <p>Erika shares her inspiring experiences in...
Nov 23, 202318 minS0<p>Something very big is happening next week in the world of public sector education in Quebec. Montreal’s largest service centre, the Centre de Service Scolaire de Montreal, will be closed for an indefinite period of...
Oct 19, 202344 minS0<p>In this episode of Talking TESL, we reconnect with high school teacher Nick Garneau, who completed the TESL program in 2012 and has been teaching in secondary education ever since.</p> <p>Our first interview with...
Sep 20, 20231h 16mS0<p>In this heartwarming episode of Talking TESL, we caught up with Alex, a primary teacher who had just completed his fifth year of teaching at two schools in Laval. Alex invites us into his world of teaching, sharing...
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15 Years Teaching And Thriving: An ESL Teacher's Wisdom And Advice - With Secondary Teacher Katie-Marie Tidy
May 24, 202357 minS0<p>Katie-Marie Tidy graduated from the TESL program in 2010 and has been teaching ESL for over 15 years. Her teaching journey wasn't always straightforward. She switched from public school to private, elementary to high...
Apr 19, 202345 minS0<p>Educational technology, or EdTech, is present in all aspects of a teacher's work: from lesson material and delivery, to planning, to communication with students, parents, and staff. In many ways, new technology can...
Feb 15, 202337 minS0<p>If you are completing your B.Ed. in TESL, we recommend you start substitute teaching right away! You don't need your license to get started, and it's a great way to make connections in the school system and...
Jan 25, 20231h 3mS0<p>Curious about teaching internationally but have no clue where to begin? TESL graduate Samanta joins us to discuss her professional journey teaching in International Baccalaureate (IB) schools in Shanghai and Kuwait...
Nov 23, 202250 minS0<p>Clinical researcher Stuart Brown once wrote that “play is the vital essence of life.” But what does it really mean to play? How can we incorporate playfulness into our teaching? And why is it important to do so? In...
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How Much French Do I Need To Succeed In The B.Ed. And Teach ESL In Montreal? - With B.Ed. Graduate Rachel
Nov 9, 202223 minS0<p>Are you wondering how much French you’ll need to thrive in your internships and succeed as an English teacher in Montreal? In this episode of Talking TESL, we are joined by Rachel, a graduate of the B.Ed. in TESL...
Oct 12, 20221h 7mS0<p>Reagan is a TESL student in his final year of studies. In this long-form episode of Talking TESL, he discusses what brought him to TESL after a career in telecommunications, his connection between judo and teaching...
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ESL Interactive
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