The ESOL Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The 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, […]
This 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 […]
In 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 […]
In 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.
For 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 […]
Following 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 […]
In 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 […]
In 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 […]
ESOL 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.
This 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 […]
The 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, […]
In 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.
In 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.
ESOL 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.
For 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. […]
This 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 […]
In 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 […]
This 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 […]
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 […]
For 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 […]
For 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 […]
For 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 […]
For 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 […]
The 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 […]
For 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.
With 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.
In 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 […]
As 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 […]
The 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 […]
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 […]
As 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.
As 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.
Many 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.uk
Many 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.uk
In this episode our team of ESOL student community organisers discuss their experience of community organising outside the UK.
In this episode our team of ESOL student community organisers discuss their experience of community organising outside the UK.
In 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.
In 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.
In 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.
In 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.
This 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.
Just 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.
In 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, […]
In 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.
In 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!
The 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.
In 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.
In 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. […]
The 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 […]
In 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.
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 […]
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.com
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 […]
The 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.
In 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.
In this episode ESOL student’s from Amira Elwakil’s class interview a doctor about coronavirus.
The 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.
In this episode of The ESOL Podcast Umall, Selar and Isabel talk about their lives during lockdown in London.
The 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.