Teacher's Coffee with George Kokolas & Virginia Dooley
161 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago -Educational experts in ELT (English Language Learning) share views, approaches and useful ideas. Join us for a relaxed educational cup of coffee.
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Building Bridges in Education | Teacher's Coffee #S07E25 ft. Sanja Conjagic
April 19, 2024 07:00 - 23 minutes - 27.3 MBMeet Sanja Conjagic—a passionate educator and language school owner with an inspiring career journey! In this episode, we learn more about: -The career-boosting benefits of participating in professional associations, such as ELTA Serbia. -Fostering regional collaboration in education through the Verbalists Education & Language Network and Education Beyond Borders.
S07E24 Teacher's Coffee with Jack Dougall
April 12, 2024 11:09 - 43 minutes - 50.2 MBFrom riding waves to teaching English! Meet Jack Dougall, a professional surfer who switched careers to become an English Teacher!
S07E23 Teacher's Coffee with Laxman Gnawali
April 05, 2024 08:42 - 37 minutes - 43 MBLaxman Gnawali, President of NELTA (Nepal English Language Teaching Association), reflects on the unique landscape of English language learning in Nepal, including the motivations driving learners, the challenges faced by educators, and potential changes in ELT.
S07E22 Teacher's Coffee with Boelo van der Pool
March 22, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 36.7 MBWelcome to season seven of Teacher's Coffee! Tune in to our weekly podcasts for a delightful mix of updates, insights, and advice in the field of education coming from special guests from all over the world. In this episode, Boelo van der Pool, a language teaching and dyslexia expert, shares his mission to raise awareness about the 10-15% of students who may be dyslexic unknowingly. Explore the challenges dyslexic learners face in mastering languages like English and learn how educator...
S07E21 Teacher's Coffee with Ian MacMaster
March 15, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 37.4 MBIan MacMaster, a distinguished business communication consultant, shares practical strategies for effective communication in diverse business contexts. Join us to learn how teams can utilise critical incidents to prevent breakdowns and embrace a mindset that enhances understanding.
S07E20 Teacher's Coffee with Shweta Ramkumar
March 08, 2024 08:00 - 23 minutes - 26.6 MBShweta Ramkumar uncovers her journey from ESL teaching to establishing a coaching practice in healthcare communication. Explore the role of improved communication in mitigating patient dissatisfaction and fostering healthcare trust!
S07E19 Teacher's Coffee with Trish Wilkinson
March 01, 2024 08:45 - 31 minutes - 35.9 MBTrish, a Brain Stages Parenting Coach and Education Consultant joins us to unravel the mysteries of language learning. Discover her expert insights on raising well-adjusted humans and supercharging kids' learning. As a one-on-one coach, workshop facilitator, and seasoned speaker, Trish is set to transform your approach to education. Get ready for a deep dive into brain-friendly tutoring and language acquisition strategies!
S07E18 Teacher's Coffee with Sue Leather
February 23, 2024 08:00 - 20 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this episode, we're hosting Sue Leather, a trailblazer and founding member of EVE (Equal Voices in ELT) - an organization dedicated to increasing the representation of women in ELT conferences globally. Discover how the EVE team mentors women speakers, collaborates with Teachers’ Associations and transforms the ELT landscape.
S07E17 Teacher's Coffee with Evrim Usteneoglu
February 16, 2024 08:00 - 33 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this episode, the president of TESOL TURKEY, Evrim Usteneoglu, reflects on her experiences of English Language Teaching in Turkey while giving invaluable tips for budding educators.
S07E16 Teacher's Coffee with Gorka Bartolmé
February 09, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this episode, Gorka Bartolmé, a Master Certified Coach by the ICF, unveils the essence of coaching and delves into the groundbreaking scientific connections between coaching and language learning. Tune in to learn more about the exact definition of coaching, in which aspects it is effective and how it can actually help you unfold your full potential!
S07E15 Teacher's Coffee with Lonny Gold
February 02, 2024 08:30 - 40 minutes - 46 MBIn this episode, Lonny Gold, a top Suggestopedia trainer, delves into the long-term psychological benefits of this unique pedagogical system. Join us to learn more about Suggestopedia, a teaching method unlike any other!
S07E14 Teacher’s Coffee with Teofilo Domingos
January 26, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this episode, we explore the diverse aspects of English language teaching in Angola! Teofilo Domingos, a respected educator hailing from Angola, reflects on his experiences as an English language teacher in his native country.
S07E13 Teacher's Coffee with Christina Tsatsaba
January 19, 2024 13:00 - 22 minutes - 25.2 MBChristina Tsatsaba, ESOL Director, unveils the impact of NOCN exams—where originality meets holistic learning. Join us as we unravel the impact NOCN exams make for candidates.
S07E13 Teacher's Coffee with Christina Tsatsamba
January 19, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes - 25.2 MBChristina Tsatsamba, ESOL Director, unveils the impact of NOCN exams—where originality meets holistic learning. Join us as we unravel the impact NOCN exams make for candidates.
S07E12 Teacher's Coffee with Donna Lee Fields
January 12, 2024 09:21 - 26 minutes - 30.7 MBJoin us as we delve into the world of Phenomenon-Based learning (PhBL) and Affective Domain Theory with the renowned educator Donna Lee Fields. Discover the difference between a general lesson presented as a project and the transformative power of PhBL, explored through its impact on student agency and skill development.
S07E11 Teachers Coffee with Jenny Dooley
December 15, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 43.8 MBOur president, Jenny Dooley, joined us live in the studio for an engaging and festive discussion about the latest updates and future aspirations of Express Publishing!
S07E10 Teacher's Coffee with Mackie Anucha Khaengkhan
December 08, 2023 08:44 - 21 minutes - 24.8 MBProfessor Mackie Anucha Khaengkhan talks about strategies of effective methodology and gives us a valid overview of ELT in Thailand.
S07E09 Teacher’s Coffee with Colleen Fletcher & Jasmine Howell
December 01, 2023 08:51 - 41 minutes - 47.7 MBColleen Fletcher and Jasmine Howell give us the entire panorama of education in Mozambique and convey to us the passion of local people for learning.
S07E08 Teacher's Coffee with Thomas Kunze
November 24, 2023 08:41 - 42 minutes - 48.6 MBThomas Kunze, MA, offers us a "gamified " Teachers' Coffee full of e-sports, escape rooms, and many other games for educational purposes.
S07E07 Teacher's Coffee with Arjanique Swears
November 17, 2023 08:43 - 33 minutes - 75.6 MBArjanique Swears will tell us everything about Zimbabwe, English and teaching English in the wider Sub-Saharan region.
S07E06 Teacher's Coffee Sarah Smith
November 10, 2023 09:13 - 40 minutes - 92.7 MBOne of the most communicative trainers of her generation, Sarah Smith, joins us for this week's Teachers' Coffee and talks about a hot topic that every teacher and parent would like to know more about ADHD. Discover more about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder as Sarah shares a perfect combination of her experience and scientific data in this precious interview.
S07E05 Teacher's Coffee with Grazzia Mendoza
November 02, 2023 17:59 - 30 minutes - 35.2 MBGrazzia Maria Mendoza joins us from exotic Honduras and gives us a complete picture of the ELT setting in her country. She speaks passionately about her job, the teachers there, and their incredible culture.
S07E04 Teacher's Coffee with John Hird
October 27, 2023 07:57 - 37 minutes - 42.7 MBJohn Hird, the lecturer from the University of Oxford talks thoroughly about his career and background, grammar, and, of course, one of his passions, special education!
S07E03 Teacher's Coffee with Dorothy Zemach
October 20, 2023 08:04 - 35 minutes - 40.5 MBDorothy Zemach, joins Teachers' Coffee and analyses with evidence, the myths, the differences and the facts about the comfort and the discomfort zone. She also gives us tips on how teachers can deal with the new changes in TOEFL exams.
S07E02 Teacher's Coffee with Laura McWilliams
October 13, 2023 07:44 - 20 minutes - 23.7 MBLaura McWilliams is one of the most suitable people to talk to us about teaching young learners and teenagers today, as she is the coordinator of IATEFL Young Learners & Teenagers SIG.
S07E01 Teacher's Coffee with Inga Linde
October 05, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 29.9 MBInga Linde, the president of the Latvian Teachers' Association (LATE), is the first guest to our season premiere and brings us a little bit of Baltic aroma to our show. Talking about her early years in teaching, the significance of teachers' voluntary work and the importance of belonging to an association are some of the main topics we discuss, but above all, we enjoy podcasting.
S06E31 Teacher's Coffee with Penny Hands
June 08, 2023 10:24 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBPenny Hands joins us for the season´s finale of Teacher´s Coffee and talks about non-native and native speakers in ELT Publishing. We will not give you any more spoilers, as we highly recommend that you listen to Penny giving a comprehensive view on the matter and form your own opinion.
S06E30 Teacher's Coffee with Thomas Feiner
May 31, 2023 11:28 - 35 minutes - 80.4 MBThomas Feiner, the CEO of the Institute for EEG Neurofeedback IFEN, accepts our invitation for coffee and makes this a very brain-friendly episode. Learn about all the recent developments and the recent findings about neurofeedback, how this can help the learning process and what to expect in the future regarding this fascinating. Listen, learn and enjoy!
S06E29 Teacher's Coffee with Aleksandra Popovski
May 25, 2023 09:01 - 32 minutes - 73.4 MBThe new IAETFL president Aleksandra Popovski talks about the benefits of joining IAETFL as a teacher, her agenda as president and how she balances her duties as IAETFL president and a frontline ELT teacher.
S06E28 Teacher's Coffee with André Hedlund
May 18, 2023 08:29 - 32 minutes - 75.1 MBOne of the most known Brazilian ELT trainers, André Hedlund, joins us at our Teacher’s Coffee round table and shares deep thoughts about the Science of Learning, the Brain Breaks, the practice of elaborative thinking and of course his latest, exciting book THE OWL FACTOR.
S06E28 Teacher's Coffee with André Hedlung
May 18, 2023 08:29 - 32 minutes - 75.1 MBOne of the most known Brazilian ELT trainers, André Hedlung, joins us at our Teacher’s Coffee round table and shares deep thoughts about the Science of Learning, the Brain Breaks, the practice of elaborative thinking and of course his latest, exciting book THE OWL FACTOR.
S06E27 Teacher's Coffee - EDU.VACATION 2023
May 11, 2023 12:21 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBFor this episode, we invited all the teacher trainers who will present at EDU.VACATION 2023 and gives you a great teaser of the most exciting educational event of the summer. Meet Jenny Dooley, Myrsini Verdouka, Mike Kenteris and Konstantina Karamouta and listen to what they will present on the picturesque island of Antiparos this June. See you all there!
S06E26 Teacher's Coffee with Terry Small
May 04, 2023 13:33 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBThis episode of Teacher's Coffee is welcoming the advent of spring with a 'walkitation episode.' The top-notch trainer Terry Small, famous for his work on applied neurosciences in education, takes a long walk by the beautiful boardwalk in Sitges, Spain with George Kokolas and discusses brain-friendly learning, the benefits of walking and talking, the difference between science and applied science and many other fascinating topics.
S06E25 Teacher's Coffee about EP SUMMIT
April 27, 2023 15:37 - 11 minutes - 26.6 MBThis episode of Teacher’s Coffee is all about EP SUMMIT 2023! As the event is just around the corner, 6 of our top-notch speakers gave us a… first taste of their talk during this fascinating online conference. Alexandra Popovski, Annie Altamirano, Dorothy Zemach, Thom Jones, Tyson Seburn and Gabriel Diaz Maggioli set the tone for the webinars that will follow. Our 14 webinars, spread over two days, guide you through advancements, applied methodologies, and fresh material that brings together...
S06E24 Teacher's Coffee with Fouzia Rouage
April 05, 2023 12:04 - 20 minutes - 45.9 MBOne of the most important Algerian trainers, Fouzia Rouage, is joining us today. She shares everything about ELT in her country, the CPD of Algerian students and the level of demand for English among Algerian students.
S06E23 Teacher's Coffee with Zdravka Majikic
March 30, 2023 14:03 - 25 minutes - 59.2 MBZdravka Majkić is not only an English teacher but also an edu-enthusiast. She believes that working in a small rural school requires enthusiasm and perseverance to teach great things with little resources. Zdravka will give us some of her zest and enthusiasm during this new, full-of-energy, episode of Teacher's Coffee. Listen and enjoy!
S06E22 Teacher's Coffee with Adam Sands
March 21, 2023 11:35 - 28 minutes - 66.1 MBOne of Spain's most experienced ELT trainers, Adam Sands, joins our coffee table and talks about the progress, developments and challenges of Spanish ELT. Communication, mediation and much enthusiasm for learning bring a new era for English as a foreign language to this beautiful Mediterranean country. So tune in and enjoy your teacher's coffee!
S06E21 Teacher's Coffee with Elona Mehilli Koljai
March 16, 2023 15:34 - 32 minutes - 75.1 MBThe newly elected president of ELTA, Elona Mehilli Kolaj talks about the opening of a new era for English language teachers in Albania, reveals her secrets about how she can combine active teaching with her new duties, and tells us everything about the forthcoming international ELTA conference. Join and listen to the most popular ELT podcast online! Listen to Teachers´ Coffee!
S06E20 Teacher's Coffee with Gülbin Özdemir Altıgöz
March 09, 2023 14:12 - 39 minutes - 90.6 MBWe celebrate our 20th episode of this season by hosting the most inspirational teacher from Turkey! Gülbin Özdemir Altıgöz joins our coffee table and talks about her mindset as an influencer and ELT in Turkey. She also shares some latest everyday experiences in the aftermath of the recent lethal earthquake in her country and how this affected education.
S06E19 Teacher's Coffee with Lilit Bekaryan
March 02, 2023 09:03 - 26 minutes - 41.4 MBLilit Bekaryan, one of Armenia's most prominent ELT trainers, joins us for another fascinating Teacher’s Coffee episode. She talks to us about the current ELT status in Armenia, the needs of Armenian students and teachers, and the future of teaching in her country.
S06E18 Teacher's Coffee with Susana Galante
February 24, 2023 11:33 - 34 minutes - 79.5 MBThe international trainer Suzana Galante accepts our invitation for a teachers' coffee with an aroma of "digital pedagogy" this week. She discusses the successful ingredients for an online lesson and strengthening intercultural competence through online learning.
Teachers' Coffee S06 E17 Tyson Seburn
February 13, 2023 09:09 - 32 minutes - 33.9 MBTyson Seburn, a very successful international teacher trainer and speaker, honours us with his presence at today’s Teachers’ Coffee and talks to us about how to become more inclusive in our ELT classes, how to choose more inclusive materials and what would be the first steps for teachers towards a more inclusive classroom mindset. Savour your coffee with the most prominent international ELT personas at the Teachers’ Coffee podcast every week!
S06E17 Teacher's Coffee with Tyson Seburn
February 13, 2023 09:09 - 32 minutes - 33.9 MBTyson Seburn, a very successful international teacher trainer and speaker, honours us with his presence at today’s Teachers’ Coffee and talks to us about how to become more inclusive in our ELT classes, how to choose more inclusive materials and what would be the first steps for teachers towards a more inclusive classroom mindset.
TC S06E16 - Yousra Ferchichi
February 09, 2023 10:01 - 24 minutes - 24.9 MBOne of the most enthusiastic ELT teachers of Tunisia and a highly qualified trainer in her country joins us to our continuous trip to North Africa. Jusra Ferchihi talks about what helped her discover her own IKIGAI in teaching, the idea of the teacher as a coach and the role that teachers associations played in her career. Join us for another fascinating teacher's coffee making this Friday.
S06E16 Teacher's Coffee with Yousra Ferchichi
February 09, 2023 10:01 - 24 minutes - 24.9 MBOne of the most enthusiastic ELT teachers of Tunisia and a highly qualified trainer in her country joins us to our continuous trip to North Africa. Jusra Ferchihi talks about what helped her discover her own IKIGAI in teaching, the idea of the teacher as a coach and the role that teachers associations played in her career. Join us for another fascinating teacher's coffee making this Friday.
TC S06E15 - Abdelkrim El Koubaa
February 02, 2023 11:32 - 18 minutes - 19.1 MBOne of the most prominent teacher trainers in Morocco, Abdelkrim El Koubaa, joins our coffee table and discusses the ELT situation in his country and the needs and developments for students and teachers in the Moroccan English language classrooms now and in the future. Join us for another ELT coffee with a pure Moroccan flavour.
S06E15 Teacher's Coffee with Abdelkrim El Koubaa
February 02, 2023 11:32 - 18 minutes - 19.1 MBOne of the most prominent teacher trainers in Morocco, Abdelkrim El Koubaa, joins our coffee table and discusses the ELT situation in his country and the needs and developments for students and teachers in the Moroccan English language classrooms now and in the future. Join us for another ELT coffee with a pure Moroccan flavour.
S06E14 Teacher's Coffee with Despina Mallidou
January 25, 2023 14:57 - 19 minutes - 44.1 MBWith a full shot of teachers' coffee and happiness, Despina Mallidou, joins our episode and talks about positivity in the language classroom. She answers the question of whether happiness is something we can teach at our schools and gives insight into her new book published by Express Publishing, Teaching Happiness in the Language Classroom.
Teachers' Coffee S06 E014 Despina Mallidou
January 25, 2023 14:57 - 19 minutes - 44.1 MBWith a full shot of teachers' coffee and happiness, Despina Mallidou joins our episode and talks about positivity in the language classroom. She answers the question of whether happiness is something we can teach at our schools and gives insight into her new book published by Express Publishing, Teaching Happiness in the Language Classroom.
S06E13 Teachers' Coffee with Shpresa Deljia
January 17, 2023 11:04 - 38 minutes - 88.7 MBA prominent ELT guru from Albania honours us with her presence at today's Teachers' Coffee and inspires all teachers of English with her words and experiences. Shpresa Deljia talks about the importance of joining teachers' associations, the new trends in teaching and how mentoring can help new teachers find new pathways in education.