Talking ELT

About Talking ELT

Talking ELT is the easiest place to hear about the big issues in English Language Teaching! Discover the latest trends, explore new approaches, and stay up to date with the issues you’re curious about. Join guests from around the world as we share stories, ideas, and tips to improve your teaching and brighten your day.

Publisher

Oxford University Press ELT

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Oct 2023

Latest episode

8 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

58 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Sept 2026

   Trauma-Informed Teaching (Talking ELT Special #6)

   What does trauma-informed teaching actually look like in practice, and why is it relevant to every classroom? In this special episode of Talking ELT, Hayo Reinders and Orsolya Dunn explore how trauma can shape learners’ experiences, relationships and capacity to learn. Drawing on research and their own classroom experiences, they discuss how trauma-informed practice can help teachers and institutions better support all students. The conversation explores how trauma can affect learning and classroom participation, and why psychological safety, learner agency and belonging matter for all learners. It also examines what trauma-informed practice looks like in language education, and how teachers can build more supportive classrooms. Packed with practical insights and thoughtful reflection, this episode offers valuable guidance for ELT teachers, teacher educators, school leaders and anyone interested in creating more inclusive, human-centred learning experiences. Additional Resources If this conversation has sparked your interest, download Hayo Reinders' Oxford University Press focus paper, Supporting Refugees: A Primer for Language Teachers. The paper explores how trauma-informed approaches can support refugee learners and offers practical advice for teachers, schools, and educational organisations - > https://oxelt.gl/4c5Pbat References: Canagarajah, S., & Hensman, C. A. (2026). Post‐Traumatic Growth in the Global South: Possibilities in Relational Ethics from Communities to Classrooms. TESOL Quarterly. Cook, S.R. and Dewaele, J.M. (2026), “I Own My Life Now”: Implications of Trauma Survivors' Language Acquisition for a Pedagogy of Empowerment in TESOL. TESOL J, 60: S26-S52. https://doi.org/10.1002/tesq.70068 González, J. (2025). Trauma-informed methodologies: advancing educator professional learning through international collaboration. Qualitative Research Journal, 25(4), 416-433. Langer, E. J. (2016). The power of mindful learning. Hachette+ ORM.

2. 

   28 Jul 2026

   Digital Pedagogy: Using Technology Effectively In The Language Classroom

   How do you choose the right digital tools for your classroom? In Episode 2, Sophia Mavridi and Geoff Stead focus on what it really means to take a pedagogy-led approach to technology. They challenge the idea that all digital tools automatically improve learning, instead emphasising the importance of starting from clear teaching goals. The conversation also explores how teachers can select and evaluate tools based on student needs, context, and learning outcomes. By combining practical classroom thinking with insights from large-scale digital learning platforms, the message is clear: effective digital pedagogy is not about using more technology, but about making better-informed decisions about how and why to use it. Download the Digital Pedagogy position paper here -> https://oxelt.gl/4oYLtVg

3. 

   28 Jul 2026

   Digital Pedagogy: An Introduction to Digital Pedagogy

   What does digital pedagogy really mean for English language teaching today? In the opening episode of the Talking ELT Digital Pedagogy series, Geoff Stead and Sophia Mavridi explore the foundations of this increasingly important concept. The conversation moves beyond tools to focus on pedagogy, examining how digital technologies reshape the context of teaching while leaving core learning principles intact. As the discussion unfolds, they explore how communication, learner autonomy, and trust are evolving in digital environments. Challenging common assumptions, they highlight how learners are already using technology in thoughtful ways, and what that means for teachers looking to respond with confidence. Download the Digital Pedagogy position paper here -> https://oxelt.gl/4oYLtVg

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

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68

Social presence

0

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0

Engagement

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