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The First 7 Minutes: Why Your Class Needs a Better Beginning (Not a Better Lesson)

Stop focusing only on the lesson plan and start focusing on the most critical moments of your class: the first seven minutes. In this episode, we dive into the powerful shift that happens when teachers prioritize grounding the room over pushing through. We explore why those initial moments set the tone for all the learning…

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When the Strategies Aren’t Enough: Teaching ELs without Losing Yourself

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Episode Summary Today’s episode “When the Strategies Aren’t Enough: Teaching ELs without Losing Yourself,” is a reintroduction to The ESL Teaching Podcast, marking a new season of growth and transformation. Here is what you will hear inside this episode: Grab your free practice! The First 7 Minutes: How to Start the Class Grounded (Even if

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Announcement + Big News About the ESL Teacher Roadmap

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Episode Summary Today’s episode is short, sweet, and exciting! I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes update and big news about the ESL Teacher Roadmap. Whether you’re new to the ESL Teaching Podcast or you’ve been listening since day one, this quick episode is for you. I’ll walk you through a few upcoming changes, a big shift I’ve

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Your First Year as an EL Teacher- What Matters Most

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Episode Summary Starting your first year as an EL teacher can feel both exciting and overwhelming. Especially if you’re stepping into a new building, new subject, or working with newcomers for the first time. In this episode, I’m answering a listener question from a music teacher-turned-EL teacher who’s just beginning this journey. I’m walking you

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What to Do With a Newcomer In The First 30 Days

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Here is What You Will Hear in This Episode: Simply Ieva Offers: *** Your First 30 Days with EL Newcomers – online LIVE workshop on June 26, 2025*** If you find value in The ESL Teaching Podcast and want to support the time, effort, and costs that go into bringing you these episodes each week,

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What They Wish You Knew: Muslim Students in the Classroom

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Episode Summary I’m joined today by Farhana N. Shah – an experienced educator, instructional specialist, and advocate for Muslim students. Farhana brings over two decades of expertise in teaching, professional development, and equity work. Together, we explore what real inclusion looks like for Muslim students in today’s classrooms. Farhana shares powerful stories and actionable tips

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