Are we allowed to use the students’ first language in the classroom? If so, how much and for how long? I can translate all the materials, but where does English learning come in? In this episode, I will be sharing tips not only for ESL teachers, but also for content area teachers who have English…
Choice boards in the ESL classroom? The idea is great, but how can I implement it? I have a mixed-level classroom, or I work with ESL newcomers, or – insert your own situation. In this episode, I share some ideas on how you can actually implement choice boards in your ESL classroom, and feel like…
A lot of ESL/ELL teachers work with students in mixed proficiency level classes. It is a challenging task, and we always wonder if we are doing the right thing, if we are using the right strategy or the right scaffold. In this episode, I share a bit about how I structure my mixed-level class, and…
To read the full transcript, visit the blog post. In this episode I answer the question I receive by far the most frequently – what to teach ESL/ELL newcomers first. Here is what you will hear: Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you can find it easily and be informed when new episodes are released!…
Welcome to episode 1 of The ESL Teaching Podcast! In this episode, I am sharing a little bit about myself – who I am, where I am coming from and why I decided to create Simply Ieva, a place where ESL teachers can find resources and support. You’ll hear: My linguistic background and education two…
I am an avid podcast listener. I listen to things I am interested outside of my teaching, but also, I always look for inspiration from other teachers. And while there are several podcasts for ESL/ELL teachers, I decided to create one of my own. Specifically, this is not only a podcast for ESL/ELL teachers but…