The ESL Teaching Podcast

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 the activities and resources you can use in yours as well. 

Here is what you will hear:

• We will talk about the challenges of teaching mixed proficiency level classes
• We will touch upon one of the main advantages of teaching this type of class
• How to assess your students needs
• How to plan for teaching mixed-proficiency level classes
• How to group your students
• I will share some resource ideas with you

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you can find it easily and be informed when new episodes are released!

To celebrate the launch of the ESL Teaching Podcast, we are hosting a giveaway!

We are giving away three $25 TpT gift cards and a grand prize of one one year membership to The ESL Teaching Roadmap membership community. 

To enter, follow these steps:

1. Follow, rate and write a review of your favorite episode on Apple Podcasts.
2. Screenshot it before you submit (as it takes some time for it to appear in the feed) and email the screenshot to [email protected] or Direct Message me on Instagram @simplyievaesl. 
3. As a bonus entry, share the screenshot of my podcast or your favorite episode on instagram stories and tag me!
4. The giveaway ends on January 25th, 2022. 

Follow me on:
Instagram - @simplyievaesl
Facebook page - @simplyieva
Facebook group - Helping ESL/ELL Teachers K-12
Twitter - @SimplyIeva

Related resources that will help support your ELs and save you planning time!

• The ESL Teaching Roadmap - membership community for middle and high school ESL/ELL teachers
• Resources from TpT:
  • The Last Leaf by O'Henry 
  • Gift of the Magi by O'Henry 
  • Grammar with Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl
• Websites for reading and speaking:
  • NewsELA (for background building)
  • News in Levels (for reading with beginner ESL/ELL students)
  • Pixabay (for photos)
  • National Geographic Photo of the Day

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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:

• A story about one of my students
• A fun method of how to teach introductions
• The most important topics to cover in those first days and weeks

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you can find it easily and be informed when new episodes are released!

Follow me on:
Instagram - @simplyievaesl
Facebook page - @simplyieva


Here are the resources mentioned in the episode:

• For resources and teacher support, visit my website simplyieva.com
• 1:1 ESL Teacher Coaching Session 
• My TpT store

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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 huge events that brought me to where I'm now
• why I started Simply Ieva
• who I am serving 
• what to expect on the podcast
• two action steps!

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you can find it easily and be informed when new episodes are released!

To celebrate the launch of the ESL Teaching Podcast, we are hosting a giveaway!

We are giving away three $25 TpT gift cards and a grand prize of one one year membership to The ESL Teaching Roadmap membership community. 

To enter, follow these steps:

1. Follow, rate and write a review of your favorite episode on Apple Podcasts.
2. Screenshot it before you submit (as it takes some time for it to appear in the feed) and email the screenshot to [email protected] or Direct Message me on Instagram @simplyievaesl. 
3. As a bonus entry, share the screenshot of my podcast or your favorite episode on instagram stories and tag me!
4. The giveaway ends on January 25th, 2022. 

Follow me on:
Instagram - @simplyievaesl
Facebook page - @simplyieva
Facebook group - Helping ESL/ELL Teachers K-12
Twitter - @SimplyIeva

Here are the resources mentioned in the episode:

• The ESL Newcomer Teaching Checklist 
• ESL Newcomer Curriculum Guide (grades 6-12)
• ESL Curriculum Guide (grades K-5)
• The ESL Teaching Roadmap - membership community for ESL/ELL teachers in middle and high school

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Welcome to The ESL Teaching Podcast, a place for K-12 teachers of English learners who are looking for simple and easy-to-implement ways to engage their students and for inspiration and empowerment in their day-to-day teaching.

In this episode I am sharing about what you can expect from The ESL Teaching Podcast as well as information about the places where you can get  even more support! (see the links below)
 
I will see you inside the show!

For more teaching tips, strategies and teaching resources, visit my website www.simplyieva.com.

Connect with Ieva on social media:
Instagram - @simplyievaesl
Facebook group - Helping ESL/ELL Teachers K-12
Facebook page - @simplyieva

Support the show