The ESOL Podcast TEP s3 e11 – Landmarks in London

The final episode of series 3 of the ESOL Podcast was made by an ESOL students at Idea Store Learning in Tower Hamlets. ESOL students have been researching landmarks in London in preparation for a class trip at the end of the school year. Moksura talks about Big Ben, Maksim tells us about London Bridge, […]

The ESOL Podcast TEP s3 e10 – Belonging

This episode of The ESOL Podcast ESOL was made by an ESOL group in Liverpool. Introduced by Jingfei, we listen to Alana, Harry and Liza talk about belonging – what it means, why it is important and why it is a term talked about today. The group is a new participatory ESOL conversation group which […]

The ESOL Podcast TEP s3 e9 – How ESOL helps us achieve our goals

In this episode of The ESOL Podcast ESOL we listen to ESOL students in Bridlington talk about how studying ESOL helps them achieve their goals. Zoriana, Manal, Oksana, Violeta and Daldar recorded this episode with their teacher Pat in an ESOL class run by East Riding of Yorkshire council. They talk about how ESOL has […]

The ESOL Podcast TEP s3 e8 – How to use technology to improve English

In this fortnight’s episode ESOL students from Adult Learning in the East Riding of Yorkshire talk about how technology can help them to improve their English. Tatitana, Paulo and Liudmyla talked to their ESOL teacher Brenton Mayman. They share some good ideas for apps and websites you can use when you are learning English.

The ESOL Podcast TEP s3 e7 – Climate Change

For the first ESOL Podcast episodeafter the Easter break, we revisit the important issue of climate change. ESOL students from a Foundation Course for 16-18 year olds, at Stoke on Trent College talk to their teacher, Tuğçe Çankaya Simpson about what climate change is and some of it’s effects. We hear from Oneeqa and Aqueeda […]

The ESOL Podcast TEP s3 e6 – Learning English in the UK

Following on from last fortnights episode where ESOL students in Yorkshire shared their tips on learning English, in this episode we hear about the experience of learning English in the UK from ESOL students in Thurrock. ESOL teacher Zaneta Pawlowicz introduces her students Natalya from Ukraine, Jessica from Brasil and Jurgita from Lithuania, who tell […]

The ESOL Podcast TEP s3 e5 – Tips for Learning English

In this episode of The ESOL Podcast ESOL teacher Beata Barker introduces a class discussion sharing tips on how to improve your English outside of ESOL class. Olga, Maria, Natalja, Izabela and Kadir are in an ESOL Improvers Class in Goole run by East Riding of Yorkshire council. They give some great advice on how […]

The ESOL Podcast TEP s3 e4 – Why ESOL is important

In this episode of The ESOL Podcast ESOL students from Kirklees College talk about why learning ESOL is important to them. Xiaoyun, Marwa, Radouane, Munaza, Shene, Asmaa, Ambree, Lubna, Palma, Shabana, Neelam, Areeba, Rukhsana and Anisa introduce themselves and tell us how ESOL has help them in their lives in the UK. They are followed […]

The ESOL Podcast TEP s3 e3 – The Compulsory Hijab

ESOL students from Westgate Community College in Newcastle have been discussing the compulsory hijab, the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran and the protests that have followed. This episode of The ESOL Podcast is introduced by Souad. Sara, Laila, Aysa and Fatemah discuss attitudes to the hijab in Morocco, Pakistan, the UK, Turkey and Iran.

The ESOL Podcast TEP S3 E2 – Welcome to Wales

This episode of The ESOL Podcast comes from Bridgend College in Wales. ESOL teacher Elin talks to ESOL students Aicha, Gheorghe, Jing, Nacho and Valeriia about Wales. They tell us about things that surprised them when they moved to Wales and about some places to visit. Below is a transcript of episode  to help with […]

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The ESOL Podcast TEP S3. E1. – The Cost of Living Crisis in the UK

The ESOL Podcast returns for series 3. In the first episode of the new series, ESOL students from Idea Store Learning in Tower Hamlets talk about the Cost of Living Crisis in the UK. They recorded this discussion at the end of 2022. The ESOL students who took part are Tania, Sultana, Shuhuda, Masum, Ruksana, […]

The ESOL Podcast TEP s2. ep. 13 – Comparing housing

In this episode ESOL students from Newcastle College – Wafa Abu Saleh, Nazha Sayed Ahmed, Rofayda Sinada and Khalida Parveen – compare housing in the UK to housing in their countries Jordan, Afghanistan, Sudan and Bahrain.

The ESOL Podcast TEP S2. E12. – Special Meals from around the World

In this episode of The ESOL Podcast, ESOL students from Edinburgh College discuss special food from their home countries. We hear from Karima, Anca, Özgür, Aisha, Wilmary, Rasma, Maymona and Lakhi. They talk about traditional and important meals from around the world and share recipes so you can make them yourself.

The ESOL Podcast TEP S2. E10. – Influential Women from around the World

For this episode of The ESOL Podcast, ESOL students from Westgate College in Newcastle have been talking about influential women from around the world. They have been discussing these women’s achievements to celebrate two important days – International day for Women and Girls in Science on 11th Feb and International Women’s Day on 8th March. […]

The ESOL Podcast TEP S2.E9 – Profile of an ESOL Organisation – United Mothers

This episode is our first profile of an ESOL organisation. Phoebe and Gulay join us from Thanet in Kent to tell us about United Mothers. United Mothers is a project for women who speak English as another language. They use natural voice activities to develop speaking confidence and to develop community. Phoebe and Gulay tell […]

The ESOL Podcast TEP S2.E8 – The Impact of Volunteering

In this episode ESOL students from Newcastle College – Rebar, Bahar and Susan – discuss the positive impact of volunteering. Many ESOL students find volunteering a good way to connect with their community and to improve their language skills. If their discussion inspires you to start volunteering you can find your nearest Volunteer Centre at […]

The ESOL Podcast TEP 2.7 Update from the Love ESOL Campaign

This episode hears from ESOL students at English for Action who have been involved in the #LoveESOL Campaign to improve ESOL provision in London. The students share their ESOL stories and talk about their experiences campaigning for ESOL so far. You can get involved in the #LoveESOL Campaign. You can visit the website https://loveesol.co.uk/ or […]

The ESOL Podcast TEP S2.E6. – Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from The ESOL Podcast. ESOL Students from Newcastle City Learning, Westgate College tell us about New Year around the world. Adla talks about Kurdish New Year. Farzana and Taslima talk about New Year in Bangladesh. Ivanka talks about celebrations in Bulgaria. Sana tells us how New Year is celebrated in Libya. Viorica […]

The ESOL Podcast TEP S2. Ep5. Climate Change

For the last ESOL Podcast episode of 2021, Maria and Azadeh talk about the important issue of climate change. They made this episode as part of the Newcastle College ESOL Podcast project and you can find many more podcasts by ESOL students at Newcastle College on spotify and other podcast platforms – https://open.spotify.com/show/1l9w1KKS6nt2TE7ewGRLb3?si=9113734e4f404ee2 If you […]

The ESOL Podcast Series 2. Ep 4. Credit Ratings in the UK

For episode 4 of series 2 of The ESOL Podcast we have another podcast made by ESOL students at Newcastle College. In this episode Rebar and Shahwali discuss credit ratings in the UK – what are they and how can you improve yours? ESOL students at Newcastle College have been recording podcasts on subjects that […]

The ESOL Podcast Series 2. Ep 3. A Conversation about Immigration

For episode 3 of series 2 The ESOL Podcast features a conversation between Saeed and Samira. They are ESOL students from Newcastle College who have been making podcasts in their class about topic that are important to them. Saeed and Samira share their experience of immigration. If you would like to make an podcast you […]

The ESOL Podcast Profile of an ESOL Student: Hanane El Hadioui

For the 2nd episode of series 2 of The ESOL Podcast, we are joined by Hanane El Hadioui. Hanane is an ESOL student in Manchester. She tells us about her experience learning ESOL and about working with a project in Manchester that combines ESOL and food – Heart and Parcel. If you would like to […]

The ESOL Podcast Series 2. Ep 1. The return to Face-to-face classes

The ESOL Podcast returns for Series 2. Amy is joined by Malahat and Zaki, who are ESOL students at Oldham College, and Kiranjit who studies with Hackney Adult Learning. They talk about the start of the academic year, their experiences of learning during the pandemic and skills they learnt when studying online. Malahat, Zaki and […]

The ESOL Podcast 28 – Holidays

With travel restrictions meaning most people won’t be going abroad this year, ESOL students in Hackney decided to share memories of their favourite holidays in episode 28 of The ESOL Podcast.

The ESOL Podcast 27 – Profile of an ESOL Student: Marcio Pereira

In this episode of The ESOL Podcast, Hackney ESOL student Marcio Pereira talks to us about his life and work as a Jazz Musician. There are teaching resources to accompany this episode, including a lesson plan, a picture pack and a worksheet with the questions Marcio set himself when he recorded the podcast. This lesson […]

The ESOL Podcast 26 – Lockdown Poetry

As lockdown restrictions continue to lift, ESOL students in Hackney have been reflecting on their experience during the Coronavirus Crisis. Students in Silvia’s class decided to write poetry to express their thoughts and feelings. We hope you enjoy them. If your ESOL class would like to write their own poems, teaching resources are available for […]

The ESOL Podcast 25 – The Local Elections in London

The local elections are on Thursday 6th May. In this episode of The ESOL Podcast, EfA students Nadifa and Yousoufou discuss the elections in London with their teacher Dermot. Teaching resources included are a lesson plan that focuses on reading the London Elects Booklet, aimed at E3+ and a lesson plan with listening activities from […]

The ESOL Podcast 24 – What is The ESOL Podcast?

In the 24th episode of The ESOL Podcast, Elssye and Amy talk about the podcast itself. Elssye asks Amy some questions about when and why The ESOL Podcast started and talks about her experience of making episodes and listening to the podcast. This episode comes with teaching resources to introduce ESOL classes to podcasting. There […]

The ESOL Podcast The ESOL Podcast 23 – Reflections on Lockdown

As we begin to come out of Lockdown, Muzna and Roulan reflect on their experience over the last year. Muzna and Roulan are ESOL students in Leeds. You can hear more of their class mates discuss their experience of Lockdown on the Radio ESOL podcast, available on Spotify.

The ESOL Podcast 23 – Reflections on Lockdown

As we begin to come out of Lockdown, Muzna and Roulan reflect on their experience over the last year. Muzna and Roulan are ESOL students in Leeds. You can hear more of their class mates discuss their experience of Lockdown on the Radio ESOL podcast, available on Spotify.

The ESOL Podcast The ESOL Podcast – Census Special

Many ESOL classes across the UK have been talking about the Census 2021. ESOL students Ekaterina and Thy Nguyen, talk to Amy about completing their Census forms online. Census 2021 day is the 21st March. You can find information about help filling in your form at www.census.gov.uk

The ESOL Podcast – Census Special

Many ESOL classes across the UK have been talking about the Census 2021. ESOL students Ekaterina and Thy Nguyen, talk to Amy about completing their Census forms online. Census 2021 day is the 21st March. You can find information about help filling in your form at www.census.gov.uk

The ESOL Podcast 18 – The COVID 19 Vaccine

Just before the winter break, English for Action held a meeting for ESOL students to ask doctors about the COVID 19 Vaccine. In this episode of The ESOL Podcast Menal, Nabila, Fatima and Zeinab talk to their teacher Amira about what they learnt about the vaccine.

The ESOL Podcast 17 – Film Reviews For The Winter Break

In the last episode of The ESOL Podcast before the winter break from classes, ESOL students in Hackney share reviews of their favourite films. The films reviewed include: The Big Lebowski, A Street Cat Named Bob, Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Gham, Veer-Zaara, 3 Idiots, Troy, Train to Busan, Titanic, Hüdayi Yolu (Hüdayi’s Way), The Blind Side, […]

The ESOL Podcast 15 – Happiness

In this episode of The ESOL Podcast, ESOL students from Hackney Adult Education talk about what makes them happy. We all need to cheering up during Coronavirus and the winter!

The ESOL Podcast 14 – Online Learning

The ESOL Podcast 14 is about online learning. Since the outbreak of Coronavirus many ESOL classes moved online for the first time. ESOL student Saleha talks to her teacher Nermin about the advantages and challenges.

The ESOL Podcast 12 – #LoveESOL post-event

In the twelfth episode of The ESOL Podcast, ESOL teacher Amy Jowett speaks to students who organised and attended September’s #LoveESOL event. The event celebrated the European Day of Languages and also engaged Deputy Mayor Jules Pipe and his City Hall colleagues in a discussion with ESOL students and teachers about ESOL policy in London. […]

The ESOL Podcast 11 – #LoveESOL Pre-event

The ESOL Podcast’s first episode after the summer break is about the annual #LoveESOL event at City Hall in London, where the Greater London Assembly sits. The annual event is held on the European Day of Languages and celebrates all the languages spoken in London. ESOL student Rabia tells us about her experiences as an […]