Grow: A podcast from Cambridge
Grow is a podcast from Cambridge that explores the world of English Language Teaching, with its first series set against the Mediterranean backdrop. It features personal journeys of educators from classrooms in Milan and Barcelona, sharing triumphs, setbacks, and lessons learned. The podcast offers practical tips and inspiration for both new and experienced teachers, aiming to enhance teaching skills and career development.
Episodes
Making space for everyone in the classroom with Sarah-Ann Elizabeth Brown - Episode 32
Welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. Today we’re bringing you another episode from the city of Vũng Tàu in Vietnam. Host, Uyen Pham sits down with Sarah-Ann Elizabeth Brown, to explore what it really takes to help every child feel seen, valued and confident in the English classroom. After moving from South Africa to Vietnam, Sarah-Ann shares how teaching abroad has resha
Building confidence lesson by lesson with Douglas Deer - Episode 31
Welcome back to another episode of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge where today Joel Cutting sits down with Douglas Deer, a newly qualified teacher in London.Douglas shares the tools and techniques that are already making a difference in his practice - from pre-teaching vocabulary and effective Concept Checking Questions, to managing work-life balance and drawing on colleague support.If you’re at th
Creating connection in the English classroom with Lê Thị Lan Anh - Episode 30
Welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. Today we’re bringing you our very first episode from the city of Vũng Tàu in Vietnam. Our host Uyen Pham sits down with Lê Thị Lan Anh to explore what it takes to grow confident English learners step-by-step, lesson-by-lesson. Lan Anh shares her top tips for motivating large mixed-ability classes by slowing down, designing engaging tasks an
Building creative English lessons around students’ passions with Lilian Velázquez Salinas - Episode 29
Join us for another inspiring episode of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. This week we join Lilian Velázquez Salinas, a passionate English teacher in Mexico City.Host Ricardo Morales discovers how Lilian focuses on truly knowing her learners and their interests. Utilising TV programmes, games and music to design lessons that feel relevant, joyful and meaningful in her classroom. In this episod
Finding confidence in the early years of teaching with Cindy Hoang - Episode 28
Welcome back to a special episode of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge where today we welcome Cindy Hoang, EFL teacher at Stafford House, London. In this episode, Cindy and host Joel Cutting explore the first few years of being a new teacher, discussing the realities between academic study and then taking those first steps leading the classroom. Cindy has a unique journey, moving from being
When passion for language becomes a lifelong teaching career with Victor David Salas Chavolla - Episode 27
In this episode of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge, host Diana Romero Saucedo speaks with Victor David Salas Chavolla at the Universidad del Valle de México. Victor shares how a simple love of English - long before he ever imagined becoming a teacher - shaped his journey into the classroom. Together they explore what it really means to grow as a teacher over a decade in the classroom.In t
Designing lessons that matter with Seda Kesici - Episode 26
Welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. Today we’re bringing you another episode from Turkey, where we are meeting Seda Kesici in Istanbul. Seda and host Natasha Arain talk honestly about reducing “teacher talking time”, how CELTA and DELTA courses can transform your classroom practice and why it’s important to take time to carefully design your lessons. Hear how one inspiring En
Nurturing a love of English from the earliest years with Natali de Sousa Chaves - Episode 25
Welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. Today we are joining Natali de Sousa Chaves from her very own classroom in Brazil.Host Rebecca Rios, learns all about Natali’s unique experience of teaching English to learners as young as 1, 2 and 3 years of age!You’ll hear how Natali uses play, routines and real life moments - from snack time to free play - to help her very young learners “live the
Moving beyond grammar to build confident English speakers with Eylem Ateş - Episode 24
Welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. Today we’re bringing you our first episode from Turkey, where we are meeting Eylem Ateş at Final Schools in Istanbul. Eylem and host Natasha Arain explore what it really means to create classrooms where students feel safe, curious and confident to speak. Eylem shares her journey from teacher to academic leader, practical ideas for programme
That feeling when … A special episode of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge - Episode 23
Hello and welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge.Today we’re bringing you a very special episode of Grow. We’re celebrating “That feeling when …” - those unforgettable moments when English teachers, like you, know they have made a difference.We’ll look back at some of the most heartwarming “That feeling when …” stories from previous Grow episodes, with our host LuÍsa Geão.From that feeling
Bringing the world into the classroom with Marcio Souza - Episode 22
Welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. Today we are joining Marcio Souza from his very own classroom in Brazil.Host Rebecca Rios, hears about Marcio’s journey from being raised by a family of educators to conducting doctoral research on Plurilingual intercultural competence in English teaching in the UK. Marcio shares the importance of balancing formal and informal language and celeb
“Teaching English goes beyond just speaking the language” with Rubén Hernández Rodríguez - Episode 21
Join us for another inspiring episode of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. This week we join Rubén Hernández Rodríguez, a passionate English teacher in Mexico City.Host Ricardo Morales dives into Rubén’s 25 years of teaching experience and uncovers his secrets to motivating students and balancing both his professional and personal life.Rubén’s story will remind you why teaching English is about so m
The rhythm of teaching with Clélia Daniel - Episode 20
Hello and welcome to another episode of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. Today we are back in France, with host Luísa Geão speaking to Clélia Daniel.This episode is a beautiful example of what it means to teach with both presence and passion. We talk all about the rhythm that makes a great teacher a wonderful conductor, and Clélia even shares the joyful ritual of dancing with her pupils every morni
Teaching English across different learning environments with Peter McMahon – Episode 19
Hello and welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. Today our host, Joel Cutting joins us from the UK to chat with Peter McMahon - a teacher with a diverse background in both primary school and adult language settings. Peter shares candid insights about transitioning between teaching contexts, the transformative power of the CELTA course and how his passion for languages has shaped
Encouraging supportive learning environments with Fernanda Maria Parente Batalha - Episode 18
Welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. Today we are joining Fernanda Maria Parente Batalha from her very own classroom in Brazil.Host Rebecca Rios, learns how Fernanda believes in the importance of connecting with students through real-life examples, personal stories and understanding their individual experience. For her, teaching goes far beyond just delivering content. She shares h
Creating intercultural understanding with Csilla Ducrocq - Episode 17
Hello and welcome to another episode of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. Today we are back in France, with host Luísa Geão speaking to Csilla Ducrocq, a Professor at Université Paris-Saclay. Csilla’s story is one of resilience, creativity and the impact of human connection in education. She has transformed her multicultural experiences into innovative teaching methods including her “crazy scie
Leaving a positive mark on the world through teaching with Miguel Espinosa Flores - Episode 16
In this episode of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge, host Diana Romero Saucedo speaks with Miguel Espinosa Flores at the Universidad del Valle de México. Miguel, who began his teaching career at 19 years old, reflects on his initial nervousness and how he overcame the challenges of teaching students close to his own age by trusting in his knowledge and a passion for what he does. He discus
Bringing movement and presence to language teaching with John Slade - Episode 15
Welcome back to another episode of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge where today we welcome John Slade, a CELTA trainer and EFL teacher in London. Hosted by Joel Cutting, in this episode you’ll discover how John transformed his passion for languages into a thriving career that spans continents and disciplines.Whether you’re a newly qualified teacher looking for guidance, or perhaps considering C
Embracing mistakes in language learning with Amanda Benites - Episode 14
Welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. Today we are joining Amanda Benites from her very own classroom in Brazil.Host Rebecca Rios explores Amanda’s heartwarming journey from a shy language learner to an inspiring educator. They dive into the world of bilingual education, the use of technology in the classroom and those magical moments when students truly connect with language. Amand
The joy of inspiring young minds with primary school teacher Sylvie Canal - Episode 13
“The feeling of helping them to grow, to become older and to pass knowledge, it’s so amazing for me.” Welcome back to another episode of Grow: A Podcast from Cambridge. Today we are welcoming primary school teacher Sylvie Canal, from her very own classroom just outside of Paris. In this heartwarming episode, Sylvie shares the joy and magic behind nurturing young minds and those precious
Resilience, reflection, and the realities of teaching with Laurie Chase – Episode 12
Hello and welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. We are excited to bring you a brand new line up of inspiring teacher stories from classrooms around the world. You’ll also meet some new hosts, and a few familiar ones too!We’re starting off in the UK, to meet Laurie Chase, a Senior Teacher and Safeguarding & Wellbeing Lead at LILA College in Liverpool. In this episode we delv
The best of Grow: Highlights from series one - Episode 11
This week is a very special episode, as we’ll be taking a look back at some of our favourite moments from the first ten episodes of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. During the first series we visited teachers in their classrooms across Italy, Spain and The Netherlands.It’s been an incredible journey full of valuable insights, inspiring stories and helpful advice. Let’s revisit some of those he
“I grow with them”: Teaching teachers with Helmi Sonneveld - Episode 10
“I “grow” with them in their first steps of being a teacher”Welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. In this episode we’re joining English Teacher, Helmi Sonneveld in the Netherlands. Helmi has been an inspirational teacher for over 28 years, and now trains future teachers at the start of their careers. From those nerve-wracking first steps in the classroom, through to new magical mome
Unlocking global opportunities for students in need with Anne Niemeijer-Mackie - Episode 9
Welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. In this episode we sit down with Anne Niemeijer-Mackie, a passionate English teacher with over 40 years of experience in education. We join Anne in her very own classroom at Talland College in Amsterdam, and dive into her remarkable work with refugee students, exploring how language can be a powerful tool for integration, opportunities and hope.
Navigating the teenage classroom with creativity and compassion with Liesbeth Elbers - Episode 8
Welcome back to Grow: a podcast from Cambridge, as we embark on the first stop of our latest journey around the Netherlands. In this episode we're joined by Liesbeth Elbers, from her classroom in Lingecollege MAVO, to explore the art of teaching teenagers. Liesbeth reveals how she connects with her students through genuine interactions, creative five-minute activities and her genuine pas
Using English to unlock new worlds with Cristina Tunica - Episode 7
Teaching English doesn’t just give students the tools to visit the UK and the US —it connects them to so much more of the world than they could ever imagine.‘The sky's the limit’ is a phrase that encapsulates that potential perfectly, and it’s among Cristina Tunica’s favourite idioms which she’s shared with students throughout her 20+ years of teaching.Listen as Cristina joins Luísa Geão for this
Inspiring students with ‘the beautiful language’ with Graham Ward - Episode 6
‘English: the beautiful language’. That simple phrase inspires countless students to engage with a subject that unlocks so much in the world.As a huge advocate for the phrase, Graham Ward is a wonderful example of a teacher who’s been empowering students for over 27 years. He’s now sharing his talents at Fundació Collserola.Graham joins Luísa Geão on episode 6 of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge, to
The power of music & novel approaches with Stefania Rosa Cisternino - Episode 5
English isn't just a language for visiting the UK, it unlocks cultures around the world – and that's at the heart of Stefania Rosa Cisternino's wonderful teaching style.Stefania’s been a teacher for over 17 years, and her attitude to allowing collaboration, using unique approaches and harnessing the power of music is absolutely refreshing!Join us for a fascinating fifth episode of Grow: A podcast
Connecting with a new generation of students with Florencia Sarsotti - Episode 4
Florencia Sarsotti has a fascinating, humanistic approach to teaching English which makes her such a passionate force for good at Madre Sacramento school.She joins us in the latest episode of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge, where she talks through her holistic view on bringing English to life, and how to stay current for new generations of teachers and students alike.This episode coversFlorencia’s
Creating an inclusive classroom for all with Laura Berni - Episode 3
During her 17-year teaching career, Laura Berni’s focus on learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN) has defined her caring approach.One of her many fabulous qualities as a teacher is her ability to observe, understand, and include students with special educational needs. We're delighted to share some of Laura’s experience as an English Language Teacher in the latest episode of Grow, a podcast
Going above & beyond to teach life skills with Susana Gálvez Plou - Episode 2
Teaching English is about more than just teaching the language, it's about helping your students use English to live.Susana Gálvez Plou isn't just an inspiration to her students, but is a great role model to us all on how to empower and motivate future generations.Susana shares her teaching story as she joins host Luísa Geão in Barcelona for episode 2 of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge.This episode
Sparking inspiration in the next generation with Mariacristina Marcato - Episode 1
Hello and welcome to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge - this series will guide you through the world of English language teaching. Join us as we delve into the personal journeys of educators just like you, from their very own classrooms.To kick off this exciting new series our host for the Italian leg of our journey, Filippo Pavesi, is speaking with the wonderful Mariacristina Marcato, an English Te
Welcome to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge
Hello and welcome to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge, where the Mediterranean is the backdrop of our first series. From navigating the lively classrooms of Milan, to discovering diverse learning environments in Barcelona, the Grow podcast will guide you through the world of English Language Teaching. Join us as we delve into the personal journeys of educators just like you, from their ver
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