Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-2d86g-fbbbdf Recording date: December 9, 2020 Guest: Fi Aish and Jo Tomlinson Synopsis: In this week’s episode, we talk with the founders of Target English, Fi Aish and Jo Tomlinson. Fi and Jo are experts in creating materials and tests for English Language Training and IELTS exam preparation. We talk with Jo and Fi about the transition from teaching to starting their own business and some lessons they have learned as language material and assessment consultants. We discuss the future of English Language assessments and testing in the “new normal” of online teaching. We also chat about the impact of Covid-19 and (gasp!) its positive impact in their day to day work life. Links: https://www.target-english.eu/ Produced by Melanie Johnson and Amy Swanson for BounceEnglish Edited by Amy Swanson Theme Song “Let’s Keep in Touched” by John Swanson (Amy’s big brother!)

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-2tpfs-fb0ce8 Recording date: December 16, 2020 Guest: Joy MacFarland, Boston Synopsis: Need a shot of hope and inspiration? Well, you’re in luck because this episode has both, thanks to our amazing guest, Joy MacFarland. A former English Language Teacher, Joy now works in ELT publishing and promotes collaboration within the ESL industry (even with, gasp, competitors!) through her love of conferences! We discuss the impending challenge of enticing qualified teachers back to the classroom after getting “real jobs” because of Covid-19.  And we talk about how Language Learning can change the world, one student at a time. We also get a chance to hear Joy use one of our favorite new quotes, “We’re a huggy industry.” Links: https://www.englishusa.org/ https://www.matsol.org/ https://eltngl.com/

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-njdz6-fa409f Recording date: December 16, 2020 Guests: Jo McVey, London and Julie Butters, Cork Synopsis: It’s double the fun as we talk with veteran English Language Teachers Jo McVey and Julie Butters. We discuss their different career paths in English Language Teaching. We explore the delayed emotional toll many teachers faced after the rapid transition to online teaching and the road back to Wellness during the continued lockdowns.  We also chat about the good and bad of academic language training and the future of the English Language Teaching industry. Links: https://eapinireland.org/ https://englishusapdc2021.org/ Produced by Melanie Johnson and Amy Swanson for BounceEnglish Edited by Amy Swanson Theme Song “Let’s Keep in Touched” by John Swanson (Amy’s big brother!)

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-a2aqk-f98358 Recording date: January 28, 2021 Guest: Amanda Bradford, Kunshan Synopsis: Looking for some light at the end of this Covid tunnel? Well, Amanda Bradford is the person to talk to! Join us for this wonderful conversation with Amanda about her experiences teaching at a Chinese university when, just one year ago, the Covid-19 hit. She shares her thoughts on how online learning will change in the future and about how, now that she is back teaching in the classroom, she and her students have come to appreciate the value of face to face classes. We also discuss how the future of international travel may change. Join us for this first person account of getting back to “normal” and her hope for the future in the West. Links: https://dukekunshan.edu.cn/en Produced by Melanie Johnson and Amy Swanson for BounceEnglish Edited by Amy Swanson Theme Song “Let’s Keep in Touched” by John Swanson (Amy’s big brother!)

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-yu9dm-f7801d Recording date: December 22, 2020 Guest: Caroline McKinnon, New York City Synopsis: We are so excited to talk with Caroline McKinnon, an incredible person and an incredible teacher, who is universally ADORED by her students and colleagues. Caroline has travelled and worked all over the world, and put together a phenomenal career. She's currently the Director of Courses at Rennert International in New York City, and Director of FeLTNYC, an all volunteer organization founded to help asylum seekers in New York City learn English in a very challenging time for immigrants to the United States. In this episode, Caroline has lots of interesting things to say about how FeLTNYC grew during the pandemic and the future of English Language Teaching. Links: https://www.feltnyc.org/ https://www.rennert.com/ https://www.englishusa.org/page/2021PDC

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-6vt6r-f71d92 Recording date: December 9, 2020 Guest: John Laing, Sydney Synopsis: John Laing is a veteran English language teacher whose career has taken him from Australia, to Japan to the Middle East and back home to Oz. He has a reputation for being a source of positivity and fun in the classroom and a beloved teacher by his many students. Join us as we talk with John about life in Australia during Covid, its impact on the English Language Training industry in that country and his thoughts on the future of English Language Industry in Australia. Produced by Melanie Johnson and Amy Swanson for BounceEnglish Edited by Amy Swanson Theme Song “Let’s Keep in Touched” by John Swanson (Amy’s big brother!)

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-rs5rn-f71d8f Recording date: December 6, 2020. Guest: Chris Griffiths, Dubai Synopsis: In this episode, we talk with the wonderful Chris Griffiths about living and working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), language localization for English training materials in the Middle East and his experiences living in Dubai during the time of Covid. Produced by Melanie Johnson and Amy Swanson for BounceEnglish Edited by Amy Swanson Theme Song “Let’s Keep in Touched” by John Swanson (Amy’s big brother!)

Over the past 6 months, Educators have moved very quickly in order to transition from face to face classes to online course delivery. As many schools kick off their new school year and fall sessions, here are five tips for teachers to successfully transition to teaching online.

Who would have thought at the beginning of 2020 that our lives would change so dramatically in such a short time? In this video, BounceEnglish founder Melanie Johnson will discuss how trauma can impact the classroom or workplace (in person or online). She will share some techniques for managing uncertainty and mitigating its potential impact on all of our lives - as educators, professionals and individuals.