28 Best Podcasts for ELA & ESL Teachers to Listen to (2026)

Welcome to the Teaching Middle School ELA Podcast , where we help English Language Arts teachers create dynamic, engaging lessons while balancing the everyday responsibilities of teaching middle school. I'm Caitlin Mitchell, a longtime ELA educator and curriculum creator, and I know firsthand how challenging it can be to manage grading, planning, and student needs—while still trying to have a life outside the classroom. That's why every Tuesday and Thursday , I bring you practical strategies, curriculum inspiration, and innovative teaching ideas to help you feel confident, prepared, and energized. Whether you're looking to revamp your writing instruction, streamline your planning process, or engage even the most reluctant readers and writers, you'll find actionable support here. You'll also hear real classroom stories, fresh lesson ideas, and occasional interviews with other passionate educators. If you teach reading and writing to middle schoolers and want to stay inspired and up-to-date with best practices in ELA education, you're in the right place. Tune in every week and let's transform your teaching—together. more

Want to love walking into your ELA classroom each day? Excited about innovative strategies like PBL, escape rooms, hexagonal thinking, sketchnotes, one-pagers, student podcasting, genius hour, and more? Want a thriving choice reading program and a shelf full of compelling diverse texts?You're in the right place!Here you'll find interviews with top authors from the ELA field, workshops with strategies you can use in class immediately, and quick tips to ignite your English teacher creativity. Love teaching poetry? Explore blackout poems, book spine poems, I am from poems, performance poetry, lessons for contemporary poets, and more.Excited to get started with hexagonal thinking? Find out how to build your first deck of hexagons, guide your students through their first discussion, and even expand into hexagonal one-pagers.Into visual learning? Me too! Learn about sketchnotes, one-pagers, and the writing makerspace. Want to get your students podcasting? Get the top technology recs you need to make it happen, and find out what tips a podcaster would give to students starting out.Wish your students would fall for choice reading? Explore top titles and how to fund them, learn to make your library more appealing, and find out how to be a top P.R. agent for books in your classroom. In it for the interviews? Fabulous! Find out about project-based-learning, innovative school design, what really helps kids learn deeply, design thinking, how to choose diverse texts, when to scaffold sketchnotes lessons, building your first writing makerspace, cultivating writer's notebooks, getting started with genius hour, and so much more, from our wonderful guests. Here at The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast, discover you're not alone as a creative English teacher. You're part of a vast community welcoming students to their next escape room, rolling out contemporary poetry and reading aloud on First Chapter Fridays, engaging kids with social media projects and real-world ELA units. As your host (hi, I'm Betsy), I'm here to help you ENJOY your days at school and feel inspired by all the creative ways to teach both contemporary works and the classics your school may be pushing. I taught ELA at the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade levels both in the United States and overseas for almost a decade, and I didn't always get support for my creativity. Now I'm here to make sure YOU get the creative support you deserve, and it brings me so much joy. Welcome to The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast, a podcast for English teachers in search of creative teaching strategies! more

Join hosts Amanda Cardenas (Mud & Ink Teaching) and Marie Morris (The Caffeinated Classroom) in discussions about being brave, trying new things, and all things teaching! As seasoned classroom teachers, Amanda and Marie bring their experience, insight, energy, and oh, so many opinions and ideas... It's time for all teachers to take their classroom and teaching practice into their own hands! more

Equipping ELLs is a podcast for ESL specialists and homeroom teachers who are looking for effective and engaging ways to support their English Language Learners without adding to their endless to-do list. Each week you'll hear tips, strategies, and inspirational stories that will empower you to better reach your ELL students, equip them with life-long skills, and strengthen relationships with colleagues and parents. Your host, Beth Vaucher, is an ESL certified homeroom teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching in the US and internationally. Learn more at www.inspiringyounglearners.com. more

This podcast is for teachers who are passionate about working with multilingual learners. Some links are Amazon Affiliate links. The podcast receives a tiny commission at no expense to buyers. more

The DIESOL Podcast covers EdTech in the field of English as a Second or Other Language. The show helps teachers consider best practices for their English Learning students and how to integrate technology into the classroom to help students where they are. DIESOL: Developing Innovation in English as a Second or Other Language more

How do I plan for my ELLs? Am I doing enough to support my ESL students? Am I a good ESL teacher? How do I lead a professional development about ESL in front of my peers? How can I have a successful ESL classroom? And the biggest question that every ESL teacher asks is, 'How can I ensure my students succeed?' Welcome to Adventures in ESL Podcast! This is the place you want to be to answer all your burning questions about teaching ESL students in grades K-12. My Adventures in ESL Podcast serves ESL teachers (K-12) who are struggling with what to teach and how to prepare for the school year to become successful and confident in their teaching. Every week Millie will bring you actionable tips and strategies that you can implement in your classroom. Don't wait another second! Hit play and learn all the secrets that will transform your classroom. #eslteachersrock more

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. Whether you need a boost of confidence in reaching ESL/ELL newcomers, students in mixed proficiency level classes, or clarity in how to help them access content in the mainstream classrooms, this podcast will quickly become your go-to spot for inspiration and support. Each week, you will hear actionable and easy-to-implement tips and strategies from me, your host, as well as interviews with amazing ESL teachers, and educational consultants around the country so you can leave inspired and ready to rock on. For more teaching tips, strategies and teaching resources, go to www.simplyieva.com. And to connect with other like-minded educators of English learners, join us over at our Facebook group Helping ESL/ELL Teachers K-12 where you can find support, ask questions, and share your expertise.I always say: teaching English learners is the best job in the world. And even though it's sometimes hard, by staying open and learning together, we make it a path of discovery and adventure. I will see you inside the show!www.simplyieva.com/apple more

On the Highest Aspirations Podcast, we engage in important conversations about the most rapidly growing student demographic in the United States - English Language Learners. We speak with educators and students, researchers and policy makers, and parents and community members about how we can help all students reach their highest aspirations. Join us on this important journey as we bring the vibrant ELL Community together around the topics that matter most to the students we serve. more

The study of literature can be fun, relevant, and meaningful for all students if we focus on inspiring creative and curious thinkers and writers. Visit www.theteachersworkshop.com to find more resources for secondary ELA (high school English language arts) teachers. more

Carol Salva and her guests explore ways to empower language learners and the teachers who teach them. We're not just closing gaps, we're growing leaders. more

A space where English teachers in Queensland and beyond can connect about the joy and point of learning, language, and literature. more

🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk: A Podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers! 🌟 Are you an ESL teacher , English teacher , Content creator, or O nline educator ? ESL Talk is a podcast designed just for you . Join our passionate, expert hosts, Daniel and Fey, along with a stellar lineup of guests from the world of Teaching, Education, Ed-Tech, and ESL. These include award-winning authors, published Ph.D. scholars, Nobel Prize winners, successful business leaders in education and edtech, and the top 1% of English teaching social media creators who share innovative strategies, practical techniques, invaluable advice, and essential skills to elevate your teaching game! With over 125+ episodes in our archive and 300,000+ downloads to date, we've got a wealth of teaching content for you to explore and enjoy! Stay connected with us: 📸 Instagram: @esltalkpodcast 🌐 Website: esltalk.ca 📧 Email: ****@gmail.com 🌟 Join the ESL Talk Community today, and don't forget to subscribe to new episodes! 🌟 #ESLTeachers #EnglishTeaching #OnlineTeaching #Podcast #TeachingTips #Education #ESLCommunity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Teacher Talking Time is a podcast for language teachers who want more: more clarity, more autonomy, and more lasting impact, both inside and outside the classroom. Hosted by Leo and Andrew, each episode features thoughtful, in-depth conversations with the educators, researchers, and teacherpreneurs shaping the future of language education. Guests have included Scott Thornbury, Bill VanPatten, David Little, Jennifer Jenkins, John Levis, Angelica Galante, Sarah Mercer, Enrica Piccardo, Claudia Fernández, Shawn Loewen, Paul Nation, Sheila Thorn , and many more. From the latest in second language acquisition research to honest stories of teachers building lives and businesses on their own terms, every conversation invites you to think deeper, teach more intentionally, and take charge of your professional path. We release two episodes each month - with full video versions on YouTube - to help you reflect, stay inspired, and grow as a teacher and changemaker. Subscribe, listen, and join a global community of educators leading with intention. more

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 very own classrooms. You'll hear firsthand accounts of triumphs, setbacks and invaluable lessons learnt along the way. Whether you're an experienced educator or just starting out, Grow offers practical tips and inspiration to enhance your teaching skills. You'll learn from others who have been exactly where you are, gain new ideas to implement straight into tomorrow's lesson plans, and reflect on how you want your own career journey to develop. So join us for an adventure towards a brighter future for education, fuelled by your passion for teaching. Learn more: cambridge.org/wobl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

How to English TEFL Podcast is hosted by Gav & Em, two English teachers with 40+ years of combined teaching experience around the world. We explore real questions from English teaching and learning, including lesson planning, grammar, vocabulary, speaking, confidence, Business English, classroom management, technology and more. Expect practical TEFL ideas, honest classroom stories and different perspectives from two teachers who don't always agree on the best way to teach. Listen, learn and teach with Gav & Em. more

Each episode, we connect what's going on in secondary ELA classrooms from classic texts to complex themes with your students' FYPs to create innovative learning experiences and spaces for critical conversation. We believe ELA is ALIVE and meaningful in our world more than ever, and we are thrilled to empower teachers to adapt these creative ideas in their classrooms. more

A short conversation can spark a big idea. But as busy English language teachers, it's hard to find the time and space for those chats that shift how we teach or think about our careers. TESOL Pop brings those conversations to you. This mini podcast features quick, insightful interviews with TESOL, TEFL, and ESL educators from around the world. In under 15 minutes, you'll hear ideas, teaching insights, and career stories that make you feel part of the wider ELT community, without adding to your workload. 🎧 Listen on your podcast app 📺 Watch with captions on YouTube 🌐 Or do a bit of both at tesolpop.com Produced by our creative house, Communicating for Impact . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Welcome to the Let's Talk TEFL podcast with Jackie Bolen and Jennifer Smith. We're going to discuss everything ESL/EFL teaching, including experiences teaching abroad, activity and game ideas, teaching tips, interviews with old friends, and more. Come join us in the Let's Talk TEFL teacher's lounge for some inspiration and entertainment! more

Dive into the world of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) with TEFL Unlocked, the ultimate podcast for aspiring and seasoned educators. Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to enhance your teaching skills, this podcast offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. more

A podcast for reflective practice for teachers of English around the world

Talking ELT is the easiest place to hear about the big issues in English Language Teaching! Discover the latest trends, explore new approaches, and stay up to date with the issues you're curious about. Join guests from around the world as we share stories, ideas, and tips to improve your teaching and brighten your day. more

A podcast about English Teaching in Chile. Our goal is to share our knowledge and experience about teaching English in Chile. We focus on practical ideas and resources that one or both of us have used in our teaching, using free resources whenever possible. In this way, we hope to help teachers improve their practice while also giving them tools to create the best learning experiences for their students.Check our Website: https://www.eltinchile.com/We welcome your feedback and comments, feel free to email us at ****@eltinchile.com more

Are you a middle school ELA teacher looking for practical, proven strategies to help your students grow as confident readers and writers? Middle School Café is your go-to podcast for engaging teaching ideas, classroom-tested tools, and real talk about what works in today's ELA classroom. Each episode delivers actionable tips to help you close reading gaps, build student ownership, and create a classroom culture where literacy thrives. Whether you're navigating a curriculum, supporting struggling readers, or just looking for fresh ways to inspire your students, you'll find support, strategy, and a sense of community right here. Join a community of passionate middle school ELA teachers working to build confident, engaged readers. Visit www.middleschoolcafe.com for classroom tools, podcast extras, and resources to support every student on their reading journey. more

Welcome to Lit Happens your go-to resource for senior English teachers navigating the HSC syllabus.We deliver practical teacher support, ready-to-use guides, and time-saving resources to simplify the 2019 2026 prescriptions (still in effect for HSC 2026) and prepare for upcoming changes. From Reading to Write programming and Module breakdowns (A D) to rubric mastery, text analysis (The Crucible, 1984, The Tempest & Hag-Seed, Plath & Hughes), Craft of Writing strategies, and exam prep we unpack it all with real classroom insights.Explore our weekly videos and podcast episodes on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Grab free downloadable PDFs, rubrics, templates, and cheat sheets at our website: https://lithappensse.com/New this season: Teacher Tales authentic staffroom stories to support your wellbeing and teaching journey.Subscribe for weekly HSC English teacher tips that save hours and boost student outcomes. Questions? Comment below or email ****@gmail.com.#HSCEnglish #SeniorEnglishTeacher #HSC2026 #ReadingToWrite #NESA #EnglishTeacherResources more

'Teaching English to Kids: A Journey of Fun Learning' is the podcast that bridges the gap between rigorous methodology and engaging practice.Each episode delves into the core foundations of ELT from SLA theory and classroom management techniques to curriculum planning and phonics fundamentals and translates them into practical, game-based learning activities you can use immediately. Discover creative strategies for immersive storytelling, effective song use, and designing lessons that spark curiosity and build genuine confidence in your young learners.Whether you're a seasoned teacher or new to the classroom, join a community of dedicated educators who are transforming language learning. Move beyond the theory and find actionable inspiration to make your classroom more effective and incredibly fun.Subscribe now for your weekly dose of evidence-based strategies and playful teaching inspiration! more

No lesson-plans. No aims. No exams. Just short lively chats about education, English language teaching, life, values … and any sideroads we discover along the way. Two teachers looking back and wondering what they may have learnt over the years? … or completely failed to learn …Adrian Underhill wrote Sound Foundations and created the Phonemic Chart. He's a past President of IATEFL. Jim Scrivener wrote Learning Teaching, Classroom Management Techniques, Teaching English Grammar and many other ELT books....We'd love your questions and comments: ****@gmail.com more

Educational experts in ELT (English Language Learning) and other industries share views, approaches and ideas that can fuel real-world learning and teaching. Join us for a relaxed educational cup of coffee! more