“Find someone who,” “Give your self-introduction,” and “Speed Dating Classmate Interviews” are commonly used activities as ice-breakers. However, over time, […]
Episode 132-NotebookLM for English Language Teachers
In this episode, Brent and Ixchell talk through NotebookLM from a classroom teacher’s perspective. What problens does it solve for […]
Episode 131 – 26 Tools for 2026
Happy New Year! In this episode, we’re poking around the newest tools and resources of 2026. We haven’t tried them […]
Episode 130-A Very DIESOL Thanksgiving
Research from Harvard and UC Davis shows that finding things to be grateful for actually releases dopamine and serotonin (the […]
Episode 129-When Knowing Too Much Holds You Back
We tend to think expertise is always an advantage, but what if knowing too much can actually hold you back? […]
Episode 128 – 13 Scary Halloween Ideas You Can Use Right Away
Halloween classroom activities don’t have to be boring. We’ve got 13 ideas that are actually going to make your students […]