Research-informed conversations for language teachers & educators

I’ve been fortunate to collaborate with Andy and Leo on several projects, including an episode of Teacher Talking Time. Every collaboration has been energising, thoughtfully produced, and packed with ideas that stay with me long after we finish. For me, those are the hallmarks of a great creative partnership, and I look forward to many more.

Teacher Talking Time is the most relevant and up-to-date ELT podcast out there. The interviewers ask the questions that matter, and the interviewees are always ahead of the curve. I manage a small community of English teachers in Brazil, and whenever a new episode is out, I share it with the crew, and we discuss it. Thank you for this, guys! #DownWithTheSyntheticGrammarSyllabus

I’ve been teaching ESL for many years, and I still believe the best teachers never stop learning. The Teacher Talking Time podcast is a thoughtful and practical resource that has given me ideas I can apply in my own classroom while encouraging me to reflect on my teaching. I appreciate the authentic conversations, the variety of perspectives, and the shared commitment to helping language teachers. It’s a podcast I enjoy listening to and would gladly recommend to others in the field.

Congratulations to you and Leo, Andrew! I’ve genuinely enjoyed listening to the podcast—it’s refreshing to hear conversations that challenge us to reflect on our practice rather than simply offering quick teaching tips.

One episode that has stayed with me is your conversation with Bill VanPatten, especially his point that we cannot and do not control what learners ultimately acquire or choose to do with the language

Thank you for creating such a thoughtful podcast, and congratulations on giving it an even bigger place on the new website. Wishing you and Leo every success!

The Teacher Talking Time podcast is awesome in every way. The hosts @Leo Gomez and @Andrew Woodbury have assembled a stellar cast of TESOL/Applied Linguistics teacher educators and researchers to feature on a wide variety of topics ranging from the myth of native speakerism to the importance of learner autonomy to whether children acquire the L2 more quickly than adults (and many, many more scintillating topics). In their inimitable fashion Leo and Andrew put their guests at ease while asking probing questions that elicit thought-provoking answers. This is a “do not miss” podcast for those new to the field as well as those of us who have been around for a while and are seeking to gain new insights into key issues.

Being a guest on Teacher Talking Time was a genuine pleasure. The conversation was thoughtful, well prepared, and went far deeper than the usual surface-level teaching talk. As someone who has spent over a decade in ESL and now builds EdTech, I can say this is one of the few podcasts that takes both the craft and the business of language teaching seriously. Highly recommended for any teacher who wants to grow.

Teacher Talking Time is a must-listen for language teaching professionals. The hosts do a wonderful job of making complex topics accessible to busy teachers, and manage to keep their conversations with guests light but insightful. Most importantly, they bridge the gap between research and practice, ensuring listeners get a deeper understanding of second language acquisition issues.