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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 very own classrooms. You’ll hear firsthand accounts of triumphs, setbacks and invaluable lessons learnt along the

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28:32

Teachers ask: AI, mixed-ability classes &...

Grow: A podcast from Cambridge ·

2026/09/24

Hello and welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge.Today we’re bringing you a very special Q&A episode of Grow directly from the beautiful and sunny King’s College in Cambridge.Host Luísa Geão is joined by English Language Teaching specialists Cecília Lemos Harmer and Olha Madylus, along with co-host Rebecca Rios from Brazil.Our experts answer real questions submitted by English Language Teachers around the world from Austria, Poland and Georgia - collected at the IATEFL conference in

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27:56

Making space for everyone in the classroom with...

Grow: A podcast from Cambridge ·

2026/06/25

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 reshaped her career, her classroom and even how she sees the world. She explains how resilience, patience and compassion guides

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21:54

Building confidence lesson by lesson with Douglas...

Grow: A podcast from Cambridge ·

2026/06/11

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 the start of your English Language teaching journey, or supporting teachers who are, this episode is for

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23:58

Creating connection in the English classroom with Lê...

Grow: A podcast from Cambridge ·

2026/05/21

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 and celebrating every small step.She also offers honest advice for new teachers, including always being kind to

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28:27

Building creative English lessons around students’...

Grow: A podcast from Cambridge ·

2026/05/07

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 episode you will hear all about:Practical ways Lilian encourages shy students to speak up.How she balances different

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21:58

Finding confidence in the early years of teaching...

Grow: A podcast from Cambridge ·

2026/04/23

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 a teaching assistant for young learners in Vietnam to leading multilingual adult classes in the UK. She talks

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30:52

When passion for language becomes a lifelong teaching...

Grow: A podcast from Cambridge ·

2026/04/09

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 this episode of Grow you will learn:How to balance traditional teaching techniques with digital tools.How projects

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31:25

Designing lessons that matter with Seda Kesici -...

Grow: A podcast from Cambridge ·

2026/03/26

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 English teacher changed the course of Seda’s life and how that experience now shapes the way she supports her own

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27:45

Nurturing a love of English from the earliest years...

Grow: A podcast from Cambridge ·

2026/03/05

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 language” even before they can fully speak in their first language.In this episode of Grow, you will

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25:11

Moving beyond grammar to build confident English...

Grow: A podcast from Cambridge ·

2026/02/19

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 programmes and projects that get students genuinely using English, and a “That feeling when…” moment of a once silent learner

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12:31

That feeling when … A special episode of Grow: A...

Grow: A podcast from Cambridge ·

2026/02/05

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 when your learner says thank you, to that feeling when you see them succeed - you’ll hear stories that

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28:13

Bringing the world into the classroom with Marcio...

Grow: A podcast from Cambridge ·

2025/12/11

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 celebrating diverse Englishes to equip students for the real world.In this episode of Grow, you will hear

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28:21

“Teaching English goes beyond just speaking the...

Grow: A podcast from Cambridge ·

2025/11/27

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 much more than just language.In this episode you will learn about:Transforming teenage classrooms into

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29:19

The rhythm of teaching with Clélia Daniel - Episode 20

Grow: A podcast from Cambridge ·

2025/11/13

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 morning.Clélia believes that young learners truly are philosophers but that the key to success in primary

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25:20

Teaching English across different learning...

Grow: A podcast from Cambridge ·

2025/10/30

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 his career.You’ll discover practical teaching strategies, hear heartwarming stories of student success and gain

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29:31

Encouraging supportive learning environments with...

Grow: A podcast from Cambridge ·

2025/10/16

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 her honest struggles and brilliant strategies for teaching every age from primary, through to teenagers, and

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29:45

Creating intercultural understanding with Csilla...

Grow: A podcast from Cambridge ·

2025/10/02

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 science” activities that make language learning engaging and memorable.And whilst she does embrace digital tools,

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25:51

Leaving a positive mark on the world through teaching...

Grow: A podcast from Cambridge ·

2025/09/18

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 discusses the importance of creating a fun and comfortable classroom environment, even in a university setting, and shares

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25:19

Bringing movement and presence to language teaching...

Grow: A podcast from Cambridge ·

2025/08/28

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 CELTA training, John’s practical advice on building relationships with schools, saying yes to opportunities and

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30:01

Embracing mistakes in language learning with Amanda...

Grow: A podcast from Cambridge ·

2025/08/14

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.Amanda believes teaching English is about so much more than just grammar and vocabulary - it’s about helping

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