Best TEFL Podcasts by Category (2026)

TEFL Teacher Training and Methodology Podcasts

Core shows on how to teach English, teacher training and ELT methodology from leading trainers and authors.

1. Language Bridge Podcast

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Bridging the gap in ESL education—one conversation at a time.Join us as we explore innovative teaching strategies, real-world experiences, and expert insights to transform the way we teach and learn English as a Second Language. Whether you’re an educator or a language enthusiast, let’s bridge the gap together!MORE Host Dr. Giuseppe Chiaramonte
Producer/Network Dr. Giuseppe Chiaramonte
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2. TESOL Pop

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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...MORE Producer/Network TESOL Pop
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13Instagram 3K Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

3. Grow: A podcast from Cambridge

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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...MORE Producer/Network Cambridge
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4. TEFL Unlocked

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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 Producer/Network The TEFL Academy
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5. The English Language T-Ching

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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.comMORE Estimated listeners
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6. Teacher's Coffee with George Kokolas & Virginia Dooley

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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 Producer/Network Teacher's Coffee
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Facebook 42.2KTwitter 886Instagram 12.2K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. TEFL Training Institute Podcast

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Far too much of language teaching literature is, to quote Stephen Krashen, "Far too long, far too incomprehensible and far too full of jargon," not to mention far too expensive. The TEFL Training Institute podcast is short, easy to understand and free. In each 15-minute episode, we discuss practical, thought-provoking or controversial topics with our friends, and some of the biggest names in language teaching. From motivation to materials, training to teenagers, approaches to assessment, if you want to become a better teacher, trainer or manager, start here. With host Ross Thorburn.MORE Host Ross Thorburn
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Facebook 3.5KTwitter 1.1KInstagram 77 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Since Jul 2016 Get Email Contact

8. ELT Unwrapped

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This podcast focuses on aspects related to English Language Teaching, giving information in an easy way so that student-teachers and teachers can get information that will be helpful for their teaching practices. If you want me to talk about a specific topic, let me know!MORE Estimated listeners
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Classroom Practice, Lesson Ideas and Activities Podcasts

Ready to use lesson ideas, games, activities and practical classroom tips for everyday English teaching.

1. TEFL Commute

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TEFL commute is a podcast for language teachers. It is not about language teaching though inevitably it might crop up. All three of us are avid podcast listeners and like playing around making our own. TEFL commute is meant to be a light-hearted listen aimed at brightening your daily commute to class. Each episode is built a round a topic that you could use in your teaching and the podcast will have page on this site that will link you to articles, questions and resources you can use with your students...MORE Hosts Lindsay Clandfield, Shaun Wilden, James Taylor
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 25 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

2. Talking ELT

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Talking ELT is the easiest place to hear about the big issues in language, where you'll learn everything you need to know in 20 minutes or less. 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 Producer/Network Oxford University Press ELT
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 20 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. How to English TEFL Podcast

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Welcome to a teaching and learning English podcast. Meet Gav & Em, two experienced teachers, discussing the most important topics for both teachers and students. Each week they'll cover teaching techniques and learning tips. Whether you're up at the board, or behind the desk, you'll get something from How To English TEFL Podcast. Show your support here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodMORE Hosts Gavin, Em
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 5.6KTwitter 3.3KInstagram 8.7K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

4. Let's Talk TEFL

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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 Hosts Jackie Bolen, Jennifer Booker Smith
Producer/Network Jackie Bolen
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 4.4KInstagram 1.9K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Chalk.n.coffee

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Chalk.n.coffee is a podcast hosted by Jacqueline Mallais. The show features a variety of episodes, including practical teaching advice, lesson ideas, solutions to common ESL teaching challenges, and interviews with inspiring educators.MORE Producer/Network mallja1 mallja1
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Teaching Young Learners and K-12 ELLs Podcasts

Strategies for teaching English to children, K-12 ESL classes and English Language Learners in schools.

1. Equipping ELLs

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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...MORE Host Beth Vaucher
Producer/Network Beth Vaucher, ELL, ESL Teachers
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 107 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

2. Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL Teachers

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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...MORE Host Millicent Williams
Producer/Network My Adventures in ESL
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 26Facebook 2.6KTwitter 149 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Since Jul 2019 Get Email Contact

3. Highest Aspirations

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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 Producer/Network Ellevation Education
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 24Facebook 1.9KTwitter 8.2K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Teaching English to Kids: A Journey of Fun Learning

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"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...MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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5. RBERNing Questions

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RBERNing Questions is a professional learning podcast, produced by Mid-State RBERN, where we answer your most compelling questions about teaching, serving, and supporting multilingual learners. We connect teachers and leaders of English Language Learners (ELLs) and Multilingual Learners (MLs) with experts in our field who will address timely and specific questions relating to instructional practices, teacher collegiality, and outreach to students and their families...MORE Estimated listeners
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Professional Development, Careers and Teacher Wellbeing Podcasts

CPD, career growth, work life balance and productivity advice for English language teachers.

1. EVERYTHING EFL

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I’m passionate about serving teachers. There’s no one size fits all lesson plan or solution to your class needs and issues. But, you’ve got a friend and support system in me. I can help reduce your overwhelm, give you some teachy inspo and improve your work-life balance. How?With solid takeaways you can try out immediately AND some much needed teacher love. Because your wellbeing is important too.You can find my contact details in the show notes if you'd like me to work with your institution and create a tailor-made CPD workshop for you.MORE Producer/Network Erin O'Byrne
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2. Thrive in ELT

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What if your English language teaching life was so organized that your systems helped you manage your time, get things done, and thrive in work and life? Know what? It's not impossible. With over 20 years in the teaching and administrative trenches, I know what it's like to have a to-do list a mile long when all you want to do is rest. In each bitesize episode, I'll share quick, practical tips that you can apply right away so you can live a more relaxed, happier, and organized ELT life. Looking forward to talking with you soon. - Heather JohnstonMORE Producer/Network ELT Resource Room
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3. Delivering development

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This podcast covers all aspects of professional development for language teachers. While we are serious about what we do, we hope we do this with humour!
Hosts Kevin Westbrook, Neil, Laura Styles
Producer/Network Kevin Westbrook
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4. The Intentional TESOL

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I'll show you how to work smarter, not harder, together because I am the Intentional TESOL!
Producer/Network Katie Leven
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5. TESOL Australia Blog

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Get all the latest news, information, and tips, and keep your TESOL career on track through our blogs! TESOL Australia offers you the exclusive work experience practicum that is fully supervised and assessed with every TESOL certification. Their work experience includes access to live teaching observation videos so that you can see how it's done in real life.MORE Email ****@tesolau.com
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EdTech, AI and the ELT Industry Podcasts

Educational technology, AI tools and the business and industry side of English language teaching.

1. The DIESOL Podcast | EdTech in ESL

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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 LanguageMORE Hosts Brent Warner, Ixchell Reyes
Producer/Network Brent Warner & Ixchell Reyes
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 37Facebook 127Twitter 1.6KInstagram 576 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2019 Get Email Contact

2. intELEcast News

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The podcast that takes you into the world of English Language Education. Join your hosts, Martin and Sona, and explore the topics and trends being discussed in the world of English Language Education. In each episode, we'll be talking to industry experts who will share their expertise and insights into areas such as AI, sales, exams, good old fashioned teaching, and much, much more...MORE Estimated listeners
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ELT Research and Second Language Acquisition Podcasts

Research informed episodes on second language acquisition and the evidence behind effective English teaching.

1. Teacher Talking Time: The Learn YOUR English Podcast

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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 of Learn YOUR English, 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...MORE Hosts Michael Landry, Andrew Woodbury, Leo Gomez
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 31Facebook 2.9KTwitter 434Instagram 2.2K Avg Length 74 min Format Long form Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

2. The JALT Listening Podcast: Hear Us Out!

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Dive into the world of second language acquisition with "Hear Us Out!" - a monthly podcast hosted by Ash, Andrej, and Cooper, English language lecturers in Japan. Produced in conjunction with the JALT Listening SIG, we explore cutting-edge listening research through engaging interviews with SLA researchers. Our smaller "Research Bites" episodes offer concise summaries of intriguing studies. From innovative methodologies to social perspectives in higher education, from the teaching of listening to listening to learn, we cover it all.MORE Producer/Network JALT Listening SIG
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Regional and Country-Specific ELT Podcasts

Podcasts rooted in specific countries and regions, sharing local English teaching contexts and experiences.

1. English Language Teaching in Chile - eltinchile.com

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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.comMORE Producer/Network eltinchile
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. Ninja Teacher Podcast

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Learn about teaching English abroad in Vietnam as the Ninja Teacher team shares advice, insights and interviews on life abroad.
Producer/Network Alex Stevenson
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 5KInstagram 3K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Relanza

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RELANZA es un pódcast para docentes de lenguas donde expertos en el campo abordan algunos de los grandes temas que, alineados con los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible, marcan el futuro de la educación. Comparte experiencias y ofrece ideas prácticas para el aula. Es un pódcast bilingüe donde, impulsado por inteligencia artificial, podrás escuchar todos los episodios en español e inglés. ¿Te apuntas?  Conoce más nuestro proyecto www.relanza.net  RELANZA is a podcast for language teachers where experts in the field discuss some of the major topics that, in lin..MORE Email ****@unir.net
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4. UVG TEACHER TALK

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The UVG Teacher Talk podcast is a series of interviews by English Language Fellow* Tim Thompson with Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (UVG) faculty members. It is intended to serve as a professional development resource for English as a Foreign Language teachers in Guatemala and around the world. Stay tuned for Season 2 in the spring of 2026.*The English Languge Fellow Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.Theme music: "Office Plants" by 1000 Handz.Technical Engineer: Wilson VasquezMORE Email ****@gmail.com
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