Empowered English Educators  Doors close on Sunday 3rd September 2023! https://www.rhiannonelt.com/empowered-english-educators Join us! *** Today I’m joined by Cara to talk all about movies and specifically why more and more people, native English speakers included, are finding they need to turn on the subtitles when they’re watching them! Cara Leopold is the creator of the Leo Listening Movie Club where she helps film-loving English learners understand and discuss movies together...

Today I'm joined by Nora, business communication genius and tattoo and festival lover! She shares with us how tattoos (she has either 19.5 or 20.5!) helped her learn to love her body and music festivals are her way of letting herself have fun after many years of denying herself it. It's a surprisingly deep conversation and an absolute honour to have been part of - my thanks to Nora! Nora's Masterclass, Effortless English Emails, is taking place on August 10th 2023 (but available...

Digital Retreat! Relax Into YOUR English - 14+15 July, online I’m running a workshop: “Mindset Makeover: Navigating Negative Thoughts with Confidence” https://subscribepage.io/relaxintoyourenglish See you there! +++ Today I’m joined by Clare to talk about her life of music. In this conversation, Clare shares her experience growing up in a highly musical household, her classical training and later love affair with folk music, how music has taken her around the world and...

Today’s episode is a little bit different (because it’s episode THIRTY! and that’s super exciting!) I’m joined by Clare, my partner, and we chat about things we’ve listened to, read, and watched which we find interesting. It’s eclectic (read: all over the place!) and I hope you enjoy it. Here are Clare’s notes from the conversation: Whale Song:  https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/30/science/humpback-whale-songs-cultural-evolution.html and just in...

Today I’m joined by Mikey to chat about the impact that the menstrual cycle, with its four distinct phases (menstrual, follicular, ovulation, and luteal), can have on how we exercise. Mikey and I don’t only talk about the biological aspect of this issue but also the social. Are menstrual cycles taken into account during qualification courses to become Personal Trainers, for example? Is it still taboo to talk about periods and cycles in the gym? How can people who menstruate begin the. -...

Today I’m joined by Nicola to talk to us about investing our money (even if we’ve never thought we were anywhere close to being ready to invest!) Nicola runs a Beginner Investing Course where she teaches you how to put your money to work by demystifying investing and giving you the tools, knowledge and mindset to take charge of your finances without the help (and expense) of a financial advisor. Her May 2023 Course has already begun (although you might be able to squeeze in if you get...

Today I’m joined by Bekhruz. We’re talking about overthinking and anxiety. He chose this text to help us: Overthinking Disorder: Is It a Mental Illness? https://health.clevelandclinic.org/is-overthinking-a-mental-illness/ Bekhruz is an accent coach and works with English teachers to gain confidence with their pronunciation in English and, thus, move forward in their careers and businesses. You can connect with him on his Instagram page: @ripitpliz +++ Join our Deep...

Today, I’m joined by Shannon to talk about her lifetime-long habit of journalling. She selected the following two texts to support our conversation: Now is the Time to Start Keeping a Journal https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/29/at-home/now-is-the-time-to-start-keeping-a-journal.html  Virginia Woolf on the Creative Benefits of Keeping a Diary https://www.themarginalian.org/2013/01/25/virginia-woolf-on-keeping-a-diary/  Shannon helps language teachers build successful businesses. You...

Today, I’m joined by Marcela, an Art Therapist based in Scotland, about her work and training in Art Therapy. In our conversation, she explains what art therapy is and how it relates to other creative therapies, why it’s such a powerful tool for helping children, and gives us an insight into what her sessions with clients look like. Before our chat, she shared with me the following interview with Graham Music, who’s talking (among other things) about the importance of play and creativity in...

Today, we’re talking with Valeria about her experience as an English Literature teacher in Miami, Florida in the wake of the controversial Don’t Say Gay bill introduced last year. You can find out more about the bill here: Florida's governor signs controversial law opponents dubbed 'Don't Say Gay' https://www.npr.org/2022/03/28/1089221657/dont-say-gay-florida-desantis Podcast: Today in Focus by the...

Today, we catch the second part of my conversation with Fernanda about a recent (yucky) experience she had while running her Instagram page. Fernanda (on instagram as @fernanda_englishteacher_br ) is an English teacher with 12 years experience. She specialises in helping people - mainly other English teachers - pass high-level Cambridge exams so that they feel more empowered and confident in their abilities. Despite holding a Celta Pass A, she doesn’t hide her dislike of many traditional...

Today, I’m joined by Fernanda to talk about a recent (yucky) experience she had while running her Instagram page. Fernanda (on instagram as @fernanda_englishteacher_br ) is an English teacher with 12 years experience. She specialises in helping people - mainly other English teachers - pass high-level Cambridge exams so that they feel more empowered and confident in their abilities. Despite holding a Celta Pass A, she doesn’t hide her dislike of many traditional ways of teaching, especially...

Today, I’m joined by Monica for part 2 of our conversation on the topic of a fascinating blog post she wrote about heritage speakers. You can read her blog post here: The Many Misconceptions about Heritage Speakers https://languaging.substack.com/p/the-many-misconceptions-about-heritage Also, Monica sent me this article after our conversation as it added some nuance to our comments on bilingual education. Spanish or Catalan? A controversy that is anything but...

Deep Talk, my signature Discussion and Coaching Program, starts again on January 16th. Book your place here: https://www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-discussion-program +++ Today, I’m joined by Monica and we’re talking about a fascinating blog post she wrote about heritage speakers. You can read her blog post here: The Many Misconceptions about Heritage Speakers https://languaging.substack.com/p/the-many-misconceptions-about-heritage You can connect with Monica on her Instagram page at...

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Deep Talk, my signature Discussion and Coaching Program, starts again on January 19th. Book your place here: https://www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-discussion-program +++ Join our Deep Talkers community on Facebook. Discuss the episodes, meet new people, share what you’re reading about at the moment, all in a yummy community of like-minded souls. Head to: https://www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcast to sign up! +++ Today, I’m joined by Duncan and we’re talking about the film, Living...

Join our Deep Talkers community on Facebook. Discuss the episodes, meet new people, share what you’re reading about at the moment, all in a yummy community of like-minded souls. Head to: https://www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcast to sign up! +++ Today, I’m joined by Marisa and we’re talking about fun - and why it’s super important to our lives and should be prioritised. Marisa chose this TED talk as the basis for our discussion: Why Having Fun Is the Secret to a Healthier Life | Catherine...

Join our Deep Talkers community on Facebook. Discuss the episodes, meet new people, share what you’re reading about at the moment, all in a yummy community of like-minded souls. Head to: https://www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcast to sign up! +++ Today, I’m joined by Dave and we’re talking about the perceptual phenomenon known as synaesthesia. You find out more about synaesthesia at the following links: Tasty Coloured Sounds: The experience of Synaesthetes by Dr. Julia...

Join our Deep Talkers community on Facebook. Discuss the episodes, meet new people, share what you’re reading about at the moment, all in a yummy community of like-minded souls. Head to: https://www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcast to sign up! +++ Today, I’m joined by Claire who’s chosen to talk about the witch trials which took place in Scotland between 1590 and 1727 and why there is a campaign now to have those women and men who were executed for witchcraft to be officially pardoned by...

Join our Deep Talkers community on Facebook. Discuss the episodes, meet new people, share what you’re reading about at the moment, all in a yummy community of like-minded souls. Head to: https://www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcast to sign up! +++ Today, I’m joined by Katie who’s chosen the topic of kids and tech. Take a look at this video and join us for the episode’s discussion. Rethinking social development with Moxie, a robot companion for...

Join our Deep Talkers community on Facebook. Discuss the episodes, meet new people, share what you’re reading about at the moment, all in a yummy community of like-minded souls. Head to: https://www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcast to sign up! +++ Today, I’m joined by Seb, who’s chosen the topic of procrastination. Take a look at this video and join us for the episode’s discussion. Inside the mind of a master procrastinator | Tim Urban (TED) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arj7oStGLkU You...

Join our Deep Talkers community on Facebook. Discuss the episodes, meet new people, share what you’re reading about at the moment, all in a yummy community of like-minded souls. Head to: https://www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcast to sign up!

Join our Deep Talkers community on Facebook. Discuss the episodes, meet new people, share what you’re reading about at the moment, all in a yummy community of like-minded souls. Head to: https://www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcast to sign up! Today, I’m joined by Irina who has chosen the topic we’ll be discussing this week: accent modification. You can find a related article below. 1. Why a regional accent will cost...

Deep Talk, the discussion program, is opening its doors again. This doesn't happen very often and I'd love for you to join us! You can find more information and join us here: https://www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-discussion-program If you have any questions or aren't sure if this is the right call for you, don't hesitate to get in touch. You can reach me on my Instagram page or via email at [email protected] Can't wait to meet you in the program!