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Leo Rivas

Hello, hello! This is NoLessonPlan, a podcast where English language teachers, learners, and a researcher share their experiences in the classroom and whatnot.

22 - Ep. 19 - Sandra Velasco - English language teacher, entrepreneur

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22 - Ep. 19 - Sandra Velasco - English language teacher, entrepreneur
In this episode, Sandra shares her experiences as an undergrad ELT student, her MA, being motivated to continue her studies, her teaching beliefs, doing what you have to do with what you have, finding new and more profitable teaching opportunities after burn out due to a bad work environment, toxic colleagues, building an online school, teaching during the pandemic, the importance of building and having a community of supportinve, kind, open, good teachers, feeling like "El Pipila" (check this Mexican historical character out), never underestimating yourself, going beyond grammar teaching, giving foundation to your teaching through theory, witnessing horrible teaching through her children's Zoom classes, creating her own teaching material, teaching conversation classes, Shark Tank in the classroom, being goal oriented, going beyond your comfort zone, and having control of your life.
If you want to take classes with one of the best English teachers, you can reach her at her Facebook page, Teacher Sandra Velasco.
Also, I'm always looking for ELT teachers, students, and researchers to interview so please reach out if you would like to be featured in an episode: www.nolessonplanpodcast.com
Wed, 04 Oct 2023 - 50min
21 - NoLessonPlan: English Language Teaching, Learning, and Research (Trailer)
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 - 00min
20 - Ep. 18 - Alonso Gordillo - Language Teacher
In this episode Alonso talks to us about his beautiful teaching philosophy, what it takes to learn a language, his own experience as a language learner of both English and German, and tips and tricks for teachers.
Thu, 10 Aug 2023 - 22min
19 - Ep. 17 - Lander Legarda - Translation undergrad student
In this episode, Lander talks to us about his language learning life, video games, apps to learn English, and a bit about his undergrad studies in Translation.
Mon, 31 Jul 2023 - 33min
18 - Ep. 16 - Caterina Fernández - Language learner
In this episode, Caterina talks to us about: 1. Her love for languages, 2. being self-directed and autonomous at 12, 3. learning through Youtube, The Simpsons, and books, 4. learning an L3 and L4, 5.developing speaking on her own, 6. approaching foreginers in her hometown for speaking opportunities, 7. having a concern for her accent, 8. the culture, idioms, and pragmatics within a language 9. her love for Germanic languages, 10. starting with basic grammar and random things to learn vocabulary, 11. looking for websites and buying grammar books, 12. grammar as the skeleton for language learning, 13. using translators, 14. vocabulary learning strategies, 15. keeping a journal, 16. using apps to learn vocabulary, 17. spotify podcasts to develop listening comprehension, 18. selective listening, 19. online learning, 20. being perseverent, 21.
Sun, 27 Mar 2022 - 23min
17 - Ep. 15 - Alejandro Martínez - Language Learner
In this episode, we talk to us about: 1. His experience learning English and German, 2. seeing culture through language, 3. keeping focused, 4. using resources such as videos, series, chess books, dictionaries, 5. teachers with lesson plans, 6. Stephen King, 7. being an engaged langauge learner, 8. watching series without subtitles, 9. immersing yourself in consuming media you really enjoy, 10. how language learners should keep trying, 11. striving, 12. having a repertoire of inout to consume, 13. bringing what students like into the classroom, 14.
Thu, 20 Jan 2022 - 19min
16 - Ep. 14 - Alex Gutiérrez - Language Program Coordinator
In this episode Alex talks to us about: 1. Falling into the job, 2. serving others, 3. the affective filter, 4. becoming a program coordinator, 5. supervising 35 teachers and approximately 1,200 students, 6. initial challenges when he became a coordinator, 7. discipline and punctuality, 8. being a back up teacher, 9. being supportive, 10. being knowledgeable, 11. offering tips and tricks, 12. being in between bosses and teachers, 13. being between bosses and teachers, 14. not seeking power but rather being supportive, 15. helping teachers become better people, 16. personal phases of teachers, 17. being non-judgmental, 18. positive psychology, 19. encouraging teachers to find themselves, 20. going beyond the academic to help people, 21. institutional support, 22. finding a balance between business and teaching, 23. ensuring future generations through quality teaching, 24. services provided, 25. hiring teachers, 26. taking care of team members, 27. dealing with problematic teachers.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 - 40min
15 - Ep. 13 - Batol Al Khatib
Batol talks to us about:
Teaching in Jordan Her first year teaching Islam and ethics in the ELT classroom Teaching young learners to deal with girls in the classroom Approaching culture from English in ELT classes in Jordan Her emphasis on having good pronunciation Creating material to complement her classes Her experience as a language learner Language exchanges to practice The importance of continuing studying grammar Reading as a learning strategy Searching for concepts you don't understand Internal dialogues Using others to help correct oneself Persistence in order to learn English Reading magazines or short novels to start Watching series to learn English Pursuing graduate linguistics studies How undergrad degrees are coursed Loving her students
Tue, 30 Nov 2021 - 40min
14 - Ep. 12 - The Mononator (Alonso González)
Alonso talks to us about:
Becoming a translator. The automotive industry's opportunities Mixed age groups Mixed level groups Learning through video games Bringing viral videos into the classroom Rap songs Being a goof in class Using board games Having student explain how to play the board games The perks a job offered Being a tutor for foreign exchange students Working for the International Baccalaureate Working with Japanese children in Mexico Teaching Japanese Curriculum development Being strict Learning Japanese From teaching languages to translation and interpretation Making money in translation and interpretation Freelancing Marketing yourself Learning the jargon of a specific field Learning Japanese through Manga Observing your new work environment Advice on moving from teaching languages to translation Subtitling Plans to travel to Japan Not having to teach during the COVID-19 Pandemic Getting shy students to speak Having a Japanese girlfriend Explaining your native language through a foreign language Immersing yourself in the language Using NHK to practice Japanese
Mon, 15 Nov 2021 - 1h 01min
13 - Ep. 11 - Annie Aviles - PhD candidate
Annie talks to us about:
Mon, 23 Aug 2021 - 55min
12 - A reflection before starting the school year
In this episode, I share a small reflection and express my curiosity about you.
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 - 07min
11 - Ep. 10 - Elías González - Language learner and teacher
In this episode, Elías talks to us about: 1. Language learning also becoming a native digital teacher 2. Agency 3. Autonomy 4. Self-regulation 5. Reading literature 6. Watching Netflix shows. The third time without subtitles 7. Joined chatrooms 8.Created his own chats 9. Currently teaching himself 10. Translating your life as an exercise to learn 11. Making a conscious effort to think in the language you are learning 12. Using social media to contact native speakers 13. Creating your own conversation clubs 14. Remembering a favorite teacher because of her TPR approach to vocabulary 15. Be kind to yourself 16. Good teachers want to know you and care for you 17. Bad teachers feel superior to his or her students 18. Writing down all of your goals when you are learning a language 19. Learners must motivate themselves 20. Enjoying teaching his classes and being happy afterwards 21. Using music in the class
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 - 41min
10 - Ep. 9 - Fernando Ortega - Teacher
Fer talks to us about:
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 - 1h 08min
9 - Ep. 8 - Ximena Martínez - Language learner
Visit www.NoLessonPlanpodcast.com for the full transcript. In this episode, Ximena talks to us about finding reasons to fall in love with the language you're learning. Watching series such as Glee or listening to and translating the lyrics of artists such as Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and Taylor Swift. She also mentions some of the apps that helped her such as HelloTalk and Tandem. About her memorable teacher she mentions one who was really creative with the games she prepared for her class.
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 - 46min
8 - Ep. 7 - Lucero Núñez - Teacher
In this episode, lucero talks to us about teaching kids, especially those with learning differences such as autism. She tells us of her experience having a classmate with Aspergers and how she transferred that experience into her teaching repertoire.
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 - 37min
7 - Ep. 6 - Kari Pedroza - Teacher
Kari tells us about creativity, fostering teacher development through the arts, teaching is love, taking ordinary activities beyond, an incident with a student, allowing students to be confident in the classroom, being role models, teaching at an ELT BA and MA degree, doing a PhD, sharing and networking, and development.
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 - 48min
6 - Ep. 5 - Enrico - Language learning experience
In this episode, Enrico talks about his language learning experience regarding motivation, flowing, crossing the threshold, L3 learning, challenges, language learning configurations, a good language teacher, and many other points!
Tue, 11 May 2021 - 36min
5 - Ep. 4 - Male Hernández - Teacher
Male gives a passionate talk about her experience in various age groups.
Mon, 10 May 2021 - 52min
4 - Ep. 3 - Cley Velazquez - Teacher
Cley talks to use about his experience teaching students at a music faculty, the importance of planning language production related events, creating memories for students, independent learning strategies, self-access center coordination and taking it online.
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Mon, 26 Apr 2021 - 39min
3 - Ep. 2 - Alonso Perez - Teacher
Alonso talks to us about his beginnings in a family of teachers, inspirational and humanistic teaching, changes to face the pandemic, new ways to evaluate, online teaching, finding your inspiration, and listening to your students.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 - 51min
2 - Ep. 1 - Isaac Frausto - Research and Teaching
Isaac talks to us about qualitative research, migration and language, trans-nationalism, identity, his ELT approach and a critical incident.
Sat, 27 Mar 2021 - 28min

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