Hello and welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge.

We are excited to bring you a brand new line up of inspiring teacher stories from classrooms around the world. You’ll also meet some new hosts, and a few familiar ones too!

We’re starting off in the UK, to meet Laurie Chase, a Senior Teacher and Safeguarding & Wellbeing Lead at LILA College in Liverpool.

In this episode we delve into Laurie’s unexpected path into English language teaching, their unique approach to classroom observations, and the innovative staff wellbeing initiatives at their college. Laurie shares how they overcame imposter syndrome and navigated neurodiversity, utilising these challenges to become powerful strengths within the classroom.

Tune in to learn:

• Valuable insights into overcoming imposter syndrome in the classroom.
• Tips for supporting neurodivergent students and teachers.
• How to improve your professional resilience skills.
• The importance of continuous self-improvement and workplace wellbeing for teachers.

You’ll also hear from teacher trainer and materials developer Jade Blue, with a top tip that you can use in your classroom!

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This week is a very special episode, as we’ll be taking a look back at some of our favourite moments from the first ten episodes of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge.

During the first series we visited teachers in their classrooms across Italy, Spain and The Netherlands.

It’s been an incredible journey full of valuable insights, inspiring stories and helpful advice. Let’s revisit some of those heart-warming moments.

Tune in to discover:

• Achievements and memories that make our teachers feel proud.
• Some of their favourite English words and phrases
• The impact teaching English has on their students' lives.

We’ll be taking a very short break, whilst we visit new classrooms in more incredible countries worldwide. But don’t worry, we’ll be back in a few weeks, so there won’t be long for you to wait!

Make sure you subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts, so you know when the next episode is released. We can’t wait to bring you some more insightful and inspiring teacher journeys in series 2.

See you soon.

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“I “grow” with them in their first steps of being a teacher”

Welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. In this episode we’re joining English Teacher, Helmi Sonneveld in the Netherlands.

Helmi has been an inspirational teacher for over 28 years, and now trains future teachers at the start of their careers. From those nerve-wracking first steps in the classroom, through to new magical moments that make teaching so rewarding.

Discover classroom life through Helmi’s lens, with her take on working with young adult students, the true art of connecting with learners, and the invaluable lessons she’ll pass on to the next generation of educators.

Tune in to hear about:

• Developing confidence in both students and teachers
• Addressing individual learning needs with empathy and strategic approaches
• The palette of emotions that all teachers embrace throughout their career
• Opportunities which open up to learners and educators through learning the English language
• How to reframe classroom development and create connections with students
• English teaching as more than a career, but as a lifelong learning journey

You’ll also hear from ELT Author and Trainer, Jeremy Harmer who shares his advice on getting students to do their homework.

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