• Cedric Mwambi-Kabongo & Raji Sathya
• November 25, 2026
• 7:00 - 8:00 pm ET

Where does your prep time go when you need level-appropriate listening audio? What makes a listening task truly benchmark-aligned, not just on-topic? And how do you check comprehension at different cognitive levels, without writing every question by hand?

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• Heidi Brooks
• December 3, 2026
• 8:00 - 9:00 pm ET

• What is phonological awareness? And, why should you understand this concept if you teach reading?
• Why is multisensory approach the most effective strategy for struggling readers?
• What are multisensory strategies you can use in your classroom to teach phonological awareness for reading, writing, and spelling?

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• Nia Tevdoradze
• January 17, 2027
• 2:00 - 3:00 pm EST

• How can multimedia make language learning more engaging and meaningful?
• How can debates, role-plays, projects, and gamification develop essential soft skills?
• How can teachers move beyond traditional “chalk-and-talk” instruction?

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• Abheepsa Vyas
• February 21, 2027
• 7:00 – 8:00 pm EST

Does this sound familiar? Your adult ESL students deliver polished presentations with ease, but the moment you ask an unscripted question, the room goes silent.

• How do you move learners past the fear of making mistakes?
• What does it take to get them thinking—and talking—in English without relying on screens, scripts, or translation apps?

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• Abir Hammoudi
• March 24, 2027
• 7:00 – 8:00 pm ET

• How often do we make space for the arts in adult ESL and LINC classrooms?
• What can happen when learners use art, stories, music, and creative expression to communicate who they are and where they come from?
• How can arts-based learning turn language practice into opportunities for connection, confidence, and belonging?

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• Sheena Yap Chan
• March 31, 2027
• 7:00 – 8:00 pm ET

• Why do capable ESL learners stay silent even when they have the knowledge and skills to participate?
• How can educators build confidence, belonging, and self-trust in the classroom?
• What if Human Readiness is the missing piece to helping learners find their voice, communicate confidently, and thrive beyond the classroom?

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• Sara Machan
• April 29, 2027
• 8:00 – 9:00 pm ET

• What if your professional portfolio could do more than a traditional résumé?
• Have you ever wanted to showcase your teaching expertise, creativity, and accomplishments through your own website?
• What if AI could help you design and launch a professional portfolio in minutes—without writing a single line of code?

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