In this segment, From the Director's Chair, Farnaz and David (MA, TESOL) explore what it really means to lead in ESL and EAP in Canada during times of rapid change and ongoing uncertainty. They reflect on the transition from teaching to leadership, the realities behind decision-making in educational
05 Feb 2026
In this segment of Let's Talk Design, Farnaz and Mike (MA, Applied Linguistics) get into the concept of multimodality in teaching, emphasizing its importance in accommodating diverse learning styles and engaging students in a media-saturated world. Mike shares innovative teaching approaches that incorporate multimodality, including a lesson plan
22 Jan 2026
In this segment of Teacher Real Talk, Farnaz and Sharmaine (EdD) discuss the misconceptions surrounding English language teaching, the importance of pedagogical qualifications when it comes to curriculum design, and the impact of institutional decisions on ESL and EAP programs today. They also talk about what the future of language
08 Jan 2026