Talking their language with Helen Bodell

By Helen Bodell

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Welcome to Talking Their Language, the podcast that bridges the gap between educators and the diverse students they teach. Hosted by Helen Bodell from Twinkl EAL, an experienced educator and passionate advocate for inclusive multilingual learning, this show is dedicated to exploring innovative teaching strategies, effective communication techniques, and culturally responsive practices that resonate with every learner.

Join Helen as she engages with expert guests, shares inspiring stories, and offers practical tips to help educators create meaningful connections with their students. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or just starting out, each episode is packed with insights that will empower you to foster a more inclusive and effective classroom environment.

Tune in to Talking Their Language and discover how to make every voice heard in your educational journey!

Explore our EAL resources: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1f3rwa


Episode Date
Episode Forty-Nine - Beyond Ofsted: Multilingual Learners and Inclusion with Soofia Amin
May 14, 2026
Episode Forty-Eight - Embracing Multilingualism as an Asset with Natasha Viñales
Apr 27, 2026
Episode Forty-Seven - In Conversation with NALDIC: Championing Multilingualism
Mar 02, 2026
Episode Forty-Six - Understanding the Silent Period in Multilingual Classrooms with Adrienn Szlapak
Mar 02, 2026
Episode Forty-Five - SALT Meets EAL: Practical Language Insights with Ella McKenzie
Mar 02, 2026
Episode Forty-Four - Inclusive Reading for Multilingual Classrooms with Twinkl Originals
Sep 24, 2025
Episode Forty-Three - Building Language through Phonics with Anna Bejshovcova
Aug 21, 2025
Episode Forty-Two - Empowering Educators: Collaboration for Multilingual Learners with Exceptionalities with Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld & Dr. Audrey Cohan
Apr 15, 2025
Episode Forty-One - EAL Strategies for Trainee Teachers and ECTs with Helen Bodell and Simeon Care
Mar 27, 2025
Episode Forty - Scanning Pens: Revolutionising EAL Education with Assistive Technology featuring Quin Chandler
Jan 20, 2025
Episode Thirty-Nine - AI & EAL: Bridging Language & Technology with Sarah Guinon
Jan 07, 2025
Episode Thirty-Eight - Supporting refugees with trauma with Dr Tina Rae
Sep 25, 2024
Episode Thirty-Seven - EAL and SEND with Anna Bejshovcova
Sep 25, 2024
Episode Thirty-Five - Leading and Succeeding in an International School with Adrienn Szlapak
May 25, 2024
Episode Thirty-Four - Why It Works - Planning for EAL Support
Feb 13, 2024
Episode Thirty-Three - When EAL meets MFL with Bethan McHugh
Dec 13, 2023
Episode Thirty Two - Supporting EAL Learners to Succeed in Handwriting
Dec 13, 2023
Episode Thirty-One - Multilingual Pupils and Creating Home-School Connections with Susan Stewart
Sep 30, 2023
Episode Thirty - Why It Works - Fostering Independence
Sep 13, 2023
Episode Twenty Nine - Why It Works - Pre-Teaching Vocabulary
Jul 04, 2023
Episode Twenty-Eight - Outdoor Learning & EAL with Sabah Malik
Jun 20, 2023
Episode Twenty Seven - Supporting Multilingual Teens with Yoshito Darmon-Shimamori
May 30, 2023
Episode Twenty Six - Why It Works - Building an Inclusive School Community
May 16, 2023
Episode Twenty Five - EYFS and EAL with Denise Amankwah
Apr 21, 2023
Episode Twenty Four - Why It Works - Multilingual classrooms
Mar 17, 2023
Episode Twenty Three - The JONK approach with Marcelo Staricoff
Feb 24, 2023
Episode Twenty Two - Leading EAL & Teaching Geography with Anna Czebiolko
Jan 31, 2023
Episode Twenty One - Translanguaging with Jacob Huckle
Jan 01, 2023
Episode Twenty - Songs and Language Acquisition with Cate Hamilton
Dec 16, 2022
Episode Nineteen - Why It Works - EAL Assessment
Nov 17, 2022
Episode Eighteen - Supporting trainee teachers to teach EAL learners with Aroosa Azam
Nov 11, 2022
Episode Seventeen - Buddy Box with Mark Hill
Sep 23, 2022
Episode Sixteen - Why It Works - EAL Lead Practitioners - Making a Solid Start
Jul 25, 2022
Episode Fifteen - Why It Works - Transition
Jul 16, 2022
Episode Fourteen - Refugee Education UK
Jun 10, 2022
Episode Thirteen - Jersey’s First Language Policy with Eowyn Crisfield
May 16, 2022
Episode Twelve - Welcoming New Arrivals with Christina Hingley
May 16, 2022
Episode Eleven - Why It Works - Scaffolding
May 12, 2022
Episode Ten - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion with Shuaib Khan
Apr 29, 2022
Episode Nine - Why It Works - Being an EAL Lead
Mar 08, 2022
Episode Eight - Diversity in Literature with the EAL Glasgow team
Mar 08, 2022
Episode Seven - Celebrating cultural diversity for International Mother Language Day
Feb 19, 2022
Episode Six - Why It Works - Oracy
Feb 03, 2022
Episode Five - TAs supporting EAL learners with Hannah Harris
Jan 22, 2022
Episode Four - Meet the Writer Jo Thomson
Jan 04, 2022
Episode Three - In Conversation with Robert Sharples
Nov 26, 2021
Episode Two - In Conversation with Jonathan Bifield
Nov 12, 2021
Episode One - In Conversation with Dr Sabine Little
Nov 01, 2021