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Teacher Talking Time is a podcast for language teachers who want more: more clarity, more autonomy, and more lasting impact, both inside and outside the classroom.
Hosted by Leo and Andrew, each episode features thoughtful, in-depth conversations with the educators, researchers, and teacherpreneurs shaping the future of language education. Guests have included Scott Thornbury, Bill VanPatten, David Little, Jennifer Jenkins, John Levis, Angelica Galante, Sarah Mercer, Enrica Piccardo, Claudia Fernández, Shawn Loewen, Paul Nation, Sheila Thorn, and many more.
From the latest in second language acquisition research to honest stories of teachers building lives and businesses on their own terms, every conversation invites you to think deeper, teach more intentionally, and take charge of your professional path.
We release two episodes each month - with full video versions on YouTube - to help you reflect, stay inspired, and grow as a teacher and changemaker.
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"One of the mindsets that I really like is that I want to earn more so that I can sometimes offer more to those who can't afford it. It's like a cycle."
We sit down with teacher and creator Jennifer Lebedev.
Jennifer is the creator of English with Jennifer. Launched in 2007, her YouTube channel has over 1M subscribers and 100M views to date. She is also a published author with Pearson, an award-winning blogger, and a speaker on building a healthy learner mindset.
In this episode, we chat about:
- 18 years on YouTube: starting in 2007 with a digital camera and no tripod.
- The "teacher creative" to business owner shift: moving from "doing it for free" to being a responsible entrepreneur.
- Overcoming teacher guilt: learning to set boundaries and stop apologizing for charging for value.
- The "Happy Money" mindset: seeing money as an exchange of energy rather than a source of stress.
- Why 1.5 million subscribers isn't a "get rich quick" scheme: the reality of YouTube revenue and sustaining a business.
- Identity-based habits: using sleep and mindfulness to fuel professional performance.
- Why one-on-one teaching still matters: using real student interaction to drive content and stay grounded
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