PoducateMe (The ESL Podcast)

Join us for our coziest episode of the year! We unwrap our favourite Christmas traditions and exchange gifts — with reactions that are 50% heartfelt and 50% “wait… what?!”

Thank you to all of our listeners for a language-loving filled year! We will be back with some fresh new episodes on January 20th. 

PoducateMe (the ESL podcast) is your go-to listening companion for learning English in a fun, meaningful, and practical way. Hosted...

Welcome to our Language Lab episode! Here, we break down key vocabulary and expressions we used in our previous episode. Don’t forget to check the worksheet here:

👉Language Lab Worksheet: Busting our Tooth and Eye Myths with Rina!

PoducateMe (the ESL podcast) is your go-to listening companion for learning English in a fun, meaningful, and practical way. Hosted by two seasoned ESL educators, Helen and Hannah, this twice-weekly ...

Think flossing before your dentist appointment fools them? Or that squinting counts as an eye exam? Our special guest Rina is here to debunk all our favourite tooth and eye misconceptions.

PoducateMe (the ESL podcast) is your go-to listening companion for learning English in a fun, meaningful, and practical way. Hosted by two seasoned ESL educators, Helen and Hannah, this twice-weekly podcast brings real conversations to life every...

Welcome to our Language Lab episode! Here, we break down key vocabulary and expressions we used in our previous episode. Don’t forget to check the worksheet here:

Language Lab Worksheet: Between the Lines (of our favourite books) 

PoducateMe (the ESL podcast) is your go-to listening companion for learning English in a fun, meaningful, and practical way. Hosted by two seasoned ESL educators, Helen and Hannah, this twice-week...

We spill the tea on our favourite reads, genres we can’t get enough of, and the ones that make us literally fall asleep mid-page. From thrillers to self-help and everything in between — it’s a cozy chat for bookworms and reluctant readers alike.

Here's a good website for adapted books 👉 https://adapted-english-books.site

PoducateMe (the ESL podcast) is your go-to listening companion for learning English in a fun, meaningful, and ...

Welcome to our Language Lab episode! Here, we break down key vocabulary and expressions we used in our previous episode. Don’t forget to check the worksheet here:

Language Lab Worksheet: Wait…Can I Say That? Your Guide to Political Correctness

PoducateMe (the ESL podcast) is your go-to listening companion for learning English in a fun, meaningful, and practical way. Hosted by two seasoned ESL educators, Helen and Hannah, this t...

We are diving into the wonderfully confusing world of political correctness! Where words matter, context counts, and everyone is just trying their best. We unpack those tricky PC terms we bump into, figure out when to use them, and share a few “wait… you can’t say that?” moments along the way.

PoducateMe (the ESL podcast) is your go-to listening companion for learning English in a fun, meaningful, and practical way. Hosted by two s...

Welcome to our Language Lab episode! Here, we break down key vocabulary and expressions we used in our previous episode. Don’t forget to check the worksheet here:

Language Lab Worksheet: Housing in Toronto with Val

PoducateMe (the ESL podcast) is your go-to listening companion for learning English in a fun, meaningful, and practical way. Hosted by two seasoned ESL educators, Helen and Hannah, this twice-weekly podcast brings r...

In this episode, we chat with a guest who knows the ups, downs, and elevators of Toronto condo living. From outrageous prices to shared gyms and mysterious neighbors — we’re peeling back the curtain on what it’s really like to own (or dream of owning) a piece of the Toronto skyline.

Connect with Val on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/val-khomenko-cm

More on condominiums: https://www.condoauthorityontario.ca

More on the cond...

Welcome to our Language Lab episode! Here, we break down key vocabulary and expressions we used in our previous episode. Don’t forget to check the worksheet here:

Language Lab Worksheet: Trapped, Zapped, and Totally Activated

PoducateMe (the ESL podcast) is your go-to listening companion for learning English in a fun, meaningful, and practical way. Hosted by two seasoned ESL educators, Helen and Hannah, this twice-weekly podcas...

From VR headsets to puzzle locks, this episode is all about games that make you sweat mentally (and sometimes physically). We relive our best—and worst—moments in escape rooms, high-tech arenas, and the neon madness of active gaming. Think problem-solving meets pure panic.

PoducateMe (the ESL podcast) is your go-to listening companion for learning English in a fun, meaningful, and practical way. Hosted by two seasoned ESL educators...

Welcome to our Language Lab episode! Here, we break down key vocabulary and expressions we used in our previous episode. Don’t forget to check the worksheet here:

Language Lab Worksheet: Ok, Boomer...Hi, Zoomer!

PoducateMe (the ESL podcast) is your go-to listening companion for learning English in a fun, meaningful, and practical way. Hosted by two seasoned ESL educators, Helen and Hannah, this twice-weekly podcast brings real con...

Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z—pull up a chair. We’re unpacking the quirks, stereotypes, and culture clashes that make each generation roll their eyes (and secretly learn from each other).

PoducateMe (the ESL podcast) is your go-to listening companion for learning English in a fun, meaningful, and practical way. Hosted by two seasoned ESL educators, Helen and Hannah, this twice-weekly podcast brings real conversations to life e...

Welcome to our Language Lab episode! Here, we break down key vocabulary and expressions we used in our previous episode. Don’t forget to check the worksheet here:

Language Lab Worksheet: Cussing 101

PoducateMe (the ESL podcast) is your go-to listening companion for learning English in a fun, meaningful, and practical way. Hosted by two seasoned ESL educators, Helen and Hannah, this twice-weekly podcast brings real conversations to...

Some words sting, some words empower, and some words just make grandma gasp. We’re talking all things swearing—the good, the bad, and the hilarious.

PoducateMe (the ESL podcast) is your go-to listening companion for learning English in a fun, meaningful, and practical way. Hosted by two seasoned ESL educators, Helen and Hannah, this twice-weekly podcast brings real conversations to life every week. Whether you're studying for a lan...

Welcome to our Language Lab episode! Here, we break down key vocabulary and expressions we used in our previous episode. Don’t forget to check the worksheet here:

Language Lab Worksheet: The Halloween Episode

PoducateMe (the ESL podcast) is your go-to listening companion for learning English in a fun, meaningful, and practical way. Hosted by two seasoned ESL educators, Helen and Hannah, this twice-weekly podcast brings real convers...

What happens when you trade a comfy bed for creaky floors and ghostly whispers? This Halloween, we share how we spent a night inside a haunted house—complete with jump scares, laughter, and maybe a few ghosts.

PoducateMe (the ESL podcast) is your go-to listening companion for learning English in a fun, meaningful, and practical way. Hosted by two seasoned ESL educators, Helen and Hannah, this twice-weekly podcast brings real conver...

Welcome to our Language Lab episode! Here, we break down key vocabulary and expressions we used in our previous episode. Don’t forget to check the worksheet here:

Language Lab Worksheet: Tents, Trails, & Tall Tales

PoducateMe (the ESL podcast) is your go-to listening companion for learning English in a fun, meaningful, and practical way. Hosted by two seasoned ESL educators, Helen and Hannah, this twice-weekly podcast brings re...

It’s story time under the stars! We share our best (and worst) camping adventures — from soggy tents to magical whale sightings. Expect nature, nostalgia, and just a touch of weather drama.

PoducateMe (the ESL podcast) is your go-to listening companion for learning English in a fun, meaningful, and practical way. Hosted by two seasoned ESL educators, Helen and Hannah, this twice-weekly podcast brings real conversations to life ever...