UVG TEACHER TALK
The UVG Teacher Talk podcast features interviews by English Language Fellow Tim Thompson with faculty members of Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (UVG). It serves as a professional development resource for English as a Foreign Language teachers in Guatemala and worldwide. Season 2 is expected in spring 2026. The podcast is produced with support from the U.S. Department of State's English Language Fellow Program.
Episodios
S2 E5 Charly Julajuj Campus Altiplano
In Season 2, Tim interviews UVG professors from all three campuses. He asks each interviewee the same five questions in order to inform and inspire our listeners. Come join us for the second season of the UVG Teacher Talk podcast.
S2 E4 Margarita Gomar de Lopez Campus Central
In Season 2, Tim interviews UVG professors from all three campuses. He asks each interviewee the same five questions in order to inform and inspire our listeners. Come join us for the second season of the UVG Teacher Talk podcast.
S2 E3 - Estuardo Ordonez Campus Central
In Season 2, Tim interviews UVG professors from all three campuses. He asks each interviewee the same five questions in order to inform and inspire our listeners. Come join us for the second season of the UVG Teacher Talk podcast.
S2 E2 - Osman Lopez Campus Sur
In Season 2, Tim interviews UVG professors from all three campuses. He asks each interviewee the same five questions in order to inform and inspire our listeners. Come join us for the second season of the UVG Teacher Talk podcast.
S2 E1 - Aida Pereira Campus Sur
In Season 2, Tim interviews UVG professors from all three campuses. He asks each interviewee the same five questions in order to inform and inspire our listeners. Come join us for the second season of the UVG Teacher Talk podcast.
S1 E10 How can I learn about English teaching opportunities outside of the capital?
Tim talks with Cynthia Marquez about EFL teachingopportunities in rural areas.
S1 E9 How can I get a job in educational management?
Tim talks with Rodrigo Cortez about preparing for a job in educational management.
S1 E8 How can I get into textbook writing?
Tim talks with Laura Meza about breaking into the textbook writing market.
S1 E7 How can I write about and publish my classroom experiences?
Tim talks with Ana Lavagnino about how to write about and publish your classroom experiences.
S1 E6 How can I improve my CV for better teaching opportunities?
Tim talks with Andrea Castillo about ways to improve your CVas an English educator.
S1 E5 How can I teach English pronunciation better?
Tim talks with Miyuki Contreras about ways to improveEnglish pronunciation.
S1 E4 How can I improve my classroom management skills?
Tim talks with Andrea Barrios about ways to improveclassroom management.
S1 E3 How can I become a better English teacher for young learners?
Tim talks with Vanessa Castillo about tips for becoming abetter English teacher for young learners.
S1 E2 How can I become a better secondary school English teacher?
Tim talks with Vicky Escobar about tips for becoming abetter secondary school EFL teacher.
S1 E1 How can I become a better university English teacher?
Tim talks with Karin Rossbach about tips for becoming abetter university English teacher.
