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Helen Slee (They/Them)

@helenteacheseng.bsky.social
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British-Canadian English Language teacher since 2010. Passionate about language, inclusion, & empowerment. IATEFL member & @iatefltdsig.bsky.social committee. Enby. They/Them. linktr.ee/helenteacheseng

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Helen Slee (They/Them) @helenteacheseng.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#Throwback: Listened to #Developod ep 74 yet? Rose Aylett & I discussed her #ELT journey, from teaching & management to training & freelance work. She shared how critical pedagogy, global citizenship, & critical literacy have shaped her practice. tdsig.org/developod-td... In all Podcast places! 📲🎧
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Helen Slee (They/Them) @helenteacheseng.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
➡️ Missed my @iatefl.bsky.social session "5 Things I’ve learned hosting TDSIG’s Professional Development Podcast" at #IATEFL2026 in Brighton 2 weeks ago on 23/4/2026 as part of the @iatefltdsig.bsky.social Showcase? ✅ See the slides: canva.link/a2zbjdzdr5ro... #IATEFLBrighton #IATEFL26 #IATEFL
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Helen Slee (They/Them) @helenteacheseng.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Thanks for sharing @grahamstanley.bsky.social!
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Helen Slee (They/Them) @helenteacheseng.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Don't miss out on listening to Emma Walker and I on @iatefltdsig.bsky.social Developod episode 68!
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Helen Slee (They/Them) @helenteacheseng.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Today is UN International Happiness Day! To celebrate, I’d like to know: How does your ELT CPD make you happy? Share your story in the replies! #InternationalHappinessDay #UNInternationalHappinessDay
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Helen Slee (They/Them) @helenteacheseng.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
My 30min @iatefl.bsky.social workshop "5 Things I’ve learned hosting TDSIG’s Professional Development Podcast
" is on Thurs 23 April 15:50-16:20 in Syndicate 2, in the @iatefltdsig.bsky.social Showcase! I'm looking forward to all the #IATEFL2026 sessions! Feel free to reply & tell me about yours!
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Helen Slee (They/Them) @helenteacheseng.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Today is UN International Mother Language Day! To celebrate, I’d like to know: Are your professional development activities in your mother tongue? Share your story in the comments/replies! #UNInternationalMotherLanguageDay #InternationalMotherLanguageDay #MotherLanguageDay #MotherLanguage
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Helen Slee (They/Them) @helenteacheseng.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
The 21-22/2 @iatefltdsig.bsky.social Web Carnival invites ELT professionals to share stories, ideas, or practices that made teacher development stick. Submit your proposal: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Helen Slee (They/Them) @helenteacheseng.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Happy New Year to each and every single of you! Wishing you all happiness, humour, health, and grand growth in 2026!
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Helen Slee (They/Them) @helenteacheseng.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
I used #Duolingo to practice my Spanish throughout 2025. Do you use any language apps? Which apps have you used in 2025 & why? #DuolingoApp #DuolingoSpanish #DuolingoEspanol #DuolingoEspañol #LanguageApp #LanguageLearning #LearningFromHome #LearningNeverStops #SelfLearning #LearnALanguage #EdTech
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Helen Slee (They/Them) @helenteacheseng.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
I've renewed my @iatefl.bsky.social membership. It's easy for me to remember because it's always the end of the year! I continued with @iatefltdsig.bsky.social too. Why do you keep your IATEFL membership? What member benefits help you? More info: www.iatefl.org tdsig.org www.iateflconference.org
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Helen Slee (They/Them) @helenteacheseng.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Now that 2025 is coming to an end, I really hope you'll all have a lovely winter holiday season and I can't wait to see you all around next year!
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
🤩🎧✨ COMING SOON – NEXT WEEK! 📆👀 ➡️ November’s episode of Developod: Embracing colleagues & learners as a supportive Mentor/Communicator with Dr Harry Kuchah Kuchah 👥 ✅ Don’t miss out on Episode 65, available in all podcast as of Monday November 24 at 7:00 PM UK time. 📲 @helenteacheseng.bsky.social
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
🤔💭 Do you ever wonder about the work TDSIG committee members do behind the scenes? ➡️📲 Here’s @helenteacheseng.bsky.social with an update on Developod with Ana Paula Biazon Rocha 👀🎧 Keep your eyes and ears open for future podcast episodes & updates on other projects!
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Helen Slee (They/Them) @helenteacheseng.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
🤩 TOMORROW 1/11 11:45-12:45 UK time, I'm facilitating my workshop “3 learner-centred coaching practices to empower autonomous learners an&d teachers" at #IATEFLThemes ➡️ Low cost for any in the #ELT teaching field & free for #IATEFL members ✅ @iatefl.bsky.social: www.iatefl.org/iatefl-theme...
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Helen Slee (They/Them) @helenteacheseng.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
@iatefltdsig.bsky.social Developod ep 64 is out Ana Paula Biazon Rocha & I discuss her #ELT journey & passion for pronunciation & #TeacherDevelopment Ana says: believe in yourselves, study & embrace #CPD Be an open teacher-learner & find your passions In Podcast places 📲🎧 tdsig.org/developod-td...
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Helen Slee (They/Them) @helenteacheseng.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
🤩 Registered for #IATEFLThemes? I'm facilitating “3 learner-centred coaching practices to empower autonomous learners & teachers" on Sat 1/11 at 11:45-12:45 UK time ➡️ Low cost for any in the #ELT field & free for #IATEFL members ✅ @iatefl.bsky.social www.iatefl.org/iatefl-theme... #TeachingEnglish
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Helen Slee (They/Them) @helenteacheseng.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Facilitating my #IATEFL2025 #workshop again at #IATEFLThemes Sat 1/11 11:45-12:45 UK time “Three learner-centred coaching practices to empower autonomous learners & teachers" Low cost for any in the #ELT teaching field & free for @iatefl.bsky.social members ✅ Sign up: www.iatefl.org/iatefl-theme...
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Helen Slee (They/Them) @helenteacheseng.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Teachers change the world! #HappyWorldTeachersDay2025 Thanks teachers, teacher trainers, tutors & educators for your hard work & dedication! #WTD2025 #HappyWorldTeachersDay #WorldTeachersDay #WorldTeachersDay2025 #WorldTeacherDay #WorldTeacherDay2025 #WorldTeachers #ThankYouTeachers #ThanksTeachers
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Helen Slee (They/Them) @helenteacheseng.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Wondering what I do for @iatefltdsig.bsky.social on Developod? 🤔 Here’s a look behind the scenes of recent podcast episode with Laura Patsko 🤩
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Helen Slee (They/Them) @helenteacheseng.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
If you are looking for ways to bring more #LGBTQ representation into your #ELT classroom, I can’t recommend @peterjfullagar.co.uk’s resources enough. There are a number of free materials for a variety of levels on numerous topics to try, and further paid options. Don’t miss out! 🏳️‍🌈
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Helen Slee (They/Them) @helenteacheseng.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
Curious about my work on the @iatefltdsig.bsky.social committee? 🤔 💭 🤩 Here’s a little update!
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
#Throwback: Heard Developod ep 58 yet? In this clip, Jim talks with @helenteacheseng.bsky.social about what he’s most proud of in his career relating to his professional development. What are YOU most proud of in YOUR CPD? tdsig.org/developod-td... Available in all the Podcast places! 📲🎧
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Listened to Developod ep 58 yet? In this clip, Jim Fuller talks about someone who influenced his #CPD journey and how those in #ELT leadership positions should be aware of their powerful influence on the teachers around them. tdsig.org/developod-td... Available in all the Podcast places! 📲🎧
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
🤔💭 Do you ever wonder about the work TDSIG committee members do behind the scenes? ➡️📲 Here’s @helenteacheseng.bsky.social with an update on Developod! 👀🎧 Keep your eyes and ears open for future podcast episodes & updates on other projects!
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Developod ep 58 is out! Helen & Jim Fuller discuss becoming a leader. He encourages us to seek out development opportunities and face challenges, reminding leaders that the environment they create has a huge impact on CPD for all. Available in all the Podcast places! 📲🎧 tdsig.org/developod-td...
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
#ThrowbackSunday: Developod ep 57 Harry Waters of Renewable English talks about a student-led letter-writing campaign asking for a recycling programme & more sustainable policies It inspired his #ELT focus on #ClimateCrisis & #sustainability Available in Podcast places! 📲🎧 tdsig.org/developod-td...
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Developod ep 57... have you listened yet? "Everything we do in life has an impact... & it's up to you what kind of impact you have." Helen speaks with Harry about how he came to focus on the #ClimateCrisis & how he thinks #ELT professionals could be more #sustainable 📲🎧 tdsig.org/developod-td...
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Helen Slee (They/Them) @helenteacheseng.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
I reviewed "Existence" for IATEFL's Voices 304, p27 "Existence has lessons for a variety of needs and is ideal for any educator who wants to be more inclusive: its accessibility, relatability and community are a strong place to start – together." www.iatefl.org/resources/ia... @peterjfullagar.co.uk
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Helen Slee (They/Them) @helenteacheseng.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
I really enjoyed talking to Harry Waters about sustainability in #ELT for @iatefltdsig.bsky.social Developod! 👏🏼🎧🙌🏼
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Helen Slee (They/Them) @helenteacheseng.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
3 weeks ago today, I enjoyed facilitating my @iatefl.bsky.social workshop "3 learner-centred coaching practices to empower autonomous learners & teachers" at #IATEFL2025 Conference in Edinburgh. Thanks attendees! Download my slides: bit.ly/3CoachingPra... #IATEFLEdinburgh #IATEFL #ELT #ELTChat
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
#ThrowbackMonday #TDSIG #IATEFL2025 PCE! Thanks Adrian Underhill, @seburnt.bsky.social Aleksandra Popovski & @joszoke.bsky.social for special sessions, & to participants who shared ideas during discussions @iatefl.bsky.social @helenteacheseng.bsky.social @theteacherjames.com @escoleman.bsky.social
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
#ThrowbackThursday: our #IATEFL2025 Showcase! Thanks Leandra M, Jason A & Jaber K, Alan M, Cherry Au, Ayşen G & İnci T, & Ricardo Souza for superb sessions! From Ceci, Euge, @theteacherjames.com @helenteacheseng.bsky.social @escoleman.bsky.social & the whole @iatefl.bsky.social TDSIG Committee
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Helen Slee (They/Them) @helenteacheseng.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
I found myself, @iatefltdsig.bsky.social 👏🏼👋🏼🙌🏼
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
#ThrowbackThursday to our 40th Anniversary celebration at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar in Edinburgh with free nonalcoholic drinks! Thanks for reminiscing with us! - Ceci, @theteacherjames.com, @helenteacheseng.bsky.social, Euge, @escoleman.bsky.social, & the whole @iatefl.bsky.social TDSIG Committee
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
#ThrowbackThursday: our #IATEFL2025 Showcase! Thanks Leandra M, Jason A & Jaber K, Alan M, Cherry Au, Ayşen G & İnci T, & @rico_lima for superb sessions! From Ceci, @theteacherjames.com, @helenteacheseng.bsky.social, Euge, @escoleman.bsky.social, & the whole @iatefl.bsky.social TDSIG Committee.
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Helen Slee (They/Them) @helenteacheseng.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Yesterday evening's #StetWalk was so nice. The sun is out later and later... ☀️ Also I love this Public Footpath sign! 🤩
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
#ThrowbackMonday #TDSIG #IATEFL2025 PCE Thanks Adrian Underhill, @seburnt.bsky.social, Aleksandra Popovski & @joszoke.bsky.social for superb sessions, & to participants who shared ideas during discussions @iatefl.bsky.social @helenteacheseng.bsky.social @theteacherjames.com @escoleman.bsky.social
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Helen Slee (They/Them) @helenteacheseng.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Great to get out for a #StetWalk yesterday afternoon 🫶🏼 🌸 💪🏼 I'm cross-posting my StetWalk photos on all my platforms: come find me on LinkedIN, Instagram, Threads, & Facebook with the same username helenteacheseng! 🤩 📲
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Helen Slee (They/Them) @helenteacheseng.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Hi Bluesky, here I am! 👋🏼 I'll be using this to engage with my ongoing #CPD journey in #EnglishLanguageTeaching & Education. 💪🏼 I like networking & talking with teachers in professional learning communities! 🙌🏼 You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, and LinkedIN. ✍🏼 See you around! ✌🏼
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