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Canada News Beep<p>Astronomers witness newborn planet sculpting the dust around it</p><p>Press Release 21 July 2025 Astronomers may have caught a still-forming planet in action, carving out an intricate…<br><a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/NewsBeep" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NewsBeep</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/News" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>News</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/Space" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Space</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/ALMA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ALMA</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/Astronomie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Astronomie</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/Astronomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Astronomy</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/Astrophysics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Astrophysics</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/CA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CA</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/Canada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Canada</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/Chile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Chile</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/comets" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>comets</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/detectors" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>detectors</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/ELT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ELT</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/ESO" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ESO</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/eso" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>eso</span></a>.org <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/galaxies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>galaxies</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/Garching" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Garching</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/LaSilla" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LaSilla</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/nebulae" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nebulae</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/NTT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NTT</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/Paranal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Paranal</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/Planets" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Planets</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/Science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Science</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/Stars" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Stars</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/Suedsternwarte" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Suedsternwarte</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/telescopes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>telescopes</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/universe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>universe</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/VLT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>VLT</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/VLTI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>VLTI</span></a><br><a href="https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/13592/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">newsbeep.com/ca/13592/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
US<p><a href="https://www.europesays.com/us/67978/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">europesays.com/us/67978/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> For the first time, astronomers witness the dawn of a new solar system <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/ALMA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ALMA</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Astronomie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Astronomie</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Astronomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Astronomy</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Astrophysics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Astrophysics</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Chile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Chile</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/comets" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>comets</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/detectors" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>detectors</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/ELT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ELT</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/ESO" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ESO</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/eso" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>eso</span></a>.org <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/galaxies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>galaxies</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Garching" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Garching</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/LaSilla" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LaSilla</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/nebulae" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nebulae</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/NTT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NTT</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Paranal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Paranal</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Planets" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Planets</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Science</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Space" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Space</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/stars" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>stars</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Suedsternwarte" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Suedsternwarte</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/telescopes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>telescopes</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/UnitedStates" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UnitedStates</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/UnitedStates" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UnitedStates</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/universe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>universe</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/US" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>US</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/VLT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>VLT</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/VLTI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>VLTI</span></a></p>
#IAmNotATaboo 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️<p>Really happy to share the latest blog post on <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/IAmNotATaboo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IAmNotATaboo</span></a>, 'You'll have to come out for the rest of your life' from Megan Nicholls.</p><p>Written as a letter to herself, it explores some of things that we as LGBTQIA+ people have to navigate. It's a very powerful read.</p><p>Huge thank you to Megan for writing this.</p><p><a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/BlogPost" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BlogPost</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/LGBTQIA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQIA</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/ELT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ELT</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/ComingOut" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ComingOut</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/Pride" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Pride</span></a></p><p><a href="https://iamnotataboo.com/youll-have-to-come-out-for-the-rest-of-your-life/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">iamnotataboo.com/youll-have-to</span><span class="invisible">-come-out-for-the-rest-of-your-life/</span></a></p>
Peter J Fullagar 🌈<p>This <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/PrideMonth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PrideMonth</span></a>, I haven't posted a lot about my inclusive materials, and I haven't created a special Pride month discount.</p><p>Why?</p><p>Because celebrating and representing the <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/LGBTQIA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQIA</span></a> community in <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/ELT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ELT</span></a> materials should happen all year round. We exist all year round – we don't magically become superqueer in June. We're superqueer every day of the year.</p><p>However, if you work in ELT or <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/ESOL" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ESOL</span></a>, <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/ESL" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ESL</span></a> or <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/TeachingEnglish" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TeachingEnglish</span></a>, have you used inclusive materials at all?</p><p>My materials are not the only ones, of course – but heck, I should promote them more.</p><p>In my ELT shop, you'll find:</p><p>- a paid-for, downloadable pdf of Existence; eight LGBTQIA+ inclusive ELT resources ranging from CEFR A2 to C1, including Family units and A is for.</p><p>- a FREE guide to representing LGBTQIA+ identities in ELT.</p><p>- newer, paid-for resources including Under the scope and Circumstances.</p><p>- FREE resources including Homelessness and Respecting identity.</p><p>Are you ready to join the <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/IAmNotATaboo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IAmNotATaboo</span></a> movement?</p><p><a href="https://peterjfullagar.co.uk/eltshop/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">peterjfullagar.co.uk/eltshop/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
#IAmNotATaboo 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️<p>I am immensely grateful and deeply honoured to be able to present the latest blog post for <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/IAmNotATaboo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IAmNotATaboo</span></a>.</p><p>'In the Closet with the Door Open' is a deeply honest and courageous piece by a member of our community. I'm so thankful that they have chosen to be so open.</p><p>The post sheds light on what it can be like for a member of the Queer community when circumstances make it difficult to live as authentically as we would like to be.</p><p>I urge you to have a read, and send some support and love to the contributor.</p><p><a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/PrideMonth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PrideMonth</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/Pride" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Pride</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/LGBTQIA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQIA</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/ELT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ELT</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/RepresentationMatters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RepresentationMatters</span></a></p><p><a href="https://iamnotataboo.com/in-the-closet-with-the-door-open/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">iamnotataboo.com/in-the-closet</span><span class="invisible">-with-the-door-open/</span></a></p>
Peter J Fullagar 🌈<p>Many thanks to Teresa Bestwick at the TEFL Development Hub for putting my session up on the YouTube channel – just in time for <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/PrideMonth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PrideMonth</span></a>!</p><p>It seems like ages ago that we did this! And as an update, I say on the video that I can be found on FB and Insta – not the case anymore! I'm using hashtag#Mastodon as my main place, other than here on LinkedIn.</p><p><a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/LGBTQIA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQIA</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/ELT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ELT</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/IAmNotATaboo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IAmNotATaboo</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3WWlsKODag" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=y3WWlsKODa</span><span class="invisible">g</span></a></p>
Planetarium Bochum<p>12 Minuten von der Baustelle des Extremely Large Telescope und vom benachbarten Very Large Telescope: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfVDUCC9fOw" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">youtube.com/watch?v=vfVDUCC9fOw</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ESO" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ESO</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ELT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ELT</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VLT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>VLT</span></a></p>
Peter J Fullagar 🌈<p>’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.’ [Helen Slee, Voices 304]</p><p>‘Fullagar’s Existence is a significant step forward in ELT. It’s not just a language textbook; it’s a tool for fostering understanding, empathy and acceptance.’ [Romina Muse, IATEFL TEYLT Worldwide, Issue 1, 2025]</p><p>‘While the lessons clearly intend to fight against discrimination based on gender identities, gender expression and sexual orientation, by positively portraying LGBTQIA+ people, they also fight against racism, ageism and ableism, by usualising (Sanders, 2021) marginalised groups so that they are embedded in regular didactic proposals and their worth can be recognised.’ [Vanesa Polastri, Argentinian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 12.2, 2024]</p><p>Need I say more?</p><p>Existence: available as paid digital download from my website or as physical book from The Bournemouth English Book Centre (BEBC).</p><p><a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/PrideMonth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PrideMonth</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/Pride" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Pride</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/LGBTQIA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQIA</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/ELT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ELT</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/RepresentationMatters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RepresentationMatters</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/IAmNotATaboo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IAmNotATaboo</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://peterjfullagar.co.uk/eltshop/existence-collection/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">peterjfullagar.co.uk/eltshop/e</span><span class="invisible">xistence-collection/</span></a></p>
Peter J Fullagar 🌈<p>Yesterday I posted for the start of <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/PrideMonth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PrideMonth</span></a>, and it wasn't a hugely celebratory post. Although saying that, I did end it by saying that the Queer community is resilient.</p><p>On a more positive note, it's another good opportunity to remind all <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/ELT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ELT</span></a> and <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/ESOL" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ESOL</span></a> practitioners about my free guide to representing <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/LGBTQIA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQIA</span></a> identities in materials and the classroom.</p><p>I updated it earlier this year – and yes, it's still free.</p><p><a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/Solidarity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Solidarity</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/RepresentationMatters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RepresentationMatters</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/IAmNotATaboo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IAmNotATaboo</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://peterjfullagar.co.uk/eltshop/lgbtqia-identities-in-english-language-teaching-a-practical-guide/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">peterjfullagar.co.uk/eltshop/l</span><span class="invisible">gbtqia-identities-in-english-language-teaching-a-practical-guide/</span></a></p>
#IAmNotATaboo 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️<p>I am not a taboo! is proud to present the online book launch of Queer Studies in English Language Education at the beginning of Pride Month 2025.</p><p>Join editors Esteban López Medina, Griselda Beacon, Mariano Quinterno and Xiana Sotelo to explain how and why this book came about, why it’s important and what it could mean for teaching practice. </p><p>See the book through this link: <a href="https://brill.com/display/title/71720" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">brill.com/display/title/71720</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> </p><p>Special guests: Tyson Seburn, Tatia Gruenbaum and Nicolás Melo Panigatti talk about their chapter and the relevance and effects on teaching practice.</p><p>Hosted by Peter J Fullagar (he/him)</p><p>For safety reasons, registration will be manually approved. </p><p>Registration is free.</p><p>Register here: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jUXCB0sER7eetT1ne5uXSA#/registration" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist</span><span class="invisible">er/jUXCB0sER7eetT1ne5uXSA#/registration</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/IAmNotATaboo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IAmNotATaboo</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/LGBTQIA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQIA</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/ELT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ELT</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/EnglishLanguageTeaching" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EnglishLanguageTeaching</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/Event" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Event</span></a></p>
#IAmNotATaboo 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️<p>Today is <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/AgenderPride" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AgenderPride</span></a> Day!</p><p>We see you.</p><p>It's important to remember that there is no one 'right' way to experience or express gender.</p><p>If you'd like to know more about representing LGBTQIA+ identities in ELT materials, download <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/@peterjfullagar" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>peterjfullagar</span></a></span>'s free guide: LGBTQIA+ identities in English Language Teaching (ELT), available here: <a href="https://peterjfullagar.co.uk/eltshop/lgbtqia-identities-in-english-language-teaching-a-practical-guide/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">peterjfullagar.co.uk/eltshop/l</span><span class="invisible">gbtqia-identities-in-english-language-teaching-a-practical-guide/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/LGBTQIA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQIA</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/ELT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ELT</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/RepresentationMatters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RepresentationMatters</span></a></p>
Peter J Fullagar 🌈<p>Here's the link to that page on the NATECLA website:</p><p><a href="https://www.natecla.org.uk/news/natecla-supporting-our-lbtqia-colleagues-and-learners" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">natecla.org.uk/news/natecla-su</span><span class="invisible">pporting-our-lbtqia-colleagues-and-learners</span></a></p><p> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/LGBTQIA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQIA</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/EnglishLanguageTeaching" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EnglishLanguageTeaching</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/ELT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ELT</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/ESOL" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ESOL</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/RepresentationMatters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RepresentationMatters</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/IAmNotATaboo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IAmNotATaboo</span></a></p>
Peter J Fullagar 🌈<p>Recently, I've taken it upon myself to try to influence the English language teaching industry to take a stand to represent and support the <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/LGBTQIA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQIA</span></a> community.</p><p>I started an open letter, and gathered over 300 signatures from those within the industry, to try to urge organisations to take a stand.</p><p>I then emailed nine organisations at the beginning of April – to which I received one reply (the one that I thought would reply, as they do a lot of work on socials in support of the community).</p><p>One of my friends and colleagues nudged another organisation called NATECLA, and today they responded publicly.</p><p>Change starts from within.</p><p><a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/EnglishLanguageTeaching" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EnglishLanguageTeaching</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/ELT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ELT</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/ESOL" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ESOL</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/RepresentationMatters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RepresentationMatters</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/IAmNotATaboo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IAmNotATaboo</span></a> </p><p>(Alt description was too long: here's the end of it:</p><p>We are more than happy to sign this open letter. We’d also encourage our members and others who work within the sector (and Adult Education more generally) to do so.)</p>
Peter J Fullagar 🌈<p>This week is <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/TransHistoryWeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TransHistoryWeek</span></a>, and it's more important than ever to celebrate the vast contributions the Trans and Non-binary community have made to society.</p><p>In an ever-increasingly hostile society towards Trans and Non-binary people (just you wait – those doing the targeting will definitely come for the rest of the LGBTQIA+ community), I wholeheartedly support the Trans and Non-binary communities.</p><p>Because I believe that our (LGBTQIA+) existence should be represented in education, I've generated a coupon code to get one of my newest resources, Under the Scope, for free. </p><p>Written to coincide with LGBTQ+ History Month 2024, this ELT resource looks at trends in LGBTQIA+ mental health and being yourself, focusing on Dr Ewan Forbes.</p><p>All you need to do is add the resource to your cart, and add the coupon code THW2025</p><p>For more info on Trans History Week: <a href="https://www.wearequeeraf.com/transhistoryweek/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">wearequeeraf.com/transhistoryw</span><span class="invisible">eek/</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://peterjfullagar.co.uk/eltshop/under-the-scope/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">peterjfullagar.co.uk/eltshop/u</span><span class="invisible">nder-the-scope/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/LGBTQIA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQIA</span></a>+ <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/Education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Education</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/RepresentationMatters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RepresentationMatters</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/ELT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ELT</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/ESOL" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ESOL</span></a></p>
UK<p><a href="https://www.europesays.com/uk/49224/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">europesays.com/uk/49224/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> Stunning Photos Show Construction of World’s Largest Telescope <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/construction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>construction</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/elt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>elt</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/eso" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>eso</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/europeansouthernobservatory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>europeansouthernobservatory</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/extremelylargetelescope" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>extremelylargetelescope</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/progress" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>progress</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Science</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Telescope" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Telescope</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/UK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UK</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/UnitedKingdom" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UnitedKingdom</span></a></p>
#IAmNotATaboo 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️<p>I may have been on a short hiatus, but I am not a taboo! is still here!</p><p>Initially, <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/IAmNotATaboo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IAmNotATaboo</span></a> started off as solely representing <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/LGBTQIA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQIA</span></a> identities – but in reality, all marginalised identities should be a part of I am not a taboo!</p><p>And I'm really pleased that Matt Starr agreed to write a <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/BlogPost" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BlogPost</span></a> about <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/Dyspraxia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Dyspraxia</span></a> – it doesn't get talked about enough, and hardly ever (if ever) features in <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/ELT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ELT</span></a> materials – so deservedly has a place under the I am not a taboo! umbrella.</p><p>Have a read here:</p><p><a href="https://iamnotataboo.com/my-life-with-dyspraxia/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">iamnotataboo.com/my-life-with-</span><span class="invisible">dyspraxia/</span></a></p>
Peter J Fullagar 🌈<p>So, here's an update on the open letter to the ELT industry:</p><p><a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/ELT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ELT</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/LGBTQIA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQIA</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/IAmNotATaboo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IAmNotATaboo</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/Education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Education</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/ESOL" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ESOL</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/EFL" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EFL</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/Inclusion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Inclusion</span></a></p><p><a href="https://peterjfullagar.co.uk/update-on-the-open-letter/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">peterjfullagar.co.uk/update-on</span><span class="invisible">-the-open-letter/</span></a></p>
Peter J Fullagar 🌈<p>Today is Asexual Visibility Day (6 April).</p><p>As someone who identifies as part of this community, it’s important to recognise the day, but also to continue calling out for representation in materials.</p><p>I’m proud that A is for … is out there. Written for <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/ELT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ELT</span></a> lessons at CEFR C1, this resource raises awareness of asexuality.</p><p>It’s available as a standalone resource or part of the Existence collection.</p><p>And, if you’re heading to <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/IATEFL" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IATEFL</span></a>, Existence the physical book will be available to buy from The Bournemouth English Book Centre (BEBC) - so head over to them in the exhibition hall!</p><p><a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/AsexualVisibilityDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AsexualVisibilityDay</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/RepresentationMatters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RepresentationMatters</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/LGBTQIA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQIA</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://peterjfullagar.co.uk/eltshop/a-is-for/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">peterjfullagar.co.uk/eltshop/a</span><span class="invisible">-is-for/</span></a></p>
Peter J Fullagar 🌈<p>Inspired by the 'what people think teachers do' post, I've made one of my own.<br>Note: of course, LGBTQIA+ inclusive materials do more than just those 10 things ...</p><p><a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/Education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Education</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/RepresentationMatters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RepresentationMatters</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/LGBTQIA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQIA</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/ELT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ELT</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/ESOL" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ESOL</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/IAmNotATaboo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IAmNotATaboo</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/DEI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DEI</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/Inclusion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Inclusion</span></a></p>
Peter J Fullagar 🌈<p>Wow.</p><p>A huge, huge thank you to Romina Muse and IATEFL YLTSIG for the review of Existence in their TEYLT Worldwide Issue 1, 2025. I'm absolutely blown away by the review. Below is just a small section of the review, but in all honesty, any part of it would've been just as appropriate.</p><p>I'd thoroughly suggest getting hold of a copy, not just for the review of Existence, but also for the amazing review of Harry Waters book by Teresa Bestwick.</p><p>If, as Romina suggests, you'd like to purchase Existence, digital copies are available from my website, or physical copies can be bought from The Bournemouth English Book Centre (BEBC), online or at the IATEFL conference (where you can also buy Harry's book!).</p><p>I've also got an open letter to the ELT industry, which you can read here: <a href="https://openletter.earth/an-open-letter-to-the-english-language-teaching-industry-25a94707" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">openletter.earth/an-open-lette</span><span class="invisible">r-to-the-english-language-teaching-industry-25a94707</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/ELT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ELT</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/LGBTQIA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQIA</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/Inclusion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Inclusion</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/IAmNotATaboo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IAmNotATaboo</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/DEI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DEI</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/TEFL" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TEFL</span></a></p>
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