We interview the author of the Brown Owl read and rhyme picture book series. Rachel Schmidlechner tells us why rhyme is like a magic wand for learning English, and she invites us into her world of Brown Owl. We also chat about a brand-new song created in collaboration with LaLaOpenEdu, released to celebrate Brown Owl’s birthday! From playful rhymes to fun stories, Brown Owl turns language learning into an adventure—whether at home or in the classroom. And with the new Brown

Fiona Hunter has been teaching English to children for decades, and she knows how to make learning feel alive. Nearly ten years ago, she founded Kids Club English , an online platform that provides printable craft-based resources, storytelling activities, and a supportive community for ESL teachers around the world. What began as Fiona developing her own structured, play-based approach to teaching young learners has grown into a platform where teachers share ideas, adapt res

Fiona Williamson lives in the Anoia region of Barcelona, Catalonia, and works as an English conversation specialist in several primary schools. Recently, she’s brought a new presence into her sessions: a puppet called Danu she created herself, now a familiar and much‑loved figure in classrooms. We spoke with Fiona about innovation, play, and why sometimes the simplest ideas make the biggest difference. Voices: Fiona, let’s start with you. What does a typical day in your wor

Barbara Woosey Former Head Teacher & Fabric Resource Maker for LaLaOpenEdu LaLaOpenEdu: Barbara, you spent over three decades in early years education. How has that led you to creating fabric resources for LaLa classes? Barbara Woosey: Once a teacher, always a teacher! When you explained your approach – teaching English through music, movement and play – it immediately reminded me of the way young children really learn. I started thinking about the rhymes, games and stories

How can theatre transform the way children learn English? In this interview, Funengo founder Danielle Balfour-Jones shares how performance, storytelling, and play bring language to life in classrooms across Catalonia. Through creativity and imagination, she shows that learning English can be natural, joyful, and full of confidence — for both students and teachers.

Teaching English through Catalan Traditions, and rural schools as a springboard for innovation Laia Gonzàlez (right) and Genevieve Shaw...