Text to Task: Simplifying Education

Gargi Sarkar
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Welcome to TEXT TO TASK: Simplifying Education. I'm Gargi — Fulbright Scholar, published author with TESOL International Press, and a global digital leader reimagining how we teach and learn in the 21st century. This podcast started in a bedroom. No studio, no production house — just a deep belief that education has the power to transform lives, and that the right conversation at the right moment can change everything. From that small personal space, TEXT TO TASK: Simplifying Education has grown into a community heard across 50 countries worldwide. Each episode brings real stories from classrooms, bold research-backed ideas, and practical strategies you can take straight into your teaching — through conversations, solo explorations, and insights from the field. We cross borders, challenge assumptions, and celebrate the kind of learning that doesn't stop at walls. Wherever you are in the world — welcome. This space was made for you.

  1. Want to be unforgettable? Here’s 7 habits from 500 teachers.

    5 FEB

    Want to be unforgettable? Here’s 7 habits from 500 teachers.

    I spoke to 500 teachers about what makes someone unforgettable. Here are the 7 habits they have mentioned. Like the show? Please subscribe, review, download and share. Want to know more about me and my work go to: https://gargisarkar1611.wixsite.com/gargi-sarkar Connect with me : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gargi-sarkar1611/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gargispeaks/ Contact me: mailto:gargisarkar1611@gmail.com

    6 min
  2. We update our Phones. Why not our books?

    16 JAN

    We update our Phones. Why not our books?

    Software updates fix bugs and add features. School Books? They stay frozen in time, spreading outdated facts and abandoned theories. Like the show? Please subscribe, review, download and share. Want to know more about me and my work go to: https://gargisarkar1611.wixsite.com/gargi-sarkar Connect with me : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gargi-sarkar1611/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gargispeaks/ Contact me: mailto:gargisarkar1611@gmail.com

    5 min
  3. Why Your Phone is Killing Your Million-Dollar Idea

    05/12/2025

    Why Your Phone is Killing Your Million-Dollar Idea

    Ever feel guilty about being bored? Think again. Science reveals that those uncomfortable moments of "nothing" are actually your brain's most creative playground. Discover why the world's most successful people embrace boredom. Like the show? Please subscribe, review, download and share. Want to know more about me and my work go to: https://gargisarkar1611.wixsite.com/gargi-sarkar Connect with me : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gargi-sarkar1611/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gargispeaks/ Contact me: gargisarkar1611@gmail.com

    7 min
  4. The Hidden Weight Every Teacher Carries (And Why It Matters)

    05/11/2025

    The Hidden Weight Every Teacher Carries (And Why It Matters)

    It's 9 PM and you're grading papers while worrying about that quiet kid in third period and feeling guilty about snapping at your own family. Sound familiar? In this episode, I talk about the emotional work we rarely discuss but all experience—managing forty different student personalities every day while carrying their feelings home with us. I'll share why teachers absorb emotions like sponges and simple ways to protect your energy without losing what makes you a great teacher. Please subscribe, review, and share. Want to know more about me and my work go to: https://gargisarkar1611.wixsite.com/gargi-sarkar Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gargispeaks/ Contact me: gargisarkar1611@gmail.com

    7 min
  5. Beaten by Nepotism? Follow These 5 Rules to Fight Back  

    05/10/2025

    Beaten by Nepotism? Follow These 5 Rules to Fight Back  

    Beaten by Nepotism? Follow These 5 Rules to Fight Back I was blocked by nepotism, but I didn’t quit. These 5 rules took me from rejection to global wins. Like the show? Please subscribe, review, download and share. Want to know more about me and my work go to: https://gargisarkar1611.wixsite.com/gargi-sarkar Connect with me : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gargi-sarkar1611/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gargispeaks/ Contact me: mailto:gargisarkar1611@gmail.com

    9 min
  6. Hidden Racism in English Classrooms

    30/09/2025

    Hidden Racism in English Classrooms

    In this episode we're joined by Dr. Kashif Raza, a researcher at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Raza is here to share his expertise on a critical issue in English language teaching: racial bias. We’ll be exploring the preference for native speakers over non-native speakers, its impact on teaching practices, and what it means for the future of education. Stay tuned for an interesting discussion. Guest - Dr. Kashif Raza is a SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Education. His research focuses on the intersections of language, migration, education, and policy, examining their impact on language ideologies, mobility, and citizenship. He was the chief editor of “Handbook of Multilingual TESOL in Practice” (Springer, 2023) and “Policy Development in TESOL and Multilingualism” (Springer, 2021). Like the show? Please review, download and share. Want to know more about me and my work go to: https://gargisarkar1611.wixsite.com/gargi-sarkar Connect with me : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gargi-sarkar1611/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gargispeaks/ Contact me: gargisarkar1611@gmail.com

    25 min
  7. Why Your Students Nod but Can't Apply What They Learn

    05/09/2025

    Why Your Students Nod but Can't Apply What They Learn

    You know that feeling when your students seem to get it in class, but then can't actually do anything with what you taught them? I've been there too. In this episode, I dig into why this happens and share some brain science that can help. Please subscribe, review, and share. Want to know more about me and my work go to: https://gargisarkar1611.wixsite.com/gargi-sarkar Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gargispeaks/ Contact me: gargisarkar1611@gmail.com

    6 min
  8. Swipe right for fluency

    05/08/2025

    Swipe right for fluency

    What if learning English could be as irresistible as scrolling through your favorite app? Inspired by language learning apps, this episode unpacks practical strategies that work in real classrooms with real students. Learn how to make English the "dessert" instead of the "broccoli" of education. Ready to make your English classroom the place students never want to leave? Press play and let's revolutionize language learning together. Like the show? Please subscribe, review, download and share. Want to know more about me and my work go to: https://gargisarkar1611.wixsite.com/gargi-sarkar Connect with me : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gargi-sarkar1611/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gargispeaks/ Contact me: gargisarkar1611@gmail.com

    6 min
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Welcome to TEXT TO TASK: Simplifying Education. I'm Gargi — Fulbright Scholar, published author with TESOL International Press, and a global digital leader reimagining how we teach and learn in the 21st century. This podcast started in a bedroom. No studio, no production house — just a deep belief that education has the power to transform lives, and that the right conversation at the right moment can change everything. From that small personal space, TEXT TO TASK: Simplifying Education has grown into a community heard across 50 countries worldwide. Each episode brings real stories from classrooms, bold research-backed ideas, and practical strategies you can take straight into your teaching — through conversations, solo explorations, and insights from the field. We cross borders, challenge assumptions, and celebrate the kind of learning that doesn't stop at walls. Wherever you are in the world — welcome. This space was made for you.

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