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A community and reference space for 2SLGBTQIA+ English Language Teaching professionals and allies. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️⚧️ Set up by @peterjfullagar.co.uk #ELT #ESOL #ELTSky social.vivaldi.net/@iamnotataboo www.iamnotataboo.com
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I'm giving this another push. I'm so sick of the systemic transphobia in the UK. It's disgusting! www.change.org/p/labour-cou...

Once again, a huge thank you to those who have signed the open letter to the ELT industry on representing #LGBTQIA identities. We now have 183 signatures! #Inclusion #RepresentationMatters #DEI #DEIB #EduSky openletter.earth/an-open-lett...

It's still #LGBTQPlusHistoryMonth, and I thought I'd share a little carousel about the work I've been doing over the last couple of years. #LGBTQIA #ELT #ESOL #TEFL #EduSky

It's Day 24 of #LGBTQPlusHistoryMonth, and we're recommending The Transgender Issue by Shon Faye. We need to listen to trans voices. #LGBTQHM #LGBTQIA #RepresentationMatters #TransRightsAreHumanRights iamnotataboo.com/books/the-tr...

Thank you to those who have seen, signed and shared the open letter to the ELT industry. There are now 170 signatures with 9 without verification. Have you signed and shared yet? #ELT #LGBTQIA #LGBTQHM #TEFL #ESOL openletter.earth/an-open-lett...

For Day 21 of #LGBTQPlusHistoryMonth, we're sharing Queer Ukraine: An Anthology of LGBTQI+ Ukrainian Voices During Wartime, published by @renardpress.bsky.social. Have you used poetry in #ELT? Maybe now's the time to start. #LGBTQIA #Poetry #Ukraine #ESOL iamnotataboo.com/books/queer-...

I shared the open letter to the ELT industry at the start of the week, and it now has 140 signatures (although only 135 are email verified – don't forget to do this!) So, have you signed and shared? openletter.earth/an-open-lett... #ELT #ESL #QueerEd #IAmNotATaboo #RepresentationMatters #Inclusion

I thought I'd see if I could reuse one of my old #Instagram reels, as I'm not on the platform anymore. This is Existence, what I think is the only #LGBTQIA+ resource book for #ELT. What do you think? Available as both pdf download and physical book. #EduSky peterjfullagar.co.uk/eltshop/exis...

I'm toying with #Medium. See what you think. #Blog medium.com/@peterjfulla...

I've realised that the #IAmNotATaboo resources page needn't only be about #ELT or #Education resources. After having read @ellenjones.bsky.social #Outrage, that's now on the resources page, too. And I'll be adding other activism books shortly too. iamnotataboo.com/books/outrage/

Last night I finished reading 'Outrage' by @ellenjones.bsky.social. And just now, I've submitted a five-star review on Amazon: here it is in different posts: I haven't read a better book that clearly sets out the inequalities and discrimination facing the community. #BookSky

Thank you to those who have already signed and shared the open letter to the ELT industry on representing LGBTQIA+ identities. In just a few days, we're almost at 100 signatures! Have you read, signed and shared? #LGBTQIA #LGBTQHM #ELT #Education #Inclusion openletter.earth/an-open-lett...

The open letter to the ELT industry is slowly gaining signatures. Thank you to those who have already signed (and shared!). if you haven't, please do sign - and share! #ELT #Inclusion #LGBTQIA #TEFL #ESOL #EduSky #Education openletter.earth/an-open-lett...

For Day 18 of #LGBTQPlusHistoryMonth, the recommendation today is Working with Autistic Transgender and Non-Binary People, edited by Marianthi Kourti. iamnotataboo.com/books/workin... #LGBTQHM #LGBTQIA #Education #EduSky #TransRightsAreHumanRights

Many of you know about @iamnotataboo.com and what I'm trying to do with it. So, for Day 17 of #LGBTQPlusHistoryMonth, I'm sharing an open letter to the ELT industry. Erasure of #LGBTQIA identities in ELT has gone on for far too long. #LGBTQHM #ELT #ESOL #TEFL #EduSky iamnotataboo.com/open-letter/

It is Day 17 of #LGBTQPlusHistoryMonth. Today, I'm sharing an open letter to the ELT industry. It may not do much, but it will be interesting to see if anyone signs it. This is the first public sharing of the letter. #LGBTQIA #ELT #ESOL #TEFL #EduSky openletter.earth/an-open-lett...

For Day 14 of #LGBTQPlusHistoryMonth, I'm resharing a short blog post I wrote two years ago called Straight Discussion Questions. No-one's identity is a debate. #LGBTQHM #LGBTQIA #EFL #ESOL peterjfullagar.co.uk/straight-dis...

It's Day 14 of #LGBTQPlusHistoryMonth, and today's recommendation is a journal article by Ashley Moore called Understanding Heteronormativity in ELT textbooks: A Practical Taxonomy, which featured in #ELTJournal. #ELT #LGBTQIA #LGBTQHM #EduSky iamnotataboo.com/books/unders...

It's #NationalHIVTestingWeek in the UK. I've just ordered my free rapid testing kit. Have you? www.tht.org.uk/news/nationa...

Today, for Day 13 of #LGBTQPlusHistoryMonth, I'm sharing another free resource, this time called We The Youth, based around Keith Haring and with an updated look at the misconceptions around HIV, and promoting the U=U campaign. #LGBTQIA #LGBTQHM #ELT #EduSky peterjfullagar.co.uk/eltshop/we-t...

It's Day 13 of #LGBTQPlusHistoryMonth (UK) and #BlackHistoryMonth (US), and today, I want to share a quote. #JamesBaldwin, 'The Fire Next Time'. #LGBTQIA #LGBTQHM #BHM #IAmNotATaboo

It's Day 12 of #LGBTQPlusHistoryMonth, and today's recommendation is a new book by @ellenjones.bsky.social called Outrage: Why the Fight for LGBTQ+ Equality is not yet won and what we can do about it. A MUST READ for anyone. #LGBTQIA #Books #LGBTQIARights www.waterstones.com/book/outrage...

It's Day 12 of #LGBTQPlusHistoryMonth and today I'm really pleased to announce the release of my latest inclusive #ELT resource called Homelessness. This was inspired by @adaarencibia.bsky.social's podcast, Out of The Closet, Into The World. #EduSky peterjfullagar.co.uk/eltshop/home...

In loving memory of the beautiful Brianna Ghey on the second anniversary of her tragic murder. Taken far too soon by the monsters who walked amongst us 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

@goodlawproject.bsky.social are writing to Ofcom about the despicable comments made by Josh Howie on GB News, consisting of homophobic and transphobic rhetoric. Will you join? Will you add your name to the letters of complaint? #LGBTQIA #ResistanceIsPower action.goodlawproject.org/ofcom-stop-g...

For Day 10 of #LGBTQHM, I wanted to share the talk on @ttradioofficial.bsky.social, hosted by Harry Waters, featuring Taylor Veigga, @seburnt.bsky.social and yours truly on 'Is ELT doing enough for LGBTQIA+ Rights and Representation?' #LGBTQIA #ELT #Inclusion tinyurl.com/5n9xfw8h

For Day 10 of #LGBTQHM, I want to spotlight a podcast talk by Bhavna Raithatha - a short description of the episode is: This episode discusses how the messages we get as children affect us in our adult lives. #BHM #LGBTQIA #IAmNotATaboo #LGBTQHistoryMonth open.spotify.com/episode/7mgs...

For Day 9 of #LGBTQHM, I’m sharing my resource for #ValentinesDay, Love is Love, aimed at #CEFR B2. This is a paid resource, but incorporates different kinds of love. #Inclusion #ELT #LGBTQIA peterjfullagar.co.uk/eltshop/love...

For Day 9 of #LGBTQHM, I’m resharing the first guest blog on #IAmNotATaboo, Being Visible as a Queer Teacher in ELT by Jordan Putman If you’d like to submit a blog, see the blog submission page. #LGBTQIA #ELT #Education #Blog iamnotataboo.com/being-visibl...

SUPPORT NEEDED I have just had my book announcement post removed by Instagram/Meta. It’s been removed for seemingly no reason the post and book are about 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ equality. Please tag @meta @instagram below and let them know they’ve made a mistake. Anyone who can help escalate this please get in touch

It’s Day 8 of #LGBTQHM. It’s important to realise that the LGBTQIA+ community is diverse in nature and each identity deserves to be represented. Today, I’m suggesting Home is Where …, a resource aimed at #CEFR B2+ students. #LGBTQIA #ELT #ESOL #Inclusion peterjfullagar.co.uk/eltshop/home...

It’s Day 8 of #LGBTQPlusHistoryMonth. Today’s recommendation is Queer Roma by @inclusivelucie.bsky.social This book offers in-depth insight into the lives of queer Roma, thus providing rich evidence of the heterogeneity of Roma. #LGBTQIA #EduSky #Inclusion iamnotataboo.com/books/queer-...

Day 6 and Day 7 of #LGBTQHM - merged together because of travelling. I want to recommend The Guide to LGBTQ+ Research edited by Dr Adam Brett and Professor Catherine Lee MBE - an invaluable book for those undertaking research. iamnotataboo.com/books/the-gu... #Research #Education

Really enjoyed being at the launch of The Guide to LGBTQ+ Research at ARU in Cambridge this evening. #LGBTQIA #Community

It’s Day 5 of #LGBTQPlusHistoryMonth! For today, I’m excited to share an updated resource of mine. Who Are You? was one of my first resources in 2022. It was quite short with no teacher notes. It’s now updated and still FREE! #LGBTQIA #ELT #Inclusion peterjfullagar.co.uk/eltshop/who-...

Day 5 of #LGBTQPlusHistoryMonth and today’s recommendation is The Woodcutter and the Snow Prince by @ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social Every Christmas Eve, a lonely woodcutter named Kai carves statues for anyone who might pass by. #LGBTQIA #Inclusion #Education #ELT iamnotataboo.com/books/the-wo...

An important listen for those in #ELT and #ESOL. #EduSky

It’s day 4 of #LGBTQHM and #BHM. A newer resource today called Circumstances, aimed at #CEFR B1 and the past perfect. In my resources, it’s important for me to have images of a wide range of people - not just those that reflect me. #ELT #LGBTQIA #Inclusion peterjfullagar.co.uk/eltshop/circ...

Day 4 of #LGBTQPlusHM and #BHM. Today’s recommendation is Intersectional Perspectives on LGBTQ+ Issues in Modern Language Learning and Teaching edited by Joshua M. Paiz and James E. Coda. #LGBTQHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth #LGBTQIA #ELT iamnotataboo.com/books/inters...

Day 3 of #LGBTHM and #BHM. A journal article today. Spilling the Tea: Stories of confronting and addressing racism in the ESOL classroom by Manuel Gomez Portillo, Ethan Trinh and Luis Javier Pentón Herrera. #LGBTQHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth #ELT #ESOL iamnotataboo.com/books/spilli...

🌈 Next in our LGBTQ+ History Month series, we honour Stormé DeLarverie, a Black lesbian activist and drag king who played a key role in the Stonewall uprising. A fierce protector of the LGBTQ+ community, she spent her life fighting for equality, helping spark the modern movement for queer rights.

Day 2 of #LGBTHM (UK) and #BHM (US). My recommendation today is my free resource called Then and Now, aimed at #CEFR A2 level, and focuses on past simple and representation of bisexuality. #LGBTQIA #LGBTQHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth #ELT peterjfullagar.co.uk/eltshop/then...

Day 2 of #LGBTHM (UK) and #BlackHistoryMonth (US). Today’s recommendation is Learning While Black and Queer by Ed Brockenbrough. #Education #LGBTQIA #LGBTQHistoryMonth #BHM iamnotataboo.com/books/learni...