How to English TEFL Podcast

Welcome back to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod. A show for teachers and learners of English. This week they figure out who does what in a hotel, try to make sense out of The Chaos of English pronunciation, look at making something out of nothing, show how to deal with a technical failure and just what are Cuisenaire rods? Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/LwpUrmfzpY2 Buy them a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

Resources:

https://www.tefl.net/quizzes/methods.php

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(01:41) Hotel language

(05:16) The Chaos

(08:18) Friday night planning

(13:13) Buy them a coffee

(13:41) Out of nothing

(18:24) Connection problems

(22:54) On the spot

(26:02) Quiz of the Week

(36:14) Outro

Check out this rerun of an earlier episode – now fully transcribed! Transcription with audio here: ⁠⁠https://share.descript.com/view/nIg7XEXtYrH⁠⁠ Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠⁠ Are you teaching kids at the moment? Are your kids learning another language? How can you make learning more fun for young learners? Listen to Gav & Em reminisce on their kids' classes. Hear them share teaching and learning tips that you can apply to your classes. Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References: Best books for kids: https://bilingualkidspot.com/2019/06/11/esl-english-learning-books-for-kids-beginners/ Oxford Picture Dictionary: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-oxford-picture-dictionary-for-kids-joan-ross-keyes/book/9780194349970.html Let’s Go Series: https://elt.oup.com/catalogue/items/global/young_learners/lets_go_fourth_edition/?cc=cz&selLanguage=cs Song: We're going on a bear hunt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QlAx20TvEI Kids peer teaching: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/peer-correction Useful Tips for Teaching ESL To Children: https://www.eslbase.com/teaching/teaching-esl-children

Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod. Who are they and what are they doing here? This week our adventurous duo find themselves asking and answering a huge range of TEFL related questions. Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/TpJwg1yMqTy Buy them a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

The Chaos 1922 poem: https://ncf.idallen.com/english.html
Gav's Blankety Blank worksheet: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cz1ne0gjcvm484qjwlz4r/blankety-blank.pdf?rlkey=ig83tlg368w3r1zf2bfdn8dzu&dl=0

Blankety Blank TV show@ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quZbRX9p8Z0&list=PLpFRxWf1dy8bOICHWC17Ax8j3VMvs1_dh Who or what?: https://www.grammarly.com/blog/who-vs-that/

Gotye's song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UVNT4wvIGY

Timestamps (00:00) Intro (00:19) Who we are (01:35) Computer updates (02:38) A few words (14:28) Buy us a coffee (14:59) Own and owe (17:18) Getting arty (20:42) Saying sorry (23:11) Somebody who (29:20) Quiz of the week (37:48) Outro

Check out this rerun of an earlier episode – now fully transcribed! Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/Cjd6JIV1Ojq⁠ Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠⁠

Here's the second part of Making Mistakes for both students and teachers. Gav & Em review last week's episode then go on to discuss student's errors. Listen out for tips and tricks to improve your teaching or learning skills in the classroom with How to English. Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/

Welcome! Drop in on Gav & Em to find out what disasters and successes befell them this week. Discussions on random word lists, AI teacher Em, sickness and an unexpected bulge. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/1tnKovU39Tx And buy Gav & Em a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Nationalities quiz: http://a4esl.org/q/h/mc-na.html

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(00:32) How to introduce yourself

(02:21) Words in common

(07:39) Confusing phrasal verbs

(06:35) AI Teacher Em

(11:25) Being ill

(16:57) Buy Gav & Em a coffee

(18:52) A prying question

(18:23) An unexpected student

(20:25) A bulge

(24:39) Quality materials

(26:30) Nationalities

(29:16) Quiz of the week

(33:00) Outro

Welcome to the 3rd episode of Gav & Em's new season. This week they talk about students unexpectedly turning pink, multitasking, massaging students, donkey bridges and much, much more. Plus, hang around till the end of the show to participate in a fun quiz. Support Gav & Em's show and buy them a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ Timestamps (00:00) Intro (00:46) Talking of Zoom (02:00) Multitasking (07:19) Massaging students (10:16) Donkey bridge (14:51) Buy Gav & Em a coffee (15:27) Sweary students (18:52) On the topic of bosses (21:34) What Em learned (24:01) Quiz of the week (36:47) Outro

Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English Pod! This week they discuss the happenings in and out of their classrooms, Easter Eggs, challenges for ambitious students, pet names and many more topics. Support Gav & Em's show by buying them a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/8S7zrQfR5ni Type the following to see Google's Easter eggs: googly eyes, do a barrel roll, DVD screensaver, askew, dart mission, Chicxulub, meteor shower, Google in 1998, Thanos snap, The Last of Us, Pacman, puppy/cat, Holi, La Tomatina, Pride Month, mirror (in 'elgoog' mode)

Dummy subjects quiz: https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/english-grammar-reference/it-there-dummy-subjects

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(02:10) Em's Easter eggs

(11:25) Gav's ambitious student

(17:10) Support Gav & Em's show

(17:53) Em's being forgetful

(19:26) Keeping notes on your students

(21:03) A favourite student

(24:12) Describe your week

(26:51) Correcting mistakes

(32:11) Quiz of the week

(39:42) Outro

Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English Pod! They're back with a new season and a new format. Join them as they kick back and reflect on their week of teaching and learning. Buy them a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References: Gav's present perfect worksheet: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/t7kl6wzv5yy2mwlj1q3qe/Present-perfect-past-simple.pdf?rlkey=ybyday9xjp8v746ad20fe06pv&dl=0 Em's finance crossword: Professional English in Use, Finance, Ian MacKenzie, Cambridge Gav's quiz: https://www.goatsontheroad.com/teaching-english-equipment/

Timestamps (00:00) Intro (02:02) Gav talks about his Monday (04:16) Em talk about her Monday (05:40) Em gives homework (07:55) Gav has a late cancellation (10:05) Em gets distracted (14:39) Gav has a new student (16:41) Em makes a resolution (20:06) Em discovers a problem (23:30) Gav makes a mistake (25:28) Em asks Gav what he would do (27:25) Gav makes a game (31:05) Quiz of the Week: Essential Equipment (37:41) Outro

What questions would you like to ask your teacher? What answers would you give to your students? For this final episode of the year, Gav & Em are answering questions from their amazing students. Plus, featuring three fantastic guest teachers who also have a go at answering students' questions. Transcription with audio: ⁠https://share.descript.com/view/pmwUXnHkzNc⁠ Say thanks by buying Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ Teacher Charlotte: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/charlotte_teaches_english/⁠ Teacher Sergio: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/grammar_drops/⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TeacherSergioViula⁠ Teacher Tsar: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/englishwithtsar/⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@EnglishwithTsar

Do you use drawings to teach and learn in your classroom? Have you ever tried sketchnoting? Do you have a visual vocabulary? Join Gav and Em on their journey of discovery with their special guest Emily from EmilyBrysonELT as they explore the fascinating world of drawing in the classroom. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/dcmujQK6mQP Buy Gav and Em a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Emily's website:www.emilybrysonelt.com/ Visual templates: https://www.emilybrysonelt.com/visual-templates-for-engaging-environmental-discussions/ Containers: https://www.emilybrysonelt.com/?s=containers Other resources Jamboard: https://jamboard.google.com/ Draw phrasal verbs: https://www.learn-english-today.com/phrasal-verbs/phrasal-verbs-DRAW.html Example of sketchnoting (baking bread): https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/645703665296605628/ Visit Gav & Em's website for more transcriptions http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/

Do you feel welcome in your class? Do you make others feel welcome? Join Gav & Em and their very special guest Pete from International House Manchester as they talk about how they make their students feel welcome. Find the transcription and audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/B84oTRYpP6H Support the show here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod International House links: https://ihmanchester.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ihmanchester/ https://www.youtube.com/@ihmanchester Things to do in Manchester: https://www.timeout.com/manchester/things-to-do/22-great-things-to-do-in-manchester Motivating students: https://www.fluentu.com/blog/educator-english/motivating-students-to-learn-english/ Hygge: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hygge

Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English Podcast. In this special episode they are co-hosting a show with their favourite podcaster and journalist Euan from TEFL Org. Euan is the host of the I Taught English Abroad podcast where he interviews TEFL teachers from around the world. Check out this episode (link below) and get to know more about Gav & Em. Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/b6sddKTAzUk And buy them a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodI Taught English Abroad podcast: https://www.tefl.org/podcast/ TEFL Org: https://www.tefl.org/

Which English dialects do you teach and learn in your classroom? Are you familiar with many varieties of English? Join Gav & Em and their very special guest Dionna as they shine a light on English dialects, colonization in the classroom, African-American English, and much more. Plus, suggest strategies for including the many varieties of English in your class. Transcription with audio: ⁠https://share.descript.com/view/Eo6UjAFLfn3 ⁠Buy Gav and Em a drink here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ Dionna's links: ⁠https://www.respectthedialect.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/respectthedialect/⁠ Other resources: Linguistic racism article: ⁠https://www.buffalo.edu/ubnow/stories/2021/11/baker-bell-linguistic-racism.html⁠ Promoting equity article: ⁠https://pce.sandiego.edu/strategies-for-promoting-equity-in-the-classroom-faqs/⁠ Supporting diversity article: ⁠https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/blog/diversity-in-the-classroom/⁠ List of books to learn AAVE: ⁠https://kojiilanguages.com/books-to-learn-aave/

Do you suffer from anxiety while teaching or learning English? Are you looking for some tips on how to relieve stress? Check out Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Podcast with their special guest Paola Montero, a language anxiety expert. Consider buying Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ Here is the transcription with audio: ⁠https://share.descript.com/view/sMAmRv5pI9Z Find Paola here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mimentoradeidiomas/⁠ Other resources: ⁠https://teachingenglishwithoxford.oup.com/2023/03/22/managing-learner-anxiety-and-stress/⁠ ⁠https://psychcentral.com/anxiety/anxious-vs-nervous#differences⁠ Find all the shows here: ⁠http://howtoenglishpod.com/⁠

How are your comprehension skills? Do you know how to make CCQs? Fancy doing a listening task with Gav & Em? Joined by this week's amazing guest, Deanna from Open Shores English, Gav & Em learn about the environment, sustainability and Earth systems. Don't forget to download the PDF for today's show here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/d0z3ame9sg08g0rduqgkc/Earth-Systems-Worksheet-with-Key.pdf?rlkey=lfn5gheqmr18ln7e5jdkg9oal&dl=0 Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/rh0okuEyb2H Please support the show here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Deanna's links: https://www.openshoresenglish.com/english-for-earth https://www.instagram.com/openshoresenglish/

How much do you talk in your classes? How can you fit teaching and learning into a conversation? What's grammar broccoli? Find out the answer to these questions and many more in this week's episode of Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Podcast. Transcription with audio:  https://share.descript.com/view/UnEWIKbuZgR Support our show here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

Looking for some motivation to pick up a book? Would you like some suggestions on what to read next? Check out this week's episode of Gav & Em's How to English Pod for some fun reading activities to try in your classroom. Joined by their very special teacher guest Josefina, this week's show will be a real page-turner. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/de8SGTY1trL Contribute to our show: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Josefina's links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearebettering/ Website: https://betteringlang.com/ Charlotte's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlotte_teaches_english/ Josefina's book recommendations: Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Fabilli and Francesca Cavallo Smile by Reina Telgemeier The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint Exupéry Wonder by R. J. Palacio The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time by Mark Hutton My Salinger Year by Joanna Rakoff Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer Little Women by Louisa May Alcott A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens First lines article: https://bookriot.com/best-first-lines-of-books/ Book idioms: https://englishbyday.com/book-idioms/?utm_content=cmp-true

Are you a newbie teacher or learner? Do you remember how it felt to be a newbie? Follow Gav & Em on a journey of nostalgia and discovery as they share their memorable experiences and challenges of being newbies. Featuring this week's fabulous, recently trained teacher, Isa who shares her journey to becoming a qualified teacher. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/PekSDDCZVHE Support Gav & Em with a coffee or tea here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Isa's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/isa_english_lessons/ Parts of a church: https://www.britannica.com/topic/SantAmbrogio-Basilica The church rhyme and actions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smtucwvzuCc

Have you heard of native speakersism? Have you experienced it yourself? Is there really such a thing as a native English teacher? How can we deal with questions like, "I only want a native English teacher" or, "Can you help me sound like a native English speaker?"? Along with Gav & Em their very special guest Meri, also known as the Non-Native Speaker explore, challenge, and suggest solutions to the notion of native speakerism. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/nKP7Mo0B4fW Send your appreciation to Gav & Em here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Meri's links: https://www.instagram.com/the_non_native_speaker/⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@thenonnativespeaker767 https://thenonnativespeaker.com/⁠ Charlotte Teaches English's link: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/charlotte_teaches_english/⁠ Other resources and referenced materials: https://www.tesol.org/blog/posts/tackling-native-speakerism-what-can-you-do-to-address-discriminatory-ideologies/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/-ism Nordquist, Richard. "Native Speaker - Definition and Examples in English." ThoughtCo, Aug. 25, 2020, www.thoughtco.com/native-speaker-linguistics-1691421 https://www.teaching-revolution.com/blog/the-myth-of-the-native-speaker https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2021/04/25/989765565/tower-of-babble-non-native-speakers-navigate-the-world-of-good-and-bad-english English speaking world: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English-speaking_world

Ever thought about how writing can help you teach or learn English? Enjoy Gav & Em introducing you to the world of journaling in this week's episode of How to English TEFL Podcast. Joined by their very special guest, Earl Grey, they explore the benefits for teachers and learners expressing themselves in writing. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/6eml3mE7gMR Buy Gav & Em a hot beverage to say thanks: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Earl Grey's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earlgreyinseoul/ Website: https://earlgreyinseoul.art.blog/ Other resources: Tips for journaling: https://www.eslactivity.org/journaling-english-learners/ Uncommon words: https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/surprising-uncommon-words

What would you do if...? is the question Gav and Em answer in this week's show. Covering zero to 3rd conditional, they discuss the uses, form, and meaning of these "if clauses" in English grammar. Plus a comprehensive listening task and quiz sheet recorded by their very special guest Arpana from AFBIELTS. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/7myWVD9A5A0 Visit our ko-fi page to say thanks: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Arpana's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afbielts/ Website: https://arpegis.my.canva.site/ Listening worksheet for the show: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lj35rom6aan6wny598q34/Conditional-sentences-with-Arpana.pdf?rlkey=q5keiwkau0ma4tkfi1t2n23n4&dl=0 References: 3rd conditional activity: English File, 2nd Edition, Oxford University Press, Teacher's Book, 8A, p175

Have you considered giving up teaching or learning? What was your motivation to stay or leave? This week Gav & Em look at quitting; throwing the towel in; giving up! Whether it's an activity, a class, or even a company, Gav & Em have a motivating guide for you. Buy Gav & Em a coffee/tea here to say thanks: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/jinDRSXT0Ay References: Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/tech-support/201501/8-ways-you-can-tell-that-its-the-right-time-to-quit Sergio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GrammarDrops Confusing words list: https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/commonly-confused-words-list

Do you use social networks for your teaching and learning? How many different types of posts are there and what are the benefits of each? Take a trip with Gav & Em and their amazing social media influencers as they present the advantages of using social media for language learning and teaching. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/jQa22w4c6Wh Buy us a coffee or tea: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Guests: Marta at English Smart Llama https://www.instagram.com/english_smart_llama/ Vivi from Ki-Bird English https://www.instagram.com/kibirdenglish/ Mike at Mike English Academy https://www.instagram.com/mike_english_academy Andy at Andy's Everyday English https://www.instagram.com/p/CqBJx1jIgRZ/ Charlotte at English in Athens https://www.instagram.com/english_in_athens/ Pearl at Pearl English Academy https://www.instagram.com/pearl_english_teacher/ Sergio at Grammar Drops: https://www.youtube.com/@GrammarDrops Other references https://postfity.com/blog/promote-language-school-using-social-media-8-social-media-marketing-tips-language-teachers-schools-case-studies/ https://blog.hootsuite.com

Do you use filler words and discourse markers? Do you teach and learn them in your classroom? This is Gav & Em's discussion topic today. Featuring a very special guest, Valerie Fridland, a sociolinguist studying the interactions between language and society and the author of the hilarious and educational book Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English (Viking). In today's show, Valerie explains the uses of one of the most common filler words, like. We hope you, like, enjoy the show, Gav & Em. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/p4KnOH8DHdB Buy Gav & Em a coffee or tea: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Valerie's book: https://www.amazon.com/Like-Literally-Dude-Arguing-English/dp/0593298322https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/language-in-the-wildh ttps://www.thegreatcourses.com/professors/valerie-fridland/ Grammar Girl Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grammar-girl-quick-and-dirty-tips-for-better-writing/id173429229 Speechling.com article: https://speechling.com/blog/15-common-english-filler-words-you-should-know/ Gav's activity based on Speechling's article: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rYcCuH753GD55x_l2DbiIVgIakPOZbNJCgDOaNsguLc/edit?usp=sharing Auxiliary activities: Cutting Edge, Intermediate, 1B. Three Person Snap Cutting Edge, Pre-Intermediate, 3B. Neither do I New English File, 2nd Edition, Upper-Intermediate, 1B. Grammar - Auxiliary verbs

Welcome, everybody! Do you know the three major types of behavioral learning? Do you use any of these in your classroom? This week's episode takes Gav & Em on a deep dive into the psychology of learning languages. Plus, a motivational talk from their special guest, Katy from langscapesenglish.com, who leads us onto a path of reflection and confidence building. Enjoy the show! Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/dwDBnqXBBlu Buy Gav & Em a hot beverage here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Katy's links: https://langscapesenglish.com/ https://www.instagram.com/katy_langscapes/ Kendra Cherry's article: https://www.verywellmind.com/learning-study-guide-2795698⁠ Funny interview questions: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/funny-interview-questions Em's activities: Pronunciation maze from Pronunciation Games, Cambridge Would you prefer...? English File, Oxford, 2nd Edition, Intermediate, page 183

Do you know what kind of learner you are? Do you know which types of learners your students are? Join Gav & Em with their special guest Vivi from Ki-Bird English, as they break down the topic of learner types, personalities, and many of the challenges teachers and learners face. Remember to hang around for this week's Learn-A-Word at the end of the show. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/WmuaWvZYeyT Send Gav & Em some love: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Ki-Bird English links: Website https://ki-bird.com.br/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kibirdenglish/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KiBirdEnglish

Do you use worksheets in your class? Does your teacher use interesting and engaging resources? Teachers, are you looking for some inspiration? Catch this week's How to English Podcast with Gav & Em to find out what makes a good or bad worksheet for your class. Audio with transcription: https://share.descript.com/view/nTQTvnk4CeF Support Gav & Em: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Quick and Easy English: https://quick-and-easy-english.com/ https://www.instagram.com/quickandeasyenglish/ Gav and Em's worksheet for this episode: https://www.dropbox.com/s/vyfhyjbim8up7ew/Worksheet.pdf?dl=0

What's the future of English teaching? Will computers take over the task of teaching our students? Hopefully not soon😉. Join Gav & Em and their very special guest Alina from www.twee.com as they explore the topic of using A.I. to create texts, dialogues, and questions for busy teachers. Don't forget to visit www.twee.com to get early access to their amazing A.I. platform and start creating your lessons in seconds. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/kEpddqKhMR7 Demonstration on the A.I. lesson planning tools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjfQOLOqm-M

Welcome everyone to the New Year and new episode of Gav & Em's How to English Podcast. This week they are chatting on the topic of how they finished the last year and started the New Year. Stick around to the end of their show to catch the new feature: Learn-A-Word, where they describe a word and its common usage. Don't forget to check out the transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/GdkX05qudvu Buy Em a tea or Gav a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Femur bone found: https://quoteinvestigator.com/2021/07/25/femur/ SMART Goals: https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/management/smart-goal/

Welcome to the final show of the year! Gav and Em take some time to thank their followers for all their wonderful feedback and introduce five amazing teachers and learners to the show. Check out their links below. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/KlwRmqLezAE Buy us a coffee (or tea): https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Guests: Aleksandra https://www.instagram.com/distant_eng/ http://distanteng.tilda.ws/ Mahi https://www.instagram.com/english.withmahi/ Veronica https://www.instagram.com/wannaspeakbyveroniq/ https://www.youtube.com/@wannaspeakbyveroniq Tanguay https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelearning_/ https://www.nextlevelearning.fr/ Dr. Anne https://www.instagram.com/laenglishtutor/ https://linktr.ee/laenglishtutor Thanks to: Sergio https://www.instagram.com/grammar_drops/ Teacher Milena https://www.instagram.com/teachermilena/ English with Reinventress https://www.instagram.com/englishwithreinventress/ Charlotte https://www.instagram.com/english_in_athens/ Kleber  https://www.instagram.com/klebergiurizatto.ingles Whizbusters https://www.instagram.com/whizbusters/ LaDoris https://www.instagram.com/improve_my_pronunciation/ Tsar https://www.instagram.com/englishwithtsar/ Fateme https://www.instagram.com/f.zamani1376nn/ Barbara https://www.instagram.com/englishmusiceducation/ Eugeniu https://www.instagram.com/lingojunkie/ Jumpe4English https://www.instagram.com/jump4english/ GoodPods https://goodpods.com/ Gav & Em: https://www.instagram.com/howtoenglishpod/ https://www.youtube.com/@HowtoEnglishPod https://www.facebook.com/howtoenglishpod/ "Down in the dumps" usage and origin: https://english-grammar-lessons.com/down-in-the-dumps-meaning/ Cake pops (smooshed cakes): https://www.craftsy.com/post/how-to-make-smooth-cake-pops/

Welcome to Gav & Em's podcast all about teaching and learning English. In this show, Gav & Em will discuss the topic of articles: a, an, and the. Introducing Shikha Das and her class, who bring the language to life. Learn, practice, and have fun with How to English Podcast. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/qaL26v90lav Shika's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/english_with_shikha/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shikhabiswas5157 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shikha.biswas2022 Other resources: Gav's articles activity: https://www.dropbox.com/s/pjsdctq4bi8qdni/Gav%27s%20Articles%20Activity.pdf?dl=0 https://books.google.co.uk/books/about/How_English_works.html?id=ZUBPvdUx39IC&redir_esc=y https://www.educationtopia.net/grammar/articles-shouldnot-used https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/famous-buildings-india/index.html

How's your pronunciation? How's Your knowledge of vowels? Why are some Gs pronounced hard or soft in English? Learn the difference between a monophthong and a diphthong. Featuring Bianca from Master an American Accent and Jasmin from CCC Language Learning, on this week's How to English Pod with Gav & Em. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/p7kYYAwRjUq Bianca's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/master.an.american.accent/ Website: https://accentcoachbianca.com/ Jasmin's links: TikTok: tiktok.com/@ccclanguagelearning Instagram: https://instagram.com/ccclanguagelearning?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Website: https://www.ccclanguagelearning.com/speaking Other resources: Em's hard and soft "G" activity: The engine was a gift given by a guest who was a misogynist. My glove and magic mug was grabbed by a guilty astrologer. There's gum in my wig so I guess I should go and get the detergent. A new page of legislation for the guild has zigzags in the margin. English File, Oxford, IPA chart: https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/beginner3/pronunciation?cc=gb&selLanguage=en Adrian Underhill video on vowels and consonants: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqeiFDVZDVY Long and short vowel sounds: https://www.speechactive.com/english-vowels-ipa-international-phonetic-alphabet/ Easy English with James, diphthongs video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI3xTvwYsa8

Welcome everybody to Gav & Em's How to English Pod. This time they're talking about learning tools for learners and teachers to use inside and outside the classroom. Tools such as course books, study plans, apps, and much, much more. Joined by their special guest Timmons, from HelloTalk who will present the awesome benefits of the HelloTalk app and its many learning and teaching features. So, after the show, make sure you download the app using the link below: Download the HelloTalk app here: https://brc.hellotalk.com/GavAndEm What is a Language exchange: https://www.hellotalk.com/blog/what-is-a-language-exchange/#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20most%20effective,practicing%20each%20other's%20native%20language.HelloTalk live: https://www.hellotalk.com/blog/meet-hellotalk-live-tailored-language-learning-content-on-your-schedule/ Resources: Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/CzRNqdG2wL5 How to make an effective study plan: https://www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/news-events/study-space/how-to-make-an-effective-study-plan Study plan tips: https://manwrites.com/how-to-build-the-perfect-english-study-plan/ Nik Peachey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikpeachey/?originalSubdomain=uk Google Calendar: https://calendar.google.com Outlook Calendar: https://outlook.live.com/calendar/ Trello Calendar: https://trello.com/ Pomodoro technique: https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/pomodoro-technique

Are you a 21st Century teacher? Is your teacher a 21st Century teacher? Are you still teaching or learning in a 20th Century way? What should we consider focussing on in our curriculums and methods as educators and learners in this current century? Plus, find out about Teacher Imane: an educator, author, and content creator who talks about her journey through teaching and publishing children's books. So learn and have fun with Gav & Em's How to English Pod. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/aiJ3WKGRb3K Imane's links: https://linktr.ee/Imane1 https://www.instagram.com/teacherimane/ Under the Sea: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09QKKSSPQ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 Ramadan ABC: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09V31GMVT/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1 Other resources: 21st Century skills – Critical thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity Written by the Helpful Professor – Chris Drew, PhD https://helpfulprofessor.com/21st-century-learning/ Make communication more meaningful to improve learning: http://psychlearningcurve.org/learning-more-meaningful/

Which words confuse you when communicating in English? Are there similar words that you always mix up? This episode, Gav & Em explore some confusing words that their students often make mistakes with and try to explain the differences through different activities. Hope you enjoy the show! Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/VlWA1e0CzID Gav's list of confusing words: https://www.dropbox.com/s/gnnderlodwt6sim/Confusing%20words.pdf?dl=0 References: Online die: https://www.online-dice.com/ Online drawing app: https://www.autodraw.com/ https://www.natterandramble.co.uk/list-of-confusing-words/ https://www.luke.lv/post/for-students-confusing-words-for-russian-ukrainian-speakers https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises_list/mix_words.htm https://www.costaricatesol.com/tefl-costa-rica-blog/common-errors-spanish-speakers-make-when-learning-english-459 https://www.esolcourses.com/content/vocabulary/spelling/homophones/multichoice/spelling-confusing-words.html Sheep under the shade of a tree: https://ih1.redbubble.net/image.11129001.5224/flat,1000x1000,075,f.jpg

Have you ever thought about making your own podcast? Which topic would you choose? Check out Gav & Em's episode all about podcasts where you can find out all about their show and it may even inspire you to make your own! Featuring Ian Antonio Patterson from English Coach Podcast and Leo Nova who introduces us to some "false friends". Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/ZKACBcEr1gV Ian Antonio's links: https://www.instagram.com/englishcoachpodcast/ https://iantonio.media/podcasts/ https://www.facebook.com/Ian.Antonio.Patterson https://ian-antonio-patterson.com/work/ Leo's links: https://www.instagram.com/nova.tips/ https://drum.io/novatips Resources: https://castos.com/podcast-topics/ http://thepodcasthost.com/planning/how-to-start-a-podcast/

How often do you write in English? Which styles of writing can you do? Do you know the difference between expository, descriptive, persuasive and narrative writing? With their special guest Gera, from Speak, Write, Play - follow Gav & Em on a journey of creative writing. And enjoy Teacher, Teach Me with teacher trainer Angelica from english.for_teachers who explores irregular plural nouns. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/FPwWaKpyCA6 Gera's links: https://speakwriteplay.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SpeakWritePlayEnglish/ https://www.instagram.com/speakwriteplay/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpeakWritePlayinEnglish/videos Angelica's link: https://www.instagram.com/english.for_teachers/ References: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/a-beginners-guide-to-writing#3-things-to-consider-when-choosing-a-topic-to-write-about http://haikuworld.org/books/farbeyond.review.html https://examples.yourdictionary.com/20-funny-haiku-poems-examples-for-all-ages.html https://www.tefl.net/elt/articles/teacher/7-tips-for-teaching-writing/ https://magoosh.com/pro-writing/what-is-rhetorical-writing/?amp https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z8mktyc/revision/1

What's your experience of teaching and learning English? Follow Gav & Em and their fantastic guest Felipe talk about their journey to becoming teachers and lifelong learners. Find out all about the tools in any teacher's or learner's toolkit to improve and grow your knowledge. Also, check out Gav's quiz for Em all about words and phrases to use to talk about your own experience. Their special grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation coach this week is Meshkat who introduces us to some similar and confusing words. Finally, don't forget to share How to English Pod with your teacher and learner friends so more people can enjoy the show. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/UmuDxvv9CRG Felipe's links: https://www.tiktok.com/@inglescomfelipe https://www.instagram.com/inglescomfelipe1/ Meshkat's links: https://www.instagram.com/englishwithmeshkat/ References: Gav's Quizizz: https://quizizz.com/join/game/U2FsdGVkX1%252BlKrd%252BsZMCHRCR%252F7TLWV6wzHoq24EIcoDlmSjeJvKRXFxIbaJxvnEK?gameType=solo https://enguroo.com/2021/12/29/how-to-talk-about-experience/ https://www.freecollocation.com/search?word=experience