How to English TEFL Podcast

How to English TEFL Podcast

By Gav and Em

Welcome to a teaching and learning English podcast. Meet Gav & Em, two experienced teachers, discussing the most important topics for both teachers and students. Each week they'll cover teaching techniques and learning tips. Whether you're up at the board, or behind the desk, you'll get something from How To English TEFL Podcast. Show your support here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod
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S06E03 C (transcribed) VIDEO

How to English TEFL PodcastFeb 28, 2025
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S06E09 I (transcribed) VIDEO

S06E09 I (transcribed) VIDEO

🎙️How To English – S06E09: “I” Is for Intonation, Icebreakers & Inspiration! Join Em and Gav as they explore all things “I” in this insightful, fun, and packed episode of How To English TEFL Pod. From intonation exercises to inspiring students, surprising teacher roles, and even a lively information gap activity, this episode is full of ideas and laughs for English teachers and learners alike. 💬Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

Reflection Questions:

Self-Awareness

1. What aspects of my teaching practice reflect my cultural background or values?

2. Have I ever assumed my way of doing things is “normal” or “universal”?

3. How do my personal beliefs influence the way I respond to student behavior or feedback?

Perspective

4. How might this lesson be experienced differently by a student from a collectivist culture vs. an individualist one?

5. If I were a newcomer or international student in this class, how welcome or included would I feel?

6. How do I create space for different communication styles—direct vs. indirect, expressive vs. reserved?

Bias and Areas for Improvement

7. Are there cultural groups or accents I subconsciously associate with “higher ability” or “better behaviour”?

8. When was the last time I challenged a cultural stereotype—my own or someone else’s?

9. Do I ever misinterpret silence, disagreement, or eye contact based on my own cultural expectations?

Classroom Practice

10. Do my teaching materials and examples reflect a variety of cultural contexts and perspectives?

11. What strategies do I use to learn about my students’ backgrounds without stereotyping them?

12. How do I handle culture-related misunderstandings or conflicts when they arise in class?

Growth and Intention

13. What have I learned from a student who challenged my assumptions?

14. How do I stay open and curious when something feels unfamiliar or uncomfortable?

15. What one thing can I do this week to increase inclusivity and cultural awareness in my teaching?
Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome!

00:59 – Capital “I” as a pronoun

03:00 – Inspiring students

08:16 – Intonation and Em's bike

11:44 – I didn’t sign up for this!

18:30 – Information gap

24:03 – Intercultural Reflection Questions

29:39 – Interaction

32:27 – Icebreakers

35:20 – Wrap-up & a nice cuppa tea/KO-FI

May 23, 202538:11
SO6E08 H (transcribed) VIDEO

SO6E08 H (transcribed) VIDEO

🎧 S6 E8 – H is for Homework, Holidays & Hyperbole. This week, Gav & Em explore all things H in the world of TEFL! From homework habits and holiday balance to the drama of hyperbole in class – it's packed with tips, laughs, and teaching insights.✨ Tune in for: homework pros & cons, holiday chat for teachers & students, hyperbole, homophones & headset fails. Plus, some practical H tips for speaking skills. Support the pod: ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

References:

Hot trends and innovations https://www.britishcouncil.org/voices-magazine/ten-trends-and-innovations-english-language-teaching-2024 UN Sustainabilty Development Goals https://www.tlbbhfoundation.org/learnteachsdgs-initiative/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAp00WYv3ncMZ6lcna5KmocYppz3nR&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiLLABhCEARIsAJYS6umIgbnm7QPp0DIvZKHXgj9MThIcQSjjau0rsJMA94_ZQjVFf64FB0oaAsP0EALw_wcB

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro & recap

(00:34) H pronunciation

(01:45) To huff or not to huff?

(02:22) Homework – doing it or making excuses

(05:28) Sending homework

(13:19) Homophones, homonyms, and homographs.

(16:50) Holidays – teacher & student holiday plans

(19:49) Hot Trends in TEFL

(21:46) Headphones and Hypotheticals

(25:11) Speaking Tips beginning with H

(29:15) Hyperbole – teaching exaggeration

(31:51) Tips – have a break and handouts

(34:39) What we didn't cover

May 09, 202536:06
S06E07 G (transcribed) VIDEO

S06E07 G (transcribed) VIDEO

🎙️ Gav & Em’s How to English – Season 6, Episode 7: G is for... Grammar, Games, Gnomes & Gap Fills! 🧠🌱 Welcome back to another giggle-filled yet deeply insightful episode of How to English TEFL Pod with your favourite hosts, Gav & Em! This week, the letter G sparks a cascade of conversations about everything from grammar preferences and group dynamics to gardening tools, gap fills, and even unicorns. 🦄✨✨ Support the show:If you enjoy the pod and want to help keep it going, treat Gav & Em to a coffee over at:👉 https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

📌Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review if this episode made you laugh, learn, or look at your shed in a whole new way.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your TEFL fix!

Timestamps [00:00:00] – Intro

[00:01:29] – The complexities of the letter "G" in pronunciation

[00:03:12] – Do students really want grammar? Em and Gav reflect

[00:07:30] – How to teach "either/neither/both" with ice cream and small children

[00:09:17] – A gardening tool guessing game (with comedy sound effects!)

[00:18:05] – AI-generated gap fill about unicorns (yes, really!)

[00:24:11] – Group dynamics: getting quiet students talking

[00:28:20] – Consider grading your language

[00:31:55] – Going global: the beauty and challenge of international classes

[00:34:36] – Teaching tip: Be a guide, not a grammar robot!

Apr 25, 202536:19
S06E06 F (transcribed) VIDEO

S06E06 F (transcribed) VIDEO

🎙️ Welcome to Gav & Em’s How to English TEFL Pod – Season 6, Episode 6! This week, it’s all about the letter F in their A to Z of EFL series – and what a fantastic episode it is! Expect fun, fails, feedback, and fossilized errors as Gav & Em chat about their favourite F-words (the safe ones 😄). ☕ Love the pod? Support Gav & Em at ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

References:Five-Minute Activities :A Resource Book of Short Activities - Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers

Anki and Memrise repetition systems

VICTORIAN LONDON VIBES — Rainy Violin Music from the Gaslamp Era YouTube - Tunes Through Time

Lifescapes The Classics, Dirk Freymuth (Artist)

Dark Dramatic Choir - Overlord (Original Composition) Lucas KingIrish Reel Music - Rowdy Sailors - Fantasy & World Music by the Fiechters

STAR WARS I Melodies Glyn R. BrownParlormuse | Apple Blossom March - Steampunk Victorian Music - Parlormuse

Melodies of the Middle Ages - Calming Medieval Music for Study , and Relaxation - Medieval Horizons Music

pirate with radio full video - dogur_dev

Elevator Music (Kevin MacLeod) - Background Music (HD) - Gaming Sound FX

Mircrosoft Copilot

Google Gemini

Open AI ChatGPT

Timestamps

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:02:15] Flops in the classroom

[00:09:11] From Dickens to Shakespeare

[00:16:39] Fossilized errors

[00:19:06] Fast English

[00:24:00] Five-minute activity

[00:29:00] F-word vocabulary quiz

[00:31:16] Fact-check

[00:32:37] E-friends

[00:35:11] Outro

So grab your flashcards, engage your ears, and get ready for another fun and full-on episode of TEFL talk with Gav & Em!

Apr 11, 202535:39
S06E05 E (transcribed) VIDEO

S06E05 E (transcribed) VIDEO

Join Gav & Em for another fun and insightful episode of How to English TEFL Pod as they continue their A to Z of TEFLing—this time focusing on the letter E! Expect engaging discussions on essential TEFL topics, practical teaching and learning tips, and plenty of laughs along the way. Don't forget to show your support here https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod ☕

Plus, a spontaneous grammar challenge, classroom eating habits, and a fun word-guessing game! 🎧🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, or your favourite podcast platform. Or find all the transcriptions here: https://howtoenglishpod.com/

Timestamps

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:00:00] E for Elephant

[00:01:41] Elicitation

[00:08:44] Eating

[00:12:00] Equity in Language Education

[00:13:27] Echo Reading

[00:19:02] Exposure

[00:24:17] KO-FI.COM/HOWTOENGLISHPOD

[00:24:33] E words for Teaching and Learning

[00:29:36] Exploiting Lesson Materials (not students

[00:33:51] Outro

Mar 28, 202534:14
S06E04 D (transcribed) VIDEO

S06E04 D (transcribed) VIDEO

🎙️ Welcome to How to English – Teach and Learn with Gav & Em! 🎙️In this episode, we're diving into the letter D in our A to Z of TEFL series! We chat about the dos and don’ts of English learning, the importance of determination and discipline for both teachers and students, and whether you should focus on accuracy or fluency first. 🍩 Plus, we discuss doughnuts in the classroom, why pronunciation matters (important vs. impotent 😆), and the origins of words like ‘nightmare’ and ‘quarantine’.We also demo a Dictogloss activity, a great classroom task to improve listening and writing skills, and share team-building strategies to keep your students engaged. Finally, we wrap up with top teaching tips and explore how AI can help customize your lesson difficulty.☕ Support us on Ko-fiko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod 🍩

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Welcome to How to English – Teach and Learn with Gav & Em

[00:00:38] What’s this podcast about?

[00:01:21] D for Doughnuts… and TEFL skills! 🍩

[00:03:37] Dos and Don’ts of English learning

[00:11:16]  Defining words (origins): Nightmare, quarantine & more!

[00:19:07] TEFL activity: Dictogloss demo ✍️

[00:28:58] Direction & motivation in teaching

[00:33:00] 🔥 Tips of the week! TEFL success skills

[00:37:54] More D-words we didn’t cover (drilling, dialogues & more!)

[00:38:38] D for Done – See you next time!💬 

What are your favorite TEFL tips? Drop a comment below! 👇🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and follow for more TEFL talk! ✨ #TEFL #EFL #HowToEnglish

Mar 14, 202539:07
S06E03 C (transcribed) VIDEO

S06E03 C (transcribed) VIDEO

Welcome back to How to English with Gav & Em! This episode is all about the letter C in TEFL. They're talking about C1/C2 exam tips, the art of Concept Checking Questions (CCQs), the role of culture in the classroom, and even some cheesy English chat-up lines—because why not? ☕ Love the show? Support us at https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

Join them for a mix of insightful teaching advice, lighthearted banter, and plenty of laughs. Plus, they explore confidentiality in TEFL, business buzzwords, and why keeping things simple and controlled can transform your teaching approach.

References: https://www.theknot.com/content/pick-up-linesTimestamps:

00:00 – Welcome & Episode Intro

02:35 – C1 & C2 Exam Tips 📝

09:40 – CCQs: What Are They & How to Use Them? 🤔

14:05 – Cheesy Chat-Up Lines: A Fun Classroom Activity 💬

18:37 – Confidentiality in TEFL: What Should Stay in the Classroom? 🔒

25:07 – Business Buzzwords: Spot the Real from the Fake! 📊

32:42 – Culture in TEFL: How Much Should We Teach? 🌍

37:14 – Final Teaching Tips: Simplicity & Giving Students More Control 🎯

Feb 28, 202544:52
S06E02 B (transcribed) VIDEO

S06E02 B (transcribed) VIDEO

✨Welcome to How To English: Teach and Learn with Gav & Em!✨ Join us in this fun and insightful episode as we explore the letter B in the A to Z of TEFL! 📚 From beginnings in teaching to Business English, from body language to baffling British expressions, we've got plenty of engaging discussions, practical tips, and a bit of laughter along the way! Support our podcast! ☕ If you enjoy what we do, consider buying us a cuppa at ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod


📌 Find all previous episodes and transcriptions at http://howtoenglishpod.com

References:

🔗 ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/

🔗 Grammarly https://app.grammarly.com/

👉 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share if you enjoy the episode! See you next time for C! 🎙️✨

Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome & Intro 🎧

02:00 – The importance of a good beginning in teaching 🏫

04:30 – Business English: What to ask your students 🤝

08:00 – Essential Business English topics 📊

14:00 – Backchaining: A pronunciation trick 🗣️

18:00 – Body language in the classroom 👀

20:00 – Baffling British expressions – Bob’s your uncle! 🇬🇧

24:00 – Books in TEFL – Are they still relevant? 📖

27:00 – Bogus language learning myths debunked 🔍

32:00 – Backflash: A better way to review past lessons 🔄

Feb 14, 202534:60
S06E01 A (transcribed) VIDEO

S06E01 A (transcribed) VIDEO

🎙️How to English TEFL Pod – Season 6, Episode 1 🎉 We’re back with a brand-new season! This time, we’re taking an A to Z approach to teaching and learning English. In this episode, Gav and Em explore everything starting with the letter A - covering fun language games, AI in teaching, and accuracy versus fluency. Plus plenty more. References:

Benefits of note making: https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5406/amerjpsyc.124.1.0063

Timestamps

[00:00] Welcome to Season 6!

[02:15] What’s new this season?

[05:30] Fun alphabet games to play in class

[10:45] AI in teaching – how Em used ChatGPT

[16:20] Exploring VR language learning and its benefits

[21:05] A quick-fire Animal Homes game

[25:30] Teaching tip: The power of "And…" for fluency

[29:45] Accuracy vs. Fluency – which should come first?

[34:00] End-of-episode teaching tips

💛 Support us on Ko-fi! → https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

Hit play, enjoy, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share! 🚀

Jan 31, 202535:05
S05E24. End of Year Special (transcribed) VIDEO

S05E24. End of Year Special (transcribed) VIDEO

Join Gav and Em in this exciting wrap-up episode as they celebrate the end of an incredible Season 5 of How to English TEFL Pod! Reflecting on a year filled with teaching tips, student advice, and laugh-out-loud moments, this is your chance to revisit the highlights that made this season so memorable. Don't forget to buy us a coffee at ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod to show your support and check out all the podcast transcriptions here: http://howtoenglishpod.com/


Music:

Fluffing a Duck by Kevin Macleod https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hBDh3dRvLc

Blankety Blank Full Opening Title Sequence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjU5zZeD1yQ

Action Tense Cinematic Teaser Trailer Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEN2bmZPKF0

Background music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqwnTNRtQ80


Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: End of Year Special

01:15 – Reflections on teaching and learning in 2024

06:45 – Best Student Tips from Season 5

12:30 – Top Teaching Tips

19:50 – Funniest Memorable Moments

25:00 – What’s Next? Discussing the future of Gav & Em’s podcast

29:45 – Will there be a Season 6?

32:00 – Final thoughts and a big thank you to listeners

Dec 20, 202454:38
S05E23. Perfection (transcribed) VIDEO

S05E23. Perfection (transcribed) VIDEO

Welcome to How to English TEFL Podcast with Gav & Em, your go-to show for everything teaching and learning English as a foreign language! In this episode, we dive into the world of coursebooks and share tips on how to make them more engaging and personalized for students. We also tackle the complexities of perfectionism, exploring what it means for teachers and students, and why imperfection is part of the learning journey.Other highlights include:Practical strategies for tailoring lessons to student needs.A hilarious take on formal vs. informal language through translation fails in our Quiz of the Week.Discussions on leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT to create resources on the fly.Reflections on the joys and challenges of being a TEFL teacher.Don't forget to check out this episode's transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/1XK69QvlP8LIf you'd like to support us, grab us a coffee at our Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodHit play, and let's dive into the world of TEFL together!

References:

Simple to advance words: https://mrmrsenglish.com/500-daily-used-normal-vs-advanced/#google_vignette

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction

0:48 - Coursebooks Revisited

3:15 - Personalising Lessons

5:52 - Exploring Perfectionism

9:05 - Perfect Students and Teachers

13:00 - Creating the Perfect Classroom or Online Space

14:30 - Supporting the Show at ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

15:45 - Why We Love TEFL

18:00 - Indifference in English

22:00 - Online Training and AI Tools

28:30 - Quiz of the Week

35:45 - Closing Thoughts

36:30 - Outro

Dec 06, 202436:27
S05E22. Rabbit and Pork (transcribed) VIDEO

S05E22. Rabbit and Pork (transcribed) VIDEO

Welcome to all the followers of How to English TEFL Pod, a podcast for teachers and learners of English. This week, Gav & Em will go into some further detail on the topic of common collocations, Gav straightens out the issue of dangling prepositions. Em, reflects on syllabus design. They both look at some humorous outcomes using grammar and try to resolve the disconnect between learning and reality. And finally, this week's Quiz of the Week is Em's animal verbs.

Please let someone know just how much you enjoy this podcast and feel free to show your support here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/h0xao94vmg0

Resources: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2018/feb/12/chas-and-dave-how-we-made-rabbit-camilla-parker-bowles


Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(02:06) Collocation meanings

(08:46) Dangling prepositions

(11:05) Who designs the syllabus?

(17:57) Explaining unusual outcomes

(23:37) Reality disconnect

(37:48) Quiz of the Week

Nov 22, 202438:35
S05E21. Aiming for a Concert (transcribed) VIDEO

S05E21. Aiming for a Concert (transcribed) VIDEO

Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod - a podcast for teachers and learners of English as a foreign language. This week the two TEFL teachers cover topics like: how you might have a mishap with the share button during your online lesson, they ruminate on who the show's followers might be, they think about having a goal (or not) for their students, and the Quiz of the Week is a fast action game of complete the collocation. Here's where you can support the show: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod And the show transcription with audio is here: https://share.descript.com/view/Xc6K98rLTqk And remember, sharing is caring.💖Don't forget to mention the show to your fellow teachers, students and school!🤗 Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:01) The share button (06:25) Who are our followers? (10:21) Rhubarb rhubarb (13:29) Aiming for a concert (20:08) Raising your fees (23:56) Cardinal rules (29:40) Quiz of the Week (34:13) Outro

Nov 08, 202434:31
S05E20. Flow (transcribed) VIDEO

S05E20. Flow (transcribed) VIDEO

Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod - the podcast that makes teaching and learning English fun! This week, join our dynamic duo as they explore the exciting world of finding flow, they challenge each other with an engaging adjective game, and share tips on how to shower your students with praise. Hang around to the end for Quiz of the Week, where they test your knowledge of language learning apps! Let’s make English learning fun together! Click here to support the show: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Check out the transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/uRlpVJmjoSO


References

English Vocabulary Builder, Dorking Kingsley: Chapter 5, p27, exercise C

Learning apps: https://amberstudent.com/blog/post/best-language-learning-apps

https://www.duolingo.com/

https://uk.rosettastone.com/product/mobile-apps/

https://talkpal.ai/

https://www.mondly.com/

https://languagedrops.com/

https://utalk.com/en/app

https://elevateapp.com/about


Timestamps

(00:00) Intro and house keeping

(07:48) Describing pictures

(10:51) Flow state

(16:05) Only talking to the teacher

(27:18) Giving praise

(35:44) Quiz of the Week

(44:40) Outro

Oct 25, 202445:27
S05E19. Getting Things Done (transcribed) VIDEO

S05E19. Getting Things Done (transcribed) VIDEO

Do you get it done or do you do it yourself? You can find this and many more questions and answers on Gav & Em's How to English TEFL podcast. Feel free to buy them a drink here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod And check out the transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/L0Pmekz4ZbZ

And don't forget to mention the show to someone you know!

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro and house keeping

(02:15) The linchpin

(08:25) Getting things done

(14:20) Which name?

(17:41) Talking fast and slowly

(27:04) Quiz of the Week

(31:33) Outro

Oct 11, 202432:05
S05E18. Prefix Pandemonium (transcribed) VIDEO

S05E18. Prefix Pandemonium (transcribed) VIDEO

Hey followers, thanks for coming back to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod. You can show your support for their show here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod This week our TEFLing duo take on topics such as the prefix "under" and compare it to some other prefixes, Em tries her hand at being a student, Gav answers some What Would Gav Dos, and the Quiz of the Week looks at some words with Greek roots. You can find the transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/Nszlv2MiPYr And here's a link to all the shows: http://howtoenglishpod.com/ References: Pronunciation - two syllable words: https://pronuncian.com/2syllable-word-stress Quiz of the Week: https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=mte2otc2oqwroj Timestamps (00:00) Intro and house keeping (05:35) Under (09:18) Becoming a student (15:17) Making mistakes (25:11) What would Gav dos (32:00) Quiz of the Week (39:55) Outro
Sep 27, 202440:33
S05E17. Adapt, Tailor, Personalise (transcribed) VIDEO
Sep 13, 202442:27
S05E16. Idioms are Everywhere (transcribed) VIDEO

S05E16. Idioms are Everywhere (transcribed) VIDEO

Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod. A podcast for teachers and learners of English. This week our intrepid travelling TEFL duo discuss the topics of just how clearly and naturally should the teacher speak in class? Their Quiz of Week is all about idioms. They talk about different words with similar meanings. And Em gives Gav a fun quiz to test his knowledge. Buy them a coffee here: ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Get the show transcription here: https://share.descript.com/view/8AA0N3Jd2qgVisit their website for all the shows: http://howtoenglishpod.com/


Timestamps

(00:00) Intro and more

(02:56) Say it clearly

(05:17) Chair backs

(06:43) More kangaroo words

(11:55) Quiz of the Week

(13:41) Foundation basement or cellar?

(19:35) Em's fun quiz

(29:27) Quiz of the Week

(33:43) Outro

Aug 30, 202434:13
S05E15. Abso-freaking-lutely (transcribed) VIDEO

S05E15. Abso-freaking-lutely (transcribed) VIDEO

Hello everybody! Gav & Em, your favourite TEFL teaching podcasters, are back with another episode. This week they tackle the topics of how to respond to a student who says, "We have a word for that", they discuss students' levels, Em demonstrates how to set up a task and don't forget to hang around for this week's Quiz of the Week which is all about words for words.

You can find the transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/ORhaDPQ5Zs1

And buy Gav & Em a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro and house keeping

(04:17) We have a word for that

(11:47) Students' levels

(15:19) Setting up a task

(23:37) Do you speak English?

(27:24) Quiz of the Week

(41:43) Outro

Aug 16, 202442:28
S05E14. Shiver Me Timbers (transcribed) VIDEO

S05E14. Shiver Me Timbers (transcribed) VIDEO

Welcome to this week's episode with Gav & Em. Join the two adventurous TEFL teachers as they explore their everyday classroom challenges. Buy them a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Check out the transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/TqxLgkLf8o3

Quiz of the Week:

https://arapahoelibraries.org/blogs/post/names-for-groups-of-animals/

Other references:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiver_my_timbers#:~:text=In%20heavy%20seas%2C%20ships%20would,strike%20me%20alive%20and%20well%22.

Clever crows: https://sentientmedia.org/which-animals-are-most-intelligent/

Cautionary Tales Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yPlb6ynbhTJbziSIcykQd

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(01:31) Listening and speaking

(06:29) Business casual

(10:21) For, since and from

(15:07) Choose your favourite

(17:30) Patronising students

(24:40) Stealing students

(28:03) Is it okay for students to...

(32:36) Quiz of the Week

(40:14) Outro

Aug 02, 202440:53
S05E13. Agree to disagree (transcribed) VIDEO

S05E13. Agree to disagree (transcribed) VIDEO

If you're new to teaching and learning or if you're a veteran of education, you'll find something in Gav and Em's How to English TEFL Pod. Show your support here: ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Check out the transcription and audio here:
share.descript.com/view/O4pwYUKLxso
This week our podcast language teachers discuss some common differences between US and UK English, advantages and disadvantages of using the dictation technique in class, how to deal with students who don't do their homework and hang around to the end to catch everyone's favourite Quiz of the Week!

Differences between British and American English: preply.com/en/blog/differences-in-grammar-in-american-and-british-english/
Mixed metaphors: www.wordnik.com/lists/well-mixed-metaphors

Timestamps
(00:00) Intro
(01:19) Correction
(02:15) UK or USA?
(08:51) Speech to text
(14:54) Actually, no
(19:12) ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod
(19:27) Yes, I am game
(22:50) Quiz of the Week
(34:24) Outro
Jul 19, 202435:03
S05E12. Corrections and Lies (transcribed) VIDEO

S05E12. Corrections and Lies (transcribed) VIDEO

Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod. This week the TEFL teaching duo have a lot of corrections to make from their last episode, they also discuss Em's "Another Folder", attempt to deal with late starters and early leavers, and play plenty of TEFL based games. Don't forget to buy them a coffee from ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod and take a look at the transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/hM1VkSnbq7j And their website is here: http://howtoenglishpod.com/ References: https://arden.ac.uk/what-type-learner-are-you Have you ever...? Cutting Edge, 4A, Pearson Portmanteaus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_portmanteaus Timestamps (00:00) ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod (00:27) Intro (01:56) Corrections and more (13:03) Another folder (16:51) A late starter (24:24) An early leaver (28:10) Yes, I have (34:12) Quiz of the Week (41:46) Outro
Jul 05, 202442:31
S05E11. Portmantopia - featuring Matt Abrahams (transcribed) VIDEO

S05E11. Portmantopia - featuring Matt Abrahams (transcribed) VIDEO

Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English Pod. Here's our ko-fi so you can support our show: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Check out the transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/FAQbQSGJa8K This week, Gav & Em will decide how long is just too long to wait for an answer from their students, talk about really enjoyable lessons, overhearing a teaching technique, and how Gav makes the cover art. Plus an introduction from Matt Abrahams, from Think Fast, Talk Smart: Podcast. Check out his show here: https://mattabrahams.com/english-language-learning/


Visit our website: http://howtoenglishpod.com/

Podcast art AI: Podcast art - https://playground.com/

Picture editor: https://www.canva.com/


Timestamps

(00:00) ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

(03:20) Sound of crickets

(09:00) The kettle

(13:35) Matt Abrahams

(14:18) Only English

(17:20) Eavesdrop confession

(21:08) With a little help from AI

(23:48) Quiz of the Week

(37:01) Outro

Jun 21, 202437:23
S05E10. Oh, yeah, I remember now (transcribed) VIDEO

S05E10. Oh, yeah, I remember now (transcribed) VIDEO

It's tea and coffee time with Gav & Em. Go buy them a cuppa to show your support here https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod This week Gav & Em discuss how to deal with disappearing students, what to write in a student dossier, breaking free of your early teaching, and what to consider before TEFLing. Here's the transcription with audio https://share.descript.com/view/N0olMRd2DMu

Instructions for slowing down your Windows Media Player audio: Open Windows Media Player, maximise and right click, choose play speed fast, normal, slow. Or use the short cuts CTRL SHIFT F, CTRL SHIFT N, CTRL SHIFT S

Quiz of the week:

https://www.teachenglishabroad.co/faqs/25-questions-to-answer-before-you-tefl

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(00:52) ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

(02:26) Reaching out

(04:55) CELTA egg

(10:01) Student dossier

(13:21) Phrasal verbs

(18:30) Keep them bubbling

(23:27) Nice lessons

(25:25) Slowing audio

(26:51) Finns and Swedes

(29:56) Quiz of the Week

(40:32) Outro

Jun 07, 202441:04
S05E09. ...I was eating muffins (transcribed) VIDEO

S05E09. ...I was eating muffins (transcribed) VIDEO

Welcome new and regular followers to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod. Follow the two adventurers on a voyage of teaching and learning through the exploration of question order, disappearing students and just how many muffins did Em eat? Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/gJVPmQ7Pkb7 Buy them a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

Quiz of the Week:

https://www.internationalteflacademy.com/where-should-you-teach-abroad-quiz


Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(01:15) Question order

(03:50) Making it easier

(09:20) Old students

(12:52) What would Em say?

(14:56) Ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

(15:32) To Google or not?

(20:12) Dear Gav

(23:29) ...I was eating muffins

(27:19) Disappearing students

(31:14) Quiz of the Week

(36:25) Outro

May 24, 202436:57
S05E08. You should... (transcribed) VIDEO

S05E08. You should... (transcribed) VIDEO

Welcome to the eighth episode of season 5 of Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Podcast. This week they find their students benefit from absence, how Em teaches and travels, other ways to say You Should..., and exactly what would Gav do? Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/gSGUbRMEL93 Buy them a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Em's questions for the indirect questions activity: New English File, 2006, Intermediate, 6A, p188 You should activity: 700 Classroom Activities, MacMillan, 2003

Timestamps (00:00) Intro (00:52) Holidaying students (01:54) A catch up lesson (03:04) Teach and travel (07:20) A long break (10:09) You should... (14:10) Ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod (14:40) What would Gav do? (19:08) He the doctor (23:00) Two options (24:08) Quiz of the Week (31:24) Outro


May 10, 202431:59
S05E07. Pillars and Paddles (transcribed) VIDEO

S05E07. Pillars and Paddles (transcribed) VIDEO

Looking for some teaching and learning English tips? You've come to the right place. This week with Gav & Em you can discover the benefits of revision, what to do with tired students, and how to deal with confusing and new words, plus play quizzes in your classroom. Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/gt5XCBSPQOU Buy them a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Quiz of the Week: https://hobbylark.com/party-games/list-of-family-feud-questions Timestamps (00:00) Intro (00:57) Revision (07:55) Tired students (11:35) Getting on (13:18) Ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod (13:52) Oomphing students (16:58) Pillars and Paddles (18:24) Keeping it simple (40:21) Quiz of the Week (36:14) Outro
Apr 26, 202441:08
S05E06. Cuisenaire (transcribed) VIDEO

S05E06. Cuisenaire (transcribed) VIDEO

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

Apr 12, 202437:03
S05E05. Gnomes and that (transcribed) VIDEO

S05E05. Gnomes and that (transcribed) VIDEO

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

Mar 29, 202438:17
S05E04. Bulge (transcribed) VIDEO

S05E04. Bulge (transcribed) VIDEO

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


Mar 15, 202433:35
S05E03. Donkey Bridge (transcribed) VIDEO

S05E03. Donkey Bridge (transcribed) VIDEO

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
Mar 01, 202437:08
S05E02. Splat (transcribed) VIDEO

S05E02. Splat (transcribed) VIDEO

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

Feb 16, 202440:14
S05E01. A Staffroom Vibe (transcribed) VIDEO

S05E01. A Staffroom Vibe (transcribed) VIDEO

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

Feb 02, 202438:06
S04E26. Ask Your Teacher (transcribed) VIDEO

S04E26. Ask Your Teacher (transcribed) VIDEO

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
Dec 29, 202352:55
S04E25. Visuals with Emily Bryson (transcribed) VIDEO

S04E25. Visuals with Emily Bryson (transcribed) VIDEO

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/
Dec 15, 202338:30
S04E24. Welcome with IH Manchester (transcribed) VIDEO

S04E24. Welcome with IH Manchester (transcribed) VIDEO

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
Dec 01, 202337:47
S04E22. SPECIAL: Gav & Em with TEFL Org (transcribed)

S04E22. SPECIAL: Gav & Em with TEFL Org (transcribed)

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/
Nov 22, 202309:02
S04E23. Language Variation with Respect the Dialect (transcribed) VIDEO

S04E23. Language Variation with Respect the Dialect (transcribed) VIDEO

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/
Nov 17, 202329:17
S04E21. Alleviating Anxiety with Paola Montero (transcribed) VIDEO

S04E21. Alleviating Anxiety with Paola Montero (transcribed) VIDEO

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/⁠
Nov 03, 202349:40
S04E20. Comprehension with Open Shores English (transcribed) VIDEO

S04E20. Comprehension with Open Shores English (transcribed) VIDEO

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/
Oct 20, 202328:50
S04E19. Talking (transcribed) VIDEO

S04E19. Talking (transcribed) VIDEO

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
Oct 06, 202334:14
S04E18. Reading with WeAreBettering (transcribed) VIDEO

S04E18. Reading with WeAreBettering (transcribed) VIDEO

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
Sep 22, 202337:44
S04E17. Newbie with Isa (transcribed) VIDEO

S04E17. Newbie with Isa (transcribed) VIDEO

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
Sep 08, 202345:43
S04E16. Native Speakerism with Meri (transcribed) VIDEO

S04E16. Native Speakerism with Meri (transcribed) VIDEO

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
Aug 25, 202328:49
S04E15. Journaling with Earl Grey (transcribed) VIDEO

S04E15. Journaling with Earl Grey (transcribed) VIDEO

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
Aug 11, 202332:18
S04E14. What if...? with Arpana (transcribed) VIDEO

S04E14. What if...? with Arpana (transcribed) VIDEO

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
Jul 28, 202344:04
S04E13. Mistakes - Pick and Mix (transcribed) VIDEO
Jul 14, 202332:11
S04E12. Giving Up (transcribed) VIDEO

S04E12. Giving Up (transcribed) VIDEO

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
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S04E11. Setbacks with Eni (transcribed) VIDEO
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