Welcome to the Let’s Talk TEFL podcast with Jackie Bolen and Jennifer Smith. We’re going to discuss everything ESL/EFL teaching, including experiences teaching abroad, activity and game ideas, teaching tips, interviews with old friends, and more. Come join us in the Let’s Talk TEFL teacher’s lounge for some inspiration and entertainment!
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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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The DIESOL Podcast covers EdTech in the field of English as a Second or Other Language. The show helps teachers consider best practices for their English Learning students and how to integrate technology into the classroom to help students where they are. DIESOL: Developing Innovation in English as a Second or Other Language
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Teachers know that when classes are done, the beer has been poured, teachers gather around the table, and the talk turns to...teaching. Great (and not so great ideas) are tossed around, argued, praised, and ridiculed. What's been missing is a microphone on the table. Until now. If you're a teacher, and especially if you're teaching in Japan, have a listen. Tony and Charles talk about what they've learned, what works, what doesn't, and what other teachers like you have to say.
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Hello, and welcome to ‘I Taught English Abroad’, a podcast series by the TEFL Org. If ‘I Taught English Abroad’ sounds like a simple idea, then it’s because it is. As the world’s most accredited TEFL provider, we at The TEFL Org know that our students can go on to have incredible experiences, whether they teach in classrooms in far reaches of the globe, or online from the comfort of their homes. Whether these students teach online or overseas, one vital fact remains the same: it’s utterly li ...
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TEFL commute is a podcast for language teachers. It is not about language teaching though inevitably it might crop up. All three of us are avid podcast listeners and like playing around making our own. TEFL commute is meant to be a light-hearted listen aimed at brightening your daily commute to class. Each episode is built a round a topic that you could use in your teaching and the podcast will have page on this site that will link you to articles, questions and resources you can use with yo ...
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In these podcasts Robert William McCaul and Marek Kiczkowiak discuss different matters related to learning and teaching English, as well as other foreign languages. Each podcast is about 20 minutes in length. If you've enjoyed the podcasts, please rate them on iTunes here: https://itun.es/i6LZ4T3 Visit our website to stay up to date with all the recent epsiodes: www.theteflshow.com The podcast music theme is under Creative Commons ShareAlike 3.0 International License and was downloaded from ...
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Steve and Troy waffle about the exciting and wonderful world of Teaching English in a foreign country.
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Join us as we talk to researchers, teachers, practitioners, readers and writers in the second language learning community about extensive reading!
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The podcast for EFL teachers, managers, and school owners.
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Boost UP, Skill UP, Tool UP your teaching with Macmillan Asia Trainers, John Cruft & Jake Whiddon! Email John & Jake: eltupgraders@macmillan.com
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The TEFLology Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast all about teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) and related matters, presented by three self-certified TEFLologists. We take a lighthearted look at the fields of English language teaching (ELT) and applied linguistics, with topics ranging from TESOL methodologies and approaches to current affairs and history. Email: teflology@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter @TEFLology
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A bi-weekly podcast where we talk about tips and tools for freelance online language instructors. #ESL #TEFL #TESOL
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Podcasts for ESL & EFL Teachers - Lesson ideas, teaching techniques, classroom activities, games, and more
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Running a language school and having a busy teaching schedule are essentially two full-time jobs. How do the most successful language school owners manage not only their work/life balance, but also their owner/teacher balance?Every episode, Rich Pav will find answers to the burning questions that challenge all language school owners. Listen to interviews with experienced people from around the world who can offer actionable solutions.Whether you're already a successful language school owner, ...
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A podcast exploring the world of English language teaching: language teaching approaches and language learning, teacher training and ongoing teacher development, searching for jobs to entrepreneurism, and everything TEFL-related in between.
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Phrasal Verbs cause nightmares for English learners around the world. Write Back Soon will help learners of English master their phrasal verbs through following the relationship of Duncan and Lisa, two students who are temporarily separated and who communicate by email. Each episode will introduce a number of phrasal verbs used in real context, and listeners will build up a thorough understanding of each of these phrasal verbs.
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Welcome to American English Ed with Teacher Glory, MsEd-TESOL-TEFL This POD will improve your English fluency skills while learning about American culture. Learning a language is an exciting adventure. As your English language connection, my lessons will be fun, practical, and effective. What will I bring to the table? For one, I have over 10 years of classroom experience in the U.S. Plus, 5 years of teaching ESL to international students. /Topics: *American Pronunciation Help *New Vocabular ...
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The Study Legal English Podcast is the world's first legal English podcast. Helping lawyers and law students become fluent in legal English. Legal English is difficult to master and is important for lawyers and law students around the world. If you'd like to improve your legal English, don't worry, by listening to the regular Legal English podcast you can gradually improve. Members can also access further learning resources such as transcripts and quizzes Visit:.https://studylegalenglish.com ...
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Do you want to create an impactful and rewarding career teaching English as a second language, anywhere in the world, either from your laptop or in a language school? TESOL Australia's mission is to help as many aspiring teachers do that even if they don't have any prior teaching experience or natural teaching talent... If you have any questions about how you can become a second language teacher, contact us directly through the form on our homepage: https://tesolau.com Hosted by Lynette Kim, ...
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Teaching English online can provide flexibility and freedom but it's often difficult to know how to get started. Listen weekly as host Antoine Cognard long-time English teacher, blogger and author shares his best insights to help you succeed teaching English online whether you're just starting out or you've been teaching for a while. If you want to know the secrets to finding a job, feeling confident and succeeding in teaching English online then this podcast is for you! Support this podcast ...
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S01E10. Teach and Learn at Home (transcribed) REVISITED
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Check out this rerun of an earlier episode – now fully transcribed! Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/HpRsaf08rOM Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodWorking from home? Here's an episode of How to English: Teach and Learn with Gav & Em that you really need to hear. If you're pacing…
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How to Teach Very High-Level English Learners
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Send us a Text Message. Teaching very advanced English learners can be a little more challenging than teaching beginners for a variety of reasons. Jackie and Jennifer share all of their tips and tricks such as using authentic materials, along with suggestions for activities to do with your students who are pushing to become fluent in English. ESL/E…
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Ice Breakers are a great way for students to get more comfortable with each other, but students may be burnt out on the same old activities or you may be looking for something to distinguish your class from the rest. Listen in for 10 different approaches to Ice Breakers for your new classes or just for a change of pace. Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/1…
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Learn how the sun creates electricityBy EnglishClub.com
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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 abou…
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Learn about the project that gave Americans the atomic bombBy EnglishClub.com
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DIESOL 107 - Drill and Kill or Drill and Skill?
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Drill activities have gotten a bad rap over the last several years, but is there a place for them in the language learning classroom? Instead of throwing out an entire methodology, let's look at when it's appropriate and when it's not appropriate to use drills. This episode explores how we can build fundamental skillsets without boring students to …
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Check out this rerun of an earlier episode – now fully transcribed! Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/HpRsaf08rOM Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Books, articles, Instagram quotes, what do you read? In this episode, Gav & Em delve into the world of words. Hear them discuss a wide …
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Learn about the most famous band in historyBy EnglishClub.com
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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-g…
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Refill the Well and Beat the ESL Teaching Burnout!
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Send us a Text Message. It's summer vacation for many teachers, and let's be honest, it can't come soon enough for many people! It's easy to feel the burnout when you're teaching English. We talk about some of the most common reasons why ESL teachers might feel burnt out, and then offer some suggestions for how to fill your well back up again befor…
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Digital Surveillance: Who’s watching you and your students? We discuss some of the ways we are tracked daily, by both human and non-human agents. 👀 Better read those Terms of Service agreements. Full notes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.comBy Tony Silva and Charles Wiz
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Learn about a masterpiece of Russian literatureBy EnglishClub.com
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Learn about Germany's highways with no speed limitBy EnglishClub.com
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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: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Check out the transcription and audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/O4pwYUKLxsoThis week our podcast language teachers discuss some common differ…
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Pros and Cons of Using the L1 in English Class
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Send us a Text Message. Should teachers use the first language of the students in the classroom, or conduct the class entirely in English? It's an important question and one that's often up for debate in the TEFL world. Find out the pros and cons of using a shared first language with the students in an ESL/EFL class. ESL/EFL Teaching Practice and M…
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Learn about some of the smartest brainless organismsBy EnglishClub.com
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This is the last of our summer vacation episodes before we return in August! Reminder that you can get on the mailing list to be informed about updates regarding Brent's recently announced book with ISTE, please sign up at www.DIESOL.org/book For now, we wanted to revisit the big question of how AI will impact TESOL as an industry. Some thoughts ha…
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Learn about the infamous pirates of the 18th centuryBy EnglishClub.com
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Tips for Teaching English to Adult Beginners
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Send us a Text Message. Jackie talks about all things teaching English to adult beginners. Teaching ESL to lower-level adults can be quite tricky because they often lack confidence. Here are some tips and tricks for building confidence, including making the class as student-centred as possible, doing a needs analysis and focusing on vocabulary. Fin…
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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…
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Learn about the famous American gymnastBy EnglishClub.com
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REVISITING 7 ways to fit PD into your busy schedule
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We're on vacation taking just a little time off to allow room for some international moves and wrapping up of projects. Reminder that you can get on the mailing list to be informed about updates regarding Brent's recently announced book with ISTE, please sign up at www.DIESOL.org/book For now, as you're stepping into summer, that may mean chances t…
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Charles again talks with his daughter, this time about university graduation, future plans, how it feels to set out on a new phase in life, and some of the things learned while studying to become a teacher. Full notes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.comBy Tony Silva and Charles Wiz
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Learn about the award-winning 1988 novelBy EnglishClub.com
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We're taking just a little time off to allow room for some international moves and wrapping up of projects. But first, listen in for a BRAND NEW ANNOUNCEMENT about Brent's latest project... or if you already listened and just want to get on the mailing list, please sign up at www.DIESOL.org/book In the meantime, enjoy a revisit to a few episodes th…
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Test Prep: How to Prepare Students for the IELTS/TOEFL/TOEIC/CELPIP
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Send us a Text Message. Jackie and Jennifer talk all things preparing students for English proficiency exams like the TOEFL, TOIEC, CELPIP, or IELTS. We give some tips and tricks, strategies, and things to avoid like the plague. Help students improve their English exam scores with these pro-level tips! Find Out More: TOEFL Reading Tips IELTS Speaki…
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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/FAQbQSGJa8KThis week, Gav & Em will decide how long is just too long to wait for an answer from their students, talk about really enjoyable lessons, overhea…
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Learn why different people have different types of bloodBy EnglishClub.com
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From the priesthood to the classroom
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When Seth Knight left seminary after training for the priesthood in Milan for 3 years, he wasn’t quite sure what he’d do next. Qualified in music, and a former professional dancer, Seth knew he loved working with people and performing. Teaching came calling, and a truly unique story followed. In this fascinating episode, we deal with spirituality, …
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Learn why the universe gets more chaotic over timeBy EnglishClub.com
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Send us a Text Message. Jackie and Jennifer talk all things task-based learning and teaching. Level up your English classes with all ages and levels by incorporating some task-based activities. We talk about the reasons to use this style of lesson, as well as some of the classic activities to use. Find Out More: Task-Based Language Teaching Intro t…
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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.de…
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Rachael McGettigan had pretty much put any plans to teach and explore Asia aside. It just wasn’t a priority, nor something that seemed realistic - until she happened upon the ‘I Taught English Abroad’ podcast. After listening to our first-ever episode, Rachael caught the travel and teaching bug and hasn’t looked back. We talk about changing career,…
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Learn why LGBTQ+ people celebrate Pride Month in JuneBy EnglishClub.com
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DIESOL 106 - What's the Best Way to Teach Grammar?
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What’s the best way to teach grammar? Explicitly laying out the rules for students, or giving them opportunities to discover it as they go? The research is clear, but it’s probably not what you were taught in your teaching program. In this episode Ixchell and Brent explore the realities of Deductive vs. Inductive grammar teaching. Show Notes: www.D…
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173. Professional Suicide Intervention
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As a non-Japanese English teacher in Japan, there are a million ways to shoot oneself in the foot…or worse. We look at some of the pitfalls that lie in wait when dealing with administration, staff, colleagues, and students. Full notes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.comBy Tony Silva and Charles Wiz
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It can be difficult when you have parents from two different cultures. Growing up, Lucia identified as both a Londoner and a Canarian, spending different periods of time across the capital of England and Spain, but what was once a tricky balancing act among peers has become a huge strength, and now she teaches English. We caught up with Lucia to fi…
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Send us a Text Message. Check out my top 10 ESL games and activities for adults. The key to better English classes is a wide variety of engaging and interactive activities and this podcast episode will help you get there in style! Find Out More: ESL Conversation Activities for Adults ESL Games for Adults on YouTube Jackie on TikTok Jackie on Instag…
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S05E09. ...I was eating muffins (transcribed) VIDEO
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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-…
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Hello, and hola: The American teacher breaking down barriers
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Through her own company, English With Grace, and from her career in working with refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable groups, it’s no exaggeration to say that Grace Davis has opened doors for all kinds of people through immersive language lessons. We talked about how bilingualism can help in English teaching, putting textbooks to the side …
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DIESOL 105 - How to use AI to Bring More Music into Your Class
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Do you love the idea of music in your teaching but struggle to find songs that fit your teaching needs? In this episode Brent and Ixchell share all about how AI can help bring customized, language focused music right into your classroom 🎶 Show notes at www.DIESOL.org/105By Ixchell Reyes & Brent Warner
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Tips for Teaching English for Specific Purposes
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Send us a Text Message. Check out these tips for teaching English for specific purposes, including medical English, aviation English, tourism English, business English, and more. The tips include using role-plays, focusing on vocabulary, helping students get the results they need, and doing a needs analysis. Find Out More: ESL Speaking on Facebook …
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