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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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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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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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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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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The podcast for EFL teachers, managers, and school owners.
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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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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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A bi-weekly podcast where we talk about tips and tools for freelance online language instructors. #ESL #TEFL #TESOL
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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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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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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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Podcasts for ESL & EFL Teachers - Lesson ideas, teaching techniques, classroom activities, games, and more
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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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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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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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S05E11. Portmantopia - featuring Matt Abrahams (transcribed) VIDEO
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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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S01E09. Lesson Structure (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/UomvAQ8jhp1 Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodWelcome World! To you, wherever you are, whether you're a language teacher or learner, listen to Gav & Em discuss their take on lesso…
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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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S05E10. Oh, yeah, I remember now (transcribed) VIDEO
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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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Check out this rerun of an earlier episode – now fully transcribed! Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/UomvAQ8jhp1 Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Are you taking an English exam? Do you need some tips on passing it? Have you taught TOEFL, IELTS, or the Cambridge exams? Have a list…
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Learn about the famous Renaissance polymathBy EnglishClub.com
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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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Learn about the largest dictionary of English wordsBy EnglishClub.com
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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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We love a unique perspective on ‘I Taught English Abroad’, and if you do, too, try this on for size: Frank Carrizo Zirit has more qualifications than you can shake a stick at, was accepted into university at 16, is a bilingual Venezuelan-American and has both a popular podcast about English teaching, and a considerable following on social media. Su…
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Learn why English contains so many words from different languagesBy EnglishClub.com
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Top 10 Tips for Newbie English Teachers: Level Up Your ESL Teaching!
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Send us a Text Message. Check out these tips for newbie English teachers, including learning names, ICQs and CCQs, using positive reinforcement, lesson planning, and more. Find Out More: Top 10 Tips for New English Teachers Tips for Newbie English teachers on YouTube Jackie on TikTok Jackie on Pinterest Teaching ESL for Newbies (on Amazon) Podcast …
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S05E08. You should... (transcribed) VIDEO
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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…
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Test tubes to bookshelves: A Brazilian teacher’s unlikely journey
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Fernanda Cwiertnia had planned for a career in chemistry, but after finding herself dissatisfied with life amongst the test tubes and periodic tables, she opted for a career in teaching English, and the results have been fantastic. We talk about teaching approaches, teaching in Brazil, mentoring English teaching talent and more! --- Visit the episo…
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Learn why alien life might exist on EarthBy EnglishClub.com
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DIESOL 104 - How to Prep for Your Teacher Observation
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In today’s episode, we explore classroom observations and how to prepare for one. Join us as we discuss strategies to shift your mindset, engage students effectively, and avoid common pitfalls during observations. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or a new teacher, this episode will equip you with practical tips to ace your next classroom observat…
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ESL Flashcard Games and Activities for Young Learners
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Send us a Text Message. Join Jackie and Jennifer as we talk all things ESL Flashcard games and activities for young learners. Pick up some tips and tricks, as well as good ideas for teaching English to children using flashcards. Find Out More: Flashcard Activities on YouTube Jackie on TikTok Jackie on Pinterest Teaching ESL for Newbies (on Amazon) …
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Benjamin Robson dreamt of Premier League stardom growing up - who doesn’t? - and even played in a couple of notable soccer academies. Now, though, he’s one of the preeminent stars of English pronunciation online, with a formidable following across YouTube and TikTok. We spoke to Benjamin about his teaching journey, life in Valencia and Hamburg, and…
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It’s week three, and the course you so painstakingly crafted over the break is, well, tanking. We talk about what you can do to reboot. Never give up. Full notes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.comBy Tony Silva and Charles Wiz
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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…
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In the digital age, teaching ESL online has become increasingly prevalent, presenting both opportunities and challenges for educators. In this episode, we dive into the world of online ESL instruction, offering expert insights, practical strategies, and firsthand experiences to help educators excel in the virtual classroom. If you have any question…
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TESOL Talk #86 | Overcoming Nerves in the ESL Classroom
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In this episode, we delve into a topic that resonates with ESL educators worldwide: overcoming nerves in the ESL classroom. Join us as we explore strategies, anecdotes, and expert advice on how to confidently navigate the dynamic environment of teaching English as a second language. If you have any questions for Lyn or our staff about starting a re…
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How “getting geeky” with English language sparked a successful career
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Pronunciation is an integral part of learning a language, and there are so many different accents, types of English and ways to perceive phrasing. Ellie Caudwell Casey, a linguistics expert so enthusiastic that she wrote 25,000 words on the /r/ sound alone, tells us about finding an audience online, how drilling into the specifics of linguistics an…
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Learn about one of the most famous singer-songwriters in the worldBy EnglishClub.com
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How to Quiet a Noisy Classroom (For ESL/EFL Teachers)
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Send us a Text Message. If you want to learn how to quiet a very noisy classroom, you'll want to check out this episode as Jackie and Jennifer share their tips and tricks. Find out what not to do, along with some strategies for maintaining order and calm, in a classroom with lots of students. Find Out More: Jackie on YouTube Jackie on TikTok Jackie…
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We don’t meet many TEFL teachers who start in Iran, take online classes with American universities, and then opt to live and work in Italy. But then, we don’t meet many teachers like Roya Abedi. The definition of a determined self-starter, Roya has used social media and online word-of-mouth to start a very popular English teaching business. We hear…
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DIESOL 103 - How to build a content based curriculum with Dr. Brent Jones
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Brent A. Jones is currently the Director of Language Programs at Konan University, Hirao School of Management, joins us to share about how he and his colleagues built a Content & Language Integrated Learning program that uses practical and applicable skillsets while acquiring English in a setting where most people don't speak English. Show Notes: w…
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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 aud…
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How TEFL started a journey to every peak, every nation and both poles
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Johnny Ward is a one-of-a-kind. Growing up poor in Ireland, Johnny made it his mission to make a career out of doing things that he loved. To say he succeeded is an understatement; Johnny’s been to every nation on earth, climbed the highest peaks, rowed across the Atlantic, visited both Poles, dodged bullets in warzones, lived it up in Turkmenistan…
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Learn how CAPTCHAs do more than catch robotsBy EnglishClub.com
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TESOL Talk #85 | TESOL vs TEFL — What's The Difference?
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Join us as we unravel the mysteries behind two key acronyms in the world of English language teaching: TESOL and TEFL. In this enlightening podcast episode, we dive into the nuances that distinguish TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). With expert insights and real-world example…
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E137: Barrie J. Roberts - Negotiating Success: How English Learners Can Master Principled Negotiation (Interview)
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🗒️ About this episode: In Episode 137 of the Study Legal English Podcast, I interview Barrie J. Roberts, author of "The Getting to Yes Guide for ESL Students and Professionals: Principled Negotiation for Non-Native Speakers of English." Barrie shares insights from her unique career transition from a public interest lawyer to an ESL instructor and m…
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