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EPISODE · Oct 24, 2025 · 11 MIN

93. How long does it take to prepare for a day of teaching?

from The Free Talk Staffroom · host Patrick Sherriff

I time myself getting ready for a busy Friday and surprise myself how fast I can prepare for seven, 40-minute lessons. How long does it take you to prepare your classes?The main reason I can race through the prep time is I’ve already done it in the form of age and ability-specific textbooks, so on the day I just have to remind myself of the lessons.You can see what textbooks I use here: https://freetalktefl.substack.com/p/books This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freetalktefl.substack.com

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