How to English TEFL Podcast

This week on How to English TEFL Pod, Gav & Em break down what TEFL teachers really do, how students can use AI to boost learning, and whether human teachers still have a future in an AI‑driven world. Em unpacks how she gives crystal‑clear instructions, Gav explains why transcripts are a game‑changer, and together they tackle the delicate art of giving advice to fellow teachers.If you enjoy the show and want to support them, you can buy them a brew at ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod.#TEFL #ESLTeaching #EnglishTeachers #TeachingTips #CELTA #LanguageLearning #TeacherLife #PodcastForTeachers #AITeacherTimestamps00:00 – What a TEFL teacher actually is03:01 – Will AI replace human teachers?06:49 – Future generations: tech backlash or tech dependence?11:01 – Em’s method: how to give perfect classroom instructions17:14 – Why transcripts transform student progress21:04 – Using the How To English transcription corpus22:13 – The delicate art of giving advice to fellow teachers28:23 – Support the show: ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

This week on How To English TEFL Podcast, Gav and Em dive into classroom quirks, practical teaching tips, and real‑life language moments — perfect for TEFL teachers, ESL instructors, and CELTA trainees looking to sharpen their classroom practice.They unpack why students make typical errors, how teachers sometimes have to “perform”, and the tiny decisions that make lessons smoother. You’ll hear Em’s efficiency hacks, Gav’s linguistic rabbit holes, and a few classic “Did they really just say that?” moments.What you’ll learn in this episode:- How to spot and correct subtle student mistakes - TEFL efficiency tricks you can use tomorrow - Real ESL classroom stories and teacher dilemmas - False friends, confusing words, and translation issues - Practical admin tips for managing teaching hours Hosted by Gav & Em — TEFL teachers with years of classroom experience, sharing honest stories, teacher‑friendly advice, and CELTA‑friendly insights every week.If you enjoy the show and want to support their work, you can buy them a coffee (or tea) at: ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodTimestamps00:00 – Welcome back to How To English (TEFL teacher intro)01:59 – Teaching efficiency: quick wins for busy TEFL teachers05:24 – Em’s practical upgrades for TEFL & ESL classrooms10:24 – Similar words teachers should highlight (classroom examples)13:55 – Confusing English words: how to teach them clearly15:53 – “But you understand me though” — correcting typical learner errors22:06 – Gav’s translation dilemma (false friends in real lessons)24:24 – More false friends English learners struggle with26:33 – Teacher admin: how to track your teaching hours efficiently31:11 – Final thoughts & a surprising TEFL classroom momentHashtags#TEFL #ESLteacher #CELTA #EnglishTeaching #TEFLPodcast

Struggling with TEFL homework ideas, online teaching admin, or tricky grammar like wish? In this episode of How to English with Gav & Em, we break down real teaching challenges, share practical tips, and have a bit of fun along the way.🚀What you’ll learn in this episode:How to create engaging homework tasks (that students actually do!)Why holidays matter for teachers—and how they reset your teaching brainThe reality of freelance TEFL life vs contracted teachingHow to handle online lesson scheduling, invites & time zonesWhat to do when students just don’t get itA clear explanation of tricky "wish" grammar (wish vs would vs past regret)Plus… a zombie apocalypse teaching scenario and the ultimate lesson “cake” formulaPerfect for TEFL teachers, ESL teachers, and English learners looking for practical advice, classroom strategies, and relatable teaching stories.👉 Support our podcast https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodTimestamps00:00 – TEFL podcast intro 02:08 – What makes a great homework task? 04:45 – Fun, interesting & relevant homework ideas 09:28 – TEFL holidays & freelance lifestyle 13:32 – Returning to teaching after a break 16:12 – Zombie apocalypse teaching scenario 19:03 – Online teaching invites & Issues 26:00 – When students don’t understand "Wish"33:10 – Lesson cake metaphor38:20 – Outro

This week on Gav & Em’s How to English TEFL Pod, we take a nostalgic wander through the weird, wonderful, and occasionally chaotic world of TEFL life! ✈️📚 Gav puts Em on the spot with a not-quite-true-or-false quiz that somehow turns into stories about teaching in bathrooms, cupboards, art galleries, and even gas refineries (yes, really). We chat about adorable (and slightly uncooperative) student pets 🐱, mega-long commutes, and the classroom games that got way too competitive… with adults 😅. Then things get a bit more reflective as we dig into our CELTA experiences—what stuck, what annoyed us, and how it’s shaped the teachers we are today. We talk about classroom dynamics, teacher “fingerprints” on students, first impressions (and first-lesson nerves!), and why being human in front of your class might just be your biggest strength.As always, it’s relaxed, honest, and packed with teaching insights you’ll definitely recognise—whether you’re in the classroom or learning in one.☕ If you enjoy the show, you can support Gav & Em (and keep the coffee flowing!) at 👉 ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodResourcesQuiz music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=proOvlY-WKk⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Intro with TEFL nostalgia03:17 – Gav’s “true or false” quiz begins 😄03:47 – Weirdest places we’ve taught English04:40 – Cutest (and strangest) student pets06:02 – Longest commutes & travel stories07:09 – Funny things students have called us08:02 – Essential TEFL survival items ☕08:32 – When classroom games get too competitive11:02 – CELTA reflections: love it or hate it?17:05 – Teaching style, classroom vibe & being approachable18:22 – Can you spot another teacher’s influence?23:18 – Bad habits students bring with them25:24 – First lessons, pressure & first impressions26:59 – Surviving the “autopilot” lesson blur31:06 – Being human, making mistakes & wrapping up

Season 7, Episode 8 is packed with spontaneous teaching ideas, lesson lead-ins, online classroom routines, creative listening tasks, and the eternal TEFL struggle of being stuck indoors when the sun is shining. Gav and Em discuss how they start lessons, ways to avoid classroom monotony, using real-world materials in class, and the freedom TEFL teachers have to experiment and improvise. There’s also a brilliant live email-writing activity, an impromptu Jackie Chan listening lesson, favourite teaching websites, and a very important discussion about forks. Support the pod and fuel the tea and coffee fund at ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodResources:Jackie Chan interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0IWSyc5AQQWikipedia: https://www.wikipedia.org/BBC learning: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/Google images: https://images.google.com/https://test-english.com/Timestamps:00:00 – Intro and what’s coming up in this episode02:07 – How Gav and Em start the first five minutes of a lesson05:39 – Greeting students and avoiding classroom monotony10:17 – Being stuck inside teaching when the weather is beautiful14:03 – The creative freedom of TEFL teaching16:01 – Gav’s spontaneous live email-writing lesson21:59 – Em’s improvised Jackie Chan listening activity26:01 – Favourite websites to use during lessons29:19 – Safe searching, grammar websites, and online teaching tools32:11 – “Put a fork in me, I’m done” and outro banter

In this episode, Gav and Em dive into the realities of teaching English as a foreign language. Exploring their strengths and weaknesses as teachers, how to handle distracted students, and the feelings of starting again with brand-new learners. They also discuss praise in the classroom, and give a well-deserved shout-out to a loyal listener and follower. Whether you're teaching, learning, or just curious about TEFL life, there’s plenty here to reflect on and laugh about. ☕ Support the pod: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodTimestamps00:00 – Intro & episode overview01:28 – Strengths and weaknesses as TEFL teachers09:04 – Exploring teaching weaknesses (and honesty time)20:21 – How to deal with distracted students24:27 – Starting from scratch with new students27:23 – Recognising student progress & using praise32:10 – Listener shout-out & teaching reflections33:11 – Outro & support the pod

Why do students really come to English classes, and what should teachers do about it? In this episode of the How to English TEFL Podcast, Gav and Em dig into the realities of the classroom: student motivation, managing turn‑taking, dealing with similar (or identical!) student names, and knowing when teachers should step back and let students do the talking. They also share: practical strategies for balancing TTT vs STT, how to handle awkward silences and dominant speakers, real examples of using AI in lesson planning, and a cautionary tale about why you should always check your materials before class… Grab a coffee (or tea), settle in, and join Gav and Em for an honest, practical conversation about what actually happens when you’re teaching English — and why it matters. ☕ Support the podcast: ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodQuiz music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpSEdFEwCS0Timestamps00:00 – Welcome to How to English TEFL01:50 – Why do students come to English classes?05:24 – Different motivations in the same group07:56 – When students have the same (or similar) names10:14 – What to do when you say the wrong name12:49 – Turn-taking: order, randomness, and balance15:44 – Encouraging quieter students to speak16:22 – Awkward silences and “no questions”22:01 – When students ask the teacher questions23:15 – TTT vs STT: how much should teachers talk?26:18 – Using AI in lesson planning30:34 – Why you should always check your materials

Welcome back to the show. I guess you're wondering what really goes on while teachers are teaching? In this episode of How to English TEFL Podcast, Gav and Em talk about the physical and mental tension of teaching, what happens when you leave a class and come back to find students speaking their own language, and why learners often answer a different question to the one you asked. They also discuss how to grow their podcast. Whether translation apps help or hinder language learning. And finish with a surprising deep dive into the words don and doff. Honest teaching talk, classroom realities, and plenty of reflection for teachers and learners alike. ☕ Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodTimestamps00:00 Introduction00:39 What teachers do while teaching05:23 Movement, posture & staying healthy10:53 Leaving the class and L1 switching17:24 Not answering the question22:08 Getting deep and technical26:11 Growing the podcast29:10 Translation apps in lessons35:36 Don vs doff (word origins)

Welcome back to How to English with Gav & Em! In this episode, they branch out into the rhythms of teaching life. From how long a lesson should be, to what really happens between classes, why students sometimes stare blankly at their stories, and how our increasingly dramatic hand gestures somehow hold it all together. Grab a cuppa, settle in, and if you’d like to support the show, you can always show your thanks at ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodTimestamps00:00 – Welcome to the 3rd, no 4th episode 00:52 – Who listens to this podcast? 01:43 – Ideal weekly teaching load 04:47 – What's a teaching hour? 05:02 – Small talk: essential or excessive? 09:01 – What teachers do between lessons 13:33 – Admin, notes & digital vs analog 16:24 – Giving grammar real context 22:54 – Why students don’t react to your stories 29:26 – The art of TEFL hand gestures & goodbye

In this episode of How To English Pod, Gav and Em dive into the ups and downs of teaching. From juggling long‑term classes and welcoming new students, to grammar slip‑ups, medical vocabulary surprises, and the eternal mystery of whether books are brilliant or boring. They also chat about remembering (and forgetting!) student details, merging groups, and why a single yawn might say more about a lesson than any feedback form ever could. If you’d like to support the show and help keep the coffee flowing, you can visit ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodTimestamps00:00 – Warm welcome, rumbling stomachs01:06 Anywhere/anyone/anything5:10 Medical English & pronunciation discoveries 07:12 Remembering students’ personal info.15:39 Long‑term students vs. new students26:04 Books: useful tools or unnecessary burdens? 31:31 The yawn test for lesson success

Welcome back to How To English: Teach and Learn with Gav & Em! In today’s episode, we dive into the reality of teaching English — from trying to make lessons “fun,” to accidentally stressing students out, to Gav’s brand‑new teaching concept: Cold Coffee Syndrome. We also explore how TEFL life leaks into our “normal” lives, how online teaching affects real‑world conversations, and how cancelled lessons make us really feel. Plus, Em attempts to entertain us with some questionable teacher jokes… 😅If you enjoy the show, buy us a hot drink (which may go cold while teaching!) at: 👉 https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodBackground music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbOkPxriS6sShort Timestamps00:00 – Intro 00:57 – Interruption & DIScover02:25 – Fun vs stress in the classroom 09:19 – Gav’s Cold Coffee Syndrome 14:19 – TEFL life and “real life” 21:38 – Online vs face‑to‑face skills 24:20 – How cancellations make teachers feel 28:29 – Em’s English teacher jokes 32:12 – Wrap‑up & Ko‑fi

Welcome to How To English: Teach & Learn with Gav & Em! A fun TEFL podcast where conversation lessons go wild, ideas run out, car parks become grammar topics, and teachers try to figure out how much personality is too much. Season 7 is all about relaxing, chatting, and seeing where the lesson leads! Support us at www.ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod 💛Timestamps00:00 — Welcome back & Season 7 begins01:45 — Conversation lessons: confidence vs planning04:15 — Balancing grammar and natural conversation15:51 — How teachers generate topics & avoid going blank24:26 — Low‑level learners & everyday phrases30:04 — Teacher personality: how much to share37:29 — Being adaptable vs rigid as a teacher39:41 — Wrap‑up & goodbye

It’s the final episode of Season 6, and Gav and Em finish the A–Z of TEFL by squeezing X, Y and Z into one playful, language-packed show. Expect tricky pronunciation, unusual words, classroom games, zeitgeist vocabulary, zero articles, zero conditionals, and plenty of laughs along the way. A fun and thoughtful wrap-up to the season, celebrating language, teaching and learning. If you’d like to support the podcast, you can buy them a coffee at ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodResourcesAI voice: https://elevenlabs.io/Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt5YsCsv9Sc&list=RDQMRnuMug6asRQ&index=3Timestamps00:00 – Welcome & end-of-season reflections03:26 – Em's X word04:30 – Gav's X, Y, Z words15:37 – Gav & Em's pronunciation rules17:12 – The Yes/No questioning game21:46 – Teaching value of the Yes/No game22:35 – Zeitgeist Decade vocabulary28:24 – Superstitious Zero articles34:19 – Zero conditional and comparisons38:43 – It was sooooo...42:26 – Em's teaching tips43:19 – Gav's tip42:22 – Season wrap-up & thanks

Welcome to another wild ride on the Gav & Em TEFL train! This week, they explore the wonderful world of W. From worst-case lesson nightmares to WH-questions, wish structures, word order, and the moments when teaching really does start to wear a bit thin. Expect laughter, language tips, classroom chaos, and some spectacularly silly sentences (dragons, rollercoasters, and volcanoes included!). If you enjoy the show and want to show some support, you can do so at ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodTimestamps00:00 – Welcome aboard the W episode01:22 – Worst lesson nightmares08:42 – WH-question words & a mystery celebrity13:57 – Wish sentences (present, past & would)18:20 – “In time” vs “On time” – the great mix-up22:13 – Emergency lesson: W is for Word Order!30:43 – Wearing thin – is teaching ever boring?35:57 – Negative WH-questions38:20 – Tip of the episode: Warmers & candles39:30 – Watch, Wait, Welcome – advice for teachers & learners41:46 – Wrapping up W and looking ahead to X, Y, Z

Welcome back to the A–Z of TEFL, where this week Gav and Em tumble head-first into the wonderfully vibrant world of V! Expect variety, velvet vests, victorious vocabulary moments, and a VERY enthusiastic debate about voiced fricatives. There are visual coincidences, laughing puppies, identical cars, and a surprisingly deep chat about finding your authentic teacher voice. Grab a cuppa to support the show at ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodGrammar Drops: https://www.youtube.com/@GrammarDropsWhizbusters: https://whizbusters.teachable.com/Game music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=951ZpDOP9VY&list=PL170TfEhZz-_GstI3bsghBfuD-u8nlHHD&index=13Timestamps00:00 – Intro01:04 – Variety, spice, and T-shirts04:58 – Shout-outs!05:46 – Voiced letters & the /v/ vs /w/ showdown13:06 – Visual coincidences picture task22:54 – Finding your teacher voice29:02 – Big & small teaching victories31:07 – Vocabulary vs Lexis35:14 – Body-action vocabulary game39:48 – Vitality as a teacher43:49 – Gav's tips and more Vs43:13 – Em's tip45:15 – Outro & next week’s teaser

🎙️Gav & Em explore the letter U in this fun and practical TEFL episode. From quirky Under to Ultra words, plus uncountable nouns, role plays, grammar tips, and AI-powered sentence upgrades—there’s plenty to unpack.References: English File, OxfordBackground music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q83yRKmKKYs&list=PLfP6i5T0-DkKSs8G6YbPHYAR70-f5tP9S&index=21Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & intro banter01:14 – Under-prefix wordplay05:54 – Uncountable nouns role play09:22 – Categories of uncountables10:33 – Countable vs uncountable game14:53 – Upgrading with AI 20:09 – “Used to” grammar practice 23:42 – Teaching with textbook units 26:40 – Prefixes: ultra, super, mega, hyper 30:26 – Tips of the episode

🎧 How to English: Teach and Learn with Gav & Em — Episode 20: T Welcome to another tea-fuelled episode of How to English — the podcast for teachers and learners of English as a foreign language! ☕️ This week, Gav & Em tackle the letter T, exploring TEFL, timelines, tone, task-based learning, and a treasure trove of teaching tips from students themselves. Expect laughter, tongue twisters, biscuits, and plenty of teacherly tangents!💬 Support the show: ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodTimestamps00:00 – Welcome & tea talk01:06 – TEFL: Be prepared & Don’t stress08:06 – T for Timelines: visualising grammar16:55 – T for Tone: intonation, emotion, and the magic of meaning20:18 – May and Will25:04 – Teaching tips from learners (the student perspective!)32:47 – T for Task-Based Learning: fun, communicative activities39:17 – Gav's T Tip: Test Your Articles42:00 – Em's T Tip: Transcription & IPA43:13 – The hardest tongue twister ever44:22 – Outro and Roller disco

🎙️ S06E19 This week, Gav and Em tackle the letter S with style, sarcasm, and syllables. From subtle shifts in meaning to spontaneous small talk tips, it’s a packed episode full of teachable moments and classroom laughs. Expect staging breakdowns, student situations, and a few classic slip-ups that’ll make you rethink your next grammar lesson. ☕ Support the show at https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodReferences: Background quiz music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB5huilYDPcTimestamps00:00 – Intro & bloopers 01:06 – Semantics: “cool” vs. “cool” 04:49 – Small talk & safe topics 10:31 – Syllables & jaw-dropping wordplay 16:41 – Student situations & name misfires 21:22 – CELTA terminology23:17 – Sentence slips & classic learner mistakes 28:49 – Staging & CELTA throwbacks 35:05 – Subject-verb agreement challenge 38:53 – Final tips for teachers & learners

🎙️S06E18: The Letter R. Welcome to another episode of How to English: Teach and Learn with Gav & Em! This week it’s all about the letter R – from grammar to classroom hacks, language origins to fun word games. Expect laughs, real-life teaching tips, and a roller-disco soundtrack.☕ If you’d like to support the show, please visit: http://www.ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodReferencesSpaced repetition: https://www.heylama.com/blog/spaced-repetition#:~:text=Say%20you're%20learning%20German,solidly%20anchored%20in%20your%20memory.Telephone activity: Call Me on my Mobile, In Company, Macmillan, 2nd Elementary, p. 103Timestamps00:00 – R, /ɑː/, /rʌ/, or /ɑːɹə/?01:31 – Relative Clauses explained (not Santa Clauses!)07:59 – Root words: from Sandwiches to a Shambles12:49 – Realia in the classroom (menus, toys, postcards & more)17:34 – Rubric: giving clear instructions & CCQs20:35 – Instructions and Role playing28:51 – R-words game 32:31 – Repetition, Remembering & Revision tips35:29 – Reflexive pronouns practice (myself, yourself, etc.)36:49 – Wrap-up & roller disco outro

🎙 S06E13: Q is for Questions – AMA with Gav & Em In this episode of How to English – Teach and Learn with Gav & Em, we’re going full Q&A mode. From funny classroom moments to TEFL tips, podcast behind-the-scenes, and our Rapid Fire TEFL Round, no question is too big, small, or silly! We even find out Em's favourite competitions in the Teacher Olympics. Expect plenty of laughs, useful insights, and maybe a few unexpected confessions along the way.☕ Support the show: ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodRapid fire background music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq4_kxdP468&list=PL_Z-vyXvZD7gac7I8eRuXn0CKceSpSVcN&index=2⏱ Timestamps00:00 – Welcome & Episode Theme: Q is for Questions01:28 – The mystery of the remote control02:49 – Gav's favourite country to teach in05:16 – Most creative classroom activity07:13 – If Gav could have any guest…08:13 – When students left Em speechless10:29 – The downsides of online teaching13:13 – Trying not to laugh in class14:51 – Making lessons fun for everyone16:23 – Reaching the “flow state” in teaching17:56 – Our favourite podcast episodes21:15 – The best compliment Gav's ever received21:50 – Which is easier: teaching or podcasting?23:33 – Gav’s favourite part of making the podcast25:08 – How we used the pod in class26:16 – The strangest place Em's planned an episode27:59 – A guaranteed winner classroom activity29:26 – The TEFL Teachers’ Olympics31:27 – Rapid Fire TEFL Round32:33 – Final thoughts & outro

🎧 Welcome to How to English: Teach and Learn with Gav & Em! In this lively episode, Gav & Em explore the power of the letter P in English teaching and learning. From PPP to peer correction, picture stories, and even pseudonyms, it’s packed with practical ideas, pronunciation quirks, and plenty of playful banter!☕ Support us on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodTimestamps00:00 – Welcome & Episode Intro01:15 – What are the Three Ps of Teaching?04:39 – “P or No P?” Game13:01 – Picture Stories & Placement Tests21:06 – Present Perfect Simple vs Continuous28:03 – Quickfire P-words32:18 – Em's Tip of the show: Pre-teaching and Predict32:56 – Gav's Tip: Positive Attitude & Put It to Use!35:22 - Episode wrap-up and next week

🎧 How to English TEFL Pod – S06E15: O Welcome to How to English: Teach and Learn with Gav & Em! In this episode, it’s the letter O – for one-to-ones, on-the-spot grammar, overcorrection, and more! Gav and Em share their usual mix of laughter, insights, and practical classroom tips, with a few onomatopoeic giggles and groans thrown in for good measure. 📣 Support the pod at: ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod – Buy Gav & Em a coffee and show your appreciation!⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Welcome & What's the Letter?00:58 – O is for One-to-Ones05:02 – O is for On-the-Spot Grammar (With Error Cards!)09:00 – Why Do We Say “Much Money” and Not “Many Money”?10:11 – Overcorrection Skit (And How NOT to Handle Mistakes)18:07 – One Minute Speaking Challenge21:30 – Onomatopoeia: Giggles, Groans & More25:06 – TEFL “O” Words: Objectives, Outcomes & Observations27:46 – Open Cloze – Em’s Tip and Favourite Teaching Tool29:36 – Gav’s Tip: Offer Options, Not Open-Ended Questions32:46 – Wrapping Up & What’s Coming Next: P is for…

🎙️ S06E14 – N is for… Notes, Nuance, No & Nominalisation! 🎧 Welcome back to How To English TEFL Pod with Gav & Em! In this fun and thoughtful episode, we're (over) halfway through our A–Z of TEFL and celebrating with a bit of housekeeping, a few fruit-related debates, and some grammar goodies – including nominalisation, negative answers, and the power of a simple “No.” 🧠 Expect linguistic nuance, a quiz on nouns, and a surprise visit from AI Gav & Em with their Top 8 Tips for Teachers. Yes, really. ☕ Like what we do? Support the pod at ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod We’d love a tea, coffee or fruit-based ice cream (aubergine flavour, anyone?).References: Voice cloning: https://www.uberduck.ai/voice-cloningBackground music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W16EsK4JCKM&list=PL170TfEhZz-_GstI3bsghBfuD-u8nlHHD&index=1Timestamps00:00 – Alphabet confusion and intro01:35 – Notes – aubergines, acai & accurate facts08:01 – N is for Nuance – wicked vs bad, British indirectness11:09 – Negative answers – hilarious grammar practice14:48 – No – how to say it (without saying it)17:38 – N is for Nominalisation – noun-forming game fun!21:17 – Bonus! AI Gav & Em’s Top 8 Tips for TEFL Teachers23:01 – Real Gav & Em react to their AI doubles25:46 – Signing off with silliness

🎙️ This week on How To English with Gav & Em, it’s all about the letter M! From matching activities and mnemonics to a modal murder mystery, we explore how memory, meaning, and mindfulness can boost English teaching and learning. Expect laughs, learning, and the return of our matching game—with desserts! If you enjoy the show and want to support us, you can buy us a coffee at ☕ ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodResources: 22. Elementary, My Dear Watson, Advanced Grammar Games, NelsonTimestamps:00:00 – Welcome and intro to the letter M00:56 – Matching activities: fun or time-wasters?04:30 – Dessert matching game 🍨10:30 – Mnemonics and the FANBOYS trick12:14 – What to do when students forget words15:55 – Memory techniques and personalization18:24 Modals through a murder mystery 🔍24:09 – Movie Time: What happens next? 🎥28:45 – Tip of the episode: Micro-teaching30:08 – Tip of the episode: Mindful moments32:59 – Final thoughts and wrap-up

🎙️Episode 12 – L is for… Language, Lead-ins & Limp Vocabulary! Welcome back to Gav & Em's How to English: Teach and Learn TEFL Podcast – the show for English teachers and learners who love a laugh with their language! This week, it’s L for... lots of things! From Language attrition to Learner autonomy, Lead-ins, and Listening, Gav and Em tackle the TEFL world one "L" at a time. Expect mini-lessons, metaphorical cushions, and a few questionable examples from your favourite language apps. 🐘🧦🐢💡 What weird sentence did Gav find in Korean? Why is Em polishing her keyboard on camera? And how many words should a student really learn each day?👉 Plus, enjoy a fun listening gap-fill on reporting verbs with characters like Sophie and Mark II. And teach students, Don't say say – say something better!References:https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-duolingo-sentences-silvermidnight/Timestamps[00:00:00] Intro & Greetings[00:01:42] Language, attrition & atrophy[00:07:55] Limitations of Language Apps[00:13:30] Lesson Notes [00:17:05] Learner Autonomy[00:22:14] Lead-ins that actually work[00:26:03] Listening Gap-Fill: Reporting Verbs[00:31:45] Tips of the Episode – Listening & Language Modelling[00:32:27] Modelling better classroom language[00:36:31] Ko-fi plug & goodbyesNext week: M is for… Mystery? Mistakes? Motivation? You’ll have to tune in to find out!

🎙️Hello and welcome to How to English TEFL Pod with Gav and Em. Your fortnightly dose of TEFL chat, classroom chaos, and questionable letter themes! This week it’s K, and we’re keeping up, keeping calm, and keeping it together... just about. Expect knowledge gaps, kinesthetic games, and a lot of Ks you didn’t know you needed. Fancy buying us a coffee or tea? Visit ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod – with a K!🥾Let’s kick it off!Online quizzes: https://www.jetpunk.com/Timestamps[00:00:00] – Intro & preamble: Gav and Em reveal the letter of the episode – K![00:01:21] – Topic 1: Keeping Up – trends in teaching, student needs, and unexpected lesson twists.[00:10:07] – Topic 2: Knowledge Gaps – recognising and responding to repeated student errors.[00:17:30] – Topic 3: Knowledge vs Information – what it really means to know something.[00:20:37] – Topic 4: Keeping Calm & Carrying On – burnout, low-energy lessons, and TED Talk breaks.[00:22:35] – Self-care tips for teachers – batch planning, snacks, mindfulness, and boundaries.[00:26:20] – Em’s Tip of the Episode: Kinesthetic Learning – from teddy bears to snowball fights.[00:29:04] – Gav's Tip: Key Language for… everyday situations, from hotels to immigration.[00:31:00] – Final thoughts, Krashen love, and Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

🎧 Welcome to Episode 10, Season 6 of Gav & Em’s How to English – TEFL Podcast! Get ready for a jam-packed (and jelly-filled) episode as we explore the letter J in the TEFL Alphabet Series! From jargon and jobs to jokes, Jeopardy, and even a jazzy pronunciation chant, this episode is full of practical tips, laughter, and a few unexpected tangents. ☕ Like what we do? Support us with a coffee!🔗 ⁠ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠Gameshow music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JAMcQyRRIQ Timestamps00:00 – Intro & J is for Jog Your Memory02:33 – Jam, Jelly & Marmalade: A Fruitful Discussion05:50 – J is for Jargon: Buzzwords in Business English10:54 – Jokes in the TEFL Classroom: Pun or Punishment?15:28 – Joiners (Conjunctions) and a Clever Grammar Game21:51 – Jeopardy! Idioms Game for Language Learners25:41 – Jazz Chants: Rhythm, Pronouns, and Clapping28:35 – J is for Jobs: Guess the Occupation Game31:18 – Journaling, Joy, Jocular Moments & a Jaw-Dropping Journey

🎙️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/howtoenglishpodReflection Questions:Self-Awareness1. 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?Perspective4. 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 Improvement7. 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 Practice10. 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 Intention13. 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?Timestamps00:00 – Welcome!00:59 – Capital “I” as a pronoun03:00 – Inspiring students08:16 – Intonation and Em's bike11:44 – I didn’t sign up for this!18:30 – Information gap24:03 – Intercultural Reflection Questions29:39 – Interaction32:27 – Icebreakers35:20 – Wrap-up & a nice cuppa tea/KO-FI

🎧 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/howtoenglishpodReferences: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_wcBTimestamps:(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

🎙️ 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!

🎙️ 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/howtoenglishpodReferences:Five-Minute Activities :A Resource Book of Short Activities - Cambridge Handbooks for Language TeachersAnki and Memrise repetition systemsVICTORIAN LONDON VIBES — Rainy Violin Music from the Gaslamp Era YouTube - Tunes Through TimeLifescapes The Classics, Dirk Freymuth (Artist)Dark Dramatic Choir - Overlord (Original Composition) Lucas KingIrish Reel Music - Rowdy Sailors - Fantasy & World Music by the FiechtersSTAR WARS I Melodies Glyn R. BrownParlormuse | Apple Blossom March - Steampunk Victorian Music - ParlormuseMelodies of the Middle Ages - Calming Medieval Music for Study , and Relaxation - Medieval Horizons Musicpirate with radio full video - dogur_devElevator Music (Kevin MacLeod) - Background Music (HD) - Gaming Sound FXMircrosoft Copilot Google Gemini Open AI ChatGPTTimestamps[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] OutroSo grab your flashcards, engage your ears, and get ready for another fun and full-on episode of TEFL talk with Gav & Em!

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

🎙️ 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-fi: ko-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

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/howtoenglishpodJoin 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 🎯

✨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.comReferences:🔗 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 🔄

🎙️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! 🚀

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hello and welcome to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod. It's a show where two English teachers discuss their latest challenges, rewards and frustrations of teaching English online and in the classroom. This week they discuss pronunciation problems, using the suffix "over", how to adapt materials, and finally, this week's quiz isn't even a quiz! Support Gav & Em here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod You can find the show transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/a6G7GNoJEMe And check out all the previous shows here: http://howtoenglishpod.com/ Resources Quiz of the Week questions: https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/questions-ask-friends IPA converter used for the transcription: https://tophonetics.com/

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

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

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

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/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: https://preply.com/en/blog/differences-in-grammar-in-american-and-british-english/ Mixed metaphors: https://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

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

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