How to English TEFL Podcast

What is politically correct language? How should we teach and learn it? The topic this week for Gav & Em is words and expressions that could be offensive. When you're done listening we'd love to hear your ideas on the topic. You can find us at #HowToEnglishPod on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/YouTube  References: Ableist language and alternatives: https://www.autistichoya.com/p/ableist-words-and-terms-to-avoid.html Appropriate terms for people with disabilities: http://nda...

Tick-tock, tick-tock, how's your timing? This week Gav & Em examine the essential theme of time. Organising your time, arriving on time, and when you just don't have enough time. Tune in to this week's How to English and have a great time! 

References:  

https://youcanbook.me/

What would you tell your trainee-self if you had the chance? Is there something you wish you'd started earlier? Let's take a journey back in time with Gav & Em as they discuss the things they wish they'd known. Listen to them reminisce on their experiences which have become part of their classroom and planning routine. Plus plenty of tips for learners from How To English .

Gav & Em's Top tips:

6 Minute English: https://www.bbc.co...

Do you feel you've hit a learning wall? Is your level of English stagnating? What do you do if your students just don't get it? And do you encounter problems when you're speaking English outside the classroom? Lock into Gav & Em in this week's How To English for their insights and observations on these issues and more.

References:

How English Works, Michael Swan, Catherine Walter, Oxford University Press, 1997

https://books.google.cz/books/about/How_English_Works...

Welcome listeners. This week Gav & Em discuss the topic of learner levels. From beginners to proficiency, what are the differences, challenges and rewards of both teaching and learning at these levels? Have fun and don't forget to share your own experiences via our Facebook and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtoenglishpod/ https://www.facebook.com/howtoenglishpod References: CEFR table and "can do" statements: https://www.coe...

Hi Everyone, here's a mid-week episode from Gav & Em in which they show their support for anti-racism, equality, and fairness in ELT.

I guess you were wondering what Gav & Em actually do in their classrooms. Well, here's your chance to find out. This week in How To Teach and Learn they talk about their favourite activities and games they like to practice both online and face-to-face. (You can find them on Instagram/Facebook: howtoenglishpod)...

Welcome, everyone! This week Gav & Em get deeper into the art of teaching and learning English. As they reveal the ingredients that make a good lesson and find out when learning really happens. Follow their journey of discovery on the path to enlightenment.

References:

Memory Palace - The Art of Memory, Frances Yates, Random House UK

Stirrers and Settlers, British Council: https://www.teachingenglish.org...

What are the good sides of teaching and learning English? How do the students and teachers benefit from sharing their time together? Hear Gav & Em piece together the positives of this experience in this week's episode of How To English.

References: 

Benefits of learning languages later in life https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/feb/15/the-bilingual-brain-albert-costa-review 

Pass the parcel (variation) http://www.english-time...

Ever considered teaching or taking a one-to-one English lesson or course? Maybe you have plenty of experience with one-to-one classes. Come and listen to this week's episode of How to English with Gav & Em to learn what needs to be taken into account.

References: 

Business One:One, Oxford University Press (2008)