Hello again!
After a summer break, I'm back with a fabulous guest, Nicola Harwood, who breaks down TBL (Task-Based Learning).

Have you thought about using it but not sure where to start?This episode is perfect. 

She talks about deep and shallow-end TBL. Yes, there are two types: one for the brave and one for the teacher who needs a little more structure.

Don't teach in her context?  Take that mantra of mine and Steal and Adapt!
Connect with Nicola:
www.lexicalship.com
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Mentions:
https://www.animaker.com/
Camtasia (app)
Activities for TBL, Anderson and McCutcheon, DELTA Publishing

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Just a quick one to tell you where I'm at.

I'll see you in September, when I'm back with some brilliant guest.

In the meantime, if there's something you'd like me to cover on the pod, let me know! Deets below.

Wishing you a safe and peaceful summer.

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This short, passionate episode is a bit of a rant — but it comes from a place of deep care for students and the craft of teaching.

If you're a teacher and you recognize yourself in any of the points raised, this isn't meant to offend — it's a call to reflect and rethink some habits that might be holding your learners back.

If you're short on time, under pressure, or stuck in a routine — you're not alone. But that’s exactly why it's worth taking a moment to question, adjust, and improve. Teaching isn't about perfection; it's about intention.

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Sometimes you don't have a lot of time or energy. Or maybe you've just returned from holiday and haven't got into planning mode.

This week I'm sharing with you my lesson plan for two 90-minute lessons using the Lexical Approach.

And yes, it took me 5 minutes. Why was I so confident that it would work? Because I used my students' output, plus a bit of decoding for good measure.

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If you’re feeling burnt out, stuck in overplanning mode, or just plain exhausted—you’re not alone.

In this episode, I’m sharing a bit of a pep talk from the heart about the mindset traps so many of us fall into: fear of not doing enough, decision fatigue, and the struggle to let go in the classroom.

I’ll walk you through how teaching can actually feel lighter—with more creativity, more impact, and less stress.

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There's a lot of controversy surrounding how science can help teachers and learning.

Some say it's overtaking and is too rigid. My guest today says differently.

We cover;

- attention span

- evidence-based learning

- motivation

-working memory and long-term memory

- decoding regarding listening and reading.

Enjoy!

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André Hedlund, MSc in Psychology of Education (University of Bristol and Chevening Alumnus), is an educational consultant, teacher trainer, guest lecturer, and author. He leads BRAZ-TESOL's Mind, Brain, and Education SIG, co-hosts the Chá Pedagógico podcast, founded Learning Cosmos, and collaborates with National Geographic Learning, ELi Publishing, and the British Council on professional development projects.

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So I've discovered decoding so that means you should too.

In this episode, I give you a basic rundown of what decoding for listening is and I share my semi-okay-but-not-great attempt at a decoding lesson. Because we all have to start somewhere.

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Sharing is caring: what is a classroom without community?Teaching the course book content and box ticking and curriculum Is not enough.We have to think about how to build community in our classes.It's not too hard and it has a lot of benefits.  And, like mindfulness and mindset, community lends itself to language teaching so well, there's no excuse not to give it a try.Join the waiting list for Methods and Mindset, starting in late September: http://subscribepage.io/qANdpXContact me if you would like me to help you or your school become better teachers: [email protected] my Breathe Easy, Teacher Newsletter community for teacher love and support: http://subscribepage.io/0a49drConnect with me:http://www.instagram.com/everythingeflteacherhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-o-byrne-90b58a55/Youtube @Everything EFL for teaching tip videos and full podcast episodes with Closed Captions.Subscribe to Everything EFL on any platform.And don’t forget to tell your colleagues.  Share the love.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!Don't face it alone! Listen to this super-sweet-and-short pep talk to help you get ready (but not too ready) for the first week back at school.Listen before you start planning. Get your  Mindful Grammar Freebie here: www.subscribepage.io/4tlanYContact me if you would like me to help you or your school become better teachers: www.refreshyourteaching.comJoin my Breathe Easy, Teacher Newsletter community for teacher love and support: http://subscribepage.io/0a49drFill in my super-short survey (ifyou thought about signing up to Methods and Mindset but didn’t) here: https://forms.gle/dSaYB9Xjb629F8RdAConnect with me:⁠www.instagram.com/everythingeflteacher⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-o-byrne-90b58a55/⁠Youtube @Everything EFL for teaching tip videos and full podcast episodes with Closed Captions.Subscribe to Everything EFL on any platform.And don’t forget to tell your colleagues.  Share the love.

It's tough to remember EVERYTHING when you're busy and planning multiple lessons but one thing that is essential is peaks and valleys.This short episode is a gentle reminder on how you can switch up the energy levels in your class and it doesn't take anything new, innovative and mind-blowing. Sign up for my FREE webinar: Beyond the Gap-Fill: Practical Tasks to Get Students Speaking here: ⁠http://subscribepage.io/Rb9Qf1⁠.  You will get a great discount on my Heart and Craft:  The Methodology-Mindset Blueprint for Language Teachers if you sign up to the webinar. NO obligation to buy the course!Join my Breathe Easy, Teacher Newsletter community for teacher love and support: http://subscribepage.io/0a49drGet your  Mindful Grammar Freebie here: www.subscribepage.io/4tlanYContact me if you would like me to help you or your school become better teachers: www.refreshyourteaching.comFill in my super-short survey (if you thought about signing up to Methods and Mindset but didn’t) here:https://forms.gle/dSaYB9Xjb629F8RdAConnect with me:⁠www.instagram.com/everythingeflteacher⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-o-byrne-90b58a55/⁠Youtube @Everything EFL for teaching tip videos and full podcast episodes with Closed Captions.Subscribe to Everything EFL on any platform.And don’t forget to tell your colleagues.  Share the love.