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Are you a teacher with a CELTA qualification? Are you thinking about taking the CELTA training course? Does your teacher have a CELTA or another teaching qualification? Whatever your certificate, listen to Gav and Em discuss their experiences of studying in another country to become teachers. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/AmKPNbWdx3q References: IH Budapest, teacher training: http://teacher-training.hu/ Details of the course:https://www.cactuslanguage.com/benefits-of-a-celta-online-course/ Pass rates of the CELTA internationally: https://passthecelta.com/faq/what-is-the-pass-rate/#:~:text=CELTA%20pass%20rates%20differ%20depending,candidates%20get%20a%20pass%20grade Amazing task based learning book: https://www.deltapublishing.co.uk/book/activities-for-task-based-learning-9783125017016/?page_id=1 CELTA preparation book: https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/catalog/cambridge-english-exams-ielts/celta-course

What's a book club? Do you belong to one? How do your start your own? With special guests Andrew from what_to_read_next and Dara at AppliedESL we explore the fascinating world of kids' books, adult fiction, subgenres, and street signs. On Gav and Em's How to English Pod. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/P7C706QJa7E

Andrew's link: https://www.instagram.com/what_to_read_next/

Dara's link: https://www.instagram.com/appliedesl/

Dara's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Dara-K.-Fulton/e/B0879B8Y1H

Other resources:

David Long: http://www.davidlong.info/books.html

Tom Palmer: https://tompalmer.co.uk/

Vashti Hardy: https://www.vashtihardy.com/landing-ethan

The Literary Trust: https://literacytrust.org.uk/

https://ihteachenglish.com/blog-post/how-run-efl-book-club

https://bookstr.com/article/obscure-book-genres-you-may-not-know/

Em's Book recommendations:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woman_on_the_Edge_of_Time

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51648276-drive-your-plow-over-the-bones-of-the-dead

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haruki_Murakami

Welcome back to Gav and Em's teaching and learning English show. Today's topic is neurodiversity in the ESL classroom. Led by their special guest Anna from Polca Languages, Gav and Em learn all about neurodivergent students and how to support their needs, along with plenty of resources, links, and activities. We hope you enjoy the show. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/2TxSA22jUlK

Anna's links:

 https://www.instagram.com/polca_languages/

https://linktr.ee/polca_languages

Michelle Swan's website:

https://hellomichelleswan.com/tips-for-teachers-supporting-neurodivergent-students/

Other links:

Definition of neurodivergent students: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/queenmaryacademy/educators/resources/inclusive-curriculum/neurodivergent-learners/

Calls and responses: https://www.thoughtco.com/tips-and-tricks-get-students-attention-2081544

Clicker activity: https://kahoot.com/

Martin Bloomfield quote: https://www.english.com/blog/dyslexia-and-elt-how-to-help-young-learners/

Adrian at First Thinkers: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CI0WpNb2loI

Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, Ph.D. book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/teaching-english-language-learners/elsa-cardenas-hagan/9781598579659 

Website: https://mycll.org/elsa-cardenas-hagan/

Activity worksheet: https://files.liveworksheets.com/def_files/2020/3/25/3251913257005/3251913257005001.jpg

Decodable books: https://www.readinga-z.com/phonics/decodable-books/

Jolly Phonics: https://www.jollylearning.co.uk/jolly-phonics/

Toe-by-Toe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVvMlHs8tzmP3PumCD4t92A

How's your pronunciation? How's your knowledge of vowels? Why are some Gs pronounced hard or soft in English? Learn the difference between a monophthong and a diphthong. Featuring Bianca from Master an American Accent and Jasmin from CCC Language Learning, on this week's How to English Pod with Gav & Em. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/p7kYYAwRjUq

Bianca's links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/master.an.american.accent/

Website: https://accentcoachbianca.com/

Jasmin's links:

TikTok: tiktok.com/@ccclanguagelearning

Instagram: https://instagram.com/ccclanguagelearning?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Website: https://www.ccclanguagelearning.com/speaking

Other resources:

Em's hard and soft "G" activity:

The engine was a gift given by a guest who was a misogynist.

My glove and magic mug was grabbed by a guilty astrologer.

There's gum in my wig so I guess I should go and get the detergent.

A new page of legislation for the guild has zigzags in the margin.

English File, Oxford, IPA chart: https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/beginner3/pronunciation?cc=gb&selLanguage=en

Adrian Underhill video on vowels and consonants: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqeiFDVZDVY

Long and short vowel sounds: https://www.speechactive.com/english-vowels-ipa-international-phonetic-alphabet/

Easy English with James, diphthongs video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI3xTvwYsa8

Welcome everybody to Gav & Em's How to English Pod. This time they're talking about learning tools for learners and teachers to use inside and outside the classroom. Tools such as course books, study plans, apps, and much, much more. Joined by their special guest Timmons, from HelloTalk who will present the awesome benefits of the HelloTalk app and its many learning and teaching features. So, after the show, make sure you download the app using the link below:

Download the HelloTalk app here: https://brc.hellotalk.com/GavAndEm

Resources:

 Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/CzRNqdG2wL5

How to make an effective study plan: https://www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/news-events/study-space/how-to-make-an-effective-study-plan

Study plan tips: https://manwrites.com/how-to-build-the-perfect-english-study-plan/

Nik Peachey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikpeachey/?originalSubdomain=uk

Google Calendar: https://calendar.google.com

Outlook Calendar: https://outlook.live.com/calendar/

Trello Calendar: https://trello.com/

Pomodoro technique: https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/pomodoro-technique