How to English TEFL Podcast

By Gav and Em

Welcome to a teaching and learning English podcast. Meet Gav & Em, two experienced teachers, discussing the most important topics for both teachers and students. Each week they'll cover teaching t... more

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November 27, 2020 S01E46. Topics (transcribed)
This week Gav & Em mull over the topic of topics. Hear about their lesson ideas and their students' favourite themes. Join them on this week's How to English: Teach and Learn with Gav & Em! Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/
References:
BBC Recipes: https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes Food, Unit 1, English File, 3rd Edition, Intermediate, Oxford Festivals in Germany: https://cs.hotels.com/go/germany/best-festivals-germany Absolute Legal English, Delta Publishing: https://www.ajshop.cz/delta-publishing/absolute-legal-english/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAkuP9BRCkARIsAKGLE8XIG_buaYjGD1IsRukjahj-daV3EhND4x9dc6iN66iquIp-X4kwdGAaAkhrEALw_wcB Stella Liebeck Case: Cutting Edge, Advanced, Longman David Hockney Painting: English File, 3rd Edition, Pre-Intermediate, Oxford Cultural rules and laws: Are they true? New English File, 2rd Edition, Intermediate, p.179, Oxford Douglas Adams' story: https://theoldvillage.wordpress.com/2004/01/28/douglas-adams-shares-a-true-story/#:~:text=It%20didn't%20look%20like,very%20bad%20at%20dealing%20with. UK The Eat Well Guide: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/the-eatwell-guide/ Inchoative verbs: https://www.usingenglish.com/files/pdf/inchoative-verbs.pdf British idioms: https://www.chapter-living.com/blog/28-classic-british-idioms English superstitions: https://artsandculture.google.com/story/QQIyTWmzJ9QvLg
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November 20, 2020 S01E45. Teaching Kids (transcribed) VIDEO
Are you teaching kids at the moment? Are your kids learning another language? How can you make learning more fun for young learners? Listen to Gav & Em reminisce on their kids' classes. Hear them share teaching and learning tips that you can apply to your classes. Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/
References:
Best books for kids: https://bilingualkidspot.com/2019/06/11/esl-english-learning-books-for-kids-beginners/
Oxford Picture Dictionary: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-oxford-picture-dictionary-for-kids-joan-ross-keyes/book/9780194349970.html
Let’s Go Series: https://elt.oup.com/catalogue/items/global/young_learners/lets_go_fourth_edition/?cc=cz&selLanguage=cs
Song: We're going on a bear hunt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QlAx20TvEI
Kids peer teaching: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/peer-correction
Useful Tips for Teaching ESL To Children: https://www.eslbase.com/teaching/teaching-esl-children

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November 13, 2020 S01E44. Pressure (transcribed) VIDEO
Do you feel under pressure as a learner or teacher? Is it pressure from your students, teacher, other teachers, company, or even the pressure you put on yourself? See if you can relate to Gav & Em as they discuss the pressure they experience, in this week's How to English. Need a transcription or subtitles? Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/
References: Synonyms: https://www.synonyms.com/ Dictionary: https://www.dictionary.com Mice on wheels: https://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/21/science/study-shows-that-mice-run-for-fun-not-just-for-lab-work.html Dan Rather: The dream begins, most of the time, with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you on to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called truth. https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/79856-the-dream-begins-with-a-teacher-who-believes-in-you#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20dream%20begins%20with%20a%20teacher%20who%20believes%20in%20you,a%20sharp%20stick%20called%20truth.%E2%80%9D
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November 06, 2020 S01E43. Organising Stuff (transcribed) VIDEO
Welcome everybody! In this week's episode, Gav and Em are trying to get their stuff in order. Are you looking for ways to organise your teaching or learning files? Do you need some tips on how to structure your class materials? Well, look no further, because Gav and Em have got exactly what you're looking for. 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? Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/
References:
CEFR table and "can do" statements: https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/table-1-cefr-3.3-common-reference-levels-global-scale
English File, Oxford
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34min
October 30, 2020 S01E42. Exam Skills - Featuring DinoKoaching (transcribed) VIDEO
Are you taking an English exam? Do you need some tips on passing it? Have you taught TOEFL, IELTS, or the Cambridge exams? Have a listen to Gav & Em break down, and sum up the ins and outs of these exams. Featuring Dino (Koaching) from Udemy - an exam essay writing expert. 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? Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/
References:
CEFR table and "can do" statements: https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/table-1-cefr-3.3-common-reference-levels-global-scale
English File, Oxford
Dino Koaching on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinokoaching/
Dino's Udemy Cambridge Exams – Essay Writing Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/cambridge-exams-essay-writing/?referralCode=61CF3E54ED5E94D2DECD
References:
Difference between TOEFL and IELTS: https://www.schoolapply.com/blog/posts/2017/january/ielts-vs-toefl-what-is-the-difference/ Cambridge exams information: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/ TOEFL exam information: https://www.ets.org/toefl Barron's TOEFL exam book: https://www.toeflresources.com/blog/review-barrons-toefl-ibt-17th-edition/ Best books for the IELTS exam: https://ieltsliz.com/recommended-books-for-ielts/ Macmillan Ready for series: http://www.macmillan.cz/ucebnice-anglictiny/jazykove-zkousky Cambridge Proficiency exam and other books: https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/official-exam-preparation-materials/exam/c2-proficiency
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34min
October 23, 2020 S01E41. What I Got from the CELTA (transcribed) VIDEO
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.
Welcome followers. 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? Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/
References:
CEFR table and "can do" statements: https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/table-1-cefr-3.3-common-reference-levels-global-scale
English File, Oxford
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

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October 16, 2020 S01E40. It's All About the Students (transcribed) VIDEO
Where would we be without students? Where would we be without teachers? Why are you learning English, and do you have any learning or teaching tips? Gav and Em, along with their amazing students, do their best to answer these and many other questions in this week's How to English - Teach and Learn with Gav & Em. 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? Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/
References:
CEFR table and "can do" statements: https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/table-1-cefr-3.3-common-reference-levels-global-scale
English File, Oxford
References:
"I am still learning," quote: https://www.maryellencarsley.com/blog/i-am-still-learning-misattributed-to-michelangelo-di-lodovico-buonarroti-simoni
Statistics on language learners: https://www.elc-schools.com/blog/4-reasons-why-learning-english-is-so-important/#:~:text=Knowing%20English%20increases%20your%20chances,entertainment%20as%20well%20as%20work!
Why are students learning English: https://www.knowblereader.com/why-learn-english
The world languages: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2015/04/23/the-worlds-languages-in-7-maps-and-charts/ 2 Billion
English learners: https://www.internationalteflacademy.com/blog/report-from-tesol-2-billion-english-learners-worldwide
How many people speak English?: https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/how-many-people-speak-english-and-where-is-it-spoken#:~:text=Out%20of%20the%20world's%20approximately,English%20as%20their%20first%20language.
Positive adjectives (PDF): http://www.cytss.edu.hk/cytss97pyl/car/testimonial%20reference.pdf
Negative adjectives: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/describe-people-negatively-english/
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31min
October 09, 2020 S01E39. The Environment (transcribed) VIDEO
How can you save the planet? What are your teaching tips on environmental topics? Have you studied and learnt about how to reduce your carbon footprint? This week, Gav and Em share their knowledge on this subject, reflecting on the spaces we work in and the ways we can teach and learn about the effects we're having on the Earth. Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/
References:
Background ideas for online teachers: https://tr.pinterest.com/pin/28217935150687259/?nic_v2=1a6Ctya2G
TED Talk by David Barnum Rethinking Learning Environments: Community as Classroom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98F2AxZwGAE
Joe Wicks PE classes: https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1
How To Cultivate Environmental Awareness In Schools: https://www.greenschoolsalliance.org/blogs/60/628
English File, Unit 4A, Eco-Guilt, Upper-Intermediate, 3rd edition, Clive Oxenden, Christina Latham-Koenig, Oxford. + future perfect/future continuous topic
E-books or paper books: https://www.custommade.com/blog/e-readers-vs-print-books/
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2013/jan/06/should-i-buy-an-e-reader
What's one tonne of C02: https://www.aashe.org/one-ton-co2-really-mean/
What's the cost of watching videos online?
https://www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-what-is-the-carbon-footprint-of-streaming-video-on-netflix
A carbon footprint quiz for kids: https://www.gokid.mobi/carbon-footprint-for-kids-some-facts-a-quiz-and-also-a-worksheet/
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October 02, 2020 S01E38. This Week Online (transcribed) VIDEO
How was your week? There were plenty of ups and downs for Gav and Em. To find out the details, check out their show. Plus, you're in store for a quickfire Q&A and a language quiz for everyone to take part in. Good luck! Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/
References:
Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC82I7s6p3GnXv4iP5hkmXkA
This week's quiz: https://www.tefl.net/quizzes/terms-parts-of-speech.htm
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/skype-for-business/download-app
https://whereby.com/
Chunky book: http://www.owenhopkins.co.uk/architectural-styles
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September 25, 2020 S01E37. Money Matters - Featuring Zdenek Lukas
What springs to mind when you think of money when learning or teaching English? In this week's show, Gav and Em reflect on how they present money in their lessons and the topic of money disparities within the TEFL industry. If you'd like to voice your opinion, visit our Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube channel to leave a comment. Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/
Reference:
Zdenek's English Podcast: https://zdeneksenglishpodcast.podbean.com/
English online as a non-native speaker: https://www.teachaway.com/blog/teach-english-online-non-native-speaker-jobs
TEFL Equity: https://teflequityadvocates.com/
Money, p. 216, 3C, English File, Advanced, 3rd Edition, 2010, Teacher's Book
Market Leader, Unit 6, p. 54, Intermediate, 3rd Edition, 2010, Student's Book
Equity and Inclusion in Pronunciation teaching online conference on the 4th October: https://pronsig.iatefl.org/conf4oct2020/ It's illegal to advertise native only jobs: https://teflequityadvocates.com/2014/04/01/native-speakers-only-ads-and-eu-law/#:~:text=In%20its%20answer%20to%20Question,any%20circumstance%2C%20under%20community%20law.
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