More Than English Podcast (Business English Fluency)

This episode of the More Than English Podcast is all about numbers. We will learn the importance of teaching numbers to our EFL students as well as using numbers to teach English conversation, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

We speak with Harry Waters again to get some fun and interesting games and activities for us to use in our ESL classes. We did have some connection issues during the episode, but it is still full of tremendous English lesson ideas for us to use in our classes. We also talk about the value of English teaching webinars and extra training. 

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There are A TON of fun ESL lessons you can find with a quick Google search. Some lessons don't translate well to different levels or ages of students, however, if you know how to adapt lessons to fit your style, you can adapt most lessons to your different classes. 

In this episode of the More Than English Podcast, Jesse gives three examples of how he has done this in his classes using lesson ideas from past guests, and he also gives three new lessons that you can take to your next class and try them out on your students whether you teach kids, teens, or adults.

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In this episode, we are finishing our conversation with professional EFL teacher, teacher trainer, and Cambridge examiner, Terry Lodge. In last week's episode, Terry shared some valuable advice when teaching students and the psychology of preparing them for their English exam. Today, he focuses specifically on the speaking exam for Cambridge B1, B2, and C1 exams. He gives us a Do and Don't list of advice to pass along to our students as well as some useful psychological tips for us to remember as teachers.

These are masterclasses for TEFL and TESOL teachers. If you know co-workers, directors, or teachers who could benefit from these shows, please pass them along and get the word out. Take part and help us grow.

If you didn't listen last week, here is the link to the episode https://anchor.fm/morethanenglishpodcast/episodes/S02E07---The-Art-of-Teaching-for-Exams-Terry-12-e7esf5

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Teaching for exams, whether Cambridge exams, IELTS, TOEFL, or any other standardized test, is necessary for TEFL. Students need the B1, B2, C1, or another certificate for their school, job, visa, etc. Teachers can make their ESL lessons engaging and practical for real-life English while preparing for these exams.

In this episode, we speak with Cambridge examiner and coordinator Terry Lodge to get the inside scoop on these exams. Terry shares advice from his experience, fun lesson ideas, and EFL teaching philosophy and approaches to be a more effective teacher.

This is part 1 of a 2 part interview, a masterclass in exam prep, and teaching English in general.

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If you teach a language in a school or academy, a great way to supplement your income is to teach online. Sometimes we may not know how to start teaching online, and then if we start, we may get nervous when we get our students. Maybe you've been teaching online, and you need some new ideas to keep your lessons fresh. Whether you've never taught a language lesson online or you're an experienced teacher, there is plenty of information for you to apply to your online lessons. 

Jesse is interviewing Camille, a professional teacher on italki, an online language-learning platform that connects teachers and students, shares some valuable information on:

- How to get started teaching online

- The differences between teaching kids and adults

- Some valuable resources to use with your online students

Start learning on italki: https://www.italki.com/i/CDCabd

Find Camille: https://www.italki.com/teacher/5082590 

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If you teach teens, you know how challenging it can be. Between their teenage insecurities, short attention spans, and ever-present hormones, their EFL classes can be a nightmare for EFL teachers... especially young ones. In today's episode, Jesse talks with Harry Waters about teaching philosophy, classroom management, and a few fun EFL game ideas for you to take and adapt to your style and your classes. 

The three EFL games you'll learn about in this episode are:

You'll get much more than just these. Harry shares with us how to play these games in your classes, how to make the rules, and how to get the most language and personal growth out of these games. It truly is More Than English.

*Note* you'll hear a bit of background noise at some points. It doesn't interfere with anything.

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We're talking with Luke Kim, the founder of Luke Look English. He will share a unique perspective that many have never thought that much about... "What is a Korean person's advice to an ex-pat who is moving to South Korea to teach English?"

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Luke Look English: http://lukelookenglish.com/

Do you teach kids English as a Foreign Language (EFL) or English as a Second Language (ESL)? Sometimes teaching young learners can be very tricky and stressful. In this episode of the More Than English Podcast, you will get actionable advice and tips to help you become an even more effective English teacher to kids.  Learn all about ROUTINES, ATTENTION-GETTERS, and CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT in ways to make your classrooms lively and a fun learning environment.

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We're going deep in this episode of the More Than English Podcast with Dr. Peter Crosthwaite, Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics. Peter shares some ideas to remember in your LISTENING, WRITING, and CONVERSATION classes and introduces us to some CORPORA software that will revolutionize how we research words in English.

This episode is a bit longer and a little dense with information, but if you are interested in taking your EFL classes and teaching to the next level, this is full of insight into the EFL/ESL world. Not to mention, Peter roasts Jesse in a few parts.

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It's back to school time! Most people don't realize the pressures and nerves of teachers and students starting a new school year. It's important to start off on the right foot.  In this episode, Jesse previews this season of the More Than English Podcast, and he gives some tips and advice to start the semester strong. Some simple principles to remember are: 

- Show respect

- A list of rules doesn't work

- Remember you are the example. Lead with that in mind.

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