🎙️ S06E19 This week, Gav and Em tackle the letter S with style, sarcasm, and syllables. From subtle shifts in meaning to spontaneous small talk tips, it’s a packed episode full of teachable moments and classroom laughs. Expect staging breakdowns, student situations, and a few classic slip-ups that’ll make you rethink your next grammar lesson. ☕ Support the show at https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

References: Background quiz music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB5huilYDPc

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & bloopers

01:06 – Semantics: “cool” vs. “cool”

04:49 – Small talk & safe topics

10:31 – Syllables & jaw-dropping wordplay

16:41 – Student situations & name misfires

21:22 – CELTA terminology

23:17 – Sentence slips & classic learner mistakes

28:49 – Staging & CELTA throwbacks

35:05 – Subject-verb agreement challenge

38:53 – Final tips for teachers & learners