In this episode Shaun and Lindsay discuss translation devices such a google translate and skype. They consider how effective they are and what the effect on language teaching maybe. They also pander a little to their inner sci-fi geek with a look at universal translators and even get Philip Kerr to come and talk about translation in language teaching. Throw in a bit of Facebook wisdom and an end of pod activity and you have another glorious episode of the TEFL commute.

In this episode Lindsay and Ceri talk all things photocopy. They explore everything from their photocopying pet hates through to schools policies to copying. They even discuss how and when the photocopier came into being. Elsewhere in the podcast you'll find some more Facebook wisdom and we exile Christina Rebuffet-Broadus to the Dessert Island.

In this episode Shaun and Lindsay are joined by Scott Thornbury to discuss typical sentences used in language teaching. From phones interrupting baths through to spending a million dollars we discuss model sentences and explore why we use them. In addition we have some more Facebook philosophy and give you a second chance to play our podcast game, timeline.

In this episode Lindsay and Shaun talk explicit language. We discuss how smart technology is trying to stop us swearing and look at some frequencies list of words considered taboo. We also explore the features of a swear word. With the help Ceri’s corner we also talk about how to go about dealing with swear words in the classroom. Throw in some Facebook philosophy and a bit of coffeeepotting and you have another episode of the TEFL commute.

In this episode Shaun and Lindsay talk about classrooms. We discuss unusual places in which people have taught, how much classrooms have changed over the last 100 years and what makes the perfect classroom. We also explore some whacky names for classroom sitting organisation. James busts some jargon and as usual we end with an activity you can take to class.

In this final episode before we take a break, Lindsay and Shaun talk summer. They take a look at the silly season and Shaun quizzes Lindsay on some obscure summer facts. In addition they discuss the value of the UK summer school market. Ceri brings you another one of her corners and fittingly, for a summer episode, we whisk another teacher (David Petrie) off to a desert island.

In this episode we talk dead poet’s society. In a change from our usual format, Lindsay and Shaun 'sit down' with Ceri and James to discuss the film and why so many teachers cite it an influential film. During the conversation we decide that maybe the film is the catalyst for many of today’s classroom approaches and look at whether the teaching approach would work in the ELT classroom.

In this episode we talk excuses. Shaun and Lindsay discuss the rise of the technology excuses for not doing homework, does this mean an end to dog food? They also discuss the sad demise of grandmothers and give listeners valuable advise for those needing an excuse. We introduce two new features and get all cheesy. Don't forgot to check out the show notes for the links we refer to - teflcommute.com

In this episode we discuss names. Lindsay and Shaun talk names, remembering students names and why some students choose to use English names in English class. We also welcome Ceri Jones to the podcast and of course provide you with an activity you can take straight into class. Don't forgot to check out the show notes for the links we refer to - teflcommute.com