TEFL Unlocked

Luan and Mairead reflect on the teachers who made them feel seen, safe and capable, and what language teachers can learn from them. Fair warning: someone might be cutting onions!

Luan chats to Anouck about using English beyond the classroom, how everyday exposure helps her develop her skills, and why enjoying what you watch, read and listen to can make such a difference to your learning.

Luan sits down with her student Anouck to discuss her learning journey, how her attitude towards mistakes has changed and what makes learning English enjoyable and rewarding.

 Luan and Mairead put movies in the classroom under the spotlight. From authentic language and cultural exposure to passive viewing and wasted lesson time, they explore how teachers can use films effectively.

Join Luan and Mairead as they walk through an online English lesson, exploring each stage, from the warmer to the plenary..

 It’s our 100th episode! To celebrate, we’re answering 100 questions from our listeners. Well… sort of. We’ve actually picked ten questions from the 100, with possibly another 100 questions hiding inside them.

 You don't have to leave your day job to become a TEFL teacher. Luan and Mairead explore how online teaching can fit around your existing work, family, studies, and commitments

Breathe, focus and learn! Luan and Mairead discuss how simple mindfulness activities can help learners manage anxiety, improve concentration, and communicate with greater confidence in the classroom.

Join Luan and Mairead as they explore practical ways to use art in the ESL classroom to develop speaking, vocabulary, grammar, storytelling, creativity and cultural awareness.

 Is poetry too difficult for ESL learners? Luan and Mairead explain how teachers can make poems accessible, enjoyable and useful for developing vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking and creativity