🎙️ 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/howtoenglishpodReferences: Background quiz music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB5huilYDPcTimestamps00:00 – 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 terminology23:17 – Sentence slips & classic learner mistakes 28:49 – Staging & CELTA throwbacks 35:05 – Subject-verb agreement challenge 38:53 – Final tips for teachers & learners
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S06E18 R (transcribed) VIDEO
🎙️S06E18: The Letter R. Welcome to another episode of How to English: Teach and Learn with Gav & Em! This week it’s all about the letter R – from grammar to classroom hacks, language origins to fun word games. Expect laughs, real-life teaching tips, and a roller-disco soundtrack.☕ If you’d like to support the show, please visit: http://www.ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodReferencesSpaced repetition: https://www.heylama.com/blog/spaced-repetition#:~:text=Say%20you're%20learning%20German,solidly%20anchored%20in%20your%20memory.Telephone activity: Call Me on my Mobile, In Company, Macmillan, 2nd Elementary, p. 103Timestamps00:00 – R, /ɑː/, /rʌ/, or /ɑːɹə/?01:31 – Relative Clauses explained (not Santa Clauses!)07:59 – Root words: from Sandwiches to a Shambles12:49 – Realia in the classroom (menus, toys, postcards & more)17:34 – Rubric: giving clear instructions & CCQs20:35 – Instructions and Role playing28:51 – R-words game 32:31 – Repetition, Remembering & Revision tips35:29 – Reflexive pronouns practice (myself, yourself, etc.)36:49 – Wrap-up & roller disco outro
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S06E17 Q (transcribed) VIDEO
🎙 S06E13: Q is for Questions – AMA with Gav & Em In this episode of How to English – Teach and Learn with Gav & Em, we’re going full Q&A mode. From funny classroom moments to TEFL tips, podcast behind-the-scenes, and our Rapid Fire TEFL Round, no question is too big, small, or silly! We even find out Em's favourite competitions in the Teacher Olympics. Expect plenty of laughs, useful insights, and maybe a few unexpected confessions along the way.☕ Support the show: ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodRapid fire background music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq4_kxdP468&list=PL_Z-vyXvZD7gac7I8eRuXn0CKceSpSVcN&index=2⏱ Timestamps00:00 – Welcome & Episode Theme: Q is for Questions01:28 – The mystery of the remote control02:49 – Gav's favourite country to teach in05:16 – Most creative classroom activity07:13 – If Gav could have any guest…08:13 – When students left Em speechless10:29 – The downsides of online teaching13:13 – Trying not to laugh in class14:51 – Making lessons fun for everyone16:23 – Reaching the “flow state” in teaching17:56 – Our favourite podcast episodes21:15 – The best compliment Gav's ever received21:50 – Which is easier: teaching or podcasting?23:33 – Gav’s favourite part of making the podcast25:08 – How we used the pod in class26:16 – The strangest place Em's planned an episode27:59 – A guaranteed winner classroom activity29:26 – The TEFL Teachers’ Olympics31:27 – Rapid Fire TEFL Round32:33 – Final thoughts & outro
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S06E16 P (transcribed) VIDEO
🎧 Welcome to How to English: Teach and Learn with Gav & Em! In this lively episode, Gav & Em explore the power of the letter P in English teaching and learning. From PPP to peer correction, picture stories, and even pseudonyms, it’s packed with practical ideas, pronunciation quirks, and plenty of playful banter!☕ Support us on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodTimestamps00:00 – Welcome & Episode Intro01:15 – What are the Three Ps of Teaching?04:39 – “P or No P?” Game13:01 – Picture Stories & Placement Tests21:06 – Present Perfect Simple vs Continuous28:03 – Quickfire P-words32:18 – Em's Tip of the show: Pre-teaching and Predict32:56 – Gav's Tip: Positive Attitude & Put It to Use!35:22 - Episode wrap-up and next week
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S06E15 O (transcribed) VIDEO
🎧 How to English TEFL Pod – S06E15: O Welcome to How to English: Teach and Learn with Gav & Em! In this episode, it’s the letter O – for one-to-ones, on-the-spot grammar, overcorrection, and more! Gav and Em share their usual mix of laughter, insights, and practical classroom tips, with a few onomatopoeic giggles and groans thrown in for good measure. 📣 Support the pod at: ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod – Buy Gav & Em a coffee and show your appreciation!⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Welcome & What's the Letter?00:58 – O is for One-to-Ones05:02 – O is for On-the-Spot Grammar (With Error Cards!)09:00 – Why Do We Say “Much Money” and Not “Many Money”?10:11 – Overcorrection Skit (And How NOT to Handle Mistakes)18:07 – One Minute Speaking Challenge21:30 – Onomatopoeia: Giggles, Groans & More25:06 – TEFL “O” Words: Objectives, Outcomes & Observations27:46 – Open Cloze – Em’s Tip and Favourite Teaching Tool29:36 – Gav’s Tip: Offer Options, Not Open-Ended Questions32:46 – Wrapping Up & What’s Coming Next: P is for…
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 techniques and learning tips. Whether you're up at the board, or behind the desk, you'll get something from How To English TEFL Podcast. Show your support here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod
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