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How to English TEFL Podcast

How to English TEFL Podcast

Gav and Em

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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How to English TEFL Podcast - 15. Journaling with Earl Grey (transcribed)
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08/04/23 • 32 min

Ever thought about how writing can help you teach or learn English? Enjoy Gav & Em introducing you to the world of journaling in this week's episode of How to English TEFL Podcast. Joined by their very special guest, Earl Grey, they explore the benefits for teachers and learners expressing themselves in writing. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/6eml3mE7gMR Buy Gav & Em a hot beverage to say thanks: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

Earl Grey's links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earlgreyinseoul/

Website: https://earlgreyinseoul.art.blog/

Other resources:

Tips for journaling: https://www.eslactivity.org/journaling-english-learners/

Uncommon words: https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/surprising-uncommon-words

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07/31/21 • 1 min

Welcome to a podcast about English as a foreign language. Listen to two experienced teachers discussing the most important topics for both teachers and students. Each show they'll cover teaching techniques and learning tips. Whether you're up at the board, or behind the desk, you'll get something from Gav and Em's: How To English Podcast. Find them on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/YouTube #howtoenglishpod Show your support here: ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod ID: Picture shows two white people, Gav and Em on the a green background. Gav, left, is middle-aged with short hair and a large brown-grey beard. He's wearing a blue-white striped shirt. Gav is screwing his face up in a funny way and winking towards the camera. On the right is Em who has long brown hair with a fringe. She's also screwing up her face in a funny way. At the top of the picture is the logo, How to Enlgish written in italics. Below that are the words, teach and learn with Gav and Em. Between them at the bottom of the screen is the hashtag podcast and below that is the word transcribed with a document and pencil graphic.
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How to English TEFL Podcast - S01E01. First Lessons (transcribed) VIDEO
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01/18/20 • 27 min

For their first episode, Gav & Em thought it would be logical to start at the beginning - the first lesson. Follow two experienced teachers as they recall some of their most memorable first lessons and share their tips and tricks on how to approach that nerve-wracking first class. Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References:

Learner Questionnaire: Cutting Edge, Advanced, (p.12-13) Pearson (2006)

Giving Tips on Learning a Language Well: Cutting Edge 3rd Edition, Advanced, (p.12-13) Pearson (2014)

Question Game: Keep Talking, (p.53) Cambridge University Press (1984)

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How to English TEFL Podcast - 16. Native Speakerism with Meri (transcribed)
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08/18/23 • 28 min

Have you heard of native speakersism? Have you experienced it yourself? What is a native English teacher? How can we deal with questions like, "I only want a native English teacher" or, "Can you help me sound like a native English speaker?"? Along with Gav & Em their very special guest Meri, also known as the Non-Native Speaker explore, challenge, and suggest solutions to the notion of native speakerism. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/nKP7Mo0B4fW Send your appreciation to Gav & Em here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Meri's links: https://www.instagram.com/the_non_native_speaker/⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@thenonnativespeaker767 https://thenonnativespeaker.com/⁠ Charlotte Teaches English's link: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/charlotte_teaches_english/⁠ Other resources and referenced materials: https://www.tesol.org/blog/posts/tackling-native-speakerism-what-can-you-do-to-address-discriminatory-ideologies/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/-ism Nordquist, Richard. "Native Speaker - Definition and Examples in English." ThoughtCo, Aug. 25, 2020, www.thoughtco.com/native-speaker-linguistics-1691421 https://www.teaching-revolution.com/blog/the-myth-of-the-native-speaker https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2021/04/25/989765565/tower-of-babble-non-native-speakers-navigate-the-world-of-good-and-bad-english English speaking world: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English-speaking_world

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How to English TEFL Podcast - 20. Learning Tools with HelloTalk (transcribed)
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10/21/22 • 35 min

Welcome everybody to Gav & Em's How to English Pod. This time they're talking about learning tools for learners and teachers to use inside and outside the classroom. Tools such as course books, study plans, apps, and much, much more. Joined by their special guest Timmons, from HelloTalk who will present the awesome benefits of the HelloTalk app and its many learning and teaching features. So, after the show, make sure you download the app using the link below:

Download the HelloTalk app here: https://brc.hellotalk.com/GavAndEm

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Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/CzRNqdG2wL5

How to make an effective study plan: https://www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/news-events/study-space/how-to-make-an-effective-study-plan

Study plan tips: https://manwrites.com/how-to-build-the-perfect-english-study-plan/

Nik Peachey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikpeachey/?originalSubdomain=uk

Google Calendar: https://calendar.google.com

Outlook Calendar: https://outlook.live.com/calendar/

Trello Calendar: https://trello.com/

Pomodoro technique: https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/pomodoro-technique

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How to English TEFL Podcast - 02. Lesson Planning with A.I. from Twee.com (transcribed)
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02/01/23 • 19 min

What's the future of English teaching? Will computers take over the task of teaching our students? Hopefully not soon😉. Join Gav & Em and their very special guest Alina from www.twee.com as they explore the topic of using A.I. to create texts, dialogues, and questions for busy teachers. Don't forget to visit www.twee.com to get early access to their amazing A.I. platform and start creating your lessons in seconds. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/kEpddqKhMR7 Demonstration on the A.I. lesson planning tools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjfQOLOqm-M

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How to English TEFL Podcast - S01E39. The Environment (transcribed) REVISITED
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02/21/24 • 30 min

Check out this rerun of an earlier episode – now fully transcribed! Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/yBIyWGwl2Bu⁠ Buy Em & Gav a coffee here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠⁠ How can you save the planet? What are your teaching tips on environmental topics? Have you studied and learnt about how to reduce your carbon footprint? This week, Gav and Em share their knowledge on this subject, reflecting on the spaces we work in and the ways we can learn about the effects we're having on the Earth. References: Background ideas for online teachers: ⁠https://tr.pinterest.com/pin/28217935150687259/?nic_v2=1a6Ctya2G⁠ TED Talk by David Barnum Rethinking Learning Environments: Community as Classroom: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98F2AxZwGAE⁠ Joe Wicks PE classes: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1⁠ How To Cultivate Environmental Awareness In Schools: ⁠https://www.greenschoolsalliance.org/blogs/60/⁠628 English File, Unit 4A, Eco-Guilt, Upper-Intermediate, 3rd edition, Clive Oxenden, Christina Latham-Koenig, Oxford. + future perfect/future continuous topic E-books or paper books: ⁠https://www.custommade.com/blog/e-readers-vs-print-books/⁠ ⁠https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2013/jan/06/should-i-buy-an-e-reader⁠ What's one tonne of C02: ⁠https://www.aashe.org/one-ton-co2-really-mean/⁠ What's the cost of watching videos online? ⁠https://www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-what-is-the-carbon-footprint-of-streaming-video-on-netflix⁠ A carbon footprint quiz for kids: ⁠https://www.gokid.mobi/carbon-footprint-for-kids-some-facts-a-quiz-and-also-a-worksheet/
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How to English TEFL Podcast - S05E05. Gnomes and that (transcribed) VIDEO
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03/29/24 • 38 min

Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod. Who are they and what are they doing here? This week our adventurous duo find themselves asking and answering a huge range of TEFL related questions. Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/TpJwg1yMqTy Buy them a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

The Chaos 1922 poem: https://ncf.idallen.com/english.html
Gav's Blankety Blank worksheet: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cz1ne0gjcvm484qjwlz4r/blankety-blank.pdf?rlkey=ig83tlg368w3r1zf2bfdn8dzu&dl=0

Blankety Blank TV show@ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quZbRX9p8Z0&list=PLpFRxWf1dy8bOICHWC17Ax8j3VMvs1_dh Who or what?: https://www.grammarly.com/blog/who-vs-that/

Gotye's song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UVNT4wvIGY

Timestamps (00:00) Intro (00:19) Who we are (01:35) Computer updates (02:38) A few words (14:28) Buy us a coffee (14:59) Own and owe (17:18) Getting arty (20:42) Saying sorry (23:11) Somebody who (29:20) Quiz of the week (37:48) Outro

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How to English TEFL Podcast - S01E27. Politically Correct Language (transcribed) REVISITED
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09/20/23 • 24 min

Check out this rerun of an earlier episode – now fully transcribed! What is politically correct language? How should we teach and learn it? The topic this week for Gav & Em is words and expressions that could be offensive. When you're done listening we'd love to hear your ideas on the topic find us on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/y0HZ0PdcbPX Consider buying us a drink here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod References: Ableist language and alternatives: https://www.autistichoya.com/p/ableist-words-and-terms-to-avoid.html Appropriate terms for people with disabilities: http://nda.ie/Publications/Attitudes/Appropriate-Terms-to-Use-about-Disability/ Offensive language to avoid: https://www.rd.com/list/words-with-offensive-origins/ Varieties of English, Cutting Edge, New Edition, Advanced, Pearson, Unit 1, page 15
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How to English TEFL Podcast - S04E16. Native Speakerism with Meri (transcribed) VIDEO
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08/25/23 • 28 min

Have you heard of native speakersism? Have you experienced it yourself? Is there really such a thing as a native English teacher? How can we deal with questions like, "I only want a native English teacher" or, "Can you help me sound like a native English speaker?"? Along with Gav & Em their very special guest Meri, also known as the Non-Native Speaker explore, challenge, and suggest solutions to the notion of native speakerism. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/nKP7Mo0B4fW Send your appreciation to Gav & Em here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Meri's links: https://www.instagram.com/the_non_native_speaker/⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@thenonnativespeaker767 https://thenonnativespeaker.com/⁠ Charlotte Teaches English's link: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/charlotte_teaches_english/⁠ Other resources and referenced materials: https://www.tesol.org/blog/posts/tackling-native-speakerism-what-can-you-do-to-address-discriminatory-ideologies/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/-ism Nordquist, Richard. "Native Speaker - Definition and Examples in English." ThoughtCo, Aug. 25, 2020, www.thoughtco.com/native-speaker-linguistics-1691421 https://www.teaching-revolution.com/blog/the-myth-of-the-native-speaker https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2021/04/25/989765565/tower-of-babble-non-native-speakers-navigate-the-world-of-good-and-bad-english English speaking world: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English-speaking_world
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How to English TEFL Podcast currently has 239 episodes available.

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The episode title '15. Journaling with Earl Grey (transcribed)' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on How to English TEFL Podcast is 33 minutes.

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