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Let's Talk TEFL

Let's Talk TEFL

Jackie Bolen

Welcome to the Let’s Talk TEFL podcast with Jackie Bolen and Jennifer Smith. We’re going to discuss everything ESL/EFL teaching, including experiences teaching abroad, activity and game ideas, teaching tips, interviews with old friends, and more. Come join us in the Let’s Talk TEFL teacher’s lounge for some inspiration and entertainment!

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Let's Talk TEFL episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Let's Talk TEFL for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Let's Talk TEFL episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Let's Talk TEFL - Episode 36: Making Money Online for ESL Teachers
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12/09/22 • 36 min

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Jennifer interviews Jackie about her online business and making money through websites, books, and her YouTube channel. Learn how to start your own side gig when teaching abroad and some of the most common mistakes to avoid. Get your side hustle for English teachers on!
And, if you like this episode, please be sure to leave a review wherever you like to listen to podcasts. Thanks so much!
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Side Gigs for Teachers (on Amazon)Jackie on YouTube
ESL Speaking on Pinterest
Teach Travel Learn (on YouTube)
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Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45

A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.

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Let's Talk TEFL - Episode 22: Fun Games to Play in Class for All Ages
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12/03/21 • 18 min

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Jackie and Jennifer talk fun games to play in class! Learn how to have interesting, engaging ESL/EFL lessons for kids, teenagers or adults with these games and activities.
Find out More:
27 Fun Games to Play in Class (Blog Post)
39 No-Prep/Low-Prep ESL Speaking Activities for Kids (on Amazon)
Find Jennifer at: https://www.teachtravellearn.com/
Podcast info: https://www.eslactivity.org/podcast/

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Do you want to level up your English teaching? I’m sure you do! Then keep on reading for my top 10 ESL teacher mistakes and how to avoid or fix them. Don't worry, it's actually not that difficult to avoid these common English teacher mistakes.
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Top 10 ESL Teacher Mistakes
Jackie on YouTube
Jackie on TikTok
Jackie on Pinterest
Teaching ESL for Dummies (on Amazon)
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Find out everything you need to know about teaching English in Russia with Lucy. We discuss jobs, differences between teaching ESL in Korea and teaching ESL in Russia, travelling, and more.
Let's Talk TEFL: https://www.eslactivity.org/podcast/
Jackie Bolen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eslspeaking
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/jackiebkorea/

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Let's Talk TEFL - Tips for Teaching ESL To Teenagers
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11/24/23 • 13 min

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If you teach English to teenagers, this is the episode for you. Have a listen as I share my top 5 tips for teaching ESL to teens, including not taking things personally, considering student needs, choosing relevant topics and more. Level up your English classes with teenagers!
Be sure to check out my book: 129 ESL Games and Activities for Teens.More Links:
ESL Games for Teens (blog article)Jackie on YouTube
ESL Speaking on Pinterest
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Let's Talk TEFL - Top 7 Tips for Teaching English Conversation
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01/12/24 • 12 min

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If you want to teach ESL/EFL like a boss, then you'll need to check out these 7 tips for teaching English conversation. They include:

  1. Student-centred teaching
  2. Thinking time
  3. Feedback
  4. Graded language
  5. ESL Lesson planning
  6. Q & A
  7. Follow-up questions

Level up your English conversation classes for all ages and levels! Have a listen and be sure to give this podcast a review if you enjoyed it.

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Teaching ESL For Dummies (on Amazon)Jackie on YouTube
ESL Speaking on Pinterest
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Listen in on the conversation with Maija, a certified teacher in Ontario, Canada as she talks about teaching English with the school board and how it's different than teaching in South Korea.
Plus she has some great advice for ESL teacher types who are looking to make the transition from teaching abroad to teaching in Canada. You can find her on Instagram: Maija_Jane.
Find Jennifer at: https://www.teachtravellearn.com/
Find Jackie at: https://www.amazon.com/Jackie-Bolen/e/B00PHYOM5I/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1
Podcast info: https://www.eslactivity.org/podcast/

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Let's Talk TEFL - Fun Food and Drink ESL Activities
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02/23/24 • 11 min

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The food unit is a classic in most ESL textbooks, especially for beginners and intermediates. However, talking about food and drinks can get a little bit boring for the students, and the teacher as well, so mix things up with some of these ESL food games and activities. They are perfect for ESL food lessons for kids as well as adults. Have some fun talking about food with English learners!
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More ESL Food and Drink Activities
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Teaching ESL for Dummies (on Amazon)
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If you want some fun ideas for St. Patrick's Day ESL lessons, have a listen! Jackie shares all of her tips and tricks for how to fun a fun Saint Patrick's Day lesson with your students.
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ESL Saint Patrick's Day
Saint Patrick's Day from Jackie on YoutubeJackie on TikTok
103 Low-Prep ESL Speaking Games and Activities (on Amazon)
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Do you want more engaging and interactive ESL speaking games and activities for children? Of course! Drop in on a conversation between Jackie and Jennifer as they share their favourite ones with you.
Find Out More:
Jackie on TikTokTeach Travel Learn (on YouTube)
ESL Speaking Games for Kids
101 ESL Activities for Kids (on Amazon)
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FAQ

How many episodes does Let's Talk TEFL have?

Let's Talk TEFL currently has 67 episodes available.

What topics does Let's Talk TEFL cover?

The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Esl, Podcasts, Education and Efl.

What is the most popular episode on Let's Talk TEFL?

The episode title 'Episode 36: Making Money Online for ESL Teachers' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Let's Talk TEFL?

The average episode length on Let's Talk TEFL is 27 minutes.

How often are episodes of Let's Talk TEFL released?

Episodes of Let's Talk TEFL are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Let's Talk TEFL?

The first episode of Let's Talk TEFL was released on May 12, 2021.

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