Let's Talk TEFL
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!
Podcasting since 2021 • 69 episodes
Let's Talk TEFL
Latest Episodes
Tips for Newbie ESL/EFL Teachers
In this episode, Jackie and Jennifer are sharing their top tips for newbie English teachers. Some of the tips include professional development, letting bad classes go,
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Episode 69
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22:45
How to Handle Disruptive or Difficult Students in an ESL/EFL Class
All teachers have had to deal with a difficult or disruptive student. There's often one in every class and sometimes a few of them within the same class! Jackie and Jennifer sha...
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Episode 68
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23:50
How to Teach Very High-Level English Learners
Teaching very advanced English learners can be a little more challenging than teaching beginners for a variety of reasons. Jackie and Jennifer share all of their tips and tricks such as
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Episode 67
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32:49
Refill the Well and Beat the ESL Teaching Burnout!
It's summer vacation for many teachers, and let's be honest, it can't come soon enough for many people! It's easy to feel the burnout when you're teaching English.
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Episode 66
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33:42
Pros and Cons of Using the L1 in English Class
Should teachers use the first language of the students in the classroom, or conduct the class entirely in English? It's an important question and one that's often up for debate in the TEFL world. Find out the pros and cons of using a shared fir...
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Episode 65
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14:35