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!
Episodes
69 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
Tips for Teaching English to Adult Beginners
Jackie talks about all things teaching English to adult beginners. Teaching ESL to lower-level adults can be quite tricky because they often lack confidence. Here are some tips and tricks for building confidence, including making the class as s...
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Episode 64
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12:27
Test Prep: How to Prepare Students for the IELTS/TOEFL/TOEIC/CELPIP
Jackie and Jennifer talk all things preparing students for English proficiency exams like the TOEFL, TOIEC, CELPIP, or IELTS. We give some tips and tricks, strategies, and things to avoid like the plague. Help students improve their English exa...
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Episode 63
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27:31
Task Based Learning and Teaching
Jackie and Jennifer talk all things task-based learning and teaching. Level up your English classes with all ages and levels by incorporating some task-based activities. We talk about the reasons to use this style of lesson, as well as some of ...
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Episode 62
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33:21
Top 10 ESL Games and Activities for Adults
Check out my top 10 ESL games and activities for adults. The key to better English classes is a wide variety of engaging and interactive activities and this podcast episode will help you get there in style! Find Out More:
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Episode 61
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7:18
Tips for Teaching English for Specific Purposes
Check out these tips for teaching English for specific purposes, including medical English, aviation English, tourism English,
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Episode 60
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12:21
Top 10 Tips for Newbie English Teachers: Level Up Your ESL Teaching!
Check out these tips for newbie English teachers, including learning names, ICQs and CCQs, using positive reinforcement, lesson planning, and more. Find Out More:To...
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Episode 59
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14:10
ESL Flashcard Games and Activities for Young Learners
Join Jackie and Jennifer as we talk all things ESL Flashcard games and activities for young learners. Pick up some tips and tricks, as well as good ideas for teaching English to ...
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Episode 58
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18:10
How to Quiet a Noisy Classroom (For ESL/EFL Teachers)
If you want to learn how to quiet a very noisy classroom, you'll want to check out this episode as Jackie and Jennifer share their tips and tricks. Find out what not to do, along with some strategies for maintaining order and calm, in a classro...
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Episode 57
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28:05
How to be a Confident English Teacher (Top 10 Tips)
If you want to be a more confident English teacher, you'll want to check out this episode as Jackie shares her top 10 tips and tricks for gaining confidence in teaching. Find Out More:
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Episode 56
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15:49
Teaching Business English: Tips, Tricks, Activities, and Lesson Plan Ideas
If you teach business English, you'll want to check out this episode as Jennifer and Jackie talk everything lesson plan ideas, activities, tips, tricks, and a whole lot more. Sh...
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Episode 55
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24:03
Saint Patrick's Day ESL Games, Activities, and Lesson Plan Ideas
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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Episode 54
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8:50
First Lesson Ideas for ESL/EFL Teachers
If you want to know what to do during that first ESL or EFL lesson, have a listen! Jackie and Jennifer share all of their tips and tricks for what to do during the first English clas...
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Episode 53
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29:31
Fun Food and Drink ESL Activities
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 ...
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Episode 52
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11:54
Top 10 ESL Teacher Mistakes (and How to Avoid or Fix Them)
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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Episode 51
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16:25
ESL Modal Games and Activities
Modals (may, can, might, should, etc.) is a common unit in many beginner and intermediate ESL textbooks. Find out all the tips, tricks, games and activities you need to help students master...
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Episode 50
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17:19
Top 7 Tips for Teaching English Conversation
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: Student-centred teachingTh...
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Episode 49
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12:12
New Year's ESL Games, Activities & Lesson Plan Ideas
If you want to celebrate New Year's Eve or New Year's Day with your English learners, have a listen to this episode to do it in style! Jackie and Jennifer talk about all things cultural...
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Episode 48
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15:13
Christmas Lesson Plan Ideas (for ESL/EFL Teachers)
If you want to celebrate Christmas with your English learners, have a listen to this episode to do it in style! Jackie and Jennifer talk about all things cultural considerations, Christ...
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Episode 47
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25:30
Tips for Teaching ESL To Teenagers
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, conside...
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Episode 46
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13:52
No Prep ESL/EFL Games and Activities
If you often need an ESL game or activity at the last minute, this episode is for you! Have a listen to find out Jackie and Jennifer's favourite no-prep (or very low prep) TEFL games and activities for those last-minute classes, as time-fillers...
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Episode 45
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22:14