How to English TEFL Podcast

S06E11 K (transcribed) VIDEO Jun 20, 2025

🎙️Hello and welcome to How to English TEFL Pod with Gav and Em. Your fortnightly dose of TEFL chat, classroom chaos, and questionable letter themes! This week it’s K, and we’re keeping up, keeping calm, and keeping it together... just about. Expect knowledge gaps, kinesthetic games, and a lot of Ks you didn’t know you needed. Fancy buying us a coffee or tea? Visit ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod – with a K!

🥾Let’s kick it off!

Online quizzes: https://www.jetpunk.com/Timestamps

[00:00:00] – Intro & preamble: Gav and Em reveal the letter of the episode – K!

[00:01:21] – Topic 1: Keeping Up – trends in teaching, student needs, and unexpected lesson twists.

[00:10:07] – Topic 2: Knowledge Gaps – recognising and responding to repeated student errors.

[00:17:30] – Topic 3: Knowledge vs Information – what it really means to know something.

[00:20:37] – Topic 4: Keeping Calm & Carrying On – burnout, low-energy lessons, and TED Talk breaks.

[00:22:35] – Self-care tips for teachers – batch planning, snacks, mindfulness, and boundaries.

[00:26:20] – Em’s Tip of the Episode: Kinesthetic Learning – from teddy bears to snowball fights.

[00:29:04] – Gav's Tip: Key Language for… everyday situations, from hotels to immigration.

[00:31:00] – Final thoughts, Krashen love, and Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

S06E10 J (transcribed) VIDEO Jun 06, 2025

🎧 Welcome to Episode 10, Season 6 of Gav & Em’s How to English – TEFL Podcast! Get ready for a jam-packed (and jelly-filled) episode as we explore the letter J in the TEFL Alphabet Series! From jargon and jobs to jokes, Jeopardy, and even a jazzy pronunciation chant, this episode is full of practical tips, laughter, and a few unexpected tangents. ☕ Like what we do? Support us with a coffee!🔗 ⁠ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠Gameshow music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JAMcQyRRIQ

Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & J is for Jog Your Memory

02:33 – Jam, Jelly & Marmalade: A Fruitful Discussion
05:50 – J is for Jargon: Buzzwords in Business English
10:54 – Jokes in the TEFL Classroom: Pun or Punishment?
15:28 – Joiners (Conjunctions) and a Clever Grammar Game
21:51 – Jeopardy! Idioms Game for Language Learners
25:41 – Jazz Chants: Rhythm, Pronouns, and Clapping
28:35 – J is for Jobs: Guess the Occupation Game
31:18 – Journaling, Joy, Jocular Moments & a Jaw-Dropping Journey

S06E09 I (transcribed) VIDEO May 23, 2025

🎙️How To English – S06E09: “I” Is for Intonation, Icebreakers & Inspiration! Join Em and Gav as they explore all things “I” in this insightful, fun, and packed episode of How To English TEFL Pod. From intonation exercises to inspiring students, surprising teacher roles, and even a lively information gap activity, this episode is full of ideas and laughs for English teachers and learners alike. 💬Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

Reflection Questions:

Self-Awareness

1. What aspects of my teaching practice reflect my cultural background or values?

2. Have I ever assumed my way of doing things is “normal” or “universal”?

3. How do my personal beliefs influence the way I respond to student behavior or feedback?

Perspective

4. How might this lesson be experienced differently by a student from a collectivist culture vs. an individualist one?

5. If I were a newcomer or international student in this class, how welcome or included would I feel?

6. How do I create space for different communication styles—direct vs. indirect, expressive vs. reserved?

Bias and Areas for Improvement

7. Are there cultural groups or accents I subconsciously associate with “higher ability” or “better behaviour”?

8. When was the last time I challenged a cultural stereotype—my own or someone else’s?

9. Do I ever misinterpret silence, disagreement, or eye contact based on my own cultural expectations?

Classroom Practice

10. Do my teaching materials and examples reflect a variety of cultural contexts and perspectives?

11. What strategies do I use to learn about my students’ backgrounds without stereotyping them?

12. How do I handle culture-related misunderstandings or conflicts when they arise in class?

Growth and Intention

13. What have I learned from a student who challenged my assumptions?

14. How do I stay open and curious when something feels unfamiliar or uncomfortable?

15. What one thing can I do this week to increase inclusivity and cultural awareness in my teaching?
Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome!

00:59 – Capital “I” as a pronoun

03:00 – Inspiring students

08:16 – Intonation and Em's bike

11:44 – I didn’t sign up for this!

18:30 – Information gap

24:03 – Intercultural Reflection Questions

29:39 – Interaction

32:27 – Icebreakers

35:20 – Wrap-up & a nice cuppa tea/KO-FI

SO6E08 H (transcribed) VIDEO May 09, 2025

🎧 S6 E8 – H is for Homework, Holidays & Hyperbole. This week, Gav & Em explore all things H in the world of TEFL! From homework habits and holiday balance to the drama of hyperbole in class – it's packed with tips, laughs, and teaching insights.✨ Tune in for: homework pros & cons, holiday chat for teachers & students, hyperbole, homophones & headset fails. Plus, some practical H tips for speaking skills. Support the pod: ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

References:

Hot trends and innovations https://www.britishcouncil.org/voices-magazine/ten-trends-and-innovations-english-language-teaching-2024 UN Sustainabilty Development Goals https://www.tlbbhfoundation.org/learnteachsdgs-initiative/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAp00WYv3ncMZ6lcna5KmocYppz3nR&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiLLABhCEARIsAJYS6umIgbnm7QPp0DIvZKHXgj9MThIcQSjjau0rsJMA94_ZQjVFf64FB0oaAsP0EALw_wcB

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro & recap

(00:34) H pronunciation

(01:45) To huff or not to huff?

(02:22) Homework – doing it or making excuses

(05:28) Sending homework

(13:19) Homophones, homonyms, and homographs.

(16:50) Holidays – teacher & student holiday plans

(19:49) Hot Trends in TEFL

(21:46) Headphones and Hypotheticals

(25:11) Speaking Tips beginning with H

(29:15) Hyperbole – teaching exaggeration

(31:51) Tips – have a break and handouts

(34:39) What we didn't cover

S06E07 G (transcribed) VIDEO Apr 25, 2025

🎙️ Gav & Em’s How to English – Season 6, Episode 7: G is for... Grammar, Games, Gnomes & Gap Fills! 🧠🌱 Welcome back to another giggle-filled yet deeply insightful episode of How to English TEFL Pod with your favourite hosts, Gav & Em! This week, the letter G sparks a cascade of conversations about everything from grammar preferences and group dynamics to gardening tools, gap fills, and even unicorns. 🦄✨✨ Support the show:If you enjoy the pod and want to help keep it going, treat Gav & Em to a coffee over at:👉 https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

📌Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review if this episode made you laugh, learn, or look at your shed in a whole new way.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your TEFL fix!

Timestamps [00:00:00] – Intro

[00:01:29] – The complexities of the letter "G" in pronunciation

[00:03:12] – Do students really want grammar? Em and Gav reflect

[00:07:30] – How to teach "either/neither/both" with ice cream and small children

[00:09:17] – A gardening tool guessing game (with comedy sound effects!)

[00:18:05] – AI-generated gap fill about unicorns (yes, really!)

[00:24:11] – Group dynamics: getting quiet students talking

[00:28:20] – Consider grading your language

[00:31:55] – Going global: the beauty and challenge of international classes

[00:34:36] – Teaching tip: Be a guide, not a grammar robot!

S06E06 F (transcribed) VIDEO Apr 11, 2025

🎙️ Welcome to Gav & Em’s How to English TEFL Pod – Season 6, Episode 6! This week, it’s all about the letter F in their A to Z of EFL series – and what a fantastic episode it is! Expect fun, fails, feedback, and fossilized errors as Gav & Em chat about their favourite F-words (the safe ones 😄). ☕ Love the pod? Support Gav & Em at ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

References:Five-Minute Activities :A Resource Book of Short Activities - Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers

Anki and Memrise repetition systems

VICTORIAN LONDON VIBES — Rainy Violin Music from the Gaslamp Era YouTube - Tunes Through Time

Lifescapes The Classics, Dirk Freymuth (Artist)

Dark Dramatic Choir - Overlord (Original Composition) Lucas KingIrish Reel Music - Rowdy Sailors - Fantasy & World Music by the Fiechters

STAR WARS I Melodies Glyn R. BrownParlormuse | Apple Blossom March - Steampunk Victorian Music - Parlormuse

Melodies of the Middle Ages - Calming Medieval Music for Study , and Relaxation - Medieval Horizons Music

pirate with radio full video - dogur_dev

Elevator Music (Kevin MacLeod) - Background Music (HD) - Gaming Sound FX

Mircrosoft Copilot

Google Gemini

Open AI ChatGPT

Timestamps

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:02:15] Flops in the classroom

[00:09:11] From Dickens to Shakespeare

[00:16:39] Fossilized errors

[00:19:06] Fast English

[00:24:00] Five-minute activity

[00:29:00] F-word vocabulary quiz

[00:31:16] Fact-check

[00:32:37] E-friends

[00:35:11] Outro

So grab your flashcards, engage your ears, and get ready for another fun and full-on episode of TEFL talk with Gav & Em!

S06E05 E (transcribed) VIDEO Mar 28, 2025

Join Gav & Em for another fun and insightful episode of How to English TEFL Pod as they continue their A to Z of TEFLing—this time focusing on the letter E! Expect engaging discussions on essential TEFL topics, practical teaching and learning tips, and plenty of laughs along the way. Don't forget to show your support here https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod ☕

Plus, a spontaneous grammar challenge, classroom eating habits, and a fun word-guessing game! 🎧🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, or your favourite podcast platform. Or find all the transcriptions here: https://howtoenglishpod.com/

Timestamps

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:00:00] E for Elephant

[00:01:41] Elicitation

[00:08:44] Eating

[00:12:00] Equity in Language Education

[00:13:27] Echo Reading

[00:19:02] Exposure

[00:24:17] KO-FI.COM/HOWTOENGLISHPOD

[00:24:33] E words for Teaching and Learning

[00:29:36] Exploiting Lesson Materials (not students

[00:33:51] Outro

S06E04 D (transcribed) VIDEO Mar 14, 2025

🎙️ Welcome to How to English – Teach and Learn with Gav & Em! 🎙️In this episode, we're diving into the letter D in our A to Z of TEFL series! We chat about the dos and don’ts of English learning, the importance of determination and discipline for both teachers and students, and whether you should focus on accuracy or fluency first. 🍩 Plus, we discuss doughnuts in the classroom, why pronunciation matters (important vs. impotent 😆), and the origins of words like ‘nightmare’ and ‘quarantine’.We also demo a Dictogloss activity, a great classroom task to improve listening and writing skills, and share team-building strategies to keep your students engaged. Finally, we wrap up with top teaching tips and explore how AI can help customize your lesson difficulty.☕ Support us on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod 🍩

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Welcome to How to English – Teach and Learn with Gav & Em

[00:00:38] What’s this podcast about?

[00:01:21] D for Doughnuts… and TEFL skills! 🍩

[00:03:37] Dos and Don’ts of English learning

[00:11:16] Defining words (origins): Nightmare, quarantine & more!

[00:19:07] TEFL activity: Dictogloss demo ✍️

[00:28:58] Direction & motivation in teaching

[00:33:00] 🔥 Tips of the week! TEFL success skills

[00:37:54] More D-words we didn’t cover (drilling, dialogues & more!)

[00:38:38] D for Done – See you next time!💬

What are your favorite TEFL tips? Drop a comment below! 👇🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and follow for more TEFL talk! ✨ #TEFL #EFL #HowToEnglish

S06E03 C (transcribed) VIDEO Feb 28, 2025

Welcome back to How to English with Gav & Em! This episode is all about the letter C in TEFL. They're talking about C1/C2 exam tips, the art of Concept Checking Questions (CCQs), the role of culture in the classroom, and even some cheesy English chat-up lines—because why not? ☕ Love the show? Support us at https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

Join them for a mix of insightful teaching advice, lighthearted banter, and plenty of laughs. Plus, they explore confidentiality in TEFL, business buzzwords, and why keeping things simple and controlled can transform your teaching approach.

References: https://www.theknot.com/content/pick-up-linesTimestamps:

00:00 – Welcome & Episode Intro

02:35 – C1 & C2 Exam Tips 📝

09:40 – CCQs: What Are They & How to Use Them? 🤔

14:05 – Cheesy Chat-Up Lines: A Fun Classroom Activity 💬

18:37 – Confidentiality in TEFL: What Should Stay in the Classroom? 🔒

25:07 – Business Buzzwords: Spot the Real from the Fake! 📊

32:42 – Culture in TEFL: How Much Should We Teach? 🌍

37:14 – Final Teaching Tips: Simplicity & Giving Students More Control 🎯

S06E02 B (transcribed) VIDEO Feb 14, 2025

✨Welcome to How To English: Teach and Learn with Gav & Em!✨ Join us in this fun and insightful episode as we explore the letter B in the A to Z of TEFL! 📚 From beginnings in teaching to Business English, from body language to baffling British expressions, we've got plenty of engaging discussions, practical tips, and a bit of laughter along the way! Support our podcast! ☕ If you enjoy what we do, consider buying us a cuppa at ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

📌 Find all previous episodes and transcriptions at http://howtoenglishpod.com

References:

🔗 ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/

🔗 Grammarly https://app.grammarly.com/

👉 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share if you enjoy the episode! See you next time for C! 🎙️✨

Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome & Intro 🎧

02:00 – The importance of a good beginning in teaching 🏫

04:30 – Business English: What to ask your students 🤝

08:00 – Essential Business English topics 📊

14:00 – Backchaining: A pronunciation trick 🗣️

18:00 – Body language in the classroom 👀

20:00 – Baffling British expressions – Bob’s your uncle! 🇬🇧

24:00 – Books in TEFL – Are they still relevant? 📖

27:00 – Bogus language learning myths debunked 🔍

32:00 – Backflash: A better way to review past lessons 🔄

S06E01 A (transcribed) VIDEO Jan 31, 2025

🎙️How to English TEFL Pod – Season 6, Episode 1 🎉 We’re back with a brand-new season! This time, we’re taking an A to Z approach to teaching and learning English. In this episode, Gav and Em explore everything starting with the letter A - covering fun language games, AI in teaching, and accuracy versus fluency. Plus plenty more. References:

Benefits of note making: https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5406/amerjpsyc.124.1.0063

Timestamps

[00:00] Welcome to Season 6!

[02:15] What’s new this season?

[05:30] Fun alphabet games to play in class

[10:45] AI in teaching – how Em used ChatGPT

[16:20] Exploring VR language learning and its benefits

[21:05] A quick-fire Animal Homes game

[25:30] Teaching tip: The power of "And…" for fluency

[29:45] Accuracy vs. Fluency – which should come first?

[34:00] End-of-episode teaching tips

💛 Support us on Ko-fi! → https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

Hit play, enjoy, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share! 🚀

S05E24. End of Year Special (transcribed) VIDEO Dec 20, 2024

Join Gav and Em in this exciting wrap-up episode as they celebrate the end of an incredible Season 5 of How to English TEFL Pod! Reflecting on a year filled with teaching tips, student advice, and laugh-out-loud moments, this is your chance to revisit the highlights that made this season so memorable. Don't forget to buy us a coffee at ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod to show your support and check out all the podcast transcriptions here: http://howtoenglishpod.com/

Music:

Fluffing a Duck by Kevin Macleod https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hBDh3dRvLc

Blankety Blank Full Opening Title Sequence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjU5zZeD1yQ

Action Tense Cinematic Teaser Trailer Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEN2bmZPKF0

Background music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqwnTNRtQ80

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: End of Year Special

01:15 – Reflections on teaching and learning in 2024

06:45 – Best Student Tips from Season 5

12:30 – Top Teaching Tips

19:50 – Funniest Memorable Moments

25:00 – What’s Next? Discussing the future of Gav & Em’s podcast

29:45 – Will there be a Season 6?

32:00 – Final thoughts and a big thank you to listeners

S05E23. Perfection (transcribed) VIDEO Dec 06, 2024

Welcome to How to English TEFL Podcast with Gav & Em, your go-to show for everything teaching and learning English as a foreign language! In this episode, we dive into the world of coursebooks and share tips on how to make them more engaging and personalized for students. We also tackle the complexities of perfectionism, exploring what it means for teachers and students, and why imperfection is part of the learning journey.Other highlights include:Practical strategies for tailoring lessons to student needs.A hilarious take on formal vs. informal language through translation fails in our Quiz of the Week.Discussions on leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT to create resources on the fly.Reflections on the joys and challenges of being a TEFL teacher.Don't forget to check out this episode's transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/1XK69QvlP8LIf you'd like to support us, grab us a coffee at our Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodHit play, and let's dive into the world of TEFL together!

References:

Simple to advance words: https://mrmrsenglish.com/500-daily-used-normal-vs-advanced/#google_vignette

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction

0:48 - Coursebooks Revisited

3:15 - Personalising Lessons

5:52 - Exploring Perfectionism

9:05 - Perfect Students and Teachers

13:00 - Creating the Perfect Classroom or Online Space

14:30 - Supporting the Show at ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

15:45 - Why We Love TEFL

18:00 - Indifference in English

22:00 - Online Training and AI Tools

28:30 - Quiz of the Week

35:45 - Closing Thoughts

36:30 - Outro

S05E22. Rabbit and Pork (transcribed) VIDEO Nov 22, 2024

Welcome to all the followers of How to English TEFL Pod, a podcast for teachers and learners of English. This week, Gav & Em will go into some further detail on the topic of common collocations, Gav straightens out the issue of dangling prepositions. Em, reflects on syllabus design. They both look at some humorous outcomes using grammar and try to resolve the disconnect between learning and reality. And finally, this week's Quiz of the Week is Em's animal verbs.

Please let someone know just how much you enjoy this podcast and feel free to show your support here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/h0xao94vmg0

Resources: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2018/feb/12/chas-and-dave-how-we-made-rabbit-camilla-parker-bowles

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(02:06) Collocation meanings

(08:46) Dangling prepositions

(11:05) Who designs the syllabus?

(17:57) Explaining unusual outcomes

(23:37) Reality disconnect

(37:48) Quiz of the Week

S05E21. Aiming for a Concert (transcribed) VIDEO Nov 08, 2024

Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod - a podcast for teachers and learners of English as a foreign language. This week the two TEFL teachers cover topics like: how you might have a mishap with the share button during your online lesson, they ruminate on who the show's followers might be, they think about having a goal (or not) for their students, and the Quiz of the Week is a fast action game of complete the collocation. Here's where you can support the show: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod And the show transcription with audio is here: https://share.descript.com/view/Xc6K98rLTqk And remember, sharing is caring.💖Don't forget to mention the show to your fellow teachers, students and school!🤗 Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:01) The share button (06:25) Who are our followers? (10:21) Rhubarb rhubarb (13:29) Aiming for a concert (20:08) Raising your fees (23:56) Cardinal rules (29:40) Quiz of the Week (34:13) Outro

S05E20. Flow (transcribed) VIDEO Oct 25, 2024

Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod - the podcast that makes teaching and learning English fun! This week, join our dynamic duo as they explore the exciting world of finding flow, they challenge each other with an engaging adjective game, and share tips on how to shower your students with praise. Hang around to the end for Quiz of the Week, where they test your knowledge of language learning apps! Let’s make English learning fun together! Click here to support the show: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Check out the transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/uRlpVJmjoSO

References

English Vocabulary Builder, Dorking Kingsley: Chapter 5, p27, exercise C

Learning apps: https://amberstudent.com/blog/post/best-language-learning-apps

https://www.duolingo.com/

https://uk.rosettastone.com/product/mobile-apps/

https://talkpal.ai/

https://www.mondly.com/

https://languagedrops.com/

https://utalk.com/en/app

https://elevateapp.com/about

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro and house keeping

(07:48) Describing pictures

(10:51) Flow state

(16:05) Only talking to the teacher

(27:18) Giving praise

(35:44) Quiz of the Week

(44:40) Outro

S05E19. Getting Things Done (transcribed) VIDEO Oct 11, 2024

Do you get it done or do you do it yourself? You can find this and many more questions and answers on Gav & Em's How to English TEFL podcast. Feel free to buy them a drink here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod And check out the transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/L0Pmekz4ZbZ

And don't forget to mention the show to someone you know!

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro and house keeping

(02:15) The linchpin

(08:25) Getting things done

(14:20) Which name?

(17:41) Talking fast and slowly

(27:04) Quiz of the Week

(31:33) Outro

S05E18. Prefix Pandemonium (transcribed) VIDEO Sep 27, 2024

Hey followers, thanks for coming back to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod. You can show your support for their show here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod This week our TEFLing duo take on topics such as the prefix "under" and compare it to some other prefixes, Em tries her hand at being a student, Gav answers some What Would Gav Dos, and the Quiz of the Week looks at some words with Greek roots. You can find the transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/Nszlv2MiPYr And here's a link to all the shows: http://howtoenglishpod.com/ References: Pronunciation - two syllable words: https://pronuncian.com/2syllable-word-stress Quiz of the Week: https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=mte2otc2oqwroj Timestamps (00:00) Intro and house keeping (05:35) Under (09:18) Becoming a student (15:17) Making mistakes (25:11) What would Gav dos (32:00) Quiz of the Week (39:55) Outro

S05E17. Adapt, Tailor, Personalise (transcribed) VIDEO Sep 13, 2024

Hello and welcome to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod. It's a show where two English teachers discuss their latest challenges, rewards and frustrations of teaching English online and in the classroom. This week they discuss pronunciation problems, using the suffix "over", how to adapt materials, and finally, this week's quiz isn't even a quiz! Support Gav & Em here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod You can find the show transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/a6G7GNoJEMe And check out all the previous shows here: http://howtoenglishpod.com/

Resources

Quiz of the Week questions: https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/questions-ask-friends

IPA converter used for the transcription: https://tophonetics.com/

S05E16. Idioms are Everywhere (transcribed) VIDEO Aug 30, 2024

Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod. A podcast for teachers and learners of English. This week our intrepid travelling TEFL duo discuss the topics of just how clearly and naturally should the teacher speak in class? Their Quiz of Week is all about idioms. They talk about different words with similar meanings. And Em gives Gav a fun quiz to test his knowledge. Buy them a coffee here: ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Get the show transcription here: https://share.descript.com/view/8AA0N3Jd2qgVisit their website for all the shows: http://howtoenglishpod.com/

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro and more

(02:56) Say it clearly

(05:17) Chair backs

(06:43) More kangaroo words

(11:55) Quiz of the Week

(13:41) Foundation basement or cellar?

(19:35) Em's fun quiz

(29:27) Quiz of the Week

(33:43) Outro

S05E15. Abso-freaking-lutely (transcribed) VIDEO Aug 16, 2024

Hello everybody! Gav & Em, your favourite TEFL teaching podcasters, are back with another episode. This week they tackle the topics of how to respond to a student who says, "We have a word for that", they discuss students' levels, Em demonstrates how to set up a task and don't forget to hang around for this week's Quiz of the Week which is all about words for words.

You can find the transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/ORhaDPQ5Zs1

And buy Gav & Em a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro and house keeping

(04:17) We have a word for that

(11:47) Students' levels

(15:19) Setting up a task

(23:37) Do you speak English?

(27:24) Quiz of the Week

(41:43) Outro

S05E14. Shiver Me Timbers (transcribed) VIDEO Aug 02, 2024

Welcome to this week's episode with Gav & Em. Join the two adventurous TEFL teachers as they explore their everyday classroom challenges. Buy them a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Check out the transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/TqxLgkLf8o3

Quiz of the Week:

https://arapahoelibraries.org/blogs/post/names-for-groups-of-animals/

Other references:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiver_my_timbers#:~:text=In%20heavy%20seas%2C%20ships%20would,strike%20me%20alive%20and%20well%22.

Clever crows: https://sentientmedia.org/which-animals-are-most-intelligent/

Cautionary Tales Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yPlb6ynbhTJbziSIcykQd

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(01:31) Listening and speaking

(06:29) Business casual

(10:21) For, since and from

(15:07) Choose your favourite

(17:30) Patronising students

(24:40) Stealing students

(28:03) Is it okay for students to...

(32:36) Quiz of the Week

(40:14) Outro

S05E13. Agree to disagree (transcribed) VIDEO Jul 19, 2024

If you're new to teaching and learning or if you're a veteran of education, you'll find something in Gav and Em's How to English TEFL Pod. Show your support here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Check out the transcription and audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/O4pwYUKLxso This week our podcast language teachers discuss some common differences between US and UK English, advantages and disadvantages of using the dictation technique in class, how to deal with students who don't do their homework and hang around to the end to catch everyone's favourite Quiz of the Week! Differences between British and American English: https://preply.com/en/blog/differences-in-grammar-in-american-and-british-english/ Mixed metaphors: https://www.wordnik.com/lists/well-mixed-metaphors Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:19) Correction (02:15) UK or USA? (08:51) Speech to text (14:54) Actually, no (19:12) ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod (19:27) Yes, I am game (22:50) Quiz of the Week (34:24) Outro

S05E12. Corrections and Lies (transcribed) VIDEO Jul 05, 2024

Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod. This week the TEFL teaching duo have a lot of corrections to make from their last episode, they also discuss Em's "Another Folder", attempt to deal with late starters and early leavers, and play plenty of TEFL based games. Don't forget to buy them a coffee from ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod and take a look at the transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/hM1VkSnbq7j And their website is here: http://howtoenglishpod.com/ References: https://arden.ac.uk/what-type-learner-are-you Have you ever...? Cutting Edge, 4A, Pearson Portmanteaus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_portmanteaus Timestamps (00:00) ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod (00:27) Intro (01:56) Corrections and more (13:03) Another folder (16:51) A late starter (24:24) An early leaver (28:10) Yes, I have (34:12) Quiz of the Week (41:46) Outro

S05E11. Portmantopia - featuring Matt Abrahams (transcribed) VIDEO Jun 21, 2024

Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English Pod. Here's our ko-fi so you can support our show: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Check out the transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/FAQbQSGJa8K This week, Gav & Em will decide how long is just too long to wait for an answer from their students, talk about really enjoyable lessons, overhearing a teaching technique, and how Gav makes the cover art. Plus an introduction from Matt Abrahams, from Think Fast, Talk Smart: Podcast. Check out his show here: https://mattabrahams.com/english-language-learning/

Visit our website: http://howtoenglishpod.com/

Podcast art AI: Podcast art - https://playground.com/

Picture editor: https://www.canva.com/

Timestamps

(00:00) ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

(03:20) Sound of crickets

(09:00) The kettle

(13:35) Matt Abrahams

(14:18) Only English

(17:20) Eavesdrop confession

(21:08) With a little help from AI

(23:48) Quiz of the Week

(37:01) Outro

S05E10. Oh, yeah, I remember now (transcribed) VIDEO Jun 07, 2024

It's tea and coffee time with Gav & Em. Go buy them a cuppa to show your support here https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod This week Gav & Em discuss how to deal with disappearing students, what to write in a student dossier, breaking free of your early teaching, and what to consider before TEFLing. Here's the transcription with audio https://share.descript.com/view/N0olMRd2DMu

Instructions for slowing down your Windows Media Player audio: Open Windows Media Player, maximise and right click, choose play speed fast, normal, slow. Or use the short cuts CTRL SHIFT F, CTRL SHIFT N, CTRL SHIFT S

Quiz of the week:

https://www.teachenglishabroad.co/faqs/25-questions-to-answer-before-you-tefl

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(00:52) ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

(02:26) Reaching out

(04:55) CELTA egg

(10:01) Student dossier

(13:21) Phrasal verbs

(18:30) Keep them bubbling

(23:27) Nice lessons

(25:25) Slowing audio

(26:51) Finns and Swedes

(29:56) Quiz of the Week

(40:32) Outro

S05E09. ...I was eating muffins (transcribed) VIDEO May 24, 2024

Welcome new and regular followers to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod. Follow the two adventurers on a voyage of teaching and learning through the exploration of question order, disappearing students and just how many muffins did Em eat? Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/gJVPmQ7Pkb7 Buy them a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

Quiz of the Week:

https://www.internationalteflacademy.com/where-should-you-teach-abroad-quiz

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(01:15) Question order

(03:50) Making it easier

(09:20) Old students

(12:52) What would Em say?

(14:56) Ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

(15:32) To Google or not?

(20:12) Dear Gav

(23:29) ...I was eating muffins

(27:19) Disappearing students

(31:14) Quiz of the Week

(36:25) Outro

S05E08. You should... (transcribed) VIDEO May 10, 2024

Welcome to the eighth episode of season 5 of Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Podcast. This week they find their students benefit from absence, how Em teaches and travels, other ways to say You Should..., and exactly what would Gav do? Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/gSGUbRMEL93 Buy them a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Em's questions for the indirect questions activity: New English File, 2006, Intermediate, 6A, p188 You should activity: 700 Classroom Activities, MacMillan, 2003

Timestamps (00:00) Intro (00:52) Holidaying students (01:54) A catch up lesson (03:04) Teach and travel (07:20) A long break (10:09) You should... (14:10) Ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod (14:40) What would Gav do? (19:08) He the doctor (23:00) Two options (24:08) Quiz of the Week (31:24) Outro

S05E07. Pillars and Paddles (transcribed) VIDEO Apr 26, 2024

Looking for some teaching and learning English tips? You've come to the right place. This week with Gav & Em you can discover the benefits of revision, what to do with tired students, and how to deal with confusing and new words, plus play quizzes in your classroom. Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/gt5XCBSPQOU Buy them a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Quiz of the Week: https://hobbylark.com/party-games/list-of-family-feud-questions Timestamps (00:00) Intro (00:57) Revision (07:55) Tired students (11:35) Getting on (13:18) Ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod (13:52) Oomphing students (16:58) Pillars and Paddles (18:24) Keeping it simple (40:21) Quiz of the Week (36:14) Outro

S05E06. Cuisenaire (transcribed) VIDEO Apr 12, 2024

Welcome back to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod. A show for teachers and learners of English. This week they figure out who does what in a hotel, try to make sense out of The Chaos of English pronunciation, look at making something out of nothing, show how to deal with a technical failure and just what are Cuisenaire rods? Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/LwpUrmfzpY2 Buy them a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

Resources:

https://www.tefl.net/quizzes/methods.php

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(01:41) Hotel language

(05:16) The Chaos

(08:18) Friday night planning

(13:13) Buy them a coffee

(13:41) Out of nothing

(18:24) Connection problems

(22:54) On the spot

(26:02) Quiz of the Week

(36:14) Outro

S05E05. Gnomes and that (transcribed) VIDEO Mar 29, 2024

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

S05E04. Bulge (transcribed) VIDEO Mar 15, 2024

Welcome! Drop in on Gav & Em to find out what disasters and successes befell them this week. Discussions on random word lists, AI teacher Em, sickness and an unexpected bulge. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/1tnKovU39Tx And buy Gav & Em a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Nationalities quiz: http://a4esl.org/q/h/mc-na.html

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(00:32) How to introduce yourself

(02:21) Words in common

(07:39) Confusing phrasal verbs

(06:35) AI Teacher Em

(11:25) Being ill

(16:57) Buy Gav & Em a coffee

(18:52) A prying question

(18:23) An unexpected student

(20:25) A bulge

(24:39) Quality materials

(26:30) Nationalities

(29:16) Quiz of the week

(33:00) Outro

S05E03. Donkey Bridge (transcribed) VIDEO Mar 01, 2024

Welcome to the 3rd episode of Gav & Em's new season. This week they talk about students unexpectedly turning pink, multitasking, massaging students, donkey bridges and much, much more. Plus, hang around till the end of the show to participate in a fun quiz. Support Gav & Em's show and buy them a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ Timestamps (00:00) Intro (00:46) Talking of Zoom (02:00) Multitasking (07:19) Massaging students (10:16) Donkey bridge (14:51) Buy Gav & Em a coffee (15:27) Sweary students (18:52) On the topic of bosses (21:34) What Em learned (24:01) Quiz of the week (36:47) Outro

S05E02. Splat (transcribed) VIDEO Feb 16, 2024

Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English Pod! This week they discuss the happenings in and out of their classrooms, Easter Eggs, challenges for ambitious students, pet names and many more topics. Support Gav & Em's show by buying them a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/8S7zrQfR5ni Type the following to see Google's Easter eggs: googly eyes, do a barrel roll, DVD screensaver, askew, dart mission, Chicxulub, meteor shower, Google in 1998, Thanos snap, The Last of Us, Pacman, puppy/cat, Holi, La Tomatina, Pride Month, mirror (in 'elgoog' mode)

Dummy subjects quiz: https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/english-grammar-reference/it-there-dummy-subjects

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(02:10) Em's Easter eggs

(11:25) Gav's ambitious student

(17:10) Support Gav & Em's show

(17:53) Em's being forgetful

(19:26) Keeping notes on your students

(21:03) A favourite student

(24:12) Describe your week

(26:51) Correcting mistakes

(32:11) Quiz of the week

(39:42) Outro

S05E01. A Staffroom Vibe (transcribed) VIDEO Feb 02, 2024

Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English Pod! They're back with a new season and a new format. Join them as they kick back and reflect on their week of teaching and learning. Buy them a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References: Gav's present perfect worksheet: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/t7kl6wzv5yy2mwlj1q3qe/Present-perfect-past-simple.pdf?rlkey=ybyday9xjp8v746ad20fe06pv&dl=0 Em's finance crossword: Professional English in Use, Finance, Ian MacKenzie, Cambridge Gav's quiz: https://www.goatsontheroad.com/teaching-english-equipment/

Timestamps (00:00) Intro (02:02) Gav talks about his Monday (04:16) Em talk about her Monday (05:40) Em gives homework (07:55) Gav has a late cancellation (10:05) Em gets distracted (14:39) Gav has a new student (16:41) Em makes a resolution (20:06) Em discovers a problem (23:30) Gav makes a mistake (25:28) Em asks Gav what he would do (27:25) Gav makes a game (31:05) Quiz of the Week: Essential Equipment (37:41) Outro

S04E26. Ask Your Teacher (transcribed) VIDEO Dec 29, 2023

What questions would you like to ask your teacher? What answers would you give to your students? For this final episode of the year, Gav & Em are answering questions from their amazing students. Plus, featuring three fantastic guest teachers who also have a go at answering students' questions. Transcription with audio: ⁠https://share.descript.com/view/pmwUXnHkzNc⁠ Say thanks by buying Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ Teacher Charlotte: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/charlotte_teaches_english/⁠ Teacher Sergio: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/grammar_drops/⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TeacherSergioViula⁠ Teacher Tsar: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/englishwithtsar/⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@EnglishwithTsar

S04E25. Visuals with Emily Bryson (transcribed) VIDEO Dec 15, 2023

Do you use drawings to teach and learn in your classroom? Have you ever tried sketchnoting? Do you have a visual vocabulary? Join Gav and Em on their journey of discovery with their special guest Emily from EmilyBrysonELT as they explore the fascinating world of drawing in the classroom. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/dcmujQK6mQP Buy Gav and Em a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Emily's website:www.emilybrysonelt.com/ Visual templates: https://www.emilybrysonelt.com/visual-templates-for-engaging-environmental-discussions/ Containers: https://www.emilybrysonelt.com/?s=containers Other resources Jamboard: https://jamboard.google.com/ Draw phrasal verbs: https://www.learn-english-today.com/phrasal-verbs/phrasal-verbs-DRAW.html Example of sketchnoting (baking bread): https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/645703665296605628/ Visit Gav & Em's website for more transcriptions http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/

S04E24. Welcome with IH Manchester (transcribed) VIDEO Dec 01, 2023

Do you feel welcome in your class? Do you make others feel welcome? Join Gav & Em and their very special guest Pete from International House Manchester as they talk about how they make their students feel welcome. Find the transcription and audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/B84oTRYpP6H Support the show here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod International House links: https://ihmanchester.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ihmanchester/ https://www.youtube.com/@ihmanchester Things to do in Manchester: https://www.timeout.com/manchester/things-to-do/22-great-things-to-do-in-manchester Motivating students: https://www.fluentu.com/blog/educator-english/motivating-students-to-learn-english/ Hygge: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hygge

S04E22. SPECIAL: Gav & Em with TEFL Org (transcribed) Nov 22, 2023

Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English Podcast. In this special episode they are co-hosting a show with their favourite podcaster and journalist Euan from TEFL Org. Euan is the host of the I Taught English Abroad podcast where he interviews TEFL teachers from around the world. Check out this episode (link below) and get to know more about Gav & Em. Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/b6sddKTAzUk And buy them a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodI Taught English Abroad podcast: https://www.tefl.org/podcast/ TEFL Org: https://www.tefl.org/

S04E23. Language Variation with Respect the Dialect (transcribed) VIDEO Nov 17, 2023

Which English dialects do you teach and learn in your classroom? Are you familiar with many varieties of English? Join Gav & Em and their very special guest Dionna as they shine a light on English dialects, colonization in the classroom, African-American English, and much more. Plus, suggest strategies for including the many varieties of English in your class. Transcription with audio: ⁠https://share.descript.com/view/Eo6UjAFLfn3 ⁠Buy Gav and Em a drink here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ Dionna's links: ⁠https://www.respectthedialect.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/respectthedialect/⁠ Other resources: Linguistic racism article: ⁠https://www.buffalo.edu/ubnow/stories/2021/11/baker-bell-linguistic-racism.html⁠ Promoting equity article: ⁠https://pce.sandiego.edu/strategies-for-promoting-equity-in-the-classroom-faqs/⁠ Supporting diversity article: ⁠https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/blog/diversity-in-the-classroom/⁠ List of books to learn AAVE: ⁠https://kojiilanguages.com/books-to-learn-aave/

S04E21. Alleviating Anxiety with Paola Montero (transcribed) VIDEO Nov 03, 2023

Do you suffer from anxiety while teaching or learning English? Are you looking for some tips on how to relieve stress? Check out Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Podcast with their special guest Paola Montero, a language anxiety expert. Consider buying Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ Here is the transcription with audio: ⁠https://share.descript.com/view/sMAmRv5pI9Z Find Paola here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mimentoradeidiomas/⁠ Other resources: ⁠https://teachingenglishwithoxford.oup.com/2023/03/22/managing-learner-anxiety-and-stress/⁠ ⁠https://psychcentral.com/anxiety/anxious-vs-nervous#differences⁠ Find all the shows here: ⁠http://howtoenglishpod.com/⁠

S04E20. Comprehension with Open Shores English (transcribed) VIDEO Oct 20, 2023

How are your comprehension skills? Do you know how to make CCQs? Fancy doing a listening task with Gav & Em? Joined by this week's amazing guest, Deanna from Open Shores English, Gav & Em learn about the environment, sustainability and Earth systems. Don't forget to download the PDF for today's show here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/d0z3ame9sg08g0rduqgkc/Earth-Systems-Worksheet-with-Key.pdf?rlkey=lfn5gheqmr18ln7e5jdkg9oal&dl=0 Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/rh0okuEyb2H Please support the show here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Deanna's links: https://www.openshoresenglish.com/english-for-earth https://www.instagram.com/openshoresenglish/

S04E19. Talking (transcribed) VIDEO Oct 06, 2023

How much do you talk in your classes? How can you fit teaching and learning into a conversation? What's grammar broccoli? Find out the answer to these questions and many more in this week's episode of Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Podcast. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/UnEWIKbuZgR Support our show here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

S04E18. Reading with WeAreBettering (transcribed) VIDEO Sep 22, 2023

Looking for some motivation to pick up a book? Would you like some suggestions on what to read next? Check out this week's episode of Gav & Em's How to English Pod for some fun reading activities to try in your classroom. Joined by their very special teacher guest Josefina, this week's show will be a real page-turner. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/de8SGTY1trL Contribute to our show: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Josefina's links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearebettering/ Website: https://betteringlang.com/ Charlotte's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlotte_teaches_english/ Josefina's book recommendations: Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Fabilli and Francesca Cavallo Smile by Reina Telgemeier The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint Exupéry Wonder by R. J. Palacio The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time by Mark Hutton My Salinger Year by Joanna Rakoff Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer Little Women by Louisa May Alcott A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens First lines article: https://bookriot.com/best-first-lines-of-books/ Book idioms: https://englishbyday.com/book-idioms/?utm_content=cmp-true

S04E17. Newbie with Isa (transcribed) VIDEO Sep 08, 2023

Are you a newbie teacher or learner? Do you remember how it felt to be a newbie? Follow Gav & Em on a journey of nostalgia and discovery as they share their memorable experiences and challenges of being newbies. Featuring this week's fabulous, recently trained teacher, Isa who shares her journey to becoming a qualified teacher. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/PekSDDCZVHE Support Gav & Em with a coffee or tea here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Isa's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/isa_english_lessons/ Parts of a church: https://www.britannica.com/topic/SantAmbrogio-Basilica The church rhyme and actions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smtucwvzuCc

S04E16. Native Speakerism with Meri (transcribed) VIDEO Aug 25, 2023

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

S04E15. Journaling with Earl Grey (transcribed) VIDEO Aug 11, 2023

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

S04E14. What if...? with Arpana (transcribed) VIDEO Jul 28, 2023

What would you do if...? is the question Gav and Em answer in this week's show. Covering zero to 3rd conditional, they discuss the uses, form, and meaning of these "if clauses" in English grammar. Plus a comprehensive listening task and quiz sheet recorded by their very special guest Arpana from AFBIELTS. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/7myWVD9A5A0 Visit our ko-fi page to say thanks: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Arpana's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afbielts/ Website: https://arpegis.my.canva.site/ Listening worksheet for the show: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lj35rom6aan6wny598q34/Conditional-sentences-with-Arpana.pdf?rlkey=q5keiwkau0ma4tkfi1t2n23n4&dl=0 References: 3rd conditional activity: English File, 2nd Edition, Oxford University Press, Teacher's Book, 8A, p175

S04E13. Mistakes - Pick and Mix (transcribed) VIDEO Jul 14, 2023

Do you know the typical English mistakes made by speakers of your language? How do you prepare yourself or your students to avoid these errors? Gav and Em look at the Cambridge exam corpus and highlight typical language mistakes made by speakers of different languages and how you might deal with them. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/XeNRe6IP05P Buy Gav and Em a hot beverage to show your appreciation: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Episode theme suggested by Charlotte: https://www.instagram.com/charlotte_english_teacher/ Resources: Cambridge Learner Corpus: https://www.cambridge.org/elt/blog/2020/03/02/understanding-common-learner-error-cambridge-learner-corpus/ Suffixes: https://www.latchontolearning.com/post/wacky-word-wednesday-top-10-suffixes

S04E12. Giving Up (transcribed) VIDEO Jun 30, 2023

Have you considered giving up teaching or learning? What was your motivation to stay or leave? This week Gav & Em look at quitting; throwing the towel in; giving up! Whether it's an activity, a class, or even a company, Gav & Em have a motivating guide for you. Buy Gav & Em a coffee/tea here to say thanks: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/jinDRSXT0Ay References: Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/tech-support/201501/8-ways-you-can-tell-that-its-the-right-time-to-quit Sergio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GrammarDrops Confusing words list: https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/commonly-confused-words-list

S04E11. Setbacks with Eni (transcribed) VIDEO Jun 16, 2023

What setback do you face as a teacher or learner? How do you deal with the challenges of learning a language? Join Gav and Em as they discuss these questions and give their own take on the solutions to overcoming setbacks. Featuring an aspiring learner and content creator, Eni, who will discuss her own setbacks and how she was motivated to achieve her learning goals. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/N9l4BZKy7wW Buy us a coffee or tea here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Eni's links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eni.englishjourney/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@englishjourneywitheni⁠

S04E10. UK and USA with PingoLearn (transcribed) VIDEO Jun 02, 2023

Do you know the differences between UK and USA words? Do you use British or American pronunciation? Do you think about the variation in spelling when writing? This week, Gav and Em will answer these questions and demonstrate fun and instructive ways to present and practice British and American English. Also, check out the amazing PingoLearn app to help you or your students improve their pronunciation and build confidence. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/pnANOunPR9o⁠ Buy us a tea or coffee: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod PingoLearn: https://pingolearn.page.link/howtoenglishpod_p Other references: Dictionary blog: https://www.dictionary.com/e/british-english-vs-american-english/ Espresso English: https://www.espressoenglish.net/british-english-vs-american-english-pronunciation/ Babbel: https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/what-are-the-differences-between-american-and-british-english

S04E09. Get Social (transcribed) VIDEO May 19, 2023

Do you use social networks for your teaching and learning? How many different types of posts are there and what are the benefits of each? Take a trip with Gav & Em and their amazing social media influencers as they present the advantages of using social media for language learning and teaching. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/jQa22w4c6Wh Buy us a coffee or tea: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Guests: Marta at English Smart Llama https://www.instagram.com/english_smart_llama/ Vivi from Ki-Bird English https://www.instagram.com/kibirdenglish/ Mike at Mike English Academy https://www.instagram.com/mike_english_academy Andy at Andy's Everyday English https://www.instagram.com/p/CqBJx1jIgRZ/ Charlotte at English in Athens https://www.instagram.com/english_in_athens/ Pearl at Pearl English Academy https://www.instagram.com/pearl_english_teacher/ Sergio at Grammar Drops: https://www.youtube.com/@GrammarDrops Other references https://postfity.com/blog/promote-language-school-using-social-media-8-social-media-marketing-tips-language-teachers-schools-case-studies/ https://blog.hootsuite.com

S04E08. Fillers and Discourse Markers with Valerie (transcribed) VIDEO May 05, 2023

Do you use filler words and discourse markers? Do you teach and learn them in your classroom? This is Gav & Em's discussion topic today. Featuring a very special guest, Valerie Fridland, a sociolinguist studying the interactions between language and society and the author of the hilarious and educational book Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English (Viking). In today's show, Valerie explains the uses of one of the most common filler words, like. We hope you, like, enjoy the show, Gav & Em. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/p4KnOH8DHdB Buy Gav & Em a coffee or tea: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Valerie's book: https://www.amazon.com/Like-Literally-Dude-Arguing-English/dp/0593298322https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/language-in-the-wildh ttps://www.thegreatcourses.com/professors/valerie-fridland/ Grammar Girl Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grammar-girl-quick-and-dirty-tips-for-better-writing/id173429229 Speechling.com article: https://speechling.com/blog/15-common-english-filler-words-you-should-know/ Gav's activity based on Speechling's article: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rYcCuH753GD55x_l2DbiIVgIakPOZbNJCgDOaNsguLc/edit?usp=sharing Auxiliary activities: Cutting Edge, Intermediate, 1B. Three Person Snap Cutting Edge, Pre-Intermediate, 3B. Neither do I New English File, 2nd Edition, Upper-Intermediate, 1B. Grammar - Auxiliary verbs

S04E07. Organize with vei (transcribed) VIDEO Apr 21, 2023

How organized are you? How many platforms do you use to teach and learn English? Have you been looking for a solution that could save you time? Check out Gav and Em's How to English Podcast to find out how they organize their teaching. Introducing vei an all-in-one teacher and creator platform that could streamline your teaching business. Check out vei using the link here: https://app.vei.live/referral/d37j2m Episode transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/ha1ReZizom7

S04E06. The Psychology of Learning with Katy (transcribed) VIDEO Apr 07, 2023

Welcome, everybody! Do you know the three major types of behavioral learning? Do you use any of these in your classroom? This week's episode takes Gav & Em on a deep dive into the psychology of learning languages. Plus, a motivational talk from their special guest, Katy from langscapesenglish.com, who leads us onto a path of reflection and confidence building. Enjoy the show! Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/dwDBnqXBBlu Buy Gav & Em a hot beverage here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Katy's links: https://langscapesenglish.com/ https://www.instagram.com/katy_langscapes/ Kendra Cherry's article: https://www.verywellmind.com/learning-study-guide-2795698⁠ Funny interview questions: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/funny-interview-questions Em's activities: Pronunciation maze from Pronunciation Games, Cambridge Would you prefer...? English File, Oxford, 2nd Edition, Intermediate, page 183

S04E05. Types of Learners with Vivi at Ki-Bird English (transcribed) VIDEO Mar 24, 2023

Do you know what kind of learner you are? Do you know which types of learners your students are? Join Gav & Em with their special guest Vivi from Ki-Bird English, as they break down the topic of learner types, personalities, and many of the challenges teachers and learners face. Remember to hang around for this week's Learn-A-Word at the end of the show. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/WmuaWvZYeyT Send Gav & Em some love: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Ki-Bird English links: Website https://ki-bird.com.br/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kibirdenglish/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KiBirdEnglish

S04E04. Worksheets with Quick and Easy English (transcribed) VIDEO Mar 10, 2023

Do you use worksheets in your class? Does your teacher use interesting and engaging resources? Teachers, are you looking for some inspiration? Catch this week's How to English Podcast with Gav & Em to find out what makes a good or bad worksheet for your class. Audio with transcription: https://share.descript.com/view/nTQTvnk4CeF Support Gav & Em: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Quick and Easy English: https://quick-and-easy-english.com/ https://www.instagram.com/quickandeasyenglish/ Gav and Em's worksheet for this episode: https://www.dropbox.com/s/vyfhyjbim8up7ew/Worksheet.pdf?dl=0

S04E03. Reinvention and Accountability with Reinventress (transcribed) VIDEO Feb 24, 2023

Are you looking to reinvent your teaching and learning? Any idea what an accountability partner is? Join Gav and Em on their quest to find a new and effective way to teach and learn with the invaluable insights and intriguing teaching methodology of their very special guest, Reinventress. Don't forget to hang around for the word of the week. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/wTX5bUxhgxB Support our podcast here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Reinventress' links: https://englishwithreinventress.com https://www.instagram.com/englishwithreinventress/ https://www.youtube.com/@englishwithreinventress Other references: An accountability partner: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accountability_partner Sabira Merchant: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabira_Merchant

S04E02. Lesson Planning with A.I. from Twee.com (transcribed) VIDEO Feb 10, 2023

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

S04E01. New Year (transcribed) VIDEO Jan 31, 2023

Welcome everyone to the New Year and new episode of Gav & Em's How to English Podcast. This week they are chatting on the topic of how they finished the last year and started the New Year. Stick around to the end of their show to catch the new feature: Learn-A-Word, where they describe a word and its common usage. Don't forget to check out the transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/GdkX05qudvu Buy Em a tea or Gav a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Femur bone found: https://quoteinvestigator.com/2021/07/25/femur/ SMART Goals: https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/management/smart-goal/

S03E25. Special (transcribed) VIDEO Dec 31, 2022

Welcome to the final show of the year! Gav and Em take some time to thank their followers for all their wonderful feedback and introduce five amazing teachers and learners to the show. Check out their links below. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/KlwRmqLezAE Buy us a coffee (or tea): https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Guests: Aleksandra https://www.instagram.com/distant_eng/ http://distanteng.tilda.ws/ Mahi https://www.instagram.com/english.withmahi/ Veronica https://www.instagram.com/wannaspeakbyveroniq/ https://www.youtube.com/@wannaspeakbyveroniq Tanguay https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelearning_/ https://www.nextlevelearning.fr/ Dr. Anne https://www.instagram.com/laenglishtutor/ https://linktr.ee/laenglishtutor Thanks to: Sergio https://www.instagram.com/grammar_drops/ Teacher Milena https://www.instagram.com/teachermilena/ English with Reinventress https://www.instagram.com/englishwithreinventress/ Charlotte https://www.instagram.com/english_in_athens/ Kleber https://www.instagram.com/klebergiurizatto.ingles Whizbusters https://www.instagram.com/whizbusters/ LaDoris https://www.instagram.com/improve_my_pronunciation/ Tsar https://www.instagram.com/englishwithtsar/ Fateme https://www.instagram.com/f.zamani1376nn/ Barbara https://www.instagram.com/englishmusiceducation/ Eugeniu https://www.instagram.com/lingojunkie/ Jumpe4English https://www.instagram.com/jump4english/ GoodPods https://goodpods.com/ Gav & Em: https://www.instagram.com/howtoenglishpod/ https://www.youtube.com/@HowtoEnglishPod https://www.facebook.com/howtoenglishpod/ "Down in the dumps" usage and origin: https://english-grammar-lessons.com/down-in-the-dumps-meaning/ Cake pops (smooshed cakes): https://www.craftsy.com/post/how-to-make-smooth-cake-pops/

S03E24. Articles - Featuring Shikha Das and Students (transcribed) VIDEO Dec 23, 2022

Welcome to Gav & Em's podcast all about teaching and learning English. In this show, Gav & Em will discuss the topic of articles: a, an, and the. Introducing Shikha Das and her class, who bring the language to life. Learn, practice, and have fun with How to English Podcast. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/qaL26v90lav Shika's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/english_with_shikha/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shikhabiswas5157 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shikha.biswas2022 Other resources: Gav's articles activity: https://www.dropbox.com/s/pjsdctq4bi8qdni/Gav%27s%20Articles%20Activity.pdf?dl=0 https://books.google.co.uk/books/about/How_English_works.html?id=ZUBPvdUx39IC&redir_esc=y https://www.educationtopia.net/grammar/articles-shouldnot-used https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/famous-buildings-india/index.html

S03E23. Book Club - Featuring Andrew at what_to_read_next and Dara at AppliedESL (transcribed) VIDEO Dec 09, 2022

What's a book club? Do you belong to one? How do your start your own? With special guests Andrew from what_to_read_next and Dara at AppliedESL we explore the fascinating world of kids' books, adult fiction, subgenres, and street signs. On Gav and Em's How to English Pod. Transcription with audio: Andrew's link: https://www.instagram.com/what_to_read_next/ Dara's link: https://www.instagram.com/appliedesl/ Dara's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Dara-K.-Fulton/e/B0879B8Y1H Other resources: David Long: http://www.davidlong.info/books.html Tom Palmer: https://tompalmer.co.uk/ Vashti Hardy: https://www.vashtihardy.com/landing-ethan The Literary Trust: https://literacytrust.org.uk/ https://ihteachenglish.com/blog-post/how-run-efl-book-club https://bookstr.com/article/obscure-book-genres-you-may-not-know/ Em's Book recommendations: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woman_on_the_Edge_of_Time https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51648276-drive-your-plow-over-the-bones-of-the-dead https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haruki_Murakami

S03E22. Neurodiversity - Featuring Anna from Polca Languages (transcribed) VIDEO Nov 25, 2022

Welcome back to Gav and Em's teaching and learning English show. Today's topic is neurodiversity in the ESL classroom. Led by their special guest Anna from Polca Languages, Gav and Em learn all about neurodivergent students and how to support their needs, along with plenty of resources, links, and activities. We hope you enjoy the show. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/2TxSA22jUlK Anna's links: https://www.instagram.com/polca_languages/ https://linktr.ee/polca_languages Michelle Swan's website: https://hellomichelleswan.com/tips-for-teachers-supporting-neurodivergent-students/ Other links: Definition of neurodivergent students: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/queenmaryacademy/educators/resources/inclusive-curriculum/neurodivergent-learners/ Calls and responses: https://www.thoughtco.com/tips-and-tricks-get-students-attention-2081544 Clicker activity: https://kahoot.com/ Martin Bloomfield quote: https://www.english.com/blog/dyslexia-and-elt-how-to-help-young-learners/ Adrian at First Thinkers: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CI0WpNb2loI Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, Ph.D. book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/teaching-english-language-learners/elsa-cardenas-hagan/9781598579659 Website: https://mycll.org/elsa-cardenas-hagan/ Activity worksheet: https://files.liveworksheets.com/def_files/2020/3/25/3251913257005/3251913257005001.jpg Decodable books: https://www.readinga-z.com/phonics/decodable-books/ Jolly Phonics: https://www.jollylearning.co.uk/jolly-phonics/ Toe-by-Toe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVvMlHs8tzmP3PumCD4t92A

S03E21. How to Sound - Featuring Bianca and Jasmin (transcribed) VIDEO Nov 11, 2022

How's your pronunciation? How's Your knowledge of vowels? Why are some Gs pronounced hard or soft in English? Learn the difference between a monophthong and a diphthong. Featuring Bianca from Master an American Accent and Jasmin from CCC Language Learning, on this week's How to English Pod with Gav & Em. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/p7kYYAwRjUq Bianca's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/master.an.american.accent/ Website: https://accentcoachbianca.com/ Jasmin's links: TikTok: tiktok.com/@ccclanguagelearning Instagram: https://instagram.com/ccclanguagelearning?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Website: https://www.ccclanguagelearning.com/speaking Other resources: Em's hard and soft "G" activity: The engine was a gift given by a guest who was a misogynist. My glove and magic mug was grabbed by a guilty astrologer. There's gum in my wig so I guess I should go and get the detergent. A new page of legislation for the guild has zigzags in the margin. English File, Oxford, IPA chart: https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/beginner3/pronunciation?cc=gb&selLanguage=en Adrian Underhill video on vowels and consonants: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqeiFDVZDVY Long and short vowel sounds: https://www.speechactive.com/english-vowels-ipa-international-phonetic-alphabet/ Easy English with James, diphthongs video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI3xTvwYsa8

S03E20. Learning Tools with HelloTalk (transcribed) VIDEO Oct 28, 2022

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 What is a Language exchange: https://www.hellotalk.com/blog/what-is-a-language-exchange/#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20most%20effective,practicing%20each%20other's%20native%20language.HelloTalk live: https://www.hellotalk.com/blog/meet-hellotalk-live-tailored-language-learning-content-on-your-schedule/ Resources: 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

S03E19. SPOTIFY VIDEO 21st Century Teaching - Featuring Teacher Imane (transcribed) VIDEO Oct 14, 2022

Are you a 21st Century teacher? Is your teacher a 21st Century teacher? Are you still teaching or learning in a 20th Century way? What should we consider focussing on in our curriculums and methods as educators and learners in this current century? Plus, find out about Teacher Imane: an educator, author, and content creator who talks about her journey through teaching and publishing children's books. So learn and have fun with Gav & Em's How to English Pod. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/aiJ3WKGRb3K Imane's links: https://linktr.ee/Imane1 https://www.instagram.com/teacherimane/ Under the Sea: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09QKKSSPQ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 Ramadan ABC: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09V31GMVT/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1 Other resources: 21st Century skills – Critical thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity Written by the Helpful Professor – Chris Drew, PhD https://helpfulprofessor.com/21st-century-learning/ Make communication more meaningful to improve learning: http://psychlearningcurve.org/learning-more-meaningful/

S03E18. Confusing Words with Gav & Em (transcribed) VIDEO Sep 30, 2022

Which words confuse you when communicating in English? Are there similar words that you always mix up? This episode, Gav & Em explore some confusing words that their students often make mistakes with and try to explain the differences through different activities. Hope you enjoy the show! Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/VlWA1e0CzID Gav's list of confusing words: https://www.dropbox.com/s/gnnderlodwt6sim/Confusing%20words.pdf?dl=0 References: Online die: https://www.online-dice.com/ Online drawing app: https://www.autodraw.com/ https://www.natterandramble.co.uk/list-of-confusing-words/ https://www.luke.lv/post/for-students-confusing-words-for-russian-ukrainian-speakers https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises_list/mix_words.htm https://www.costaricatesol.com/tefl-costa-rica-blog/common-errors-spanish-speakers-make-when-learning-english-459 https://www.esolcourses.com/content/vocabulary/spelling/homophones/multichoice/spelling-confusing-words.html Sheep under the shade of a tree: https://ih1.redbubble.net/image.11129001.5224/flat,1000x1000,075,f.jpg

S03E17. Polyglotism - Featuring Azren the Language Nerd - Vocabulary by Andy (transcribed) VIDEO Sep 16, 2022

What is a polyglot? Are you one? Would you like to be? Just what does it take to become one? Check out this week's episode of Gav and Em's How to English Pod to discover the answer to these and many more questions on the topic of polyglots. Plus, catch Andy from andys.everyday.english on Instagram who shares a learning vocabulary tip. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/SrkX5nPvR0D Azren's links: https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PolyglotAzren TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@polyglotazren Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polyglotazren/ Andy's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andys.everyday.english/ TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/andys.everyday.english1/ Other resources: https://storylearning.com/blog/methods-top-polyglots https://www.fluentu.com/blog/how-polyglots-learn-language/ https://storylearning.com/blog/methods-top-polyglots How long it takes to learn another language for English speakers: https://www.state.gov/foreign-language-training/ Factors influencing learning languages: https://www.researchprospect.com/10-key-factors-influencing-language-development/

S03E16. Quiz Time - Featuring Alexandra from English4Style (transcribed) VIDEO Sep 02, 2022

Everybody loves a quiz, that's why Gav and Em have decided to devote an entire episode to questions all about languages, the origins of English words, and English grammar. Test your knowledge and have some fun with this episode of How to English Pod. Featuring Alexandra from English4Style as we learn the differences between the words trip, journey, and travel. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/7nSe3KJqa1V Alexandra's link: https://www.instagram.com/english4style/ Gav's intro: https://www.britannica.com/topic/English-language Em's quiz questions: https://speakt.com/language-facts/ The longest word in English: https://www.wikihow.com/Pronounce-the-Longest-Word-in-the-English-Dictionary https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longest_word_in_English Longest unofficial word in English: https://www.digitalspy.com/fun/a444700/longest-word-has-189819-letters-takes-three-hours-to-pronounce/ Origin of the word penguin: https://www.etymonline.com/word/penguin How much of English is actually English?: https://commongroundinternational.com/learning-english/borrowed-words-english-languages/ How many languages are represented in English?: https://www.ilovelanguages.com/how-many-english-borrowed-words-are-there/

S03E15. How to Podcast - Featuring Ian Antonio Patterson - Grammar by Leo Nova (transcribed) VIDEO Aug 19, 2022

Have you ever thought about making your own podcast? Which topic would you choose? Check out Gav & Em's episode all about podcasts where you can find out all about their show and it may even inspire you to make your own! Featuring Ian Antonio Patterson from English Coach Podcast and Leo Nova who introduces us to some "false friends". Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/ZKACBcEr1gV Ian Antonio's links: https://www.instagram.com/englishcoachpodcast/ https://iantonio.media/podcasts/ https://www.facebook.com/Ian.Antonio.Patterson https://ian-antonio-patterson.com/work/ Leo's links: https://www.instagram.com/nova.tips/ https://drum.io/novatips Resources: https://castos.com/podcast-topics/ http://thepodcasthost.com/planning/how-to-start-a-podcast/

S03E14. Writing - with Gera from Speak, Write, Play - Vocabulary from Angelica (transcribed) VIDEO Aug 05, 2022

How often do you write in English? Which styles of writing can you do? Do you know the difference between expository, descriptive, persuasive and narrative writing? With their special guest Gera, from Speak, Write, Play - follow Gav & Em on a journey of creative writing. And enjoy Teacher, Teach Me with teacher trainer Angelica from english.for_teachers who explores irregular plural nouns. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/FPwWaKpyCA6 Gera's links: https://speakwriteplay.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SpeakWritePlayEnglish/ https://www.instagram.com/speakwriteplay/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpeakWritePlayinEnglish/videos Angelica's link: https://www.instagram.com/english.for_teachers/ References: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/a-beginners-guide-to-writing#3-things-to-consider-when-choosing-a-topic-to-write-about http://haikuworld.org/books/farbeyond.review.html https://examples.yourdictionary.com/20-funny-haiku-poems-examples-for-all-ages.html https://www.tefl.net/elt/articles/teacher/7-tips-for-teaching-writing/ https://magoosh.com/pro-writing/what-is-rhetorical-writing/?amp https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z8mktyc/revision/1

S03E13. Words - Featuring Kitty Sensei - Vocabulary from Pooja (transcribed) VIDEO Jul 22, 2022

Words are this week's topic. From a deep dive to skimming the surface, Gav and Em explore the world of teaching, learning and reviewing words. With their special guest Kitty Sensei to share 10 practical tips for memorizing vocabulary. Plus, introducing Whizbusters' Vocabulary Builder with lifetime membership (https://whizbusters.teachable.com/p/english-vocabulary-practice-tests-free). And finally, don't forget to check out Pooja's trick to learn the difference between three similar words in Teacher, Teach Me. Audio with transcription: https://share.descript.com/view/60MZOUrxg2a Kitty's links: https://www.instagram.com/kittykikuchi1509/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvqRD9bbw795Zd8tMAf-1EQ Whizbusters' link: https://www.youtube.com/WHIZBUSTERS Pooja's link: https://www.instagram.com/making_english_easy/ References: www.merriam-webster.com https://englishlive.ef.com/blog/language-lab/many-words-english-language/ https://www.ilovelanguages.com/how-many-words-in-average-english-vocabulary/ https://www.justlearn.com/blog/vocabulary-games https://www.englishclub.com/esl-games/vocabulary/

S03E12. Conferences - with James Taylor from BRAZ-TESOL - Vocabulary from Naeem (transcribed) VIDEO Jul 08, 2022

Have you been to a conference this year? What kind of conferences interest you? With James Taylor, a very special guest from BRAZ-TESOL teachers' association, Gav and Em discuss the topic of conferences. Don't forget to listen to this episode's vocabulary section where Naeem tackles two very tricky words. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/JYfpUK8Gx8g BRAZ-TESOL links: https://braztesol.org.br/ https://www.facebook.com/braztesol https://www.instagram.com/braztesol/ English with Naeem: https://www.instagram.com/englishwithnaeem/ References: Raise Up! Course books: https://raiseup.gumroad.com/ https://info.wwsg.com/blog/difference-between-plenary-and-keynote-speakers https://www.ets.org/toefl/conferences#tabs-past https://students.unimelb.edu.au/academic-skills/explore-our-resources/speaking-and-presenting/presenting-at-conferences#Presenting%20your%20research

S03E11. Experience - Featuring Felipe Coelho - Vocabulary by Meshkat (transcribed) Jun 17, 2022

What's your experience of teaching and learning English? Follow Gav & Em and their fantastic guest Felipe talk about their journey to becoming teachers and lifelong learners. Find out all about the tools in any teacher's or learner's toolkit to improve and grow your knowledge. Also, check out Gav's quiz for Em all about words and phrases to use to talk about your own experience. Their special grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation coach this week is Meshkat who introduces us to some similar and confusing words. Finally, don't forget to share How to English Pod with your teacher and learner friends so more people can enjoy the show. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/UmuDxvv9CRG Felipe's links: https://www.tiktok.com/@inglescomfelipe https://www.instagram.com/inglescomfelipe1/ Meshkat's links: https://www.instagram.com/englishwithmeshkat/ References: Gav's Quizizz: https://quizizz.com/join/game/U2FsdGVkX1%252BlKrd%252BsZMCHRCR%252F7TLWV6wzHoq24EIcoDlmSjeJvKRXFxIbaJxvnEK?gameType=solo https://enguroo.com/2021/12/29/how-to-talk-about-experience/ https://www.freecollocation.com/search?word=experience

S03E10. Measure Reduce Offset - Featuring Sara Do Carmo (transcribed) Jun 03, 2022

Welcome everybody! This is a very special show all about climate change and how you can teach and learn about this topic in your classroom or by yourself. Featuring Sara Do Carmo who explains the problems and solutions for how to make positive changes in your life and reduce your negative impact on our planet. Check out the full transcription here with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/dENryJEWs5n Sara's link: https://www.instagram.com/sara.docarmo/ References: Websearch and plant trees: https://www.ecosia.org/ Measure your carbon footprint: https://footprint.wwf.org.uk/#/questionnaire Offsetting your carbon footprint: https://www.goldstandard.org/our-story/gold-standard-offsetting-guide More references: https://www.iea.org/commentaries/the-carbon-footprint-of-streaming-video-fact-checking-the-headlines https://ourworldindata.org/greenhouse-gas-emissions-food https://www.greeneatz.com/foods-carbon-footprint.html https://www.theecoexperts.co.uk/home-hub/food-waste-facts-and-statistics https://bernardmarr.com/the-future-of-cars/

S03E09. Passions - Featuring Joe - Grammar by Em (transcribed) May 20, 2022

What are your passions? What are you keen on? Passionate about? Into? Learn how to talk about your own passions and find out all about Gav & Em's. Plus their special guest talks about his enthusiasm for food, travel and fitness. Don't forget to check the audio transcription here: https://share.descript.com/view/p2Dc4SGV7R3 Joe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisjoe11/ Gav and Em's website: http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ Other links: https://liveboldandbloom.com/10/passion-in-life/things-to-be-passionate-about

S03E08. Accents - Featuring Bianca from Unpuzzled English - Grammar by Andy (transcribed) May 06, 2022

What's your accent? Is there a standard accent? What are RP and GA accents? Find out the answer to these and many more questions in this week's How to English with Gav & Em. Featuring Bianca from Unpuzzled English on Facebook and Instagram who talks in detail about accents and how important they are. Plus Andy from Parlour Language Room who introduces us some phrasal verb tips. Enjoy the Show! Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/QiBmOm12rac Bianca's links: https://www.instagram.com/unpuzzled_english/ https://www.facebook.com/unpuzzledenglish https://open.spotify.com/user/31mu7twcjbcgzyloa2s72kwfhrhq?si=dc8311f70c6d43bc&nd=1 Andy's links: https://www.instagram.com/parlourlanguageroom/ Countries where English is the official language: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_and_territories_where_English_is_an_official_language Minimal pairs demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCTZrK2p8Ww Activity cards: https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/06/final-t-k-minimal-pair-picture-speech.html

S03E07. EdTech - Featuring Charlie from charlieslessons - Pronunciation from LaDoris (transcribed) Apr 22, 2022

What is EdTech? Are you using it in your classes? Is your teacher using it to teach you English? Explore the topic with Gav & Em's guest Charlie from charlieslessons on Instagram and Youtube. And catch LaDoris' pronunciation practice to improve your ability with the long and short "e". So, get your tech-head on and follow us down the digital path of enlightenment in this week's How to English Pod. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/SPJZLnqVLqj Charlie's links: https://www.instagram.com/charlieslessons/ https://www.youtube.com/c/CharliesLessons Charlie's website and his new blog: http://charlieslessons.com/ LaDoris' links: https://www.instagram.com/improve_my_pronunciation/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUptngBTAf1V5KJApw2DOmA Gav's memes presentation on Google Docs: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSL1vZHg5FNm3sspA7yGJVjgwbCMpEWZanaSIMHKiDXVRhxsgiON_uAhNTaMHy2lu7Tm3MK6OS2xhig/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 Nearpod: https://app.nearpod.com Apps for learning languages: (https://www.usnewsglobaleducation.com/) 1. Rosetta Stone (https://www.rosettastone.co.uk/) 2. FluentU (https://www.fluentu.com/) 3. Hello English (https://helloenglish.com/) 4. Duolingo (https://www.duolingo.com/) 5. HelloTalk (https://www.hellotalk.com/) Zoom: https://zoom.us/

S03E06. Reported Speech (transcribed) Apr 08, 2022

Welcome back to Gav and Em's How to English Pod. This special episode is dedicated to all the people affected by the war in Ukraine. Gav and Em are examining some of the headlines related to the invasion and especially drawing attention to the reporting verbs and their meanings. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/NqqSwURM4Ue Gav and Em's transcription website: http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References: Ready For FCE: https://www.macmillanenglish.com/us/catalogue/courses/exam-preparation/ready-for-first-3rd-edition/course-information www.news.sky.com https://www.theguardian.com/international https://news.un.org www.independent.co.uk www.factcheck.org https://7esl.com/reported-speech/

S03E05. How Do You Say It? Featuring Rasoul - Pronunciation by Toktam (transcribed) Mar 25, 2022

Welcome everybody! Gav & Em are so excited to bring this new episode to you on one of their favourite teaching and learning topics - pronunciation. Joined by two amazing teachers and trainers Rasoul, also known as Mr_Pronunciation and Toktam found on Instagram under the handle: morning_english_. And don't forget to check out the transcribed version of the show here: https://share.descript.com/view/uXN3z8ar5hg Rasoul's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_pronunciation/ YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/c/AppliUniCation Toktams link: https://www.instagram.com/morning_english_/ Pronunciation links: British and American pronunciation: https://www.angmohdan.com/22-words-with-british-and-american-pronunciations-that-may-confuse-you/ https://allesl.com/free-english-pronunciation-exercises/ Word stress: (https://www.fluentu.com/blog/english/english-word-stress/) Adding an "e" to words: https://www.cram.com/flashcards/adding-silent-e-to-short-vowel-words-524324

S03E04. Development - Featuring Carolina Cunha - Grammar by Kamlesh Thakkar (transcribed) Mar 11, 2022

Today's topic is development. How do you further your skills? What are your qualifications? Have you ever wondered if you're overqualified? Find out Gav & Em's take on these and many more questions. Plus a guest appearance by Carolina Cunha: language teacher and trainer who runs her own school in Brazil. Grammar by Kamlesh Thakkar who describes the present simple in a simple and concise way. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/p33VD2Tep6f Carolina's links: Links: https://linktr.ee/ccunha.solucoeslinguisticas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccunha.solucoeslinguisticas/ Article: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10qWM1UvOLwAR-A-2bpeorqr1LbbbWryy/view

S03E03. Loss - Featuring Brittany Collins - Grammar from Cassandra Ormachea (transcribed) Feb 25, 2022

Welcome, everybody! In this episode, Gav & Em are discussing a really important topic that affects us all inside and outside the classroom. It's the topic of grief and loss. Featuring the author of Learning from Loss A Trauma-Informed Approach to Supporting Grieving Students, Brittany Collins shares her knowledge of how to approach this topic within a language teaching context. Also presenting Cassandra Ormachea who introduces us to a very useful idiom in a fun and memorable way. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/r1DJdFNR9dL Brittany's links: Instagram: @griefresponsiveteaching Website: www.griefresponsiveteaching.com Link to buy the book: https://www.heinemann.com/products/e13420.aspx Cassandra's link: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandraormachea.elt/

S03E02. TEFL Teachers - Featuring Kat - Grammar by Reyhaneh Rezvaneh (transcribed) Feb 11, 2022

Welcome, everybody! What kind of teacher are you? Or is your teacher a TEFL teacher? Let's explore the types of teachers and the many different roles they have in the language teaching industry. With a contribution from their special guest Kat from Teach Travel Tribe, Gav & Em outline the fascinating world of TEFL teaching. Don't forget to catch this week's grammar point from Reyhaneh and Rezvaneh. Have fun and enjoy the show! Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/EvTptalpTLd Kat's links: Teach and Travel Tribe: https://free.teachtraveltribe.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Teach-Travel-Tribe-105153621905127 https://www.instagram.com/teachtraveltribe/ Reyhaneh and Rezvaneh: https://www.instagram.com/saramirnadem2020_english/ References: TEFL, TESOL and TESL: https://www.goabroad.com/articles/tefl-courses/tefl-tesl-tesol-whats-the-difference Recruitment sites: https://www.tefl.com/ https://www.eslcafe.com/jobs/international Worksheets: https://www.linguahouse.com/en-GB/ Oxford University Press: https://global.oup.com/?cc=gb Types of English jobs: https://www.tefl.org/blog/types-of-english-teaching-jobs/ List of online teaching companies: https://www.tefl.org/teach-english-online/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA0eOPBhCGARIsAFIwTs7ejrQNgcItnDdqOzew3zZHaNvaHELlCNgRtkwsl5V5daVSCFHPUcAaAsBLEALw_wcB International House, https://www.ihlondon.com/ British Council, https://www.britishcouncil.org/ English First, https://www.ef.co.uk/ Berlitz, https://www.berlitz.co.uk/

S03E01. Back to School (transcribed) Jan 28, 2022

Welcome back everyone to Gav & Em's How to English podcast. They're back for a new season of their teaching and learning English podcast. In this episode they discuss taking breaks, returning to school/work, and some New Year's resolutions. Plus a new feature called Teacher, Teach Me where teachers and learners can introduce a language point in the show. In this episode, Gav demonstrates the grammar: used to, didn't use to, get used to, and be used to. Finally, don't forget to catch them on their socials on Instagram, Facebook and also find them on Youtube. Enjoy the show! Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/ULlDaLulTNc

S02E19. Memorable Moments 2 - Music by Whizbusters (transcribed) Dec 24, 2021

Welcome to the final show of Season 2 of How to English Podcast with Gav & Em. It's been a real rollercoaster of a year and to finish off the year, your favourite hosts have invited some more amazing teachers and learners to tell their treasured memorable moments in and outside the classroom. Make sure you listen to the end to hear Whizbuster's fabulous musical rendition of the Twelve Days of Christmas and check out their Youtube channel for great resources. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/tgv1YWlmJgv Whizbusters links: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WHIZBUSTERS More links: https://linktr.ee/whizbusters Featured teachers and learners: LaDoris: https://www.instagram.com/improve_my_pronunciation/ Cyndi: https://www.instagram.com/cyndi_elt/ Taravat: https://www.instagram.com/tinglish_me/ Monifa: https://www.instagram.com/jaenglishcoach/ Ivana: https://www.instagram.com/ucionica_engleskog/ Milena: https://www.instagram.com/teachermilena/ Una: https://www.instagram.com/naucimo_svedski_engleski/ Wanda: https://www.instagram.com/waworkshops/ Helen: https://www.instagram.com/helenteacheseng/

S02E18. Memorable Moments - Music by Shaisan Devasia (transcribed) Dec 17, 2021

Welcome everybody! It's time again for Gav & Em to finish the year with a special double episode featuring amazing teachers and learners. Enjoy stories of the most memorable moments in the classroom told by fabulous educators and students of English. A special thanks goes out to Shaisan Devasia for this week's incredible song. Get ready to be captivated by this week's How to English Pod. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/I34pAbBi3kv Shaisan's links: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSovnRhn3vsLMKSxEnSUaIw Shaisan's Verbal Planet: https://www.verbalplanet.com/publicviewprofile.asp?tr_id=10030090454&lang=HIN Featured teachers and learners: https://www.instagram.com/seuteacheragradece/ https://www.instagram.com/mylearningstuff/ https://www.instagram.com/englishmusiceducation/ https://www.instagram.com/englishsbeasy/ https://www.instagram.com/f.zamani1376nn/ https://www.instagram.com/hedreichnichols/ https://www.instagram.com/dlanguages/ https://www.instagram.com/englishbysanja/

S02E17. Influence - Featuring John's English Page - Music by Tony Kaizen (transcribed) Dec 03, 2021

Welcome to Gav and Em's podcast about teaching and learning English as a foreign language. This week Gav and Em are joined by John from John's English Page on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. They will be talking about influence and how to improve your social media presence. Make sure you listen to the end as they'll be joined by Tony Kaizen from the YouTube channel: Life in English. Hope you enjoy the show! Transcription with audio:https://share.descript.com/view/NKpgkTQEYDp John's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnsenglishpage/channel/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFYboIBO6DDxaa2Q_70KVuw Tony Kaizen's links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmOcmuG4yd2-_hFOlwHtSg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englishwithkaizen/ Andy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parlourlanguageroom/

S02E16. Phrasal Verbs - Music by Fluency MC (transcribed) Nov 19, 2021

Welcome Everybody! Can you answer these questions? What's a particle? Which phrasal verbs are seperable? What must we do with a transitive phrasal verb? It's study time with Gav & Em as they practice phrasal verbs from beginner to advanced level English. Also introducing the amazing talents of Fluency MC - Jason Levine, who performs GO, an awesome rap featuring an amazing number of expressions with go. With no further delay, let's begin! Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/9PZU1H5LMnk Jason's links: Website: https://fluencymc.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/fluencymc/videos Link tree: https://linktr.ee/fluency_mc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fluency_mc/

S02E15. Inspiration - Music by John Betton (transcribed) Nov 05, 2021

Hello! A special Welcome! to all the wonderful listeners and readers of Gav & Em's transcribed podcast. This week on How to English, the topic of inspiration will be explored. From Gav's first steps into teaching to Em's inspiring moments inside the classroom, they discuss that mysterious spark of inspiration. Don't forget to listen to the end of the show to hear English teacher and musician, John Betton's amazing and inspiring song, Family Man. Enjoy the show! Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/kbWXBplp3zY John Betton's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/0nenessagroove References: Dictionary reference: https://languages.oup.com/google-dictionary-en/ Dr. Alban: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6BkcAbUkfIBM4XudxieMq8

S02E14. Pidgin English - Featuring Coco Mbassi (transcribed) Oct 22, 2021

Welcome Everybody! Here is a very special episode of How to English podcast with Gav & Em. This week they are joined by an amazing guest, who is a linguist, translator, and award-winning musician, Coco Mbassi. Coco talks about her own experiences of learning and teaching languages, plus her work as a music and theatre artist. Make sure you don't miss this episode of the show! Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/2TMqgWXIRIq Palaba lyrics: https://www.dropbox.com/s/u9c7uv34gmie4ue/Palaba%20Lyrics.pdf?dl=0 Coco's references: Coco's website: https://cocombassi.co.uk Support Coco's work: https://www.patreon.com/CocoMbassi Other references: Pidgin English: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pidgin Article about banning language in a UK school: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2021/sep/30/oh-my-days-linguists-lament-slang-ban-in-london-school

S02E13. Tenses 2 The Future - Featuring Anchor Creative Education (transcribed) Oct 08, 2021

Welcome back! Here is the second part of Gav's story about his ant infestation and a look at the future tenses. If you haven't heard the first part of the story, go back and check out episode 12. This week Gav and Em are featuring the amazingly talented Anchor Creative Education who will finish the show with a wonderful song on irregular past tense verbs. Sit back or get up, put your headphones on, or open the transcription, and enjoy this week's How to English with Gav and Em. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/CeDwRgv0O6x Anchor Creative Education's links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3idoSaI6I-2bJcYtq4rvQ https://anchorcreativeeducation.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Anchorgrammar https://www.instagram.com/anchor_grammar/ Do ants sleep? https://www.kingstownelawn.com/blog/do-ants-fly-sleep-bite-10-surprising-facts#:~:text=2.,Their%20Sleep%20Through%20Power%20Naps&text=A%20recent%20study%20of%20ants,minutes%20of%20sleep%20per%20day. How English Works: A Grammar Practice Book; with Answers, Book by Catherine Walter and Michael Swan, Oxford English File, by Christina Latham-Koenig, Clive Oxenden, and Paul Seligson, Oxford Tenses: https://www.dropbox.com/s/isweapze59c5hic/Tense%20examples%20from%20Gav%27s%20story.pdf?dl=0

S02E12. Tenses - Featuring English with Rob (transcribed) Sep 24, 2021

Welcome to all our new followers and our regulars. This week Gav and Em take on the tenses of English. Teachers and students, have your pens and pads ready to take notes on an entertaining way of presenting grammar. Featuring our special guest Rob from English with Rob, who shares a delightful song which perfectly complements the show's theme. Listen, read and enjoy this week's episode of Gav and Em's How to English Podcast. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/oaLaaWaMiAD Tenses from the show: Present simple - There are ants in the sink! (a fact) They wake early. (routine) The ant bus arrives at 7 am in the morning. (a schedule) Present continuous - That piece of lettuce is walking away! (a longer action in the present) Past simple - The ants decided to invade the kitchen. (a past action) Past continuous - While the ants were walking away with the lettuce I decided to grab it. (a longer past action interrupted by a short action) Past perfect - Maybe you had left the door open and the ants got in. (a past action before another past action) Past perfect continuous - She had been doing a lot of overtime and that's why she felt stressed. (a longer action before a past action) Present perfect - The ants have been in the kitchen for two hours. (a past action that continues to the present) The ants have just taken control of my kitchen! (for recent past actions with present results) The ants have taken three lettuces. (when using a number of completed past actions with present results) They have occupied the sink. (started in the past, a permanent and completed situation) Present perfect continuous - They have been occupying the sink for two hours. (a temporary repeated action that started in the past and continues to the present.) Compare: Present perfect - The ants have eaten the lettuce. (for a completed past action with present results) Present perfect continuous - The ants have been eating the lettuce. (for an incomplete action started in the past and continues to the present and maybe beyond)

S02E11. Another Language - Featuring Ahmed Khalifa - Music by Ellie Meriz (transcribed) Sep 10, 2021

Welcome, everybody! In today's show, Gav and Em introduce an amazing speaker and podcaster, Ahmed Khalifa, to discuss British sign language. Maybe you're already familiar with it, or perhaps you've never thought about it before, but prepare yourself for a fascinating insight into British Sign Language. Are you ready to take Ahmed's challenge along with Gav and Em? Plus two captivating songs from our featured singer Ellie Meriz. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/sZvBplpPCDp Ahmed's links: Hear Me Out CC: https://hearmeoutcc.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwVOu4aDForkmx5ZuTU73zg Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jRRHxkR6F55FsnmykxQss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hearmeoutcc/ Ellie's links: Music: https://wiseband.lnk.to/Ellie-Meriz-Youre-Young Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliemeriz/ References: Uk statistics on disabilities: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/understanding-disabilities-and-impairments-user-profiles/saleem-profoundly-deaf-user#:~:text=11%20million%20people%20in%20the,BSL%20users%20in%20the%20UK. Signing tips: https://blog.ai-media.tv/blog/signing-tips Course information here: https://www.coursera.org/learn/educating-deaf-children/lecture/NuhK9/understanding-deaf-culture-and-community Trabscriptons: https://descript.com/ Captioning your videos: www.app.wavve.co Autocap app Voicella Kaptioned GetSubtitle foxsubpro Who to follow on Instagram: adventures in deaf ed https://www.instagram.com/adventuresindeafed/?hl=en signlanguagecenter https://www.instagram.com/signlanguagecenter/?hl=en Hear a million: https://www.instagram.com/hearamillion/ Why I sign: https://www.instagram.com/whyisign/ Shout outs! inglesonline_uy https://www.instagram.com/inglesonline_uy/ inglish_glossy https://www.instagram.com/english_glossy/ cyndi_elt https://www.instagram.com/cyndi_elt/ teacherbiavieira https://www.instagram.com/teacherbiavieira/ ielts_meshkateducation https://www.instagram.com/ielts_meshkateducation/ englishsahartaremiiiiiii https://www.instagram.com/englishsahartaremiiiiiii/ sanaz_english_teacher https://www.instagram.com/sanaz_english_teacher/ prof.larissacampos https://www.instagram.com/prof.larissacampos/ lynegiannoccaro https://www.instagram.com/lynegiannoccaro/

S02E10. Innovative Teaching - Featuring Vitor Hugo - Music by Shemsi (transcribed) Aug 27, 2021

What does innovative teaching mean to you? Have you tried any new and exciting ways to teach and learn English in your classroom? Have you heard of Dogme teaching? This week, Gav and Em share some tips and tricks on recent innovations in teaching and learning English. Featuring their special guest Vitor Hugo #seu teacher agradece who talks about lip-syncing and being a queer online English teacher. Plus an amazing hit song from Shemsi! You'll be singing this until the end of summer. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/18iwS5nRsLe Vitor's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVo-FrBN6kD1tqrn7qo9_7w and instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seuteacheragradece/ Shemsi's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcVVrL6qxnUFT6H04Pdx7KQ/videos Vitor's references: Alok Vaid-Menon : https://www.instagram.com/alokvmenon/?hl=en Billy Porter: https://www.instagram.com/theebillyporter/?hl=en Jonathan Van Ness: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Van_Ness Pabllo Vittar: https://www.instagram.com/pabllovittar/ Lineka: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liniker Vitor's suggest artists to lip-synch to: Jason Maraz: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ey1FYCmgHPa9f5KxWb0mw Boyce Avenue: https://www.boyceavenue.com/ Pentatonix: https://music.ptxofficial.com/ Glee: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAllGleeMusic Shout out Instagram teachers: conversational_english_online https://www.instagram.com/conversational_english_online/ jucyaracipriano https://www.instagram.com/jucyaracipriano/ andys.everyday.english https://www.instagram.com/andys.everyday.english/ in2englishh https://www.instagram.com/in2englishh/ englishwithsaviz https://www.instagram.com/englishwithsaviz/ liveandlearn_podcast https://www.instagram.com/liveandlearn_podcast/ vita_british https://www.instagram.com/vita_british/ Gav and Em's references: Wikipedia Dogme: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogme_language_teaching There's a great article and description of Dogme at: https://www.whatiselt.com/single-post/2018/10/09/what-is-dogme-elt Example of Dogme lesson by Luke Meddings: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/a-dogme-lesson-luke-meddings-exeter

S02E09. Holidays - Music by JD Levin (transcribed) Aug 13, 2021

Happy holiday(s) everyone! Hope you're having a nice vacation or enjoying some free time. Gav & Em, this time, are sharing their thoughts on holidaying and how to teach and learn words, chunks of language, and grammar suitable for discussing this topic. With a special thanks to JD Levin for sharing his amazing song: Brian Wilson's Smile, featured at the end of the show. So relax, put your flip-flops on, wander down to the beach, and take a seat in a deck chair for this summery episode of How to English with Gav & Em. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/XFeQOKMaXKF JD Levin's website: https://www.notsosilentlibrarian.com/ References: Travel agent activity: Role Plays for Today, p. 20, Delta Publishing Travel and Tourism vocabulary: English File, 3rd Edition, vocabulary bank, Advanced, Oxford The Truth About Air Travel: English File 3rd Edition, 3A, p. 24, upper-intermediate, Oxford. At the Airport: English File, 1st Edition, p. 150. Intermediate, Oxford. An example of spot the difference at an airport: https://www.twinkl.es/resource/roi-l-745-up-up-and-away-spot-the-difference-activity-sheet Beginner's Communication Games, Unit 33, Room Service, Longman www.booking.com/

Trailer Jul 31, 2021

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.

S02E08. Spaces - Featuring Helen Slee - Music by Celest (transcribed) Jul 30, 2021

Welcome everybody! This week Gav and Em are discussing the topic of Spaces: open, safe, and work. They discuss the topics of representation and diversity from an educational context. Joined by their special guest Mx Helen Slee and accompanied by music from Celest (lyrics below). Enjoy, engage and come on a learning journey with How to English. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/OsEj9ZjMllO Helen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenteacheseng/ Helen's article at Teachers as workers (TAWSIG), https://www.teachersasworkers.org/time-to-talk-about-beating-the-binary/ Celest's links: https://www.instagram.com/dontfretcelest/ https://linktr.ee/dontfretCelest References: Barriers for transgender students: https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/publications/barriers-and-enablers-of-education-equality-for-transgender-stude TEFL Workers Union: https://teflworkersunion.org/ Tips for making your classroom more inclusive: https://www.hrc.org/news/tips-for-making-classrooms-more-inclusive-as-students-head-back-to-school Gender pronouns app: https://pronouns.minus18.org.au/ More information on gender pronouns: https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/support/gender-pronouns/ Make your school library more diverse: http://hereweeread.com/2020/12/the-2021-ultimate-list-of-diverse-childrens-books.html Resources for teachers: https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/diversity-equity-and-inclusivity-resources-for-classrooms https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/secondary-education-resources/lesson-plan-ideas/lesson-1-actions-and-consequences Lyrics to Celest's song: Tiptoe © Celest Knocked out through the day The nights with you last so long If we stay tucked away I'll call out from your arms Fell sick under charm To your voice like honey Honeyyyy And the rain outside Makes a unfair fight Tiptoe down the hallway Pick your side of the bed Spend all night spend all day like you do in my head When you leave me tell me You’ll be back again ‘Cause I can't wait No I can't wait to see you again If I were time id fly Like the times with you Ask me anything you want Bc I know you got a few Questions for me Like it's too good to be true Ask me How I feel And I'll tell you to Tiptoe down the hallway Pick your Side of the bed Spend all night Spend all day like you do in my head When you leave me Tell me you’ll be back again ‘Cause I can't wait No I can't wait to see you again

S02E07. Idioms - Music by Gareth Evans-Jones (transcribed) Jul 16, 2021

Welcome everybody! Hello to all our new and returning listeners. For the summer Gav & Em are releasing fortnightly shows to share their knowledge on EFL teaching, introduce some awesome guest speakers and share some incredible music. The topic for this episode is idioms, which will leave you with a whole slew of new terms. This week's show also features a track from the amazing singer, songwriter and performer Gareth Evans-Jones (lyrics below). It's an incredibly catchy song you'll be singing all week! Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/QdfOloILLRM Gareth Evans-Jones: https://www.instagram.com/garethevansjones/ Gareth's music: https://soundcloud.com/gmej2406 References and lyrics: Education First, Idioms: https://www.ef.com/wwen/english-resources/english-idioms/ New Market Leader, 2nd Edition, Intermediate, Unit 14 Competition New Market Leader, 3rdEdition, Upper-Intermediate, Unit 1 Communication Idioms from Everyday Use, Milada Broukal, National Textbook Company to beat around the bush: https://www.gingersoftware.com/content/phrases/beat-around-the-bush/ to walk around the hot porridge (like a cat): https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/561432/etymology-of-walking-around-hot-porridge to have a dumpling stuck in your throat: https://english.radio.cz/have-butter-your-head-and-a-dumpling-your-throat-8296746 to have a cat stuck in your throat: https://www.europe1.fr/culture/dou-vient-lexpression-avoir-un-chat-dans-la-gorge-3997982 ©Gareth Evans-Jones 2015 GHOSTWRITER Verse 1 The Ghostwriter makes his mark, signs his name in the dark – The Ghostwriter The Ghostwriter works all day, gropes around, finds a way – The Ghostwriter Bridge: So if you think you have something to say And you’d like to have it your own way (take it to…) Chorus: The Ghostwriter fumbles through pages of other people’s Humble beginnings, their losses and winnings, ‘cos he Knows how to edit the truth underpinning your whole life – and maybe cut you like a knife Verse 2 The Ghostwriter drops his pen in the sand then tries again – a lone rider This Ghostwriter closes down, shuts his eyes and turns around – a fee finder Bridge Chorus

S02E06. Music - Featuring Bárbara at English Music Education (transcribed) Jun 25, 2021

Welcome Everybody! Gav & Em are delighted to be featuring Barbara from English Music Education in this special show all about music. How can we introduce our students to this wonderful world of melody and lyrics? How can learners improve their English through the study of music? Find out the answer to these questions and many more. Make sure you listen right to the end to enjoy Barbara's song: 2021 (Looking Through the Glass). Lyrics are below. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/0WGQPgDwvbJ English Music Education: http://musicenglish.weebly.com/ English Music Education Books: http://musicenglish.weebly.com/libros.html English Music Education YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPDmG3cWHXmtiN-NH1sj3Xw/videos Resources: Headway, Oxford, Upper-intermediate, Unit 10 English File, Oxford, 3rd Edition, Upper-intermediate p153, vocabulary bank: Music English File, Oxford, 3rd Edition, Intermediate, 7B, Tchaikovsky's house Writing an album review: https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing/advanced-c1/a-music-review Reward, Macmillan, Intermediate Resource Pack, Unit 5, Are you in Tune? Google translate: https://translate.google.com/ YouTube: X Factor 5 Best Performances: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PirZLgS3QoE Bare Naked Ladies, If I Had a Million Dollars. Gordon Lightfoot, Of You Could Read My Mind. Lyrics to Bárbara's song: 2021 (LOOKING THROUGH THE GLASS) © Bárbara Lázaro, 2021 The streets are covered in white On the first day of a new time There is no one outside but the bird's song Sugar coat and footprints on the ground The town sleeps, no wonder why The fireworks lasted ‘til 2 am The last dinner she had on her own The freezing night before 2021 And she is looking through the glass Images of when she was young No one to hold her hand or put arms around But she will wait there for her love to come She was fifteen when they first met All these moments running in her head Sixty years have passed and the snowflakes look the same As when they chased each other in the lake And she is looking through the glass Images of when she was young No one to hold her hand or put arms around But she will wait there for her love to come And oh! When they meet again They will walk and laugh and never leave Her home warm like a summer night ‘Cause she will have her love to hold her hand And she is looking through the glass Images of when she was young No one to hold her hand or put arms around But she will wait there for her love to come ‘Til they meet again ‘Til they meet again

S02E05. What Works and What Doesn't (transcribed) May 28, 2021

Welcome everybody! In this episode Gav & Em mull on the following topics: How do you know the lesson is working? How do you make it natural? Universal topics, body language, engagement, using music and film in class. Revision and choosing the right teacher. Along with many other interesting topics. Sit back or get up and enjoy this month's How to English with Gav & Em. Transcriptions here: https://share.descript.com/view/dZs6LJ0xlnw References: The Apprentice (TV show): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Apprentice_(British_TV_series)

S02E04. Chat and Chillaxation (transcribed) Apr 30, 2021

Welcome to this month's episode of How to Teach and learn. In this show, Gav & Em will answer questions and give advice on teaching and learning English. Topics include: which podcasts they listen to, giving yourself feedback on your progress, Em's apple box, and Gav's exercise bike! Tune in and enjoy: How to English! Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/IvrHOwb1KGY SmallBites podcast and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIuJbBSmeAo6d98SDC_zanQ Ologies podcast: https://www.alieward.com/ologies Today in Focus podcast: https://www.theguardian.com/news/series/todayinfocus The Allusionist podcast: https://www.theallusionist.org/ Dear Hank and John podcast: https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/dear-hank-john Imagine Otherwise podcast: https://ideasonfire.net/imagine-otherwise-podcast/ Everything EFL podcast: https://everythingefl.com/ Instagram, How to English: https://www.instagram.com/howtoenglishpod/

S02E03. Bias - Featuring Hedreich Nichols from SmallBites (transcribed) Mar 26, 2021

In this episode, Gav and Em discuss the topic of Bias. This week's special guest is Hedreich Nichols, a curriculum designer and Middle Years Program district edtech lead from North Texas. The author of What is Anti-racism? and What is the Black Lives Matter Movement? and also the host of Smallbites, a YouTube channel, and podcast. Enjoy Hedreich's show and Gav and Em's discussion on bias, favouritism, randomising, diversification, and empathy. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/O5uRbwPgj95 Resources: Hedreich and SmallBites at: https://hedreich.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIuJbBSmeAo6d98SDC_zanQ Oxford dictionaries: https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/ https://zoom.us/ Raise up! Books: https://raiseupforelt.com/

S02E02. Fatigue (transcribed) Feb 26, 2021

Are you feeling weary and a bit worn out? Is the repetition of your work/life/studies getting you down? Gav and Em talk about both their teaching and learning experiences and how to avoid fatigue. Check out this month's episode of How to English for tons of tips on improving your teaching and learning. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/a70KNfQnAbd References: https://www.duolingo.com/ https://www.funeasylearn.com/ Podcasts for learning languages: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2015/feb/09/top-podcasts-learning-language-german-japanese

S02E01. How to Begin (transcribed) Jan 29, 2021

Welcome back! Here is the second season of Gav & Em's How to English podcast. Join them as they discuss the topic of learning a language from the beginning. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/FQPetj9pi0P

References:

Pimsler: https://www.pimsleur.com/

Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/

101 Languages: https://www.101languages.net/

Fun Easy Learn: https://www.funeasylearn.com/

Michel Tomas: https://www.michelthomas.com/

Qualities of good teachers: https://www.snhu.edu/about-us/newsroom/2017/12/qualities-of-a-good-teacher

S01E50. Top Tips Two (transcribed) Dec 25, 2020

In the final show of their first season, Gav & Em present the second part of teachers' and learners' top tips. Whether you're a student or teacher you'll find wonderful tips and tricks to improve your teaching and learning English skills. Remember to return in the New Year with season two! Season's greetings and happy New Year to you all, from Gav & Em. Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ Teachers and Learners on Instagram: kasaei72 https://www.instagram.com/kasaei72/ sara_nativeenglishfast https://www.instagram.com/sara_nativeenglishfast/ renan_weteachonline https://www.instagram.com/renan_weteachonline/ everything_efl_pod https://www.instagram.com/everything_efl_pod/ bits_n_pieces_english https://www.instagram.com/bits_n_pieces_english/ parlourlanguageroom https://www.instagram.com/parlourlanguageroom/ english.unite https://www.instagram.com/english.unite/ english4brazilians https://www.instagram.com/english4brazilians/ rosanna_spreadjoy https://www.instagram.com/rosanna_spreadjoy/ vicky.loras https://www.instagram.com/vicky.loras/ the.eng.bang https://www.instagram.com/the.eng.bang/ liveandlearn_podcast https://www.instagram.com/liveandlearn_podcast/ canaryislandsenglish https://www.instagram.com/canaryislandsenglish/ mohsen.sabetmand https://www.instagram.com/mohsen.sabetmand/ english_with_amira https://www.instagram.com/english_with_amira/ etook.english https://www.instagram.com/etook.english/ WaWorkshops https://www.instagram.com/waworkshops/ Google docs: https://docs.google.com/ Google jamboard: https://jamboard.google.com/ Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/en-gb The Crown, TV show, Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80025678 Friends, TV show: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108778/

S01E49. Top Tips - Part One (transcribed) Dec 18, 2020

In this penultimate show of season one, Gav & Em ask their fellow teachers and student followers to share their top teaching and learning language tips. This week's fun-packed show won't fail to inspire and motivate your teaching and learning. Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ Teachers and learners on Instagram: f.zamani1376nn https://www.instagram.com/f.zamani1376nn/ englisharthas https://www.instagram.com/englisharthas/ maxi.kot https://www.instagram.com/maxi.kot/ 6afraidof7cause789 https://www.instagram.com/6afraidof7cause789/ aceenglishonline https://www.instagram.com/acenglishonline/ english_like_a_non_native https://www.instagram.com/english_like_a_non_native/ dosecertadeingles https://www.instagram.com/dosecertadeingles/ learnenglishwithparis https://www.instagram.com/learn.english.with.paris/ patriciademier https://www.instagram.com/patricia_demier/ tungning_inthepicture https://www.instagram.com/tungning_inthepicture/ edsvets_english https://www.instagram.com/edsvets_english/ fabulousfabes https://www.instagram.com/fabulous.fabes/ teachloveearn https://www.instagram.com/teach.love.earn/ tutorstoptips https://www.instagram.com/tutors.toptips/ creative.ideas.4.esl https://www.instagram.com/creative.ideas.4.esl/ Resources: Business Builder Resources, 1.3 Showing Interest, Macmillan, 2002 Flipgrid: https://info.flipgrid.com/ DeepL: https://www.deepl.com/en/translator

S01E48. Books - Featuring Raise Up! (transcribed) Dec 11, 2020

This week Gav & Em review some of their favourite teaching and learning English books. The show includes a very special message from two of the authors of Raise Up! a diverse and representative series of student's course books. We really recommend you get a copy for your own classroom. Enjoy the show! Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ Raise Up! visit their website: https://raiseupforelt.com/ James's ELT podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kZ6ubdXZipTx2YRdkvSud?si=fgys1lvWQbGZDK-oNn_0rA&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1 English File, Oxford University Press: https://elt.oup.com/catalogue/items/global/adult_courses/english_file_fourth_edition/?cc=gb&selLanguage=en&mode=hub Market Leader, Pearson: https://www.pearson.com/english/catalogue/business-english/market-leader.html In company, MacMillan: https://www.macmillanenglish.com/catalogue/courses/business-english/in-company-30/course-information Cutting Edge, Pearson: https://www.pearson.com/english/catalogue/general-english/cutting-edge-3e.html Headway, Oxford University Press: https://elt.oup.com/catalogue/items/global/adult_courses/headway/?cc=gb&selLanguage=en&mode=hub How English Works, Oxford: https://books.google.co.uk/books/about/How_English_Works.html?id=ZUBPvdUx39IC&redir_esc=y English Grammar in Use, Cambridge: https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/catalog/grammar-vocabulary-and-pronunciation/english-grammar-use-5th-edition Language Practice, MacMillan: https://www.waterstones.com/author/michael-vince/298029 Penny Ur https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/authors/penny-ur New Inside Out, MacMillan: https://www.macmillanenglish.com/catalogue/courses/adults-and-young-adults/new-inside-out/course-information Reward, Longman: https://www.eltbase.com/books-6-reward-intermediate-resource-pack

S01E47. It's The Business (transcribed) VIDEO Dec 04, 2020

Are you a business person? Do you teach business English? What's the difference between general and business English? Find the answer to these and many more fascinating questions on this week's How to English with Gav & Em. Welcome listeners. This week Gav & Em discuss the topic of learner levels. From beginners to proficiency, what are the differences, challenges and rewards of both teaching and learning at these levels? Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References: CEFR table and "can do" statements: https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/table-1-cefr-3.3-common-reference-levels-global-scale English File, Oxford References: Market Leader, third edition, Upper-Intermediate, Longman New Cutting Edge, Upper-Intermediate, Pearson

S01E46. Topics (transcribed) Nov 27, 2020

This week Gav & Em mull over the topic of topics. Hear about their lesson ideas and their students' favourite themes. Join them on this week's How to English: Teach and Learn with Gav & Em! Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References: BBC Recipes: https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes Food, Unit 1, English File, 3rd Edition, Intermediate, Oxford Festivals in Germany: https://cs.hotels.com/go/germany/best-festivals-germany Absolute Legal English, Delta Publishing: https://www.ajshop.cz/delta-publishing/absolute-legal-english/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAkuP9BRCkARIsAKGLE8XIG_buaYjGD1IsRukjahj-daV3EhND4x9dc6iN66iquIp-X4kwdGAaAkhrEALw_wcB Stella Liebeck Case: Cutting Edge, Advanced, Longman David Hockney Painting: English File, 3rd Edition, Pre-Intermediate, Oxford Cultural rules and laws: Are they true? New English File, 2rd Edition, Intermediate, p.179, Oxford Douglas Adams' story: https://theoldvillage.wordpress.com/2004/01/28/douglas-adams-shares-a-true-story/#:~:text=It%20didn't%20look%20like,very%20bad%20at%20dealing%20with. UK The Eat Well Guide: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/the-eatwell-guide/ Inchoative verbs: https://www.usingenglish.com/files/pdf/inchoative-verbs.pdf British idioms: https://www.chapter-living.com/blog/28-classic-british-idioms English superstitions: https://artsandculture.google.com/story/QQIyTWmzJ9QvLg

S01E45. Teaching Kids (transcribed) VIDEO Nov 20, 2020

Are you teaching kids at the moment? Are your kids learning another language? How can you make learning more fun for young learners? Listen to Gav & Em reminisce on their kids' classes. Hear them share teaching and learning tips that you can apply to your classes. Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References: Best books for kids: https://bilingualkidspot.com/2019/06/11/esl-english-learning-books-for-kids-beginners/ Oxford Picture Dictionary: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-oxford-picture-dictionary-for-kids-joan-ross-keyes/book/9780194349970.html Let’s Go Series: https://elt.oup.com/catalogue/items/global/young_learners/lets_go_fourth_edition/?cc=cz&selLanguage=cs Song: We're going on a bear hunt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QlAx20TvEI Kids peer teaching: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/peer-correction Useful Tips for Teaching ESL To Children: https://www.eslbase.com/teaching/teaching-esl-children

S01E44. Pressure (transcribed) VIDEO Nov 13, 2020

Do you feel under pressure as a learner or teacher? Is it pressure from your students, teacher, other teachers, company, or even the pressure you put on yourself? See if you can relate to Gav & Em as they discuss the pressure they experience, in this week's How to English. Need a transcription or subtitles? Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References: Synonyms: https://www.synonyms.com/ Dictionary: https://www.dictionary.com Mice on wheels: https://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/21/science/study-shows-that-mice-run-for-fun-not-just-for-lab-work.html Dan Rather: The dream begins, most of the time, with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you on to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called truth. https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/79856-the-dream-begins-with-a-teacher-who-believes-in-you#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20dream%20begins%20with%20a%20teacher%20who%20believes%20in%20you,a%20sharp%20stick%20called%20truth.%E2%80%9D

S01E43. Organising Stuff (transcribed) VIDEO Nov 06, 2020

Welcome everybody! In this week's episode, Gav and Em are trying to get their stuff in order. Are you looking for ways to organise your teaching or learning files? Do you need some tips on how to structure your class materials? Well, look no further, because Gav and Em have got exactly what you're looking for. Welcome listeners. This week Gav & Em discuss the topic of learner levels. From beginners to proficiency, what are the differences, challenges and rewards of both teaching and learning at these levels? Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References: CEFR table and "can do" statements: https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/table-1-cefr-3.3-common-reference-levels-global-scale English File, Oxford

S01E42. Exam Skills - Featuring DinoKoaching (transcribed) VIDEO Oct 30, 2020

Are you taking an English exam? Do you need some tips on passing it? Have you taught TOEFL, IELTS, or the Cambridge exams? Have a listen to Gav & Em break down, and sum up the ins and outs of these exams. Featuring Dino (Koaching) from Udemy - an exam essay writing expert. Welcome listeners. This week Gav & Em discuss the topic of learner levels. From beginners to proficiency, what are the differences, challenges and rewards of both teaching and learning at these levels? Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References: CEFR table and "can do" statements: https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/table-1-cefr-3.3-common-reference-levels-global-scale English File, Oxford Dino Koaching on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinokoaching/ Dino's Udemy Cambridge Exams – Essay Writing Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/cambridge-exams-essay-writing/?referralCode=61CF3E54ED5E94D2DECD References: Difference between TOEFL and IELTS: https://www.schoolapply.com/blog/posts/2017/january/ielts-vs-toefl-what-is-the-difference/ Cambridge exams information: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/ TOEFL exam information: https://www.ets.org/toefl Barron's TOEFL exam book: https://www.toeflresources.com/blog/review-barrons-toefl-ibt-17th-edition/ Best books for the IELTS exam: https://ieltsliz.com/recommended-books-for-ielts/ Macmillan Ready for series: http://www.macmillan.cz/ucebnice-anglictiny/jazykove-zkousky Cambridge Proficiency exam and other books: https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/official-exam-preparation-materials/exam/c2-proficiency

S01E41. What I Got from the CELTA (transcribed) VIDEO Oct 23, 2020

Are you a teacher with a CELTA qualification? Are you thinking about taking the CELTA training course? Does your teacher have a CELTA or another teaching qualification? Whatever your certificate, listen to Gav and Em discuss their experiences of studying in another country to become teachers. Welcome followers. This week Gav & Em discuss the topic of learner levels. From beginners to proficiency, what are the differences, challenges and rewards of both teaching and learning at these levels? Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References: CEFR table and "can do" statements: https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/table-1-cefr-3.3-common-reference-levels-global-scale English File, Oxford References: IH Budapest, teacher training: http://teacher-training.hu/ Details of the course:https://www.cactuslanguage.com/benefits-of-a-celta-online-course/ Pass rates of the CELTA internationally: https://passthecelta.com/faq/what-is-the-pass-rate/#:~:text=CELTA%20pass%20rates%20differ%20depending,candidates%20get%20a%20pass%20grade Amazing task based learning book: https://www.deltapublishing.co.uk/book/activities-for-task-based-learning-9783125017016/?page_id=1 CELTA preparation book: https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/catalog/cambridge-english-exams-ielts/celta-course

S01E40. It's All About the Students (transcribed) VIDEO Oct 16, 2020

Where would we be without students? Where would we be without teachers? Why are you learning English, and do you have any learning or teaching tips? Gav and Em, along with their amazing students, do their best to answer these and many other questions in this week's How to English - Teach and Learn with Gav & Em. Welcome listeners. This week Gav & Em discuss the topic of learner levels. From beginners to proficiency, what are the differences, challenges and rewards of both teaching and learning at these levels? Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References: CEFR table and "can do" statements: https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/table-1-cefr-3.3-common-reference-levels-global-scale English File, Oxford References: "I am still learning," quote: https://www.maryellencarsley.com/blog/i-am-still-learning-misattributed-to-michelangelo-di-lodovico-buonarroti-simoni Statistics on language learners: https://www.elc-schools.com/blog/4-reasons-why-learning-english-is-so-important/#:~:text=Knowing%20English%20increases%20your%20chances,entertainment%20as%20well%20as%20work! Why are students learning English: https://www.knowblereader.com/why-learn-english The world languages: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2015/04/23/the-worlds-languages-in-7-maps-and-charts/ 2 Billion English learners: https://www.internationalteflacademy.com/blog/report-from-tesol-2-billion-english-learners-worldwide How many people speak English?: https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/how-many-people-speak-english-and-where-is-it-spoken#:~:text=Out%20of%20the%20world's%20approximately,English%20as%20their%20first%20language. Positive adjectives (PDF): http://www.cytss.edu.hk/cytss97pyl/car/testimonial%20reference.pdf Negative adjectives: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/describe-people-negatively-english/

S01E39. The Environment (transcribed) VIDEO Oct 09, 2020

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 teach and learn about the effects we're having on the Earth. Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/

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/

S01E38. This Week Online (transcribed) VIDEO Oct 02, 2020

How was your week? There were plenty of ups and downs for Gav and Em. To find out the details, check out their show. Plus, you're in store for a quickfire Q&A and a language quiz for everyone to take part in. Good luck! Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/

References:

Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC82I7s6p3GnXv4iP5hkmXkA

This week's quiz: https://www.tefl.net/quizzes/terms-parts-of-speech.htm

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/skype-for-business/download-app

https://whereby.com/

Chunky book: http://www.owenhopkins.co.uk/architectural-styles

S01E37. Money Matters - Featuring Zdenek Lukas Sep 25, 2020

What springs to mind when you think of money when learning or teaching English? In this week's show, Gav and Em reflect on how they present money in their lessons and the topic of money disparities within the TEFL industry. If you'd like to voice your opinion, visit our Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube channel to leave a comment. Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ Reference: Zdenek's English Podcast: https://zdeneksenglishpodcast.podbean.com/ English online as a non-native speaker: https://www.teachaway.com/blog/teach-english-online-non-native-speaker-jobs TEFL Equity: https://teflequityadvocates.com/ Money, p. 216, 3C, English File, Advanced, 3rd Edition, 2010, Teacher's Book Market Leader, Unit 6, p. 54, Intermediate, 3rd Edition, 2010, Student's Book Equity and Inclusion in Pronunciation teaching online conference on the 4th October: https://pronsig.iatefl.org/conf4oct2020/ It's illegal to advertise native only jobs: https://teflequityadvocates.com/2014/04/01/native-speakers-only-ads-and-eu-law/#:~:text=In%20its%20answer%20to%20Question,any%20circumstance%2C%20under%20community%20law.

S01E36. Wording (transcribed) VIDEO Sep 18, 2020

Welcome back to How to English with Gav & Em. In this episode, you'll find out all about new words, word forms, and where words fit into sentences. Plus plenty of ways to practice in the classroom for both teachers and students. Sit back, and enjoy the show! Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References: Calvin and Hobbes, Bill Waterson: https://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/1993/01/25 Buffalo, buffalo, buffalo, buffalo, buffalo, buffalo, buffalo, buffalo: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/18209/buffalo-buffalo-buffalo-buffalo-buffalo-buffalo-buffalo-buffalo Word forms grids: https://vocabularyhome.com/nouns/nouns-verbs-adjectives-and-adverbs/ (Old) English File, Unit 5 B, Intermediate, Bleep Game, OUP Oxford, 1999 New Cutting Edge, Intermediate, Unit 2, Study Practice, p134, Pearson, 2007 Inside Out, 9C, "Dominoes", Intermediate, Macmillan Education, 2000 https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/new-words-in-the-dictionary Podcast about words: https://www.theallusionist.org/ The word werewolf: https://qz.com/289884/werewolf-is-the-most-sexist-word-in-the-english-langu Online Dominoes: http://www.onlinedominogames.com/

S01E35. Evergreen (transcribed) VIDEO Sep 11, 2020

Welcome Everybody! This week, Gav and Em pick apart the timeless theme of evergreen teaching and learning. Just what does it mean to have evergreen topics, techniques and issues? Join them for a teaching and learning adventure on How to English with Gav & Em. Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/

References: Pop Idol winner Will Young: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5xLMNbN9V8 Evergreen topics for students: https://www.fluentu.com/blog/educator-english/esl-discussion-topics-for-adults/ Non-standardized tests in Scandinavian schools: https://bigthink.com/mike-colagrossi/no-standardized-tests-no-private-schools-no-stress-10-reasons-why-finlands-education-system-in-the-best-in-the-world

S01E34. Keeping it Fresh Sep 04, 2020

How do you keep your English lessons fresh, fun and up-to-date? Delve into the world of language acquisition with Gav and Em. This week they'll give their take on how to keep your classes and lessons fresh and avoid stagnation. Take a seat and enjoy! Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References: How air quality affects students' ability: http://www.developmentchannel.org/2019/12/23/3-105/ Why you should provide learning objectives: https://www.edglossary.org/learning-objectives/

S01E33. How Em Teaches (transcribed) VIDEO Aug 28, 2020

Are you ready for a teaching and learning experience? After years of practicing her skills, Em is going to demonstrate one of her many techniques for teaching. Listen, laugh and learn along with this week's episode of How to English with Gav & Em. Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References: In Company , Intermediate, Teacher's Book, 2nd Edition, page T161. Macmillan (2002).

S01E32. How Gav Teaches (transcribed) VIDEO Aug 21, 2020

Welcome everybody! After requests from their listeners, Gav has prepared a demo of a couple of his teaching techniques. You'll find out for yourself what it's like to be on the other end of the teaching and learning experience with this week's episode of How to English with Gav & Em. Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References: Online thesaurus: https://thesaurus.com/ The Direct Method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk6HS8RlD98 Andy the English teacher: https://www.instagram.com/parlourlanguageroom/ English File, Christina Latham-Koenig, Clive Oxenden, Paul Seligson, Oxford University Press.

S01E31. Conflict (transcribed) VIDEO Aug 14, 2020

Have you had to deal with conflict in your classroom? Have you had difficulties with your students or your teacher? Put your headphones on, press play and listen to Gav and Em talk about conflict from an educational point of view. Don't forget we'd like to hear about your experiences, too. Finally, remember to share our podcast with your fellow teachers or classmates! Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References: Unit 11 Conflict, New Market Leader, Pre-intermediate, 3rd Edition, Pearson Taboos and Issues, Richard MacAndrew and Ron Martínez, Thomson, Heinle

S01E30. Teaching and Learning in Another Country (transcribed) VIDEO Aug 07, 2020

Hi Everyone! Have you ever taught or learnt English abroad? What are your experiences? Take a listen to Gav and Em as they chat about their own experiences and share a few tips along the way. Hope you enjoy this week's episode. Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/

S01E29. Q&A with G&E (transcribed) VIDEO Jul 31, 2020

Hey followers! Happy Friday or whichever day it is with you. This week Gav and Em will answer your questions on learning and teaching English. From how often you should study, to where you can find some good resources, they've got you covered. Get your pens ready because this week you might like to make some notes. Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References:

ELT Journal from Oxford Academic, https://academic.oup.com/eltj

Useful online resources from International House, https://www.ihteachenglish.com/resource/11-useful-online-resources-elt-teachers

Teacher podcasts, ELT Chile: https://www.eltinchile.com/ The TEFLology Podcast: https://teflology-podcast.com/

How many hours does it take to learn a level in English? https://www.ef.com/wwen/blog/faq/how-long-to-learn-english/ https://anchor.fm/everything-efl

Learning English podcasts and Youtube, Speak English with Tiffani: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGLGVRO_9qDc8VDGGMTcUiQ Wanda's #saywhat Podcast, https://www.buzzsprout.com/1010788 Zdenek's English Podcast: https://zdeneksenglishpodcast.podbean.com/ English Journey Podcast: https://linktr.ee/englishjourney

Books from Oxford University Press on English for Specific Purposes, https://elt.oup.com/cat/subjects/business_and_english/english_specific/?cc=cz&selLanguage=cs

Pronunciation of specific words, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQwDYYZ44evRH0_64Q5Vag

Bic pens, https://www.bicworld.com/en/our-products/stationery

Collins A-Z: https://collins.co.uk/pages/a-z

S01E28. Self-Care Jul 24, 2020

Happy International Self-Care Day listeners! This week Gav and Em talk about how we can look after ourselves both physically and mentally. They give tips on how to navigate our stressful lives and encourage us to value some 'you' time. Why not take a moment and give yourself a chance to relax to Gav & Em's How to English? Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/

S01E27. Politically Correct Language (transcribed) VIDEO Jul 17, 2020

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. Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ 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

S01E26. Time and Timing (transcribed) VIDEO Jul 10, 2020

Tick-tock, tick-tock, how's your timing? This week Gav & Em examine the essential theme of time. Organising your time, arriving on time, and when you just don't have enough time. Tune in to this week's How to English and have a great time! Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/

References:

https://youcanbook.me/

S01E25. Things I Wish I'd Known Jul 03, 2020

What would you tell your trainee-self if you had the chance? Is there something you wish you'd started earlier? Let's take a journey back in time with Gav & Em as they discuss the things they wish they'd known. Listen to them reminisce on their experiences which have become part of their classroom and planning routine. Plus plenty of tips for learners from How To English . Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ Gav & Em's Top tips: 6 Minute English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english Learn/Practice Movies With English: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA7lNLNvxTzig5dqfGl8DGbLOvUI08yXg Magoosh: https://magoosh.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_u7254yx6gIVmN4YCh0vPQJFEAAYASAAEgIo4_D_BwE Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/ How I Met Your Mother, TV Series Friends, TV Series The Office (UK/USA), TV Series The Big Bang Theory, TV Series

S01E24. Getting Stuck Jun 26, 2020

Do you feel you've hit a learning wall? Is your level of English stagnating? What do you do if your students just don't get it? And do you encounter problems when you're speaking English outside the classroom? Lock into Gav & Em in this week's How To English for their insights and observations on these issues and more. Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References: How English Works, Michael Swan, Catherine Walter, Oxford University Press, 1997 https://books.google.cz/books/about/How_English_Works.html?id=ZUBPvdUx39IC&source=kp_book_description&redir_esc=y Intermediate Language Practice, Michael Vince, Paul Emmerson, Macmillan, 2003 https://books.google.cz/books?id=5OmfQgAACAAJ&source=gbs_similarbooks English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, Cambridge, 2019 https://englishforforeignersonline.com/english-grammar-in-use-by-raymond-murphy-book-review/

S01E23. Different Levels Jun 19, 2020

Welcome listeners. This week Gav & Em discuss the topic of learner levels. From beginners to proficiency, what are the differences, challenges and rewards of both teaching and learning at these levels? Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References: CEFR table and "can do" statements: https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/table-1-cefr-3.3-common-reference-levels-global-scale English File, Oxford

S01 Extra Episode - Racism in ELT Jun 16, 2020

Hi Everyone, here's a mid-week episode from Gav & Em in which they show their support for anti-racism, equality, and fairness in ELT. Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/

S01E22. Our Favourite Activities Jun 12, 2020

I guess you were wondering what Gav & Em actually do in their classrooms? Well, here's your chance to find out. This week in How To English Pod, they talk about their favourite activities and games they like to practice both online and face-to-face. Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References: Choose the Best Candidate, Market Leader, Pearson Longman, 2nd Edition, pre-intermediate, unit 1 Choose the Best Location, Business Results, Oxford, elementary, unit 3 Auxiliary game, Three-Person Snap, Cutting Edge, Pearson, 3rd Edition, unit 1B Escape from the Moonlight Cottage, https://www.365escape.com/Pleasurable-Cottage.html Email Style, https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/business-english/email-style Life and Death Decisions, In Company, McMillan, upper-intermediate, 2002, unit 10 Maze of Terror, New Cutting Edge, Pearson, upper-intermediate, 1999, pp,143-145 Call Me On My Mobile, In Company, McMillan, elementary, 2002 Intonation Directions/ Contradict Me, Pronunciation Games, Cambridge, 1995

S01E21. How to Teach and Learn (transcribed) VIDEO Jun 05, 2020

Welcome, everyone! This week Gav & Em get deeper into the art of teaching and learning English. As they reveal the ingredients that make a good lesson and find out when learning really happens. Follow their journey of discovery on the path to enlightenment. Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/

References:

Memory Palace - The Art of Memory, Frances Yates, Random House UK

Stirrers and Settlers, British Council: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/stirrers-settlers-primary-classroom

Feats of Memory: https://www.ted.com/talks/joshua_foer_feats_of_memory_anyone_can_do/transcript?language=en

Effectiveness of Information exchange: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334502101_The_Impact_of_Information_Gap_Activities_on_Young_EFL_Learners'_Oral_Fluency

The Protégé Effect: How You Can Learn by Teaching Others: https://effectiviology.com/protege-effect-learn-by-teaching/

S01E20. The Positives of Teaching and Learning (transcribed) VIDEO May 29, 2020

What are the good sides of teaching and learning English? How do the students and teachers benefit from sharing their time together? Follow Gav & Em piece together the positives of this experience in this week's episode of How To English. Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References:

Benefits of learning languages later in life https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/feb/15/the-bilingual-brain-albert-costa-review

Pass the parcel (variation) http://www.english-time.eu/for-teachers/activity/221-pass-the-parcel/

S01E18. Teach and Learn in Groups (transcribed) VIDEO May 15, 2020

Gav & Em are back with another exciting and educational chat on the topic of teaching and learning in groups. Sit back and enjoy their discussion on the finer details from both the student's and teacher's point of view. Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/

S01E17. How to Speaking (transcribed) VIDEO May 08, 2020

Welcome back to our regular followers and thanks for joining us if you're new to the podcast. This week, Gav & Em speak about... speaking! What makes speaking difficult? Are there any games we can play any speaking games in our classrooms? Find out the answer to these and more questions in this week's episode of How to English: Teach and Learn with Gav & Em. Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References: Taboos and Issues, Richard MacAndrew and Ron Martínez, Thomson, Heinle. Role Plays for Today: Photocopiable Activities to Get Students Speaking, Jason Anderson, Delta Publishing. Find a speaking partner: https://www.fluentu.com/blog/english/english-speaking-online/ Voice recording online app.: https://vocaroo.com/ Just a Minute Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2asXQnUvrGc Taboo Game: https://eslgames.com/esl-taboo/

S01E16. How to Listening (transcribed) VIDEO May 01, 2020

Welcome, everybody. Here is the new episode of How to English with Gav & Em. This week, the two experienced teachers tackle the topic of listening. Whether it's via music, movies, podcasts, the news, or in real conversation, let yourself be guided towards a deeper knowledge of learning and teaching of this essential skill. Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References: BBC Science Podcast 50 Things that made the Modern Economy Podcast 30 Animals that Made Us Smarter Podcast Spotify Youtube Dear Hank and John Podcast Serial Podcast CSI TV programme Paul Theroux Bill Bryson Ed Sheeran Stephen Fry, Harry Potter, audiobooks Movies on YouTube News in Levels Market Leader, Pearson English File, Oxford Apple, iPhone Google Microsoft, Cortana Amazon, Alexa https://www.facebook.com/excitingenglishyoutube/

S01E15. How to Writing (transcribed) VIDEO Apr 24, 2020

Welcome to the new episode of How to English: Teach and Learn with Gav and Em. This time, Gav and Em talk about the most common types of writing. Style, form, and technique as well as new and traditional ways of writing come up during their chat. Enjoy yourselves teaching and learning wherever you are around the world. Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References: Outlook email: https://outlook.live.com Gmail email: https://mail.google.com/ A running dictation: https://comprehensibleclassroom.com/2011/06/29/running-dictation/#:~:text=Running%20Dictation%20in%20a%20nutshell,where%20a%20secretary%20transcribes%20it. Exquisite corpse game: https://www.eslprintables.com/writing_worksheets/other_writing_worksheets/Exquisite_Corpse_Collaborati_806468/ Skype: https://www.skype.com/en/ WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/ Messenger: https://www.messenger.com/ Email style: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/business-english/email-style One stop English (not first stop): https://www.onestopenglish.com/

S01E14. How to Reading (transcribed) VIDEO Apr 17, 2020

Books, articles, Instagram quotes, what do you read? In this episode, Gav & Em delve into the world of words. Hear them discuss a wide range of materials and suggest ways both the student and the teacher can approach reading in and outside the classroom. Enjoy this week's episode of How to English: Teach and Learn with Gav & Em. Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References: Dan Brown Nick Hornby John Lancaster JK Rowling Marian Keyes Haruki Murakami Ernest Hemingway Ken Follet John Steinbeck JRR Tolken Jane Austen Shakespeare Arthur Conan Doyle George RR Martin Twitter http://twitter.com/ https://www.instagram.com/howtoenglishpod/ https://facebook.com https://google.com https://bbc.com VOA News https://www.voanews.com/ Penguin Readers https://www.penguinreaders.co.uk/ Cambridge exams: CAE, FCE, IELTS Exam TOEFL Exam English File, Pearson Jigsaw Reading exercise https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/jigsaw-reading https://www.ikea.com/

S01E13. How to Pronunciation (transcribed) VIDEO Apr 10, 2020

Having trouble saying th/w/sh? Need some tips on how to teach or learn pronunciation? Listen to Gav & Em as they discuss the challenges of speaking English clearly in this week's How to English: Teach and Learn. Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References: English File IPA pronunciation chart: https://elt.oup.com/elt/students/englishfile/pdf/nef_int_bookmark_bw.pdf?cc=global&selLanguage=en Using a dictionary for pronunciation: https://www.dictionary.com/ Minimal Pairs (activity): https://www.tinyteflteacher.co.uk/teach-english/pronunciation/minimal-pair-list Strong or Weak? (to/for/the): Cambridge Business English Activities, Cambridge, 2000 How to Pronounce th, mmmEnglish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCkONOv2JJM&t=14s Amidst the Mists tongue twister: https://www.grandmasnurseryrhymes.com/amidstthemists.html 18 Tongue Twisters from around the World, Easy Languages: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5RNk0zLwmo

S01E12. How to Vocabulary (transcribed) VIDEO Apr 03, 2020

Words? Vocabulary? Phrases? Just what does it all mean? You know you can rely on Gav & Em to guide you to a better understanding of everything English. Take a journey with two knowledgeable educators as they spell out how to teach and learn words in this week's episode of How to English: Teach and learn with Gav & Em. Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ Resources: Taboo (game): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Agdd3PR8zgo Pictionary (game): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTslIbA2JF4 Board Race (game): https://teachingrecipes.com/board-race/ Pelmanism (game): https://busyteacher.org/22375-memory-pelmanism-17-great-ways-to-use.html English Grammar in Use Supplementary Exercises with Answers, Hashemi Louise and Raymond Murphy, Cambridge, 2012 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/en-gb

S01E11. How to Grammar (transcribed) VIDEO Mar 27, 2020

Need some tips on teaching or learning grammar? Look no further, they've got just what you've been looking for. In this episode of How to English with Gav and Em, you'll hear two experienced teachers reveal the secrets of what makes a good teacher or learner where grammar is concerned. Saddle up and hold on tight for another episode of How to English! Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References:

Parts of speech: https://www.lexico.com/grammar/word-classes-or-parts-of-speech

English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy and Surai Pongtongcharoen, Cambridge.

Using timelines: https://eflrecipes.com/2014/06/21/timelines/

Differences between British and American English with present perfect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0KWEAWwASQ

Intermediate Language Practice, Michael Vince, Macmillan.

How English Works: A Grammar Practice Book; with Answers, Catherine Walter, Michael Swan, Oxford.

S01E10. Teach and Learn at Home (transcribed) VIDEO Mar 20, 2020

Working from home? Here's an episode of How to English: Teach and Learn with Gav & Em that you really need to hear. If you're pacing the living room worrying about how to continue your English lessons, don't fear. Gav & Em will share their knowledge of communication apps, strategies, and what to keep in mind during these challenging times. Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/ References: Zoom: https://zoom.us/ Skype: https://www.skype.com/en/ Skype for Business: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/skype-for-business/download-app Webex: https://www.webex.com/ Microsoft Teams: https://www.microsoft.com/en/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software Whereby: https://whereby.com/ Whatsapp Web: https://web.whatsapp.com/ Google Hangouts: https://hangouts.google.com/ Foxit PDF Reader: https://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf-reader/

S01E09. Lesson Structure VIDEO Mar 13, 2020

Welcome World! To you, wherever you are, whether you're a language teacher or learner, listen to Gav & Em discuss their take on lesson structure. From the point of view of a student or as the trainer, hear about expectations, preparations, materials, and implementation in this episode of How To English. Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/

S01E08. Lessons Outside the Classroom (transcribed) VIDEO Mar 06, 2020

Wondering if there's another place to teach or learn English than simply the classroom? Well, this is the episode for you! Hear Gav & Em explore the possibilities of learning in a new and inspiring setting in this episode of How to English. Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/

References:

Classroom management: https://www.onestopenglish.com/methodology-tips-for-teachers/classroom-management/146450.article

S01E07. Correcting (and avoiding) Mistakes (transcribed) VIDEO Feb 28, 2020

In this new episode of How to English Gav & Em explore methods of dealing with those errors that cause the student and the teacher no end of problems. Hear strategies and approaches to boost your learning and teaching and guide you to better English lessons. Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/

References:

BBC 6 minute English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english

S01E06. Making Mistakes (Part Two) (transcribed) VIDEO Feb 21, 2020

Here's the second part of Making Mistakes for both students and teachers. Gav & Em review last week's episode then go on to discuss student's errors. Listen out for tips and tricks to improve your teaching or learning skills in the classroom with How to English. Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/

S01E05. Making Mistakes (Part One) (transcribed) VIDEO Feb 14, 2020

Have you ever wondered if teachers make mistakes? What errors should you expect from your students? In this episode, Gav & Em explore the world of making mistakes from both the teacher's and the student's point of view. Enjoy anecdotes and gaffes from How to English this week. Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/

S01E04. Technology in the Classroom (transcribed) VIDEO Feb 07, 2020

This week Gav and Em, two experienced TEFL teachers, talk about technology in the classroom. From pens and pencils to mobiles, tablets, and the Internet. Learn how stepping into the digital world can benefit both the learner and the teacher. Join Gav and Em as they discuss "How to English!" Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/

References:

WhatsApp https://www.whatsapp.com/

Messenger https://www.messenger.com/

Quizlet https://quizlet.com/

Duolingo https://www.duolingo.com/

Grammarly https://www.grammarly.com

Magoosh https://magoosh.com/

Google Classroom https://classroom.google.com/

Skype https://www.skype.com/

WebEx https://www.webex.com/

S01E03. Lesson and Course Planning (transcribed) VIDEO Jan 31, 2020

For their third episode, Gav & Em explore the subject of lesson and course planning. As a teacher, what do you need to take into account before stepping into the classroom? As a learner, do you know what the best way to improve your English is? Join them in their conversation as Gav & Em discuss key aspects of teaching and learning. Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/

References:

English File, Third Edition, Oxford University Press, (2013)

Cutting Edge, Pearson Education Limited, (2014)

Dogme, Scott Thornbury: https://scottthornbury.wordpress.com/2010/02/28/d-is-for-dogme/

Royal Family picture: www.townandcountrymag.com

S01E02. Types of Lessons (transcribed) VIDEO Jan 26, 2020

In their second episode, Gav & Em talk about different types of lessons. Follow two experienced English teachers as they discuss general, business, exam and ESP English, covering both the teacher's approach and the learner's expectations. Buy them a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: ⁠http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/

References:

English File, Oxford.

New Market Leader, 3rd edition, Upper-intermediate, Unit 8, Pearson.

In Company, Macmillan.

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

S01E01. First Lessons (transcribed) VIDEO Jan 18, 2020

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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