How to English: Teach and Learn with Gav & Em: Recent Episodes
Gav & Em
Welcome to a podcast about teaching and learning English as a foreign language. Listen to two experienced teachers discussing the most important topics for both teachers and students. Each week they'll cover teaching techniques and learning tips. Whether you're up at the board, or behind the desk, you'll get something from Gav and Em's: How To English Podcast. Find them on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/YouTube #howtoenglishpod Show your support here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod
Check out this rerun of an earlier episode – now fully transcribed! Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/UomvAQ8jhp1 Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodWelcome 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/
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
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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
Check out this rerun of an earlier episode – now fully transcribed! Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/UomvAQ8jhp1 Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod
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 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-scaleEnglish File, OxfordDino 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=61CF3E54ED5E94D2DECDReferences: 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
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
Check out this rerun of an earlier episode – now fully transcribed! Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/B8agj8I7FpA Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodWelcome 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-scaleEnglish File, Oxford
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/howtoenglishpodEm's questions for the indirect questions activity: New English File, 2006, Intermediate, 6A, p188 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
Check out this rerun of an earlier episode – now fully transcribed! Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/mgYK8REjRRR Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod
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 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-scaleEnglish File, OxfordDino 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=61CF3E54ED5E94D2DECDReferences: 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
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/howtoenglishpodQuiz of the Week:https://hobbylark.com/party-games/list-of-family-feud-questionsTimestamps(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
Check out this rerun of an earlier episode – now fully transcribed! Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/AmKPNbWdx3q Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod
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 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-scaleEnglish File, OxfordReferences: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%20gradeAmazing task based learning book: https://www.deltapublishing.co.uk/book/activities-for-task-based-learning-9783125017016/?page_id=1CELTA preparation book: https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/catalog/cambridge-english-exams-ielts/celta-course
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
Check out this rerun of an earlier episode – now fully transcribed! Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/nIg7XEXtYrH Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodAre 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.htmlLet’s Go Series: https://elt.oup.com/catalogue/items/global/young_learners/lets_go_fourth_edition/?cc=cz&selLanguage=csSong: We're going on a bear hunt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QlAx20TvEIKids peer teaching: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/peer-correctionUseful Tips for Teaching ESL To Children: https://www.eslbase.com/teaching/teaching-esl-children
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_dhWho 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
Check out this rerun of an earlier episode – now fully transcribed! Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/Cjd6JIV1Ojq Buy Gav & Em a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod
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/
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/howtoenglishpodNationalities 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
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
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
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=0Em's finance crossword: Professional English in Use, Finance, Ian MacKenzie, CambridgeGav'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
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/howtoenglishpodTeacher Charlotte: https://www.instagram.com/charlotte_teaches_english/Teacher Sergio: https://www.instagram.com/grammar_drops/https://www.youtube.com/c/TeacherSergioViulaTeacher Tsar: https://www.instagram.com/englishwithtsar/https://www.youtube.com/@EnglishwithTsar
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/howtoenglishpodEmily's website:www.emilybrysonelt.com/Visual templates: https://www.emilybrysonelt.com/visual-templates-for-engaging-environmental-discussions/Containers: https://www.emilybrysonelt.com/?s=containersOther resourcesJamboard: https://jamboard.google.com/Draw phrasal verbs: https://www.learn-english-today.com/phrasal-verbs/phrasal-verbs-DRAW.htmlExample of sketchnoting (baking bread): https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/645703665296605628/Visit Gav & Em's website for more transcriptionshttp://www.howtoenglishpod.com/
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/@ihmanchesterThings to do in Manchester:https://www.timeout.com/manchester/things-to-do/22-great-things-to-do-in-manchesterMotivating students:https://www.fluentu.com/blog/educator-english/motivating-students-to-learn-english/Hygge: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hygge
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/
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/howtoenglishpodDionna's links:https://www.respectthedialect.com/https://www.instagram.com/respectthedialect/Other resources:Linguistic racismarticle:https://www.buffalo.edu/ubnow/stories/2021/11/baker-bell-linguistic-racism.htmlPromoting equityarticle:https://pce.sandiego.edu/strategies-for-promoting-equity-in-the-classroom-faqs/Supporting diversityarticle:https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/blog/diversity-in-the-classroom/List of books to learnAAVE: https://kojiilanguages.com/books-to-learn-aave/
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/sMAmRv5pI9ZFind 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#differencesFind all the shows here: http://howtoenglishpod.com/
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=0Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/rh0okuEyb2H Please support the show here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodDeanna's links:https://www.openshoresenglish.com/english-for-earthhttps://www.instagram.com/openshoresenglish/
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
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/howtoenglishpodJosefina's linksInstagram: 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 CavalloSmile by Reina TelgemeierThe Little Prince by Antoine de Saint ExupéryWonder by R. J. PalacioThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time by Mark HuttonMy Salinger Year by Joanna RakoffInto the Wild by Jon KrakauerLittle Women by Louisa May AlcottA Christmas Carol by Charles DickensFirst lines article: https://bookriot.com/best-first-lines-of-books/Book idioms: https://englishbyday.com/book-idioms/?utm_content=cmp-true
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
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
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
Have you heard of native speakersism? Have you experienced it yourself? What is a native English teacher? How can we deal with questions like, "I only want a native English teacher" or, "Can you help me sound like a native English speaker?"? Along with Gav & Em their very special guest Meri, also known as the Non-Native Speaker explore, challenge, and suggest solutions to the notion of native speakerism. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/nKP7Mo0B4fW Send your appreciation to Gav & Em here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Meri's links: https://www.instagram.com/the_non_native_speaker/ https://www.youtube.com/@thenonnativespeaker767 https://thenonnativespeaker.com/
Charlotte Teaches English's link: https://www.instagram.com/charlotte_teaches_english/
Other resources and referenced materials: https://www.tesol.org/blog/posts/tackling-native-speakerism-what-can-you-do-to-address-discriminatory-ideologies/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/-ism Nordquist, Richard. "Native Speaker - Definition and Examples in English." ThoughtCo, Aug. 25, 2020, www.thoughtco.com/native-speaker-linguistics-1691421 https://www.teaching-revolution.com/blog/the-myth-of-the-native-speaker https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2021/04/25/989765565/tower-of-babble-non-native-speakers-navigate-the-world-of-good-and-bad-english English speaking world: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English-speaking_world
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
What setbacks 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
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
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
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
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
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/0593298322
https://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
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/0593298322
https://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
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/d37j2mEpisode transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/ha1ReZizom7
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 in-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
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
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-2795698Funny 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
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/WmuaWvZYeyTSend Gav & Em some love: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodKi-Bird English links:Website https://ki-bird.com.br/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kibirdenglish/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KiBirdEnglish
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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/GdkX05qudvuBuy Em a tea or Gav a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodFemur bone found: https://quoteinvestigator.com/2021/07/25/femur/SMART Goals: https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/management/smart-goal/
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/
Buy us a coffee or tea: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod
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/
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
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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)
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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/
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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
You can buy us a tea or coffee here if you'd like: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodAre 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. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/AmKPNbWdx3q 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
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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!
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/
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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!
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/
You can buy us a coffee or tea: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod
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.
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/
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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.
References:
English File, Oxford University Press.
New Market Leader, 3rd edition, Upper-intermediate, Unit 8, Pearson.
In Company, Macmillan.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
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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. (Find them on Instagram/Facebook/YouTube: howtoenglishpod). Audio and transcription: https://share.descript.com/view/c4JAjNI0Cwl
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)
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/
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/
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/qaL26v90lavShika's links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/english_with_shikha/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shikhabiswas5157Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shikha.biswas2022Other resources:Gav's articles activity: https://www.dropbox.com/s/pjsdctq4bi8qdni/Gav%27s%20Articles%20Activity.pdf?dl=0https://books.google.co.uk/books/about/How_English_works.html?id=ZUBPvdUx39IC&redir_esc=yhttps://www.educationtopia.net/grammar/articles-shouldnot-usedhttps://edition.cnn.com/style/article/famous-buildings-india/index.html
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
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
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: https://share.descript.com/view/P7C706QJa7E
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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/
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/
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
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
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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 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/
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
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
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/
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/
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
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
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
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/
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
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
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/)
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Rosetta Stone (https://www.rosettastone.co.uk/)
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FluentU (https://www.fluentu.com/)
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Hello English (https://helloenglish.com/)
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Duolingo (https://www.duolingo.com/)
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HelloTalk (https://www.hellotalk.com/)
Zoom: https://zoom.us/
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/
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
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
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/
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/
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
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/
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⟨=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/
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/
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/
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
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
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
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)
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 captvating 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/
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
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/
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.
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
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
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
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)
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/
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/
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
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
In the final show of their first season, Gav & Em present the second part of teachers' and learners' top tips. Find wonderful tips and tricks to improving your teaching and learning English and other languages. That's all for now but remember they'll be back in the New Year with season two! Season's greetings and happy New Year to you all! from Gav & Em. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/sQxUZoiRCK2
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/
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. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/h27eU8o3y69
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
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! Transcription and audio: https://share.descript.com/view/Wt9wMSv4ox0
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
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. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/3jPU4OSrvYC
References:
Market Leader, third edition, Upper-Intermediate, Longman
New Cutting Edge, Upper-Intermediate, Pearson
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! Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/4Xjom9GLeDs
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
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. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/Fz4ULVgQvjI
YouTube with Closed Captions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2koiQBo97o&t=625s
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
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? Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/Vgl3Oe6XqjG
Check out their website: www.howtoenglishpod.com or visit #howtoenglishpod on Youtube. 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
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. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/xGWrFDzv0HD
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. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/eWd6VZPOHo0
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
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.
Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/AmKPNbWdx3q
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
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. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/6yAcvGaxQqt
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/
How can you save the planet? What are your teaching tips on environmental topics? Have you studied and learnt about how to reduce your carbon footprint? This week, Gav and Em share their knowledge on this subject, reflecting on the spaces we work in and the ways we can learn about the effects we're having on the Earth.
References:
Background ideas for online teachers: https://tr.pinterest.com/pin/28217935150687259/?nic_v2=1a6Ctya2G
TED Talk by David Barnum Rethinking Learning Environments: Community as Classroom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98F2AxZwGAE
Joe Wicks PE classes: https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1
How To Cultivate Environmental Awareness In Schools: https://www.greenschoolsalliance.org/blogs/60/628
English File, Unit 4A, Eco-Guilt, Upper-Intermediate, 3rd edition, Clive Oxenden, Christina Latham-Koenig, Oxford. + future perfect/future continuous topic
E-books or paper books: https://www.custommade.com/blog/e-readers-vs-print-books/
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2013/jan/06/should-i-buy-an-e-reader
What's one tonne of C02: https://www.aashe.org/one-ton-co2-really-mean/
What's the cost of watching videos online?
https://www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-what-is-the-carbon-footprint-of-streaming-video-on-netflix
A carbon footprint quiz for kids: https://www.gokid.mobi/carbon-footprint-for-kids-some-facts-a-quiz-and-also-a-worksheet/
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!
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
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. 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.
Welcome back to How to English with Gav & Em. In this episode, you'll hear 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. Headphones on, sit back, and enjoy!
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/
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.
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
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!
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/
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.
References:
In Company , Intermediate, Teacher's Book, 2nd Edition, page T161. Macmillan (2002).
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.
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.
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!
References:
Unit 11 Conflict, New Market Leader, Pre-intermediate, 3rd Edition, Pearson
Taboos and Issues, Richard MacAndrew and Ron Martínez, Thomson, Heinle
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.
Hey listeners! 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.
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
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?
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. You can find us at #HowToEnglishPod on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/YouTube
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
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!
References:
https://youcanbook.me/
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 .
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
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.
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/
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? Have fun and don't forget to share your own experiences via our Facebook and Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/howtoenglishpod/
https://www.facebook.com/howtoenglishpod
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
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.
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 Teach and Learn they talk about their favourite activities and games they like to practice both online and face-to-face. (You can find them on Instagram/Facebook: howtoenglishpod).
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
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.
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/
What are the good sides of teaching and learning English? How do the students and teachers benefit from sharing their time together? Hear Gav & Em piece together the positives of this experience in this week's episode of How To English.
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/
Ever considered teaching or taking a one-to-one English lesson or course? Maybe you have plenty of experience with one-to-one classes. Come and listen to this week's episode of How to English with Gav & Em to learn what needs to be taken into account.
References:
Business One:One, Oxford University Press (2008)
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 students' and teacher's point of view.
Welcome back to our regular listeners 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 in the classroom? Find out the answer to these and more questions in this week's episode of How to English: Teach and Learn with Gav & Em.
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/
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. 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/
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 listening and learning wherever you are around the world.
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/
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.
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/
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. Still got questions? Find them on Instagram/Facebook/YouTube: #howtoenglishpod.
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
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.
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
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!
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.
Stuck at 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.
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/
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.
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.
References:
Classroom management: https://www.onestopenglish.com/methodology-tips-for-teachers/classroom-management/146450.article
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.
References:
BBC 6 minute English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english
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.
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.
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!"
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/
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.
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
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. 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
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. (Find them on Instagram/Facebook/YouTube: howtoenglishpod). Audio and transcription: https://share.descript.com/view/c4JAjNI0Cwl 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)