Podcasts by EVERYTHING EFL
Welcome to Everything EFL, a podcast about language teaching. I love sharing my knowledge of stuff I've learnt and the things I do in class.
I also like branching out and discovering other teachy stuff that can apply to other kinds of teachers – after all, we all want to achieve the same things, don’t we?
I do this podcast to give you some practical ideas and food for thought. I also have guests who know much more than me. It's a learning experience all round!
Subscribe on Apple or Spotify (or wherever) and if you could leave a 5-star review, you will have my undying gratitude.
Enjoy.
Further podcasts by Shane Callaghan
Podcast on the topic Sprachen lernen
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Episode 116: Cornerstones of Learning #13 Mindfulness from 2023-12-04T07:00
The end of Cornerstones of Learning is upon us. Let's go out with a bang. Or maybe just a slow, deep breath out.... Mindfulness is becoming a bit of a buzz word, but for good reason. In ...
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Episode 115: Cornerstones of Learning #12 Reflection from 2023-11-20T07:00
Do you leave a little time and space for your students reflect How about you? Do you reflect on your teaching practice? Why is is so important and how can you implement it into your classroom...
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Episode 114: Cornerstones of Learning #11 Student Autonomy from 2023-11-06T07:00
Student autonomy is ESSENTIAL. You can't be there for the other 23 hours of the day. How can we teach or encourage our students to be autonomous, especially if they're not that motivat...
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Episode 113: Cornerstones of Learning #10 Reuse Your Materials! from 2023-10-23T06:00
Why reuse your materials?
Why on earth wouldn't you?
- you can cut down your prep time
- you will be less overwhelmed
Need more reasons? Need some ideas on how to do this? I go...
Episode 112: Cornerstones of Learning #9 Go Lexical! from 2023-10-09T06:00
The Lexical Approach can transform your teaching.
And the good thing is, it's more of a shift of mindset than extra preparation time.
All you have to do is take a little time to do so...
Episode 111: Cornerstones of Learning #8 Student Communication from 2023-09-25T06:00
Where do we even start?
With your students, that's where?
How can we encourage a little more natural, meaningful communication between them?
How can we get past 'can...
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Episode 110: Cornerstones of Learning #7 Relevance from 2023-09-10T23:00
Did you ever wonder why you were learning a certain language point in school? How is this going to help me?
Exactly.
Making your students see the connection between the language y...
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Episode 109: Cornerstones of Learning #6 Student Confidence from 2023-08-28T06:00
Confidence is one of the keys to successful learning. It's all about that 'can do' attitude.
That goes for you too, teacher!
In this episode, here are a few of my favou...
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Episode 108: Cornerstones of Learning #5 Leadership from 2023-08-14T06:00
What makes a good leader?
Do you give students leadership roles and tasks?
Why on earth not?
In the fifth installment of my Cornerstones of Learning series, I challenge you...
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Episode 107: Cornerstones of Learning #4 Choice from 2023-07-31T06:00
But I’M the teacher! I choose what to do in class! The curriculum leaves no room for choice!
Okay, but there are small ways you can give your students choice, which can be i...
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Episode 106: Cornerstones of Learning #3 Community Building from 2023-07-17T00:00
What is this buzzword ‘community?’. Why is it so important for students to have a space to share stuff, have their opinions heard, feel valued, feel slsafe enough to give you feedback ...
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Episode 105: Cornerstones of Learning #2 Trust and Vulnerability from 2023-07-03T06:00
How important are trust and vulnerability?
How important are trust and vulnerability and sharing in class?
How vulnerable are you willing to be with your students?
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Episode 104: Cornerstones of Learning #1 Everything's a Process from 2023-06-19T07:00:52
Welcome to the first installment of my new series, Cornerstones of Learning. Everything is a process. And I mean everything.
That applies to you and your students. Want to know more and ...
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Episode 103: Transform Your Teaching Approach by 'Noticing' from 2023-06-04T18:20:48
What on earth is noticing? Well, you'll have to listen and find out but let me tell you this: it has the potential to make you really think about your approach to teaching grammar and ALSO how stud...
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Episode 102: What's Wrong With the CELTA? With Shannon Felt of TEFL Horizons from 2023-05-23T13:51:33
Remember those intense, panic-filled, overwhelming days of your ESL teaching qualification? Those bloody assignments (I don't have time for this!), that nerve-wracking first teaching practic...
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Episode 101: Boost Your Beginners' English from 2023-05-08T18:58:19
Do you have beginners? Do you struggle with what to prep and how to fill the time?
I had a beginner class for 2 weeks. Yes, I know it's not a long time but I managed to do quite a lot...
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Episode 100: Celebrating with my Ex-Podcast Partner, Shane Callaghan from 2023-04-24T06:00:15
Happy Birthday me!
Did you know that a few years ago, in an empty classroom, two friends decided to try their hand at podcasting?
They didn't have a flippin' clue what they...
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Episode 99: Why Use Graphic Facilitation? with Emily Bryson from 2023-04-10T06:00
Graphic facilitation isn't a complex idea - you're probably already doing it in some measure but if you want to know more, total legend Emily Bryson will fill you in. Also she will give yo...
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Episode 98: Break the Burnout Cycle from 2023-03-27T06:00:58
Teachers are hard on themselves. We are often exhausted. Know why? We're too bloody nice to others and not to ourselves.
In this episode, I give you a jolly good talking to. &...
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Episode 97: Chat GPT - What's All the Fuss About? from 2023-03-13T07:00:38
It's everywhere. What is it? How can it benefit teachers and students? What are the pitfalls? Will it replace us?
I discuss all the above questions concerning the ubiqui...
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Episode 96: Go to Your Happy Place! A Mindfulness Activity for Class from 2023-02-27T07:00:25
My happy place is.......well, you'll have to listen and find out! You will also discover a series of lovely no-prep activities you can do in class, which incorporates my two favourite thin...
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Episode 95: Go-To Tech Tools with Laura Wilkes of TESOL Pop Podcast from 2023-02-13T07:00:37
Love tech? Hate it? Somewhere in between? This episode has something for everyone. I'm joined by the very knowledgeable and lovely Laura Wilkes of TESOL Pop Podcast. &nbs...
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Episode 94: A Slice of Reflection Pie from 2023-01-30T07:00:42
Do you get your students to reflect in class? How about those students who tend to dominate the conversation? Are they even aware of it? I show you a simple way to starting a r...
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Episode 93: Future Forms Reloaded from 2022-12-19T07:00:20
Way back in Episodes 42A and 42B, I took you through the dreaded future forms. It was, however, a little bit on the grammary (yes, that's a word) side. In this episode, I reboot the ...
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Episode 92: ADHD and Dyslexia: Some Advice with Ania Karwowska from 2022-12-05T07:00:25
What do you know about ADHD and Dyslexia? How can you identify it? How can you deal with neurodivergent students in your class?
This week I am joined by the fantastic Ania Karwowska of ...
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Episode 91: Running Dictations Manifestations from 2022-11-21T07:00
Ah yes, the old Running Dictations. When was the last time you did it in class? How many different ways can you do it? Listen and find out!
In this episode, I give you variants of the thi...
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Episode 90: Dealing with Trauma and Behaviour Issues in Class from 2022-11-07T07:00:55
This week I'm joined by the amazing Jessica Guarnieri from Dedicated Design Consulting. She lends us her expertise as to what trauma is and how it may present itself. This episode is...
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Episode 89: Things we Have to Accept as Teachers from 2022-10-23T18:13:06
Okay, here it is: there are some harsh truths and realities we all have to face as teachers. I think a lot of us have this idealized version of ourselves, where we provide inspiration in e...
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Episode 88: Grow Your Online Audience! With Miranda Crowhurst from 2022-10-10T06:00:42
Are you a freelance teacher or thinking about freelancing? This week I'm joined by the delightful Miranda Crowhurst of Twinkl, who is an expert on how to grow your online audience on socia...
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Episode 87: 10 Things to Consider When Lesson Planning (Including Yourself) from 2022-09-19T08:29:59
Lesson planning? So much to think about!! There are so many resources out there, so many in-class variables and methodologies to consider, it can be overwhelming. So let's cut through all the noi...
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Episode 86: Why Use Dialogues? from 2022-09-05T07:42:51
A very good question! I give you 9 good reasons to use more dialogues in your lessons and give you a bonus activity too, of course. This episode is short 'n' sweet. Sign up to my masterclass on Th...
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Episode 85: 8 Reasons to Spend Less Time Prepping from 2022-08-22T06:00:51
Less time prepping? Is that a thing? Oh yes. I list 8 reasons why I've stopped spending hours upon hours prepping my lessons. I really hope some, if not all of these poin...
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Episode 84: Chunk that Grammar! with Harry Waters from 2022-08-08T10:07:08
Yep, we're going lexical again in a very practical episode with the lovely fellow Brit and Friend of the Podcast, Harry Waters, of Renewable English fame. We play lexical ping-pong with chunks of ...
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Episode 83: The Power of Self-Selected Fiction by Stephen Krashen from 2022-07-25T05:27:25
How do you see reading as part of your students' language acquisition? Stephen Krashen certainly knows more than I do about this, so who better to turn to than the world-renowned linguist, e...
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Episode 82: 4 Ways to Ease the Pain of Writing Tasks from 2022-07-11T06:00:36
Writing: a word that often strikes fear into the heart of the student. How do your students feel about writing? How do YOU feel about teaching it? In this episode, not only do I offer 4 th...
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Episode 81: Get your Learners Hooked on English with Fluency MC (Jason Levine) from 2022-06-27T06:00:17
Fluency MC, AKA Jason Levine, is one of a kind: he’s a teacher, trainer and knowledge entertainer.
Firstly, he tells me about his unique use of hip-hop in French schools to promote repeti...
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Episode 80: For the Love of God, Stop Talking! How to Lower Your Teacher Talk Time from 2022-06-13T06:00:23
One thing I've noticed that teachers do a lot is talk. Newsflash: that's NOT your job! In this quickie episode, I offer a few ways to lower your TTT so your students can breathe, proce...
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Episode 79: Want to Start Implementing the Lexical Approach Here's How! With Hugh Dellar from 2022-05-30T06:00:06
I am once again joined by the thoroughly lovely Hugh Dellar. In episode 60, we took a deep dive into what the lexical approach is and in this episode, we take it in turns suggesting some s...
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Episode 78: Teaching or Coaching? Which is Better? With Csabi Berger from 2022-05-16T06:33:37
I'm so happy to have Csabi Berger join me. He's a language coach. A what, I hear you cry? Don't worry - he'll explain the differences between teaching and coaching and how you...
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Episode 77: Need to brush up on your CCQs and ICQs? from 2022-05-02T07:00
I know, we don't have much time to cram everything in our lessons but some things are worth taking time over: checking your students' understanding of vocabulary and instructions. I mea...
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Episode 76: Is Reading the Best Way to Learn a Language? WIth Olly Richards from 2022-04-18T07:00
Recorded in lockdown last year, I've been saving this one - Olly Richards is a linguistic powerhouse. What better person to ask about language learning?
Do your students read...
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Episode 75: Want a Reflection Lesson Plan? Here it is! from 2022-04-01T15:23:57
Reflection. It cannot be underestimated as part of your students' (and your) learning process. In this lesson, I talk about the benefits of reflection and then dive into a lesson pla...
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Episode 74: 12 (or so) Ideas to Keep Fast Finishers Occupied from 2022-03-21T07:09:52
We all have them: those students who finish a task before everyone else. How can you keep them engaged and occupied? If you think the answer is doing an extra worksheet, you've come ...
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Episode 73: Small Victories - Setting Learning Goals and Reflecting from 2022-03-07T06:00
In an ideal world, our students would spend all their spare time working on their English skills and be highly motivated to do so. But in reality buuuuut................we all know that fo...
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Episode 72: How Can Our Students Learn Grammar More Effectively? With Jo Gakonga from 2022-02-21T06:00
Grammar stress? Not sure how to teach it effectively? Not enough time for meaningful practice because you've just spent half the lesson teaching ALL the rules?
Thi...
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Episode 71: 10 Easy Ways to Add Positivity to Your Class from 2022-02-06T12:04:54
Positivity is everything when learning. It can open up so many doors: confidence-building, community building, promoting a healthy self-esteem........here are 10 super-easy, no-to-low prep...
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Episode 70: My First Day Back in a Classroom! from 2022-01-24T07:00
I can't believe it's been almost two, count 'em, two years, since I've taught in an actual classroom with actual students just (an officially designated number of) metres away. Yes, things...
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Episode 69: How to Prep Students for Presentations from 2021-12-13T07:00
Presentations. A word that often strikes fear into the heart of the most capable student. I take you through the things I've learnt from experts and stuff I do when prepping my stude...
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Episode 37: Christmas Activities with Sinead McMorrow from 2021-12-02T08:40:17
Ho Ho Ho! I'm rereleasing my fabulous Christmas episode from 2021. I'm joined by my lovely friend and teacher Sinead McMorrow, and we hope you can use some of these fun activities, s...
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Episode 68: Doing Projects in Class from 2021-11-29T07:00
Ever wondered why your projects with students fall a little flat? I give you some quick, practical advice on how to structure you projects and presentations with 4 easy steps to follow: pre-proj...
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Episode 67: Review, Reuse, Recycle: My Top Ten Tips from 2021-11-15T07:00
So much vocabulary, so little time! How can you mix it up and keep it interesting for your students when it's time to review all that stuff they've learnt? And lets not forget about ...
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Episode 66: Want to Start Your Own ELT Business? How to Begin With Ola Kowalska from 2021-11-01T08:00
My guest this week is the wonderful Ola Kowalska. Teacher, school owner, CELTA Trainer, mentor, business coach, mum and all-round superwoman, Ola gives you her top tips for breaking out an...
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Episode 65: ‘When Trust is Built, Learning can Happen’ with Anjalee Beverly from 2021-10-18T05:00
This week I am joined once again by the inspirational Anjalee Beverly (check out Episode 36 if you haven't already). She is all about building community in the class room before reallyg...
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Episode 64: New English File's Rob and Jenny: a Love Story from 2021-10-04T07:07:22
In the second of the 'I'm on holiday so I've decided to give you a couple of different episodes' series, I delve into the infamous and sweeping romance that is New English File's Rob and Jenny. ...
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Episode 63: Why Rupaul and Rupaul's Drag Race Inspires Me from 2021-09-20T06:00
I'm on holiday!
I decided to give you a couple of episodes that aren't teachy but are very much from the mind of Erin.
This episode is my thoughts on the fabulous Rupaul Charles an...
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Episode 62: Teaching Lexically- How to do Listening and Reading from 2021-09-06T07:00
In the third episode of my teaching lexically series, I throw a bunch of ideas at you, showing how you can tweak your listening and reading tasks to be more lexical and introduce more meaningful...
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Episode 61: Teaching Grammar Lexically from 2021-08-30T07:23:06
In the second episode of my teaching lexically series, I tackle grammar. How can we get away from the dreaded rules + exercises + sentence-level production and get students using real-world phra...
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Episode 60: Teaching Lexically with Hugh Dellar from 2021-08-23T07:00
It’s a long one but it’s TOTALLY worth the listen. My guest is the mighty Hugh Dellar, co-author of Teaching Lexically. The lexical approach is something we should all be working towards to some...
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Episode 59: So you Want to Teach in Chile? With Daniel and Jose Luis from ELT in Chile Podcast from 2021-08-09T08:49:12
Recorded in January of this year, I talked to Jose-Luis and Daniel of ELT in Chile Podcast. If you are interested in living and working in Chile, this episode will let you know which Chilean win...
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Episode 58: How to Incorporate Sustainability and the Environment into Your Lessons Without Boring Your Students with Harry Waters from 2021-08-02T07:00
Do you and your students groan when you reach the ‘environment’ unit in your course book? Well, this cracker of an episode is for you. I spoke to the thoroughly lovely Harry Waters of Renewable ...
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Episode 57: Summer Madness: My Experience, Advice and a Few Go-To Activities from 2021-07-26T07:00
Summer’s here: cue the insanity. I can’t promise I’ll solve all your summer issues, but I what I can do is share a little advice and some activities to get you through, especially if you’re a fi...
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Episode 56: Give Your Students More Autonomy with Wanda Atkins from 2021-07-12T07:00
Whatever your class demographic, I’m sure you can use your adaptive teacher skills and take something from this episode. My guest this week is the wonderful Wanda Atkins from Wanda’s #saywhat Po...
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Episode 55: When Self-Doubt Creeps in...... from 2021-06-30T14:29:26
Self doubt: it creeps in and tells you you’re not doing a good job. Fear not! I give you now only my, but some lovely people from LinkedIn’s tips to dispel the doubt and celebrate your fab...
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Episode 54: Get Your Students Lip-Synching! from 2021-06-21T07:00
This a short but real sweet one. Let's get away from presenting your students with a song of your choice. Let's do it a different way and get them to let go and lip-synch as a grand finale...
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Episode 53: Authentic Board Games with Zdenek Lukas from 2021-06-14T07:00
Board gamer, much?
This week I’m joined by English teacher and board games fanatic Zdenek Lukas of teacherzdenek.com
We talk about why board games are such a positive addition to a...
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Episode 52: What Authentic Materials Can I Use for Lower Levels? With John Hughes from 2021-05-31T09:00:19
My guest this week is ELT Trainer, author, vlogger, presenter and all-round wonderful John Hughes. We chat about what kinds of authentic materials to use on lower levels. If you’re fed u...
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Episode 51: Bite-sized learning from 2021-05-24T16:31:16
Every wonder why your students forget everything the day after your amazing, impactful lesson? As a teacher, I’m constantly trying new things and changing things up. This idea of doing mor...
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Episode 50: Let’s get our Jamboard on! from 2021-05-17T08:53:44
If you’ve never used Jamboard with your online learners, fear not! This episode is just a snapshot of what I’ve been doing with it. If you’re a seasoned veteran of Jamboard, let me know what I’v...
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Episode 49: Advice for ALL New Teachers with Melinda Thomas from 2021-05-02T09:24:48
I love this episode! I chatted with the wonderful Melinda Thomas from newteachersconnect in a long-form version of last week’s quickie about advice for new teachers.
She approaches this f...
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Episode 48: New to Teaching? Here are a Few Tips... from 2021-04-25T16:20:52
Need a few tips? These are my top tips on being a new teacher. If you’re not new to teaching, what did I miss?
Sign up to my twice-monthly newsletter!: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webf...
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Episode 47: Teaching or Human-Centred Learning? from 2021-04-19T07:00
Need some inspo this week? Are you teaching or really TEACHING? Do you see students in your class or do you see people? Do you tick off the contents of your syllabus or allow your students to le...
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Outgoing Students VS Shy Students Online – What to Do? from 2021-04-05T09:00
It’s hard enough in a physical classroom to get shy students to talk, but when you’re online and there are outgoing students in the class, it’s even harder. As I continue my journey teaching onl...
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Episode 46: Outgoing Students VS Shy Students Online – What to Do? from 2021-04-05T07:00
It’s hard enough in a physical classroom to get shy students to talk, but when you’re online and there are outgoing students in the class, it’s even harder. As I continue my journey teaching onl...
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Episode 45: Critical Thinking Activities with Radhika Iyer from 2021-03-28T13:53:18
Not too sure if you’re doing enough critical thinking in class? Even if you teach in a non-EFL environment, there are plenty ideas to steal in this week’s episode. I’m excited about this one! Listen
Episode 44: Mental Health and Online Teaching: My First Week Back from 2021-03-21T18:00
What a rollercoaster it’s been. I asked for your advice and boy, did you give it! Did I follow it? You bet I did! I also had a bunch of unanticipated feelings and experiences. Join me as I talk ...
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Episode 43: Using Drama in Your Lessons with Aoife Maguire from 2021-03-07T15:07:29
Have you ever felt like spicing things up a bit but not sure how? I'm talking about drama - the good kind.
The lovely Aoife Maguire gives you some simple, doable tips t...
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Episode 43: Using Drama in Your Lessons from 2021-03-07T15:07:29
Have you ever felt like spicing things up a bit but not sure how? I'm talking about drama - the good kind.
The lovely Aoife Maguire gives you some simple, doable tips t...
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Episode 42B: Future Forms Part 2 from 2021-03-01T10:40:29
Still with me? Thirsty for more? Let's talk about the dreaded moment when you have to try and explain the real difference between present continuous and be going to. Also, a bonus idea for won’t...
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Episode 42A: Future Forms Part 1 from 2021-03-01T10:36:22
Where to begin? Will? Going to? Actually, that's exactly right.
In this 2-parter about future forms (easing you in gently), I'm covering the basics - clearing up any confusion between for...
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Episode 41: Bringing Mindfulness into the classroom with Laia del Barrio from 2021-02-22T10:00
This week I’m joined by the delightful Laia del Barrio. She presents 5 gorgeous activities to use in your classroom to bring some reflection and well-being to your students in any ...
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Episode 40: Unleash Your Creative Beast! from 2021-02-08T10:43:36
What can make you more creative and in turn, a happier person? I can’t promise I have all the answers but I hope something I say will resonate with you and give you some warm feels. You don’t ha...
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Episode 39: Ask Me Anything! from 2021-02-01T10:18:44
I asked some of my Instagram followers to, quite literally, ask me anything. So they did. I did a bit of research and here we go. Feel free to add your own ideas on social media!
Svetlana...
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Episode 38 - My Student Complained? Dealing with Negative Feedback from 2021-01-25T10:26:29
It's good be back! Happy new year. Just easing you in with something short and sweet.
Have you ever received a complaint? Most teachers have. Here are my thoug...
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Episode 38 - My Student Complained? Dealing with Negative Feedback with Erin. from 2021-01-25T09:26:29
It's good be back! Happy new year. Just easing you in with something short and sweet.
Shane has left the building. On with the show!
Have you ever received a comp...
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Episode 31 - The Local and Colloquial: What the Course Books Don't Teach Your Students from 2020-12-18T13:52:35
Just a quickie this week: we discuss the stuff you'll never find in a course book. Do you have any colloquialisms from your country that you never find in print? Do you teach it? &nb...
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Episode 31 - The Local and Colloquial: What the Course Books Don't Teach Your Students with Erin and Shane. from 2020-12-18T12:52:35
Just a quickie this week: we discuss the stuff you'll never find in a course book. Do you have any colloquialisms from your country that you never find in print? Do you teach it? &nb...
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Episode 6 - Christmas Activities 2019 Part 2 from 2020-12-10T17:04:25
In the second part of our Christmas extravaganza, we share some of our favourite festive activities.
Theme music by @sean.cass (Instagram).
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Episode 6 - Christmas Activities 2019 Part 2 with Erin and Shane. from 2020-12-10T16:04:25
In the second part of our Christmas extravaganza, we share some of our favourite festive activities.
Theme music by @sean.cass (Instagram).
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Episode 5 - Christmas Activities 2019: Part 1 from 2020-12-09T12:29:34
Here is the first of 2 Christmas episodes. In Part 1, we give you a couple of Christmas classroom song activities to get your students feeling festive.
Theme music by @sean.cass...
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Episode 5 - Christmas Activities 2019: Part 1 with Erin and Shane. from 2020-12-09T11:29:34
Here is the first of 2 Christmas episodes. In Part 1, we give you a couple of Christmas classroom song activities to get your students feeling festive.
Theme music by @sean.cass...
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Episode 36: Challenging the Historical Narrative in your Classroom with Anjalee Beverly from 2020-11-30T10:25:56
mentor, Anjalee Beverly, who shares culturally responsible teaching strategies, inclusion tips and ways to teach multiple narratives for every classroom.
Watch the episode on Youtub...
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Episode 35: Pronunciation - Making Individual Sounds Fun with Sinead McMorrow from 2020-11-23T15:50:44
Need some ideas for individual sound pronunciation? Here goes! My friend Sinead McMorrow shares her online ideas for my in-class pronunciation activities for minimal pairs.
This episode i...
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Episode 34: Being a Native Speaker but not what the Students Expect with Radhika Iyer from 2020-11-15T17:49:58
Do all EFL teachers look and sound the same? I am joined by Radhika Iyer, who shares her experiences of native speakerism when encountering students who decide this is an issue and how man...
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Episode 33: Engaging your Students and Building Relationships Online with Erin Myres from 2020-11-09T08:41:29
Once again Erin Myres joins me to give some really lovely, practical tips. If you are struggling to connect with students online, this episode is for you. Erin also gives tips about reducing str...
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Episode 32: Halloween In Class and Online with Erin Myres from 2020-10-25T20:23:58
Need some Halloween activities? Are you teaching in class? Are you online? We've got you covered. The lovely Erin Myres from An Educator's Mindset podcast joins me to ada...
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Episode 30 - Individual vs Group Lessons: What's the Difference? from 2020-09-22T14:48:05
There's a big difference between teaching one student and 20. This week, we talk about the advantages and disadvantages of these 2 kinds of class. Which one do you prefer?
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Episode 30 - Individual vs Group Lessons: What's the Difference? With Erin and Shane. from 2020-09-22T12:48:05
There's a big difference between teaching one student and 20. This week, we talk about the advantages and disadvantages of these 2 kinds of class. Which one do you prefer?
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Episode 29 - Annoying Grammar from 2020-09-15T20:08:45
After all these years of teaching, which grammar points still make us reach for our reference books? This is our opinion on what grammar is REALLY annoying and quite frankly, sometimes poi...
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Episode 29 - Annoying Grammar with Erin and Shane. from 2020-09-15T18:08:45
After all these years of teaching, which grammar points still make us reach for our reference books? This is our opinion on what grammar is REALLY annoying and quite frankly, sometimes poi...
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Episode 1 - The Dreaded PARSNIP from 2020-09-14T11:15:11
For our first week and first venture into the mad world of podcasting, we are discussing the finer points of The Dreaded PARSNIP. What on earth is this acronym about and how is it related to you...
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Episode 1 - The Dreaded PARSNIP with Erin and Shane. from 2020-09-14T09:15:11
For our first week and first venture into the mad world of podcasting, we are discussing the finer points of The Dreaded PARSNIP. What on earth is this acronym about and how is it related to you...
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Episode 28 - Homework: A Necessary Evil? from 2020-09-07T18:47:09
Do you give homework? What happens if I student doesn't do it? Does it matter? Can we make it more interesting than Page 4, Exercise B? What about homework feedback in class? T...
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Episode 28 - Homework: A Necessary Evil? With Erin and Shane. from 2020-09-07T16:47:09
Do you give homework? What happens if I student doesn't do it? Does it matter? Can we make it more interesting than Page 4, Exercise B? What about homework feedback in class? T...
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Episode 27 - Kahoot from 2020-08-31T16:34:09
How we love Kahoot! It's one of the best resources out there. Whether you're a Kahoot veteran or a Kahoot virgin, you will find something on this episode. Get Kahooting!
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Episode 27 - Kahoot with Erin and Shane. from 2020-08-31T14:34:09
How we love Kahoot! It's one of the best resources out there. Whether you're a Kahoot veteran or a Kahoot virgin, you will find something on this episode. Get Kahooting!
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Episode 26 - Songs: Throw that Listening Gap-Fill Away! from 2020-08-24T13:03:31
Tired of the same old listening gap fills? This week here we talk about songs we love to use in class and all the varied activities you can use to exploit a song. Try something new! ...
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Episode 26 - Songs: Throw that Listening Gap-Fill Away! With Erin and Shane. from 2020-08-24T11:03:31
Tired of the same old listening gap fills? This week here we talk about songs we love to use in class and all the varied activities you can use to exploit a song. Try something new! ...
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Episode 25: The 2nd Conditional from 2020-08-17T11:00:24
Finally, the episode Shane's been waiting for! Join us as we dive into the possibilities of the 2nd condish: presenting it, blowing your students' minds with the past aspect and, of course...
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Episode 25: The 2nd Conditional with Erin and Shane. from 2020-08-17T09:00:24
Finally, the episode Shane's been waiting for! Join us as we dive into the possibilities of the 2nd condish: presenting it, blowing your students' minds with the past aspect and, of course...
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Episode 24 - Teaching Online: use Your Students' Home to Inspire Your Lessons! from 2020-08-10T17:15:36
How can you utilize your students' fridges, wardrobes and that one drawer of random objects in their kitchen that every house has? To inspire language production and common ground of course! Thi...
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Episode 24 - Teaching Online: use Your Students' Home to Inspire Your Lessons! With Erin and Shane. from 2020-08-10T15:15:36
How can you utilize your students' fridges, wardrobes and that one drawer of random objects in their kitchen that every house has? To inspire language production and common ground of course! Thi...
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Episode 23 - Owner and Manager Types from 2020-06-01T13:35:25
There's a huge range of managers and owners, from the Evil Overlord to the People Pleaser. Strap in, it's not gonna be pretty.....but seriously, they're not all bad. Are they? ...
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Episode 23 - Owner and Manager Types with Erin and Shane. from 2020-06-01T11:35:25
There's a huge range of managers and owners, from the Evil Overlord to the People Pleaser. Strap in, it's not gonna be pretty.....but seriously, they're not all bad. Are they? ...
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Episode 22 - Student Types: Part 2 from 2020-05-25T21:55:40
There are so many kinds of students, we couldn't fit them into one episode! Erin has another honourable mentions list to go through too. Dive in!
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Episode 22 - Student Types: Part 2 with Erin and Shane. from 2020-05-25T19:55:40
There are so many kinds of students, we couldn't fit them into one episode! Erin has another honourable mentions list to go through too. Dive in!
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Episode 21 - Student Types: Part 1 from 2020-05-18T16:40:18
In Part 1, we take a light-hearted look types of students you can find in a classroom. Most are good (The Eager Beaver), some, not so much (The Phone Addict), but you'll recognize every on...
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Episode 21 - Student Types: Part 1 with Erin and Shane. from 2020-05-18T14:40:18
In Part 1, we take a light-hearted look types of students you can find in a classroom. Most are good (The Eager Beaver), some, not so much (The Phone Addict), but you'll recognize every on...
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Episode 20 - Teacher Types: Part 2 from 2020-05-11T15:33:38
Didn't spot yourself in Part 1? See if you're in here, as we continue our fun look at different kinds of EFL Teacher. We're an eclectic lot.....
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Episode 20 - Teacher Types: Part 2 with Erin and Shane. from 2020-05-11T13:33:38
Didn't spot yourself in Part 1? See if you're in here, as we continue our fun look at different kinds of EFL Teacher. We're an eclectic lot.....
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Episode 19 - Teacher Types: Part 1 from 2020-05-04T12:12:44
What kind of teacher are you? The Super Organizer? Or maybe The Artist? In Part 1, we take a light-hearted look at teacher types. If you don't spot yourself in this episode, have no ...
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Episode 19 - Teacher Types: Part 1 with Erin and Shane. from 2020-05-04T10:12:44
What kind of teacher are you? The Super Organizer? Or maybe The Artist? In Part 1, we take a light-hearted look at teacher types. If you don't spot yourself in this episode, have no ...
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Episode 18 - What We Miss About Teaching at School from 2020-04-27T11:01:05
We're both stuck at home and pining for the staffroom so we thought we'd reflect on what we miss about physically going to school and stuff ......at least Erin can console herself with the...
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Episode 18 - What We Miss About Teaching at School with Erin and Shane. from 2020-04-27T09:01:05
We're both stuck at home and pining for the staffroom so we thought we'd reflect on what we miss about physically going to school and stuff ......at least Erin can console herself with the...
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Episode 17: The Topic of Travel Part 2: Shane's Lesson Plan from 2020-03-30T19:24:53
It's Shane's turn to talk about the topic of travel. He gives a bunch of cool ideas. Take your pick!
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Episode 17 - The Topic of Travel Part 1: Erin's Lesson Plan from 2020-03-16T21:08:41
The first of 2 podcasts, recorded independently of each other during the first lockdown in 2020. Erin shares her lesson plan on the topic of travel. This one can be pitched to all le...
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Episode 16 - Corona in Class from 2020-03-09T08:38:51
When Covid-19 hit in March of 2020, we called it Corona Virus. We reflected on our (very naive) outlook on the virus and how to discuss it with your students and what materials to use. &nb...
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Episode 16 - Corona in Class with Erin and Shane. from 2020-03-09T07:38:51
When Covid-19 hit in March of 2020, we called it Corona Virus. We reflected on our (very naive) outlook on the virus and how to discuss it with your students and what materials to use. &nb...
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Episode 15 - Using Typeform in Class from 2020-03-02T21:26:13
What's Typeform? It's a really easy-to-use website/app that can liven up your class. Thank you to our audience from the ELT Conference Ireland for their ideas on how to use this vers...
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Episode 15 - Using Typeform in Class with Erin and Shane. from 2020-03-02T20:26:13
What's Typeform? It's a really easy-to-use website/app that can liven up your class. Thank you to our audience from the ELT Conference Ireland for their ideas on how to use this vers...
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Episode 14 - ELT Conference LIVE - What in the World is Suggestopedia? from 2020-02-24T09:07:49
Listen to our fun podcast live from Griffith College where we discuss the madness of Suggestopedia, a teaching methodology from the 1970s. It's bonkers, I grant you, but can you apply any ...
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Episode 14 - ELT Conference LIVE - What in the World is Suggestopedia? With Erin and Shane. from 2020-02-24T08:07:49
Listen to our fun podcast live from Griffith College where we discuss the madness of Suggestopedia, a teaching methodology from the 1970s. It's bonkers, I grant you, but can you apply any ...
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Episode 13 - An Arty Activity from 2020-02-17T16:28:41
Do your students like art? A quick 5 minute podcast to explain a 20 minute almost-zero-prep activity.
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Episode 13 - An Arty Activity with Erin and Shane. from 2020-02-17T15:28:41
Do your students like art? A quick 5 minute podcast to explain a 20 minute almost-zero-prep activity.
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Episode 12 - Using Phones Part 2 from 2020-02-14T17:12:35
Yet more fabulous ideas to get students engaged using their phones in loads of different ways. Enjoy.
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Episode 12 - Using Phones Part 2 with Erin and Shane. from 2020-02-14T16:12:35
Yet more fabulous ideas to get students engaged using their phones in loads of different ways. Enjoy.
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Episode 11 - Using Phones Part 1 from 2020-02-07T10:17:51
If you can't get your students to put their phone down, here's how you can use them in class for some fun activities. It's time to embrace technology and have some phoney fun.
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Episode 11 - Using Phones Part 1 with Erin and Shane. from 2020-02-07T09:17:51
If you can't get your students to put their phone down, here's how you can use them in class for some fun activities. It's time to embrace technology and have some phoney fun.
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Episode 10 - The Rotation Station from 2020-01-30T21:49:53
Another short podcast for emergencies - this activity is great after a test or on a Friday . Start scouring your local charity shops!
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Episode 10 - The Rotation Station with Erin and Shane. from 2020-01-30T20:49:53
Another short podcast for emergencies - this activity is great after a test or on a Friday . Start scouring your local charity shops!
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Episode 9 - Pet Peeves from 2020-01-23T18:04:16
Look, it's natural to get frustrated with your students when you've meticulously planned your lesson. This one is just for fun - what students do that annoy us. Is there anything her...
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Episode 9 - Pet Peeves with Erin and Shane. from 2020-01-23T17:04:16
Look, it's natural to get frustrated with your students when you've meticulously planned your lesson. This one is just for fun - what students do that annoy us. Is there anything her...
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Episode 8 - Backs to the Board with a Difference. from 2020-01-16T16:16:01
A quick pod to help you kill time in class if you have no prep time. A twist on the classic Backs to the Board activity. Great in an emergency!
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Episode 7 - Phrases with Grammar: Present Perfect from 2020-01-10T15:48:24
How can you connect grammar to real life? This week we discuss the good old Present Perfect and how we can use more realistic situations to practice it.
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Episode 7 - Phrases with Grammar: Present Perfect with Erin and Shane. from 2020-01-10T14:48:24
How can you connect grammar to real life? This week we discuss the good old Present Perfect and how we can use more realistic situations to practice it.
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Episode 4 - Why are my Students not Talking? from 2019-12-06T15:09:18
What do you do when your students don't talk back? Quietness is a difficult concept for Shane and Erin but we do our best to dish out some advice. Firstly, The Why. Then, The W...
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Episode 4 - Why are my Students not Talking? With Erin and Shane. from 2019-12-06T14:09:18
What do you do when your students don't talk back? Quietness is a difficult concept for Shane and Erin but we do our best to dish out some advice. Firstly, The Why. Then, The W...
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Episode 3 - Taboo: a Classic Filler Game from 2019-11-29T23:42:52
A shorter pod ...... what do you do when you've no time. We give our individual takes on this classic EFL activity.
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Episode 3 - Taboo: a Classic Filler Game with Erin and Shane. from 2019-11-29T22:42:52
A shorter pod ...... what do you do when you've no time. We give our individual takes on this classic EFL activity.
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Episode 2 - Let's Practice Some Intonation! from 2019-11-21T20:46:29
Tips and helpful hints on the music of English, intonation. We cover how to make intonation-friendly lists, question tags and how to liven up your grammar exercises or homework feedback. &...
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Episode 2 - Let's Practice Some Intonation! With Erin and Shane. from 2019-11-21T19:46:29
Tips and helpful hints on the music of English, intonation. We cover how to make intonation-friendly lists, question tags and how to liven up your grammar exercises or homework feedback. &...
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