How to English TEFL Podcast
Episodes
Students' motivations, Managing TTT and STT, Teaching with AI
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do students really come to English classes, and what should teachers do about it? In this episode of the How to English TEFL Podcast, Gav and Em d...
Teaching Tension, L1 and Translation Apps
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the show. I guess you're wondering what really goes on while teachers are teaching? In this episode of How to English TEFL Podcast...
TEFL Lessons, Breaks and Hand Gestures
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to How to English with Gav & Em! In this episode, they branch out into the rhythms of teaching life. From how long a lesson should be...
Books, yawns and fresh faces
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of How To English Pod, Gav and Em dive into the ups and downs of teaching. From juggling long‑term classes and welcoming new student...
Fun or stress, cold coffee and cancellations
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to How To English: Teach and Learn with Gav & Em! In today’s episode, we dive into the reality of teaching English — from trying ...
Conversation classes, personality and everyday phrases
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to How To English: Teach & Learn with Gav & Em! A fun TEFL podcast where conversation lessons go wild, ideas run out, car parks become...
S06E24 XYZ (transcribed) VIDEO
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the final episode of Season 6, and Gav and Em finish the A–Z of TEFL by squeezing X, Y and Z into one playful, language-packed show. Expect t...
S06E23 W (transcribed) VIDEO
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another wild ride on the Gav & Em TEFL train! This week, they explore the wonderful world of W. From worst-case lesson nightmares to WH...
S06E22 V (transcribed) VIDEO
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the A–Z of TEFL, where this week Gav and Em tumble head-first into the wonderfully vibrant world of V! Expect variety, velvet vests,...
S06E21 U (transcribed) VIDEO
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️Gav & Em explore the letter U in this fun and practical TEFL episode. From quirky Under to Ultra words, plus uncountable nouns, role plays,...
S06E20 T (transcribed) VIDEO
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 How to English: Teach and Learn with Gav & Em — Episode 20: T Welcome to another tea-fuelled episode of How to English — the podcast for ...
S06E19 S (transcribed) VIDEO
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ S06E19 This week, Gav and Em tackle the letter S with style, sarcasm, and syllables. From subtle shifts in meaning to spontaneous small talk t...
S06E18 R (transcribed) VIDEO
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️S06E18: The Letter R. Welcome to another episode of How to English: Teach and Learn with Gav & Em! This week it’s all about the letter R ...
S06E17 Q (transcribed) VIDEO
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 S06E13: Q is for Questions – AMA with Gav & Em In this episode of How to English – Teach and Learn with Gav & Em, we’re going full ...
S06E16 P (transcribed) VIDEO
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Welcome to How to English: Teach and Learn with Gav & Em! In this lively episode, Gav & Em explore the power of the letter P in English t...
S06E15 O (transcribed) VIDEO
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 How to English TEFL Pod – S06E15: O Welcome to How to English: Teach and Learn with Gav & Em! In this episode, it’s the letter O – for ...
S06E14 N (transcribed) VIDEO
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ S06E14 – N is for… Notes, Nuance, No & Nominalisation! 🎧 Welcome back to How To English TEFL Pod with Gav & Em! In this fun and...
S06E13 M (transcribed) VIDEO
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ This week on How To English with Gav & Em, it’s all about the letter M! From matching activities and mnemonics to a modal murder mystery...
S06E12 L (transcribed) VIDEO
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️Episode 12 – L is for… Language, Lead-ins & Limp Vocabulary! Welcome back to Gav & Em's How to English: Teach and Learn TEFL Podcas...
S06E11 K (transcribed) VIDEO
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️Hello and welcome to How to English TEFL Pod with Gav and Em. Your fortnightly dose of TEFL chat, classroom chaos, and questionable letter them...
S06E10 J (transcribed) VIDEO
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Welcome to Episode 10, Season 6 of Gav & Em’s How to English – TEFL Podcast! Get ready for a jam-packed (and jelly-filled) episode as we ...
S06E09 I (transcribed) VIDEO
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️How To English – S06E09: “I” Is for Intonation, Icebreakers & Inspiration! Join Em and Gav as they explore all things “I” in this...
SO6E08 H (transcribed) VIDEO
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 S6 E8 – H is for Homework, Holidays & Hyperbole. This week, Gav & Em explore all things H in the world of TEFL! From homework habits an...
S06E07 G (transcribed) VIDEO
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Gav & Em’s How to English – Season 6, Episode 7: G is for... Grammar, Games, Gnomes & Gap Fills! 🧠🌱 Welcome back to another ...
S06E06 F (transcribed) VIDEO
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Welcome to Gav & Em’s How to English TEFL Pod – Season 6, Episode 6! This week, it’s all about the letter F in their A to Z of EFL s...
S06E05 E (transcribed) VIDEO
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gav & Em for another fun and insightful episode of How to English TEFL Pod as they continue their A to Z of TEFLing—this time focusing on t...
S06E04 D (transcribed) VIDEO
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Welcome to How to English – Teach and Learn with Gav & Em! 🎙️In this episode, we're diving into the letter D in our A to Z...
S06E03 C (transcribed) VIDEO
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to How to English with Gav & Em! This episode is all about the letter C in TEFL. They're talking about C1/C2 exam tips, the art o...
S06E02 B (transcribed) VIDEO
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
✨Welcome to How To English: Teach and Learn with Gav & Em!✨ Join us in this fun and insightful episode as we explore the letter B in the A to ...
S06E01 A (transcribed) VIDEO
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️How to English TEFL Pod – Season 6, Episode 1 🎉 We’re back with a brand-new season! This time, we’re taking an A to Z approach to teac...
S05E24. End of Year Special (transcribed) VIDEO
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gav and Em in this exciting wrap-up episode as they celebrate the end of an incredible Season 5 of How to English TEFL Pod! Reflecting on a year ...
S05E23. Perfection (transcribed) VIDEO
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to How to English TEFL Podcast with Gav & Em, your go-to show for everything teaching and learning English as a foreign language! In this ...
S05E22. Rabbit and Pork (transcribed) VIDEO
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to all the followers of How to English TEFL Pod, a podcast for teachers and learners of English. This week, Gav & Em will go into some fur...
S05E21. Aiming for a Concert (transcribed) VIDEO
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod - a podcast for teachers and learners of English as a foreign language. This week the two TEFL teach...
S05E20. Flow (transcribed) VIDEO
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod - the podcast that makes teaching and learning English fun! This week, join our dynamic duo as they ...
S05E19. Getting Things Done (transcribed) VIDEO
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you get it done or do you do it yourself? You can find this and many more questions and answers on Gav & Em's How to English TEFL podcast. Feel...
S05E18. Prefix Pandemonium (transcribed) VIDEO
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey followers, thanks for coming back to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod. You can show your support for their show here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoeng...
S05E17. Adapt, Tailor, Personalise (transcribed) VIDEO
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod. It's a show where two English teachers discuss their latest challenges, rewards a...
S05E16. Idioms are Everywhere (transcribed) VIDEO
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod. A podcast for teachers and learners of English. This week our intrepid travelling TEFL duo disc...
S05E15. Abso-freaking-lutely (transcribed) VIDEO
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everybody! Gav & Em, your favourite TEFL teaching podcasters, are back with another episode. This week they tackle the topics of how to resp...
S05E14. Shiver Me Timbers (transcribed) VIDEO
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week's episode with Gav & Em. Join the two adventurous TEFL teachers as they explore their everyday classroom challenges. Buy ...
S05E13. Agree to disagree (transcribed) VIDEO
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're new to teaching and learning or if you're a veteran of education, you'll find something in Gav and Em's How to English TEFL Pod. Show your s...
S05E12. Corrections and Lies (transcribed) VIDEO
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod. This week the TEFL teaching duo have a lot of corrections to make from their last episode, they also di...
S05E11. Portmantopia - featuring Matt Abrahams (transcribed) VIDEO
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English Pod. Here's our ko-fi so you can support our show: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Check out the tr...
S05E10. Oh, yeah, I remember now (transcribed) VIDEO
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S05E09. ...I was eating muffins (transcribed) VIDEO
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 throu...
S05E08. You should... (transcribed) VIDEO
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
S05E07. Pillars and Paddles (transcribed) VIDEO
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S05E06. Cuisenaire (transcribed) VIDEO
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S05E05. Gnomes and that (transcribed) VIDEO
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S05E04. Bulge (transcribed) VIDEO
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, sick...
S05E03. Donkey Bridge (transcribed) VIDEO
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 3rd episode of Gav & Em's new season. This week they talk about students unexpectedly turning pink, multitasking, massaging students, d...
S05E02. Splat (transcribed) VIDEO
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 am...
S05E01. A Staffroom Vibe (transcribed) VIDEO
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 thei...
S04E26. Ask Your Teacher (transcribed) VIDEO
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 answ...
S04E25. Visuals with Emily Bryson (transcribed) VIDEO
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S04E24. Welcome with IH Manchester (transcribed) VIDEO
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Mancheste...
S04E22. SPECIAL: Gav & Em with TEFL Org (transcribed)
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 fr...
S04E23. Language Variation with Respect the Dialect (transcribed) VIDEO
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S04E21. Alleviating Anxiety with Paola Montero (transcribed) VIDEO
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Eng...
S04E20. Comprehension with Open Shores English (transcribed) VIDEO
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, Dean...
S04E19. Talking (transcribed) VIDEO
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S04E18. Reading with WeAreBettering (transcribed) VIDEO
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
S04E17. Newbie with Isa (transcribed) VIDEO
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S04E16. Native Speakerism with Meri (transcribed) VIDEO
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S04E15. Journaling with Earl Grey (transcribed) VIDEO
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
S04E14. What if...? with Arpana (transcribed) VIDEO
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 mea...
S04E13. Mistakes - Pick and Mix (transcribed) VIDEO
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
S04E12. Giving Up (transcribed) VIDEO
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S04E11. Setbacks with Eni (transcribed) VIDEO
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 qu...
S04E10. UK and USA with PingoLearn (transcribed) VIDEO
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S04E09. Get Social (transcribed) VIDEO
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S04E08. Fillers and Discourse Markers with Valerie (transcribed) VIDEO
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 v...
S04E07. Organize with vei (transcribed) VIDEO
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S04E06. The Psychology of Learning with Katy (transcribed) VIDEO
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S04E05. Types of Learners with Vivi at Ki-Bird English (transcribed) VIDEO
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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-B...
S04E04. Worksheets with Quick and Easy English (transcribed) VIDEO
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you use worksheets in your class? Does your teacher use interesting and engaging resources? Teachers, are you looking for some inspiration? Catch t...
S04E03. Reinvention and Accountability with Reinventress (transcribed) VIDEO
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
S04E02. Lesson Planning with A.I. from Twee.com (transcribed) VIDEO
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ver...
S04E01. New Year (transcribed) VIDEO
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
S03E25. Special (transcribed) VIDEO
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S03E24. Articles - Featuring Shikha Das and Students (transcribed) VIDEO
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. Intr...
S03E23. Book Club - Featuring Andrew at what_to_read_next and Dara at AppliedESL (transcribed) VIDEO
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 expl...
S03E22. Neurodiversity - Featuring Anna from Polca Languages (transcribed) VIDEO
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S03E21. How to Sound - Featuring Bianca and Jasmin (transcribed) VIDEO
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 monophtho...
S03E20. Learning Tools with HelloTalk (transcribed) VIDEO
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S03E19. SPOTIFY VIDEO 21st Century Teaching - Featuring Teacher Imane (transcribed) VIDEO
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 consi...
S03E18. Confusing Words with Gav & Em (transcribed) VIDEO
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Which words confuse you when communicating in English? Are there similar words that you always mix up? This episode, Gav & Em explore some confusing w...
S03E17. Polyglotism - Featuring Azren the Language Nerd - Vocabulary by Andy (transcribed) VIDEO
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Engl...
S03E16. Quiz Time - Featuring Alexandra from English4Style (transcribed) VIDEO
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
S03E15. How to Podcast - Featuring Ian Antonio Patterson - Grammar by Leo Nova (transcribed) VIDEO
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S03E14. Writing - with Gera from Speak, Write, Play - Vocabulary from Angelica (transcribed) VIDEO
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How often do you write in English? Which styles of writing can you do? Do you know the difference between expository, descriptive, persuasive and narr...
S03E13. Words - Featuring Kitty Sensei - Vocabulary from Pooja (transcribed) VIDEO
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
S03E12. Conferences - with James Taylor from BRAZ-TESOL - Vocabulary from Naeem (transcribed) VIDEO
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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' asso...
S03E11. Experience - Featuring Felipe Coelho - Vocabulary by Meshkat (transcribed)
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's your experience of teaching and learning English? Follow Gav & Em and their fantastic guest Felipe talk about their journey to becoming teacher...
S03E10. Measure Reduce Offset - Featuring Sara Do Carmo (transcribed)
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 yours...
S03E09. Passions - Featuring Joe - Grammar by Em (transcribed)
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. Plu...
S03E08. Accents - Featuring Bianca from Unpuzzled English - Grammar by Andy (transcribed)
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S03E07. EdTech - Featuring Charlie from charlieslessons - Pronunciation from LaDoris (transcribed)
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S03E06. Reported Speech (transcribed)
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ex...