Struggling with TEFL homework ideas, online teaching admin, or tricky grammar like wish? In this episode of How to English with Gav & Em, we break down real teaching challenges, share practical tips, and have a bit of fun along the way.🚀What you’ll learn in this episode:How to create engaging homework tasks (that students actually do!)Why holidays matter for teachers—and how they reset your teaching brainThe reality of freelance TEFL life vs contracted teachingHow to handle online lesson scheduling, invites & time zonesWhat to do when students just don’t get itA clear explanation of tricky "wish" grammar (wish vs would vs past regret)Plus… a zombie apocalypse teaching scenario and the ultimate lesson “cake” formulaPerfect for TEFL teachers, ESL teachers, and English learners looking for practical advice, classroom strategies, and relatable teaching stories.👉 Support our podcast https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodTimestamps00:00 – TEFL podcast intro 02:08 – What makes a great homework task? 04:45 – Fun, interesting & relevant homework ideas 09:28 – TEFL holidays & freelance lifestyle 13:32 – Returning to teaching after a break 16:12 – Zombie apocalypse teaching scenario 19:03 – Online teaching invites & Issues 26:00 – When students don’t understand "Wish"33:10 – Lesson cake metaphor38:20 – Outro

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