How to English TEFL Podcast
Episodes
S03E05. How Do You Say It? Featuring Rasoul - Pronunciation by Toktam (transcribed)
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome everybody! Gav & Em are so excited to bring this new episode to you on one of their favourite teaching and learning topics - pronunciation. Jo...
S03E04. Development - Featuring Carolina Cunha - Grammar by Kamlesh Thakkar (transcribed)
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 G...
S03E03. Loss - Featuring Brittany Collins - Grammar from Cassandra Ormachea (transcribed)
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
S03E02. TEFL Teachers - Featuring Kat - Grammar by Reyhaneh Rezvaneh (transcribed)
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S03E01. Back to School (transcribed)
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 epis...
S02E19. Memorable Moments 2 - Music by Whizbusters (transcribed)
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, yo...
S02E18. Memorable Moments - Music by Shaisan Devasia (transcribed)
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome everybody! It's time again for Gav & Em to finish the year with a special double episode featuring amazing teachers and learners. Enjoy storie...
S02E17. Influence - Featuring John's English Page - Music by Tony Kaizen (transcribed)
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S02E16. Phrasal Verbs - Music by Fluency MC (transcribed)
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Everybody! Can you answer these questions? What's a particle? Which phrasal verbs are seperable? What must we do with a transitive phrasal ver...
S02E15. Inspiration - Music by John Betton (transcribed)
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 insp...
S02E14. Pidgin English - Featuring Coco Mbassi (transcribed)
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 lin...
S02E13. Tenses 2 The Future - Featuring Anchor Creative Education (transcribed)
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S02E12. Tenses - Featuring English with Rob (transcribed)
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S02E11. Another Language - Featuring Ahmed Khalifa - Music by Ellie Meriz (transcribed)
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome, everybody! In today's show, Gav and Em introduce an amazing speaker and podcaster, Ahmed Khalifa, to discuss British sign language. Maybe you...
S02E10. Innovative Teaching - Featuring Vitor Hugo - Music by Shemsi (transcribed)
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Do...
S02E09. Holidays - Music by JD Levin (transcribed)
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 holidayin...
Trailer
31 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a podcast about English as a foreign language. Listen to two experienced teachers discussing the most important topics for both teachers an...
S02E08. Spaces - Featuring Helen Slee - Music by Celest (transcribed)
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome everybody! This week Gav and Em are discussing the topic of Spaces: open, safe, and work. They discuss the topics of representation and divers...
S02E07. Idioms - Music by Gareth Evans-Jones (transcribed)
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome everybody! Hello to all our new and returning listeners. For the summer Gav & Em are releasing fortnightly shows to share their knowledge ...
S02E06. Music - Featuring Bárbara at English Music Education (transcribed)
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Everybody! Gav & Em are delighted to be featuring Barbara from English Music Education in this special show all about music. How can we introd...
S02E05. What Works and What Doesn't (transcribed)
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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? Unive...
S02E04. Chat and Chillaxation (transcribed)
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Engli...
S02E03. Bias - Featuring Hedreich Nichols from SmallBites (transcribed)
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
S02E02. Fatigue (transcribed)
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S02E01. How to Begin (transcribed)
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S01E50. Top Tips Two (transcribed)
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the final show of their first season, Gav & Em present the second part of teachers' and learners' top tips. Whether you're a student or teacher you...
S01E49. Top Tips - Part One (transcribed)
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this penultimate show of season one, Gav & Em ask their fellow teachers and student followers to share their top teaching and learning language tip...
S01E48. Books - Featuring Raise Up! (transcribed)
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 author...
S01E47. It's The Business (transcribed) VIDEO
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 man...
S01E46. Topics (transcribed)
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S01E45. Teaching Kids (transcribed) VIDEO
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 &am...
S01E44. Pressure (transcribed) VIDEO
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S01E43. Organising Stuff (transcribed) VIDEO
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 le...
S01E42. Exam Skills - Featuring DinoKoaching (transcribed) VIDEO
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
S01E41. What I Got from the CELTA (transcribed) VIDEO
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 teach...
S01E40. It's All About the Students (transcribed) VIDEO
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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? G...
S01E39. The Environment (transcribed) VIDEO
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 footprin...
S01E38. This Week Online (transcribed) VIDEO
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 q...
S01E37. Money Matters - Featuring Zdenek Lukas
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
S01E36. Wording (transcribed) VIDEO
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to How to English with Gav & Em. In this episode, you'll find out all about new words, word forms, and where words fit into sente...
S01E35. Evergreen (transcribed) VIDEO
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 to...
S01E34. Keeping it Fresh
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
S01E33. How Em Teaches (transcribed) VIDEO
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S01E32. How Gav Teaches (transcribed) VIDEO
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
S01E31. Conflict (transcribed) VIDEO
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S01E30. Teaching and Learning in Another Country (transcribed) VIDEO
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 experi...
S01E29. Q&A with G&E (transcribed) VIDEO
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hey followers! Happy Friday or whichever day it is with you. This week Gav and Em will answer your questions on learning and teaching English. From ho...
S01E28. Self-Care
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
S01E27. Politically Correct Language (transcribed) VIDEO
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 of...
S01E26. Time and Timing (transcribed) VIDEO
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
S01E25. Things I Wish I'd Known
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S01E24. Getting Stuck
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
S01E23. Different Levels
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome listeners. This week Gav & Em discuss the topic of learner levels. From beginners to proficiency, what are the differences, challenges and rew...
S01 Extra Episode - Racism in ELT
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Everyone, here's a mid-week episode from Gav & Em in which they show their support for anti-racism, equality, and fairness in ELT. Buy Gav & Em a c...
S01E22. Our Favourite Activities
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I guess you were wondering what Gav & Em actually do in their classrooms? Well, here's your chance to find out. This week in How To English Pod, they ...
S01E21. How to Teach and Learn (transcribed) VIDEO
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 le...
S01E20. The Positives of Teaching and Learning (transcribed) VIDEO
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What are the good sides of teaching and learning English? How do the students and teachers benefit from sharing their time together? Follow Gav & ...
S01E18. Teach and Learn in Groups (transcribed) VIDEO
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
S01E17. How to Speaking (transcribed) VIDEO
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our regular followers and thanks for joining us if you're new to the podcast. This week, Gav & Em speak about... speaking! Wha...
S01E16. How to Listening (transcribed) VIDEO
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome, everybody. Here is the new episode of How to English with Gav & Em. This week, the two experienced teachers tackle the topic of listeni...
S01E15. How to Writing (transcribed) VIDEO
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. Styl...
S01E14. How to Reading (transcribed) VIDEO
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 materi...
S01E13. How to Pronunciation (transcribed) VIDEO
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 speakin...
S01E12. How to Vocabulary (transcribed) VIDEO
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S01E11. How to Grammar (transcribed) VIDEO
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Engl...
S01E10. Teach and Learn at Home (transcribed) VIDEO
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Working from home? Here's an episode of How to English: Teach and Learn with Gav & Em that you really need to hear. If you're pacing the living room w...
S01E09. Lesson Structure VIDEO
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S01E08. Lessons Outside the Classroom (transcribed) VIDEO
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 explo...
S01E07. Correcting (and avoiding) Mistakes (transcribed) VIDEO
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 probl...
S01E06. Making Mistakes (Part Two) (transcribed) VIDEO
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
S01E05. Making Mistakes (Part One) (transcribed) VIDEO
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 mak...
S01E04. Technology in the Classroom (transcribed) VIDEO
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gav and Em, two experienced TEFL teachers, talk about technology in the classroom. From pens and pencils to mobiles, tablets, and the Intern...
S01E03. Lesson and Course Planning (transcribed) VIDEO
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 st...
S01E02. Types of Lessons (transcribed) VIDEO
26 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In their second episode, Gav & Em talk about different types of lessons. Follow two experienced English teachers as they discuss general, business...
S01E01. First Lessons (transcribed) VIDEO
18 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For their first episode, Gav & Em thought it would be logical to start at the beginning - the first lesson. Follow two experienced teachers as the...