Let's Talk TEFL
by Jackie Bolen
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About this podcast
Welcome to the Let’s Talk TEFL podcast with Jackie Bolen and Jennifer Smith. We’re going to discuss everything ESL/EFL teaching, including experiences teaching abroad, activity and game ideas, teaching tips, interviews with old friends, and more. Come join us in the Let’s Talk TEFL teacher’s lounge for some inspiration and entertainment!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 74 episodes
- Teaching English in Vietnam With Adrian Rodgers from The Teacher Trainers · 32 min · Episode 74Send us Fan Mail Today I had the pleasure of talking to Adrian Rodgers about all things teaching English in Vietnam. He runs a TEFL training school in Ho Chi Minh City called…
- Top 10 Things Teachers Shouldn't Do in a Language Learning Classroom · 17 min · Episode 73Send us Fan Mail What are some things that teachers should NEVER do in a language learning classroom? Do you have some ideas in your mind? Listen to the podcast to find out if…
- Phones in the Language Learning Classroom: A Balanced Approach · 16 min · Episode 72Send us Fan Mail Do you let students use phones in your classroom? I do, but only in very specific situations such as task-based learning. Find out the reasons why teachers might…
- ESL Classroom Energizers: Ideas to Get Some Life Back into the Classroom · 20 min · Episode 71Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel like there's no energy in your classroom? Not to worry! That's where these fun classroom energizers come in. Jackie and Jen share their…
- Teaching Spelling (for ESL/EFL): Does it Matter, Plus Games & Activities · 25 min · Episode 70Send us Fan Mail These days, doesn't everyone basically just use computers to write and spell-check? If that's the case, does teaching spelling to English learners have any…
- Tips for Newbie ESL/EFL Teachers · 23 min · Episode 69Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jackie and Jennifer are sharing their top tips for newbie English teachers. Some of the tips include professional development, letting bad…
- How to Handle Disruptive or Difficult Students in an ESL/EFL Class · 24 min · Episode 68Send us Fan Mail All teachers have had to deal with a difficult or disruptive student. There's often one in every class and sometimes a few of them within the same class! Jackie…
- How to Teach Very High-Level English Learners · 33 min · Episode 67Send us Fan Mail Teaching very advanced English learners can be a little more challenging than teaching beginners for a variety of reasons. Jackie and Jennifer share all of their…
- Refill the Well and Beat the ESL Teaching Burnout! · 34 min · Episode 66Send us Fan Mail It's summer vacation for many teachers, and let's be honest, it can't come soon enough for many people! It's easy to feel the burnout when you're teaching…
- Pros and Cons of Using the L1 in English Class · 15 min · Episode 65Send us Fan Mail Should teachers use the first language of the students in the classroom, or conduct the class entirely in English? It's an important question and one that's…
- Tips for Teaching English to Adult Beginners · 12 min · Episode 64Send us Fan Mail Jackie talks about all things teaching English to adult beginners. Teaching ESL to lower-level adults can be quite tricky because they often lack confidence…
- Test Prep: How to Prepare Students for the IELTS/TOEFL/TOEIC/CELPIP · 28 min · Episode 63Send us Fan Mail Jackie and Jennifer talk all things preparing students for English proficiency exams like the TOEFL, TOIEC, CELPIP, or IELTS. We give some tips and tricks…
- Task Based Learning and Teaching · 33 min · Episode 62Send us Fan Mail Jackie and Jennifer talk all things task-based learning and teaching. Level up your English classes with all ages and levels by incorporating some task-based…
- Top 10 ESL Games and Activities for Adults · 7 min · Episode 61Send us Fan Mail Check out my top 10 ESL games and activities for adults. The key to better English classes is a wide variety of engaging and interactive activities and this…
- Tips for Teaching English for Specific Purposes · 12 min · Episode 60Send us Fan Mail Check out these tips for teaching English for specific purposes, including medical English, aviation English, tourism English, business English, and more. The…
- Top 10 Tips for Newbie English Teachers: Level Up Your ESL Teaching! · 14 min · Episode 59Send us Fan Mail Check out these tips for newbie English teachers, including learning names, ICQs and CCQs, using positive reinforcement, lesson planning, and more. Find Out…
- ESL Flashcard Games and Activities for Young Learners · 18 min · Episode 58Send us Fan Mail Join Jackie and Jennifer as we talk all things ESL Flashcard games and activities for young learners. Pick up some tips and tricks, as well as good ideas for…
- How to Quiet a Noisy Classroom (For ESL/EFL Teachers) · 28 min · Episode 57Send us Fan Mail If you want to learn how to quiet a very noisy classroom, you'll want to check out this episode as Jackie and Jennifer share their tips and tricks. Find out what…
- How to be a Confident English Teacher (Top 10 Tips) · 16 min · Episode 56Send us Fan Mail If you want to be a more confident English teacher, you'll want to check out this episode as Jackie shares her top 10 tips and tricks for gaining confidence in…
- Teaching Business English: Tips, Tricks, Activities, and Lesson Plan Ideas · 24 min · Episode 55Send us Fan Mail If you teach business English, you'll want to check out this episode as Jennifer and Jackie talk everything lesson plan ideas, activities, tips, tricks, and a…
