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Dive into the world of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) with TEFL Unlocked, the ultimate podcast for aspiring and seasoned educators. Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to enhance your teaching skills, this podcast offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.
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- The teachers we still remember · 20 min · Aflevering 105Luan and Mairead reflect on the teachers who made them feel seen, safe and capable, and what language teachers can learn from them. Fair warning: someone might be cutting onions!
- Interview with an English student Part 2: English in everyday life with Anouck · 19 min · Aflevering 104Luan chats to Anouck about using English beyond the classroom, how everyday exposure helps her develop her skills, and why enjoying what you watch, read and listen to can make…
- Interview with an English student: Anouck’s learning journey · 20 min · Aflevering 102Luan sits down with her student Anouck to discuss her learning journey, how her attitude towards mistakes has changed and what makes learning English enjoyable and rewarding.
- More than entertainment: Using movies to teach English · 24 min · Aflevering 102Luan and Mairead put movies in the classroom under the spotlight. From authentic language and cultural exposure to passive viewing and wasted lesson time, they explore how…
- Walk through an online lesson with us · 26 min · Aflevering 101Join Luan and Mairead as they walk through an online English lesson, exploring each stage, from the warmer to the plenary..
- We've reached episode 100!!!:We got 100 questions. Here’s 10. · 30 min · Aflevering 100It’s our 100th episode! To celebrate, we’re answering 100 questions from our listeners. Well… sort of. We’ve actually picked ten questions from the 100, with possibly another 100…
- TEFL as a side hustle: Why online teaching works · 18 min · Aflevering 99You don't have to leave your day job to become a TEFL teacher. Luan and Mairead explore how online teaching can fit around your existing work, family, studies, and commitments
- Mindfulness in the ESL classroom: Simple strategies that work · 14 min · Aflevering 98Breathe, focus and learn! Luan and Mairead discuss how simple mindfulness activities can help learners manage anxiety, improve concentration, and communicate with greater…
- Art meets English: Creative ideas for ESL teachers · 22 min · Aflevering 97Join Luan and Mairead as they explore practical ways to use art in the ESL classroom to develop speaking, vocabulary, grammar, storytelling, creativity and cultural awareness.
- Making poetry accessible in the ESL classroom · 23 min · Aflevering 96Is poetry too difficult for ESL learners? Luan and Mairead explain how teachers can make poems accessible, enjoyable and useful for developing vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking…
- Social media meets the ESL classroom · 20 minJoin Luan and Mairead as they explore creative ways to bring social media into the ESL classroom, from videos and posts to digital storytelling, while keeping learning…
- Fillers: Quick activities for those unexpected gaps · 22 min · Aflevering 94What do you do when you have five minutes to fill? Try these quick, low-prep EFL activities designed to keep learners engaged, communicating and learning when plans change.
- Teaching English in South Africa: Inside the language centre classroom · 20 min · Aflevering 93In this episode, Luan and Mairead discuss the realities of teaching English in South African language centres, including multilingual classrooms, diverse learners and why the…
- Teaching in Spain: Mairead’s TEFL journey · 23 min · Aflevering 92This week, Mairead steps into the guest seat to share her personal journey of teaching English in Spain. Discover what surprised her, what she learnt, and why teaching abroad can…
- Interviewing Luan: A day in the life of an online TEFL teacher · 22 min · Aflevering 91In this episode of TEFL Unlocked, Mairead puts fellow host Luan in the hot seat. Together they explore what a typical day looks like for an online English teacher, from lesson…
- Choosing the right classroom rewards · 20 min · Aflevering 90Luan and Mairead discuss how rewards change with age, common mistakes teachers make, and simple ideas that keep learners motivated without distracting from the lesson.
- Storytelling in the classroom · 24 minJoin Luan and Mairead as they chat about the power of storytelling in the ESL classroom, sharing practical ideas, personal experiences, and simple ways to make language learning…
- Creating an introductory video that gets noticed · 18 min · Aflevering 88Not sure what to say in your teacher introduction video? Join us as we explore eight simple strategies to help you create a short, engaging and professional video that captures…
- What Is the CEFR? Understanding A1–C2 language levels · 24 min · Aflevering 87Confused by CEFR levels? Join Luan and Mairead as they break down A1 to C2, explain learner abilities, and discuss why understanding language levels matters for teachers.
- Classroom management: What would you do? · 26 min · Aflevering 86Inspired by discussions from our practical face-to-face TTA training sessions, this episode tackles real classroom management situations and practical responses that teachers can…
