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World leaders are currently gathered at the United Nations in New York for the annual General Assembly. This year, the future of the Palestinian territories hangs in the balance: several nations like the UK, France, Canada, and Australia are formally recognising the state of Palestine for the first time. The Trump administration strongly opposes the move, warning that it could embolden Hamas and provoke Israel into annexing the West Bank. How did some of Israel and America’s staunchest allies decide that the time is right to recognise a Palestinian state? We speak to BBC diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams who has spent years reporting from the Middle East. Producers: Xandra Ellin and Viv Jones Executive producer: James Shield Mix: Travis Evans Senior news editor: China Collins Image: Members of the U.N. Security Council vote on a draft resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 18, 2025. Eduardo Munoz/Reuters…

How to English TEFL Podcast

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Welcome to a teaching and learning English podcast. Meet Gav & Em, two experienced teachers, discussing the most important topics for both teachers and students. Each week they'll cover teaching techniques and learning tips. Whether you're up at the board, or behind the desk, you'll get something from How To English TEFL Podcast. Show your support here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

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How to English TEFL Podcast

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How to English TEFL Podcast

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S06E17 Q (transcribed) VIDEO 33:20

vor 11 Tagen33:20

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🎙 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 Q&A mode . From funny classroom moments to TEFL tips, podcast behind-the-scenes, and our Rapid Fire TEFL Round, no question is too big, small, or silly! We even find out Em's favourite competitions in the Teacher Olympics . Expect plenty of laughs, useful insights, and maybe a few unexpected confessions along the way.☕ Support the show: ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Rapid fire background music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq4_kxdP468&list=PL_Z-vyXvZD7gac7I8eRuXn0CKceSpSVcN&index=2 ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & Episode Theme: Q is for Questions 01:28 – The mystery of the remote control 02:49 – Gav's favourite country to teach in 05:16 – Most creative classroom activity 07:13 – If Gav could have any guest… 08:13 – When students left Em speechless 10:29 – The downsides of online teaching 13:13 – Trying not to laugh in class 14:51 – Making lessons fun for everyone 16:23 – Reaching the “flow state” in teaching 17:56 – Our favourite podcast episodes 21:15 – The best compliment Gav's ever received 21:50 – Which is easier: teaching or podcasting? 23:33 – Gav’s favourite part of making the podcast 25:08 – How we used the pod in class 26:16 – The strangest place Em's planned an episode 27:59 – A guaranteed winner classroom activity 29:26 – The TEFL Teachers’ Olympics 31:27 – Rapid Fire TEFL Round 32:33 – Final thoughts & outro…

How to English TEFL Podcast

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S06E16 P (transcribed) VIDEO 36:04

vor 25 Tagen36:04

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🎧 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 teaching and learning. From PPP to peer correction , picture stories , and even pseudonyms , it’s packed with practical ideas, pronunciation quirks, and plenty of playful banter!☕ Support us on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & Episode Intro 01:15 – What are the Three Ps of Teaching? 04:39 – “P or No P?” Game 13:01 – Picture Stories & Placement Tests 21:06 – Present Perfect Simple vs Continuous 28:03 – Quickfire P-words 32:18 – Em's Tip of the show: Pre-teaching and Predict 32:56 – Gav's Tip: Positive Attitude & Put It to Use! 35:22 - Episode wrap-up and next week…

How to English TEFL Podcast

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S06E15 O (transcribed) VIDEO 33:40

vor 6 weeks33:40

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🎧 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 one-to-ones , on-the-spot grammar , overcorrection , and more! Gav and Em share their usual mix of laughter, insights, and practical classroom tips, with a few onomatopoeic giggles and groans thrown in for good measure. 📣 Support the pod at: ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod – Buy Gav & Em a coffee and show your appreciation! ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & What's the Letter? 00:58 – O is for One-to-Ones 05:02 – O is for On-the-Spot Grammar (With Error Cards!) 09:00 – Why Do We Say “Much Money” and Not “Many Money”? 10:11 – Overcorrection Skit (And How NOT to Handle Mistakes) 18:07 – One Minute Speaking Challenge 21:30 – Onomatopoeia: Giggles, Groans & More 25:06 – TEFL “O” Words: Objectives, Outcomes & Observations 27:46 – Open Cloze – Em’s Tip and Favourite Teaching Tool 29:36 – Gav’s Tip: Offer Options, Not Open-Ended Questions 32:46 – Wrapping Up & What’s Coming Next: P is for……

How to English TEFL Podcast

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S06E14 N (transcribed) VIDEO 26:39

vor 8 weeks26:39

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🎙️ S06E14 – N is for… Notes, Nuance, No & Nominalisation! 🎧 Welcome back to How To English TEFL Pod with Gav & Em ! In this fun and thoughtful episode, we're (over) halfway through our A–Z of TEFL and celebrating with a bit of housekeeping , a few fruit-related debates , and some grammar goodies – including nominalisation , negative answers , and the power of a simple “No.” 🧠 Expect linguistic nuance, a quiz on nouns, and a surprise visit from AI Gav & Em with their Top 8 Tips for Teachers . Yes, really. ☕ Like what we do? Support the pod at ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod We’d love a tea, coffee or fruit-based ice cream (aubergine flavour, anyone?). References: Voice cloning: https://www.uberduck.ai/voice-cloning Background music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W16EsK4JCKM&list=PL170TfEhZz-_GstI3bsghBfuD-u8nlHHD&index=1 Timestamps 00:00 – Alphabet confusion and intro 01:35 – Notes – aubergines, acai & accurate facts 08:01 – N is for Nuance – wicked vs bad, British indirectness 11:09 – Negative answers – hilarious grammar practice 14:48 – No – how to say it (without saying it) 17:38 – N is for Nominalisation – noun-forming game fun! 21:17 – Bonus! AI Gav & Em’s Top 8 Tips for TEFL Teachers 23:01 – Real Gav & Em react to their AI doubles 25:46 – Signing off with silliness…

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S06E13 M (transcribed) VIDEO 33:33

vor 10 weeks33:33

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🎙️ 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, we explore how memory, meaning, and mindfulness can boost English teaching and learning. Expect laughs, learning, and the return of our matching game—with desserts! If you enjoy the show and want to support us, you can buy us a coffee at ☕ ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Resources: 22. Elementary, My Dear Watson, Advanced Grammar Games, Nelson Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome and intro to the letter M 00:56 – Matching activities: fun or time-wasters? 04:30 – Dessert matching game 🍨 10:30 – Mnemonics and the FANBOYS trick 12:14 – What to do when students forget words 15:55 – Memory techniques and personalization 18:24 Modals through a murder mystery 🔍 24:09 – Movie Time: What happens next? 🎥 28:45 – Tip of the episode: Micro-teaching 30:08 – Tip of the episode: Mindful moments 32:59 – Final thoughts and wrap-up…

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S06E12 L (transcribed) VIDEO 37:51

vor 12 weeks37:51

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🎙️ Episode 12 – L is for… Language, Lead-ins & Limp Vocabulary! Welcome back to Gav & Em's How to English: Teach and Learn TEFL Podcast – the show for English teachers and learners who love a laugh with their language! This week, it’s L for... lots of things! From Language attrition to Learner autonomy , Lead-ins , and Listening , Gav and Em tackle the TEFL world one "L" at a time. Expect mini-lessons, metaphorical cushions, and a few questionable examples from your favourite language apps. 🐘🧦🐢 💡 What weird sentence did Gav find in Korean? Why is Em polishing her keyboard on camera? And how many words should a student really learn each day? 👉 Plus, enjoy a fun listening gap-fill on reporting verbs with characters like Sophie and Mark II. And teach students, Don't say say – say something better! References: https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-duolingo-sentences-silvermidnight/ Timestamps [00:00:00] Intro & Greetings [00:01:42] Language, attrition & atrophy [00:07:55] Limitations of Language Apps [00:13:30] Lesson Notes [00:17:05] Learner Autonomy[00:22:14] Lead-ins that actually work [00:26:03] Listening Gap-Fill: Reporting Verbs [00:31:45] Tips of the Episode – Listening & Language Modelling [00:32:27] Modelling better classroom language [00:36:31] Ko-fi plug & goodbyes Next week: M is for… Mystery? Mistakes? Motivation? You’ll have to tune in to find out!…

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S06E11 K (transcribed) VIDEO 33:00

vor 14 weeks33:00

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🎙️Hello and welcome to How to English TEFL Pod with Gav and Em. Your fortnightly dose of TEFL chat, classroom chaos, and questionable letter themes! This week it’s K, and we’re keeping up, keeping calm, and keeping it together... just about. Expect knowledge gaps, kinesthetic games, and a lot of Ks you didn’t know you needed. Fancy buying us a coffee or tea? Visit ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod – with a K! 🥾Let’s kick it off! Online quizzes: https://www.jetpunk.com/Timestamps [00:00:00] – Intro & preamble: Gav and Em reveal the letter of the episode – K! [00:01:21] – Topic 1: Keeping Up – trends in teaching, student needs, and unexpected lesson twists. [00:10:07] – Topic 2: Knowledge Gaps – recognising and responding to repeated student errors. [00:17:30] – Topic 3: Knowledge vs Information – what it really means to know something. [00:20:37] – Topic 4: Keeping Calm & Carrying On – burnout, low-energy lessons, and TED Talk breaks. [00:22:35] – Self-care tips for teachers – batch planning, snacks, mindfulness, and boundaries. [00:26:20] – Em’s Tip of the Episode: Kinesthetic Learning – from teddy bears to snowball fights. [00:29:04] – Gav's Tip: Key Language for… everyday situations, from hotels to immigration. [00:31:00] – Final thoughts, Krashen love, and Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod…

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S06E10 J (transcribed) VIDEO 32:54

vor 16 weeks32:54

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🎧 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 explore the letter J in the TEFL Alphabet Series ! From jargon and jobs to jokes , Jeopardy , and even a jazzy pronunciation chant, this episode is full of practical tips, laughter, and a few unexpected tangents. ☕ Like what we do? Support us with a coffee!🔗 ⁠ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ Gameshow music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JAMcQyRRIQ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & J is for Jog Your Memory 02:33 – Jam, Jelly & Marmalade: A Fruitful Discussion 05:50 – J is for Jargon: Buzzwords in Business English 10:54 – Jokes in the TEFL Classroom: Pun or Punishment? 15:28 – Joiners (Conjunctions) and a Clever Grammar Game 21:51 – Jeopardy! Idioms Game for Language Learners 25:41 – Jazz Chants: Rhythm, Pronouns, and Clapping 28:35 – J is for Jobs: Guess the Occupation Game 31:18 – Journaling, Joy, Jocular Moments & a Jaw-Dropping Journey…

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S06E09 I (transcribed) VIDEO 38:11

vor 18 weeks38:11

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🎙️How To English – S06E09: “I” Is for Intonation, Icebreakers & Inspiration! Join Em and Gav as they explore all things “I” in this insightful, fun, and packed episode of How To English TEFL Pod. From intonation exercises to inspiring students, surprising teacher roles, and even a lively information gap activity, this episode is full of ideas and laughs for English teachers and learners alike. 💬Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Reflection Questions: Self-Awareness 1. What aspects of my teaching practice reflect my cultural background or values? 2. Have I ever assumed my way of doing things is “normal” or “universal”? 3. How do my personal beliefs influence the way I respond to student behavior or feedback? Perspective 4. How might this lesson be experienced differently by a student from a collectivist culture vs. an individualist one? 5. If I were a newcomer or international student in this class, how welcome or included would I feel? 6. How do I create space for different communication styles—direct vs. indirect, expressive vs. reserved? Bias and Areas for Improvement 7. Are there cultural groups or accents I subconsciously associate with “higher ability” or “better behaviour”? 8. When was the last time I challenged a cultural stereotype—my own or someone else’s? 9. Do I ever misinterpret silence, disagreement, or eye contact based on my own cultural expectations? Classroom Practice 10. Do my teaching materials and examples reflect a variety of cultural contexts and perspectives? 11. What strategies do I use to learn about my students’ backgrounds without stereotyping them? 12. How do I handle culture-related misunderstandings or conflicts when they arise in class? Growth and Intention 13. What have I learned from a student who challenged my assumptions? 14. How do I stay open and curious when something feels unfamiliar or uncomfortable? 15. What one thing can I do this week to increase inclusivity and cultural awareness in my teaching? Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome! 00:59 – Capital “I” as a pronoun 03:00 – Inspiring students 08:16 – Intonation and Em's bike 11:44 – I didn’t sign up for this! 18:30 – Information gap 24:03 – Intercultural Reflection Questions 29:39 – Interaction 32:27 – Icebreakers 35:20 – Wrap-up & a nice cuppa tea/KO-FI…

How to English TEFL Podcast

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SO6E08 H (transcribed) VIDEO 36:06

vor 20 weeks36:06

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🎧 S6 E8 – H is for Homework, Holidays & Hyperbole. This week, Gav & Em explore all things H in the world of TEFL! From homework habits and holiday balance to the drama of hyperbole in class – it's packed with tips, laughs, and teaching insights.✨ Tune in for: homework pros & cons, holiday chat for teachers & students, hyperbole, homophones & headset fails. Plus, some practical H tips for speaking skills. Support the pod: ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod References: Hot trends and innovations https://www.britishcouncil.org/voices-magazine/ten-trends-and-innovations-english-language-teaching-2024 UN Sustainabilty Development Goals https://www.tlbbhfoundation.org/learnteachsdgs-initiative/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAp00WYv3ncMZ6lcna5KmocYppz3nR&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiLLABhCEARIsAJYS6umIgbnm7QPp0DIvZKHXgj9MThIcQSjjau0rsJMA94_ZQjVFf64FB0oaAsP0EALw_wcB Timestamps: (00:00) Intro & recap (00:34) H pronunciation (01:45) To huff or not to huff? (02:22) Homework – doing it or making excuses (05:28) Sending homework (13:19) Homophones, homonyms, and homographs. (16:50) Holidays – teacher & student holiday plans (19:49) Hot Trends in TEFL (21:46) Headphones and Hypotheticals (25:11) Speaking Tips beginning with H (29:15) Hyperbole – teaching exaggeration (31:51) Tips – have a break and handouts (34:39) What we didn't cover…

How to English TEFL Podcast

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S06E07 G (transcribed) VIDEO 36:19

vor 22 weeks36:19

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🎙️ Gav & Em’s How to English – Season 6, Episode 7: G is for... Grammar, Games, Gnomes & Gap Fills! 🧠🌱 Welcome back to another giggle-filled yet deeply insightful episode of How to English TEFL Pod with your favourite hosts, Gav & Em! This week, the letter G sparks a cascade of conversations about everything from grammar preferences and group dynamics to gardening tools, gap fills, and even unicorns. 🦄✨✨ Support the show:If you enjoy the pod and want to help keep it going, treat Gav & Em to a coffee over at:👉 https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod 📌Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review if this episode made you laugh, learn, or look at your shed in a whole new way. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your TEFL fix! Timestamps [00:00:00] – Intro [00:01:29] – The complexities of the letter "G" in pronunciation [00:03:12] – Do students really want grammar? Em and Gav reflect [00:07:30] – How to teach "either/neither/both" with ice cream and small children [00:09:17] – A gardening tool guessing game (with comedy sound effects!) [00:18:05] – AI-generated gap fill about unicorns (yes, really!) [00:24:11] – Group dynamics: getting quiet students talking [00:28:20] – Consider grading your language [00:31:55] – Going global: the beauty and challenge of international classes [00:34:36] – Teaching tip: Be a guide, not a grammar robot!…

How to English TEFL Podcast

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S06E06 F (transcribed) VIDEO 35:38

vor 24 weeks35:38

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🎙️ 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 series – and what a fantastic episode it is! Expect fun, fails, feedback, and fossilized errors as Gav & Em chat about their favourite F-words (the safe ones 😄). ☕ Love the pod? Support Gav & Em at ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod References:Five-Minute Activities :A Resource Book of Short Activities - Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers Anki and Memrise repetition systems VICTORIAN LONDON VIBES — Rainy Violin Music from the Gaslamp Era YouTube - Tunes Through Time Lifescapes The Classics, Dirk Freymuth (Artist) Dark Dramatic Choir - Overlord (Original Composition) Lucas KingIrish Reel Music - Rowdy Sailors - Fantasy & World Music by the Fiechters STAR WARS I Melodies Glyn R. BrownParlormuse | Apple Blossom March - Steampunk Victorian Music - Parlormuse Melodies of the Middle Ages - Calming Medieval Music for Study , and Relaxation - Medieval Horizons Music pirate with radio full video - dogur_dev Elevator Music (Kevin MacLeod) - Background Music (HD) - Gaming Sound FX Mircrosoft Copilot Google Gemini Open AI ChatGPT Timestamps [00:00:00] Intro [00:02:15] Flops in the classroom [00:09:11] From Dickens to Shakespeare [00:16:39] Fossilized errors [00:19:06] Fast English [00:24:00] Five-minute activity [00:29:00] F-word vocabulary quiz [00:31:16] Fact-check [00:32:37] E-friends [00:35:11] Outro So grab your flashcards, engage your ears, and get ready for another fun and full-on episode of TEFL talk with Gav & Em!…

How to English TEFL Podcast

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S06E05 E (transcribed) VIDEO 34:14

vor 26 weeks34:14

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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 the letter E! Expect engaging discussions on essential TEFL topics, practical teaching and learning tips, and plenty of laughs along the way. Don't forget to show your support here https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod ☕ Plus, a spontaneous grammar challenge, classroom eating habits, and a fun word-guessing game! 🎧🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, or your favourite podcast platform. Or find all the transcriptions here: https://howtoenglishpod.com/ Timestamps [00:00:00] Intro [00:00:00] E for Elephant [00:01:41] Elicitation [00:08:44] Eating [00:12:00] Equity in Language Education [00:13:27] Echo Reading [00:19:02] Exposure [00:24:17] KO-FI.COM/HOWTOENGLISHPOD [00:24:33] E words for Teaching and Learning [00:29:36] Exploiting Lesson Materials (not students [00:33:51] Outro…

How to English TEFL Podcast

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S06E04 D (transcribed) VIDEO 39:07

vor 28 weeks39:07

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🎙️ 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 of TEFL series! We chat about the dos and don’ts of English learning , the importance of determination and discipline for both teachers and students, and whether you should focus on accuracy or fluency first . 🍩 Plus, we discuss doughnuts in the classroom , why pronunciation matters (important vs. impotent 😆), and the origins of words like ‘nightmare’ and ‘quarantine’ .We also demo a Dictogloss activity , a great classroom task to improve listening and writing skills, and share team-building strategies to keep your students engaged. Finally, we wrap up with top teaching tips and explore how AI can help customize your lesson difficulty.☕ Support us on Ko-fi : ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod 🍩 Timestamps: [00:00:00] Welcome to How to English – Teach and Learn with Gav & Em [00:00:38] What’s this podcast about? [00:01:21] D for Doughnuts… and TEFL skills! 🍩 [00:03:37] Dos and Don’ts of English learning [00:11:16] Defining words (origins): Nightmare, quarantine & more! [00:19:07] TEFL activity: Dictogloss demo ✍️ [00:28:58] Direction & motivation in teaching [00:33:00] 🔥 Tips of the week! TEFL success skills [00:37:54] More D-words we didn’t cover (drilling, dialogues & more!) [00:38:38] D for Done – See you next time!💬 What are your favorite TEFL tips? Drop a comment below! 👇🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and follow for more TEFL talk! ✨ #TEFL #EFL #HowToEnglish…

How to English TEFL Podcast

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S06E03 C (transcribed) VIDEO 44:52

vor 30 weeks44:52

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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 of Concept Checking Questions (CCQs), the role of culture in the classroom, and even some cheesy English chat-up lines—because why not? ☕ Love the show? Support us at https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Join them for a mix of insightful teaching advice, lighthearted banter, and plenty of laughs. Plus, they explore confidentiality in TEFL, business buzzwords, and why keeping things simple and controlled can transform your teaching approach. References: https://www.theknot.com/content/pick-up-linesTimestamps: 00:00 – Welcome & Episode Intro 02:35 – C1 & C2 Exam Tips 📝 09:40 – CCQs: What Are They & How to Use Them? 🤔 14:05 – Cheesy Chat-Up Lines: A Fun Classroom Activity 💬 18:37 – Confidentiality in TEFL: What Should Stay in the Classroom? 🔒 25:07 – Business Buzzwords: Spot the Real from the Fake! 📊 32:42 – Culture in TEFL: How Much Should We Teach? 🌍 37:14 – Final Teaching Tips: Simplicity & Giving Students More Control 🎯…

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