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How to English TEFL Podcast

How to English TEFL Podcast

By: Gav and Em
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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/howtoenglishpodGav and Em Language Learning
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  • S06E23 W (transcribed) VIDEO
    Dec 5 2025

    Welcome to another wild ride on the Gav & Em TEFL train! This week, they explore the wonderful world of W. From worst-case lesson nightmares to WH-questions, wish structures, word order, and the moments when teaching really does start to wear a bit thin. Expect laughter, language tips, classroom chaos, and some spectacularly silly sentences (dragons, rollercoasters, and volcanoes included!). If you enjoy the show and want to show some support, you can do so at ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod


    Timestamps


    00:00 – Welcome aboard the W episode

    01:22 – Worst lesson nightmares

    08:42 – WH-question words & a mystery celebrity

    13:57 – Wish sentences (present, past & would)

    18:20 – “In time” vs “On time” – the great mix-up

    22:13 – Emergency lesson: W is for Word Order!

    30:43 – Wearing thin – is teaching ever boring?

    35:57 – Negative WH-questions

    38:20 – Tip of the episode: Warmers & candles

    39:30 – Watch, Wait, Welcome – advice for teachers & learners

    41:46 – Wrapping up W and looking ahead to X, Y, Z

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    41 mins
  • S06E22 V (transcribed) VIDEO
    Nov 21 2025

    Welcome back to the A–Z of TEFL, where this week Gav and Em tumble head-first into the wonderfully vibrant world of V! Expect variety, velvet vests, victorious vocabulary moments, and a VERY enthusiastic debate about voiced fricatives. There are visual coincidences, laughing puppies, identical cars, and a surprisingly deep chat about finding your authentic teacher voice. Grab a cuppa to support the show at ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod

    Grammar Drops: https://www.youtube.com/@GrammarDrops

    Whizbusters: https://whizbusters.teachable.com/

    Game music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=951ZpDOP9VY&list=PL170TfEhZz-_GstI3bsghBfuD-u8nlHHD&index=13


    Timestamps

    00:00 – Intro

    01:04 – Variety, spice, and T-shirts

    04:58 – Shout-outs!

    05:46 – Voiced letters & the /v/ vs /w/ showdown

    13:06 – Visual coincidences picture task

    22:54 – Finding your teacher voice

    29:02 – Big & small teaching victories

    31:07 – Vocabulary vs Lexis

    35:14 – Body-action vocabulary game

    39:48 – Vitality as a teacher

    43:49 – Gav's tips and more Vs

    43:13 – Em's tip

    45:15 – Outro & next week’s teaser

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    46 mins
  • S06E21 U (transcribed) VIDEO
    Nov 7 2025

    🎙️Gav & Em explore the letter U in this fun and practical TEFL episode. From quirky Under to Ultra words, plus uncountable nouns, role plays, grammar tips, and AI-powered sentence upgrades—there’s plenty to unpack.


    References: English File, Oxford

    Background music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q83yRKmKKYs&list=PLfP6i5T0-DkKSs8G6YbPHYAR70-f5tP9S&index=21

    Timestamps

    00:00 – Welcome & intro banter

    01:14 – Under-prefix wordplay

    05:54 – Uncountable nouns role play

    09:22 – Categories of uncountables

    10:33 – Countable vs uncountable game

    14:53 – Upgrading with AI

    20:09 – “Used to” grammar practice

    23:42 – Teaching with textbook units

    26:40 – Prefixes: ultra, super, mega, hyper

    30:26 – Tips of the episode

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    34 mins
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Dynamic, funny and educational podcast with fabulous hosts and fascinating gussets. Totally recommend this show. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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