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Teaching as a Second Language

Teaching as a Second Language

By: Mark and Stew
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Teaching as a Second Language (TSL) is a podcast all about teaching in secondary education. There are so many aspects of teaching that it is hard to wrap your head around them all. TSL is a podcast where hosts Mark and Stew discuss their experiences in education, and give tips and advice for new and beginning teachers. We share what it's like to be teachers in QLD, Australia, but also discuss teaching with guests from all areas of education.

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Episodes
  • How to communicate University options for High School students

    How to communicate University options for High School students
    Apr 7 2026

    In this episode Stew and Mark discuss ways that teachers, and the education system as a whole, needs to improve in order to best prepare High School students for university. They discuss what teachers and schools can do to provide options for students considering a tertiary pathway.
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    25 mins
  • What we love about teaching - 2025 recap and looking forward to 2026

    What we love about teaching - 2025 recap and looking forward to 2026
    Feb 22 2026

    In this episode Stewart and Mark recap the year that was (2025) and discuss the 7-month hiatus from the podcast. We look forward to 2026 and discuss what we love most about our jobs, and why we are looking forward to getting stuck into 2026.
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    47 mins
  • How to Issue Consequences to Students WITHOUT any Pushback - Behaviour Bites Ep 2

    How to Issue Consequences to Students WITHOUT any Pushback - Behaviour Bites Ep 2
    May 26 2025

    In Behaviour Bites Ep 2 Mark and Stew outline how teachers can effectively apply consequences to student actions without getting any pushback. Students not following instructions is one thing, students not acknowledging your authority when giving a consequence is another entirely. Stew and Mark explain the 3Cs that underpin effective consequences, make sure you listen to find out more.
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    12 mins
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