Hosted by Jackie Bolen · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 71 episodes
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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!
Jackie Bolen hosts Let's Talk TEFL, a education show with 71 episodes published.
Send 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 consider using phones, as well as reasons
Send a text 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 favourite games and activities to help students have so
Send a text 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 value? Spoiler: Jackie and Jen think it does! We'll
Send a text In this episode, Jackie and Jennifer are sharing their top tips for newbie English teachers . Some of the tips include professional development, letting bad classes go, how to make a simple ESL lesson plan an
Send a text 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 and Jennifer share some of their top strategies
Send a text 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 tips and tricks such as using authentic materi
Send a text 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 English. We talk about some of the most common reason
Send a text 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 often up for debate in the TEFL world. Find out the
Send a text 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. Here are some tips and tricks for building confide
Send a text 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, strategies, and things to avoid like the plague. Hel
Send a text 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 activities. We talk about the reasons to use this
Send a text 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 podcast episode will help you get there in style! F
Send a text Check out these tips for teaching English for specific purposes, including medical English , aviation English, tourism English , business English , and more. The tips include using role-plays, focusing on voc
Send a text Check out these tips for newbie English teachers, including learning names, ICQs and CCQs, using positive reinforcement, lesson planning, and more. Find Out More: Top 10 Tips for New English Teachers Tips for
Send a text 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 teaching English to children using flashcards. Fin
Send a text 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 not to do, along with some strategies for main
Send a text 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. Find Out More: Jackie on YouTube Jacki
Send a text 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 whole lot more. Should you use a textbook for bu
Send a text If you want some fun ideas for St. Patrick's Day ESL lessons , have a listen! Jackie shares all of her tips and tricks for how to fun a fun Saint Patrick's Day lesson with your students. Find Out More: ESL Sa
Send a text If you want to know what to do during that first ESL or EFL lesson , have a listen! Jackie and Jennifer share all of their tips and tricks for what to do during the first English class, along with some of the
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