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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!
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome 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!
Let's Talk TEFL is hosted by Jackie Bolen. The show has published 74 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Teaching English in Vietnam With Adrian Rodgers from The Teacher Trainers" (29 July 2026, 32 minutes), "Top 10 Things Teachers Shouldn't Do in a Language Learning Classroom" (8 July 2026, 17 minutes), and "Phones in the Language Learning Classroom: A Balanced Approach" (23 June 2026, 16 minutes).
Let's Talk TEFL publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 74 episodes.
Booking probability for Let's Talk TEFL is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Let's Talk TEFL requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Let's Talk TEFL's contact route on record: verified email.
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Jackie Bolen hosts Let's Talk TEFL, an education podcast with 74 episodes published.
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Episode #74
Send us Fan Mail Today I had the pleasure of talking to Adrian Rodgers about all things teaching English in Vietnam. He runs a TEFL training school in Ho Chi Minh City called Inspire Training & Development . You can...
Episode #73
Send us Fan Mail What are some things that teachers should NEVER do in a language learning classroom? Do you have some ideas in your mind? Listen to the podcast to find out if I've mentioned them. Be sure to leave us a...
Episode #72
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...
Episode #71
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...
Episode #70
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...
Episode #69
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...
Episode #68
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...
Episode #67
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...
Episode #66
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...
Episode #65
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...
Episode #64
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...
Episode #63
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...
Episode #62
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...
Episode #61
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...
Episode #60
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...
Episode #59
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...
Episode #58
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...
Episode #57
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...
Episode #56
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...
Episode #55
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...
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