episode-header-image

Yesterday

17m 21s

Top 10 Things Teachers Shouldn't Do in a...

About this episode

Up next

Phones in the Language Learning Classroom: A Balanced Approach

Send us Fan MailDo 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 not to. I hope to offer a balanced approach on this topic. B ... Show More

ESL Classroom Energizers: Ideas to Get Some Life Back into the Classroom

Send us Fan MailDo 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 some fun and learn at the same time. These classroom energ ... Show More

Teaching Spelling (for ESL/EFL): Does it Matter, Plus Games & Activities

Send us Fan MailThese 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 share our reasons why, and also talk about some of our fa ... Show More

Recommended Episodes

What are your Top Tips for Teaching English?

In this final episode of series 2, we ask 19 experienced ELT professionals to give us their top tips for teaching English effectively. These tips cover five key areas, namely: the importance of personalisation and context; criticality; humanistic approaches to teaching language; ... Show More

726 : English Teachers Tips & Tips | “Navigating Words with Multiple Meanings in English”

<p>In today’s episode, you will listen to an actual conversation between English teachers. They will provide you with tips and tricks that will help you master today’s topic. As you listen, take notes and try to see which tip is your favorite. After this lesson, you will have mor ... Show More

786 : English Teachers Tips & Tricks | “Taming Troublesome Sounds”

<p>In today’s episode, you will listen to an actual conversation between English teachers. They will provide you with tips and tricks that will help you master today’s topic. As you listen, take notes and try to see which tip is your favorite. After this lesson, you will have mor ... Show More

738 : English Teachers Tips & Tricks | “How To Bring English Words To Life Using Visual Aids”

<p>In today’s episode, you will listen to an actual conversation between English teachers. They will provide you with tips and tricks that will help you master today’s topic. As you listen, take notes and try to see which tip is your favorite. After this lesson, you will have mor ... Show More

718 : English Teachers Tips & Tips | “Navigating Words with Multiple Meanings in English”

<p>In today’s episode, you will listen to an actual conversation between English teachers. They will provide you with tips and tricks that will help you master today’s topic. As you listen, take notes and try to see which tip is your favorite. After this lesson, you will have mor ... Show More

742 : English Teachers Tips & Tricks | “From Theory to Practice: Make English Words Come Alive!”

<p>In today’s episode, you will listen to an actual conversation between English teachers. They will provide you with tips and tricks that will help you master today’s topic. As you listen, take notes and try to see which tip is your favorite. After this lesson, you will have mor ... Show More

790 : English Teachers Tips & Tricks | “Tech Tools For Improvement”

<p>In today’s episode, you will listen to an actual conversation between English teachers. They will provide you with tips and tricks that will help you master today’s topic. As you listen, take notes and try to see which tip is your favorite. After this lesson, you will have mor ... Show More

730 : English Teachers Tips & Tips | “Decoding Context Clues”

<p>In today’s episode, you will listen to an actual conversation between English teachers. They will provide you with tips and tricks that will help you master today’s topic. As you listen, take notes and try to see which tip is your favorite. After this lesson, you will have mor ... Show More

754 : English Teachers Tips & Tricks | “Finding Your Voice : Choosing Topics And Building Comfort”

<p>In today’s episode, you will listen to an actual conversation between English teachers. They will provide you with tips and tricks that will help you master today’s topic. As you listen, take notes and try to see which tip is your favorite. After this lesson, you will have mor ... Show More

766 : English Teachers Tips & Tricks | “Finding Your Voice Creating Opportunities to Speak”

<p>In today’s episode, you will listen to an actual conversation between English teachers. They will provide you with tips and tricks that will help you master today’s topic. As you listen, take notes and try to see which tip is your favorite. After this lesson, you will have mor ... Show More