In this episode, Gav and Em dive into the realities of teaching English as a foreign language. Exploring their strengths and weaknesses as teachers, how to handle distracted students, and the feelings of starting again with brand-new learners. They also discuss praise in the classroom, and give a well-deserved shout-out to a loyal listener and follower. Whether you're teaching, learning, or just curious about TEFL life, there’s plenty here to reflect on and laugh about. ☕ Support the pod: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod


Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & episode overview

01:28 – Strengths and weaknesses as TEFL teachers

09:04 – Exploring teaching weaknesses (and honesty time)

20:21 – How to deal with distracted students

24:27 – Starting from scratch with new students

27:23 – Recognising student progress & using praise

32:10 – Listener shout-out & teaching reflections

33:11 – Outro & support the pod

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