🎙️ This week on How To English with Gav & Em, it’s all about the letter M! From matching activities and mnemonics to a modal murder mystery, we explore how memory, meaning, and mindfulness can boost English teaching and learning. Expect laughs, learning, and the return of our matching game—with desserts! If you enjoy the show and want to support us, you can buy us a coffee at ☕ ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod
Resources: 22. Elementary, My Dear Watson, Advanced Grammar Games, Nelson
Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome and intro to the letter M
00:56 – Matching activities: fun or time-wasters?
04:30 – Dessert matching game 🍨
10:30 – Mnemonics and the FANBOYS trick
12:14 – What to do when students forget words
15:55 – Memory techniques and personalization
18:24 Modals through a murder mystery 🔍
24:09 – Movie Time: What happens next? 🎥
28:45 – Tip of the episode: Micro-teaching
30:08 – Tip of the episode: Mindful moments
32:59 – Final thoughts and wrap-up
