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EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 132: What's the Most Important Thing in Teaching?Sharing is caring: what is a classroom without community?Teaching the course book content and box ticking and curriculum Is not enough.We have to think about how to build community in our classes.It's not too hard and it has a lot of benefits. And, like mindfulness and mindset, community lends itself to language teaching so well, there's no excuse not to give it a try.Join the waiting list for Methods and Mindset, starting in late September: http://subscribepage.io/qANdpXContact me if you would like me to help you or your school become better teachers: erin@re...2025-04-1006 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 55: When Self-Doubt Creeps in......Self doubt: it creeps in and tells you you’re not doing a good job. Fear not! I give you now only my, but some lovely people from LinkedIn’s tips to dispel the doubt and celebrate your fabulousness. Enjoy!Thanks to the following lovelies on LinkedIn: Elizabeth Mackie, Ellen Baker Dubois, Rasha Awad, Harry Waters, Silvina Mascitti, Ian Brownlee. Theme music by @sean.cass (Instagram).Contact me: erin@refreshyourteaching.comJoin my Breathe Easy, Teacher newsletter community here: http://subscribepage.io/0a49drLike, share, DM me and follow me on In...2025-04-0508 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 63: Why Rupaul and Rupaul's Drag Race Inspires MeI'm on holiday!I decided to give you a couple of episodes that aren't teachy but are very much from the mind of Erin.This episode is my thoughts on the fabulous Rupaul Charles and his groundbreaking reality TV show, Rupaul's Drag Race. I tell you what I think drag is, how the show and Rupaul constantly inspires me and hopefully give you a dose of sequin-covered joy, positivity and inspiration.Featuring extracts of:Drag Race theme song and Born Naked, written by Rupaul Charles and produced by Lucian Piane.2025-04-0515 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 131: How Mindset Affects Students' ResultsDo your students believe they can?Do your student know how to self-regulate and be mindful?Do you make sure this happens in your class?This week I talk about the importance and benefits of a healthy mindset and mindfulness. Both of these concepts lend themselves beautifully to teaching a language.Find out more and also join my waiting list to Methods and Mindset, starting in late September: http://subscribepage.io/qANdpXContact me if you would like me to help you or your school become better teachers: erin...2024-08-1907 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 130: Grammar is Dead! This is How to Approach LanguageWhy, oh why are we still teaching words?Why are we still sticking to the grammar rules and not teaching how the grammar works in conjunction with certain words, structures and phrases?The Lexical Approach can transform your teaching and make impactful changes to the way you teach and your students learn.Find out just a few of the many reasons why in this week's episode.Join the waiting list for Methods and Mindset, starting in late September: http://subscribepage.io/qANdpXContact meif you would like me to...2024-08-1208 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 129: How Your Mindset Affects Your JobWhen was the last time you put yourself first?Just as I suspected............sounds like you need a pep talk. Spare a few minutes of your busy day for this episode. Join the waiting list for my new course, Methods and Mindset for an amazing one-time low price.Join the waiting list for Methods and Mindset. Signing up doesn't mean there's any obligation to buy - you will be offered a big discount, that's all!Sign up here: http://subscribepage.io/qANdpXContact me if you would like me to help...2024-08-0506 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 128: What Makes a Bad CPD Session?We've all been made to go to pointless professional development workshops, sessions, presentations........whatever they are called, there are definitely some things to avoid as a teacher trainer. I asked my fellow teachers on the social medias their opinion and I also put my 2 cents worth in.If you are a teacher, does anything in this episode resonate with you? What would you like to see in a good CPD session?Stay tuned until the end to hear my special offer.Contact me if you would me to help you or...2024-07-2209 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 127: It's Okay to Feel This Way.....For NowWe all do it.We all have our off days when we don't feel good enough.However, they should be few and far between. If you need a hand getting through these negative emotions, start by listening to this episode.You need to remember two things: I'm always here for you and you rock.Contact me if you would me to help you or your school become better teacher: erin@refreshyourteaching.comJoin my Breathe Easy, Teacher Newsletter community for teacher love and support: http://subscribepage...2024-07-0811 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 126 Mantras #3 - Plan Less, React MorePlanning taking up too much of your time? There's so much you can do to cut down your prep time. This episode gives you just a taste of what you can do.The rest, you can find out on my upcoming course, Mindset and Methods, where I go into this in deeper detail.In the meantime, I challenge you to take one small thing from this episode and put it into action.Plan less, react more. You deserve more free time.Contact me if you would me to help...2024-06-2414 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 125: How to Set Work BoundariesWhat are your work-life boundaries?Do you have any? Isn't it about time you did?I can't promise to solve all your issues with this bite-sized episode, but it will pack enough of a punch to inspire you.Help yourself now: listen and make a promise to yourself to change that boundary line.Because you're worth more.Contact meif you would me to help you or your school become better teacher:erin@refreshyourteaching.comJoin myBreathe Easy, Teacher Newsletter community for teacher...2024-06-1009 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 124: 4 Easy Ways to Cut Prep TimeWe all want to spend less time preparing our lessons but we want to maintain the quality.Easier said than done. You don't need gimmicks or tons of games: you just need a few tips and tricks to exploit what you're already working with.We also need to exploit our students more. That isn't as sinister as it sounds....Join me this week as I give you some simple things to do that will put no further strain on your prep time. In fact, these easy-to-implement tasks may well reduce it!2024-05-2713 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 123: How to Overcome the Pressure of Exam Season with Kate CliftonWell, that's where this episode starts off, anyway. This week my guest is the wonderful Kate Clifton, from the Kate Languages podcast.We talk about how to manage expectations from upcoming exam pressures, digress into what to teach that isn't necessarily on the syllabus.We also take a dive into switching it up in class to keep your learners on their toes and we ping pong a few practical activities and tasks for you to try out in class.Connect with Kate: https://katelanguages.co.uk/Kate Clifton, also...2024-05-1338 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 122: What you Need to Know About Working Memory with Veronika RogochaiaWorking memory. What is it? Why do we need to know about it?The absolutely lovely Veronika Rogochaia guides us through the basics. She talks about why this is important and how we can free up space in our learners' working memory.This is especially useful if you have low-level learners.Enjoy.Veronika is an ESL teacher with 12 years of experience. She's a certified SNA with hands-on experience of working with students with intellectual disabilities. Veronika worked as a module instructor at Trinity College Dublin, giving tutorials on Universal Design for...2024-04-1422 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 121: Beginners need inputGetting students to speak can build confidence but is it the only way for them to learn the language?Our sweet beginners need input. Lots of it. There are a million things you can do but in this juicy episode, I talk about 3 ways you can introduce input that are engaging, simple to tailor to your class and low-to-no prep.And if you make it to the end of the episode, there's a little bonus for you too.Contact me if you are interested in me doing a...2024-04-0124 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 120: Your Learners Are Your Best Resource with Dylan GatesJoining me this week is the ever-so-nice Dylan Gates. He explains what Dogme, or the easier-to-pronounce Teaching Unplugged, is.We talk about the advantages, nay, joys of emergent language and how it can help your students to speak more naturally. Also, Dylan talks about mini-tasks. Pure Gold.We also talk about PPP and its limitations and some really practical examples and tips on how to implement a more unplugged methodology into your class, even if in just a small way.And how do you feel about NOT achieving your aims and outcomes at by the end of your lesson...2024-03-2027 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 119: Mantras #2 Step Outside Your Teaching Comfort ZoneIn this episode, we delve into the power of stepping outside your comfort zone.Explore the reasons and discover the benefits of resisting change, moving past the fear and overwhelm, and learn to navigate these toxic feelings.It's all a learning experience, never as bad as you think, and essential for growth.Plus, the weekly challenge: start with small changes, small steps, and small wins.Remember, what have you got to lose?References:https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/comfort-zones/Contact me: erin@refreshyourteaching.com...2024-02-2609 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 117: Mantras #1 You Won't Reach Every StudentDive into the new year with a little humour and a lot of empathy as I reflect on the chaos of teaching. I talk about the importance of mindset, tackling common teacher stressors, and the revelation that you won't reach every student immediately.But of course I'll give you a few practical strategies so that we can try our damndest!! Join the weekly challenge and let me know how you get on.Join my Breathe Easy, Teacher Newsletter: http://subscribepage.io/0a49drContact me: erin@refreshyourteaching.comLike, share, DM me...2024-01-2912 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 116: Cornerstones of Learning #13 MindfulnessThe end of Cornerstones of Learning is upon us. Let's go out with a bang. Or maybe just a slow, deep breath out....Mindfulness is becoming a bit of a buzz word, but for good reason.In this episode, I give you a few mindful activities you can try out in class and also I'll give you 3 meditation techniques you can do yourself to combat the stress and overwhelm of the job.And if it all sounds a bit 'woo woo', it isn't, I promise you. These little things can help you and your students enormously.Youtube video Bi...2023-12-0421 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 115: Cornerstones of Learning #12 ReflectionDo you leave a little time and space for your students reflectHow about you? Do you reflect on your teaching practice?Why is is so important and how can you implement it into your classroom practice?Fear not - I have a few ideas - no prep, not fuss and totally doable.Referenceshttps://www.edmentuminternational.com/blog/the-importance-of-self-reflection-inlearning/#:~:text=This%20helps%20students%20to%20track,to%20analyze%20their%20own%20learning.Join my Breathe Easy, Teacher Newsletter:http://subscribepage.io/0a49drContact me: erin@refreshyourteaching.comLike, share, DM me and fol...2023-11-2020 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 114: Cornerstones of Learning #11 Student AutonomyStudent autonomy is ESSENTIAL.You can't be there for the other 23 hours of the day.How can we teach or encourage our students to be autonomous, especially if they're not that motivated. Some of your students may work or have families. What then?In this installment of my Cornerstones of Learning series, I talk about why student autonomy is so important, and of course, give your some ideas. The rest is up to you and your students.Referenceshttps://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/classroom-management/student_autonomy.htm#:~:text=Example%20Strategies%3A,-Ask%20students%20for&tex...2023-11-0616 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 113: Cornerstones of Learning #10 Reuse Your Materials!Why reuse your materials?Why on earth wouldn't you?- you can cut down your prep time- you will be less overwhelmedNeed more reasons? Need some ideas on how to do this? I got you.Listen to this week's Cornerstones of Learning episode of Everything EFL Podcast and find an easier way to get through the week.Join my Breathe Easy, Teacher Newsletter:http://subscribepage.io/0a49drContact me: erin@refreshyourteaching.comLike, share, DM me and follow me: www.instagram.com/everythingeflteacherSubscribe to Yout...2023-10-2311 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 112: Cornerstones of Learning #9 Go Lexical!The Lexical Approach can transform your teaching.And the good thing is, it's more of a shift of mindset than extra preparation time.All you have to do is take a little time to do some homework.Start here.In this week's installment of my Cornerstones of Learning series of Everything EFL Podcast, I will introduce you to the Lexical Approach, why it's a good idea and how you can start implementing it into your lessons.It's a game changer, folks. Dive in.Join my Breathe Easy, Teacher Newsletter:http://subscribepage.io/0a49dr...2023-10-0921 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 111: Cornerstones of Learning #8 Student CommunicationWhere do we even start?With your students, that's where?How can we encourage a little more natural, meaningful communication between them?How can we get past 'can I borrow your eraser?,Listen and find out!Join my Breathe Easy, Teacher Newsletter:http://subscribepage.io/0a49drContact me: erin@refreshyourteaching.comLike, share, DM me and follow me: www.instagram.com/everythingeflteacherSubscribe to Youtube @Everything EFL for teaching tip videos and full podcast episodes with Closed Captions.Connect with me...2023-09-2521 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 110: Cornerstones of Learning #7 RelevanceDid you ever wonder why you were learning a certain language point in school? How is this going to help me? Exactly.Making your students see the connection between the language you teach and their immediate lives and environment is a game-changer. And it might not be as difficult as you think.In this episode, inspired by James Seymour's fabulous presentation at TESOL Spain 2023, I explain some simple but powerful ways to get your students' attention by using their lives and environment to teach them.How well do you know your...2023-09-1117 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 109: Cornerstones of Learning #6 Student ConfidenceConfidence is one of the keys to successful learning. It's all about that 'can do' attitude.That goes for you too, teacher!In this episode, here are a few of my favourite ways to build your students' confidence, creating a happier, more positive learning environment.Trust the process.Sign up to my Breathe Easy, Teacher newsletter: http://subscribepage.io/0a49drContact me: erin@refreshyourteaching.comDo me a solid and fill out my survey – it only takes 2 minutes, I promise!: https://forms.gle/jVPAjcUsfZCT6SGY92023-08-2813 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 108: Cornerstones of Learning #5 LeadershipWhat makes a good leader?Do you give students leadership roles and tasks?Why on earth not? In the fifth installment of my Cornerstones of Learning series, I challenge you to make leaders of (some) of your students.Why?Because why should you have to do everything?There are also a huge amount of benefits for your students too, leaders or not.Listen and find out.Don't forget to take the challenge at the end and let me know how it goes.2023-08-1409 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 107: Cornerstones of Learning #4 ChoiceBut I’M the teacher! I choose what to do in class! The curriculum leaves no room for choice!Okay, but there are small ways you can give your students choice, which can be incredibly empowering.Learn how you can give your students choice and why it’s so important in the fourth installment of my Cornerstones of Learning series. Don’t forget to stay tuned until the end of the episode for your weekly challenge. Join my Breathe Easy, Teacher newsletter community he...2023-07-3109 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 106: Cornerstones of Learning #3 Community BuildingWhat is this buzzword ‘community?’. Why is it so important for students to have a space to share stuff, have their opinions heard, feel valued, feel slsafe enough to give you feedback (oh yes, that’s part of it!)?In the third installment of Cornerstones of Learning, I share the benefits of building a community in your classes and I share a bonus activity to get the ball rolling. Remember, it’s a process and needs to be worked on constantly. Ice breakers at the start of term isn’t enough!Don’t forget to sta...2023-07-1711 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 105: Cornerstones of Learning #2 Trust and VulnerabilityHow important are trust and vulnerability?How important are trust and vulnerability and sharing in class?How vulnerable are you willing to be with your students?How does this help the learning process?In this second installment of my Cornerstones of Learning series, I explore the reasons why we should all be thinking about these concepts before we even THINK about teaching our students anything.Trust makes learning happen!Don’t forget to stay tuned until the end of the episode for your weekly ch...2023-07-0314 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 104: Cornerstones of Learning #1 Everything's a ProcessWelcome to the first installment of my new series, Cornerstones of Learning. Everything is a process. And I mean everything.That applies to you and your students. Want to know more and start a mindset-shifting journey with me?In each of these episodes, I will give you a small, achievable challenge to complete before the next episode. That means you have two whole weeks to do it and reflect upon it. This is the beginning of YOUR process. I'd love to know what you think about this episode. If you'd like...2023-06-1915 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 103: Transform Your Teaching Approach by 'Noticing'What on earth is noticing? Well, you'll have to listen and find out but let me tell you this: it has the potential to make you really think about your approach to teaching grammar and ALSO how students learn and remember it.In this juicy-as-hell episode, I tell you:- what noticing is- how it benefits both your students AND you (because you're just as important, gorgeous teacher) - 5 easy ways to try it out in classEnjoy!Join my Breathe Easy, Teacher newsletter community here: http://subscribepage.io/0a49drContact me: erin@refreshyourteaching.comNoti...2023-06-0416 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 102: What's Wrong With the CELTA? With Shannon Felt of TEFL HorizonsRemember those intense, panic-filled, overwhelming days of your ESL teaching qualification? Those bloody assignments (I don't have time for this!), that nerve-wracking first teaching practice (I'm so nervous!) and spending 7 hours creating a one-hour lesson (where are my scissors?).In this meaty episode, I reminisce briefly about those days with Shannon Felt of TEFL Horizons. Then, we get to the good stuff: what should be included on the 21st Century CELTA course and maybe what needs to be chucked in the bin? Times change, people. So should the CELTA . Teaching has changed so much in...2023-05-2336 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 101: Boost Your Beginners' EnglishDo you have beginners? Do you struggle with what to prep and how to fill the time?I had a beginner class for 2 weeks. Yes, I know it's not a long time but I managed to do quite a lot with them. Here is my story.Get ready for practical tips, reflections, digressions and lots of takeaways.If you liked this episode, try this freebie:Join my Breathe Easy, Teacher newsletter community here: http://subscribepage.io/0a49drContact me: erin@refreshyourteaching.comA Multi-Level Video Lesson Plan...2023-05-0828 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 100: Celebrating with my Ex-Podcast Partner, Shane CallaghanHappy Birthday me!Did you know that a few years ago, in an empty classroom, two friends decided to try their hand at podcasting?They didn't have a flippin' clue what they were doing. The sound was awful, the theme music was generic, the delivery a little, shall we say, spicy....One of the two amateur podcasters decided they couldn't commit so the other one carried on solo. There were no hard feelings. In fact, Shane is back to celebrate 100 episodes. We chat about the good old days and also some super useful tea...2023-04-2437 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 99: Why Use Graphic Facilitation? with Emily BrysonGraphic facilitation isn't a complex idea - you're probably already doing it in some measure but if you want to know more, total legend Emily Bryson will fill you in. Also she will give you some freebies – see Emily’s contact details below.Emily Bryson supports ELT professionals to harness the superpower of graphic facilitation. She is a guest blogger for Ellii.com and has written for a number of ELT publishers, including the Voices series for National Geographic Learning, the A-Z of ESOL and 50 Ways to Teach Life Skills. Her courses have been described as 'the nicest co...2023-04-1035 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 98: Break the Burnout CycleTeachers are hard on themselves. We are often exhausted. Know why? We're too bloody nice to others and not to ourselves.In this episode, I give you a jolly good talking to. I don't have all the answers but I can give you a little advice and ask you some serious questions about how you are treating yourself and how others are treating you.So grab a cup of herbal tea, sit in the lotus position, take a deep breath and ........or just press play and get ready to challenge yourself to change one bad hab...2023-03-2712 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 97: Chat GPT - What's All the Fuss About?It's everywhere. What is it? How can it benefit teachers and students? What are the pitfalls? Will it replace us?I discuss all the above questions concerning the ubiquitous (at the time of recording, anyway) Chat GPT with my wonderful guest, Gina Rodriguez. We also throw in a few materials we've generated and how well Chat GPT did. The jury's still out.....I'd love to know what you think. Gina Rodriguez has over 25 years of experience in the language education industry, where she has held a variety of roles from teaching to sales and ma...2023-03-1329 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 96: Go to Your Happy Place! A Mindfulness Activity for ClassMy happy place is.......well, you'll have to listen and find out! You will also discover a series of lovely no-prep activities you can do in class, which incorporates my two favourite things: mindfulness and creativity.Where's your happy place? 10 Easy Ways to Add Positivity to your Class: https://www.subscribepage.com/p5j4r6Video and Discussion Lesson Plan Based on a YouTube Short, Take a Seat, Make a Friend: https://www.subscribepage.com/takeaseatmakeafriendFully Editable Student Reflection and Goal-Setting Activity: https://www.subscribepage.com/k7g8u5...2023-02-2709 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 95: Go-To Tech Tools with Laura Wilkes of TESOL Pop PodcastLove tech? Hate it? Somewhere in between? This episode has something for everyone. I'm joined by the very knowledgeable and lovely Laura Wilkes of TESOL Pop Podcast. We discuss all the issues including tech overwhelm, the importance of a Plan B, what to consider when selecting technology for your classroom and the delights of Inner Mongolia. Yes, you heard me right.Enjoy!Laura has been working in the TEFL industry as a teacher, trainer and manager since 2009.She's passionate about using technology and media creatively to support learning and development.When not wo...2023-02-1331 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 94: A Slice of Reflection PieDo you get your students to reflect in class? How about those students who tend to dominate the conversation? Are they even aware of it? I show you a simple way to starting a reflective conversation, where students consider the amount they (feel they can) participate in a conversation in class. This can lead to a thoughtful discussion on future interaction and turn-taking. Remember: this won't change habits immediately - it's a process, but one that can be started if you try this simple, no-prep activity in class. Sign up to my masterclass: Less Prep, Less Stress: How to E...2023-01-3010 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 93: Future Forms ReloadedWay back in Episodes 42A and 42B, I took you through the dreaded future forms. It was, however, a little bit on the grammary (yes, that's a word) side. In this episode, I reboot the future in a more lexical way. So if you're still toying with idea of approaching grammar more lexically but you're not sure how, grab a pen and paper and I'll give you a lesson plan so you can dip your toe in the water..........and hopefully never look back. You're welcome.This is my final episode of the year and I'd like to t...2022-12-1912 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 92: ADHD and Dyslexia: Some Advice with Ania KarwowskaWhat do you know about ADHD and Dyslexia? How can you identify it? How can you deal with neurodivergent students in your class?This week I am joined by the fantastic Ania Karwowska of Polca Languages. She gives us some ideas on how to start supporting our neurodivergent students in an ESL setting. I can't promise to solve all your issues but I can promise that by the end of this episode, you will have a wealth of little tips and tricks to start implementing straightaway, as well as some other topicslike sequencing and structured word enquiry that...2022-12-0519 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 91: Running Dictations ManifestationsAh yes, the old Running Dictations. When was the last time you did it in class? How many different ways can you do it? Listen and find out!In this episode, I give you variants of the this classic EFL game but also give you some solid advice to avoid some surprisingly easy pitfalls. Did I miss anything? Let me know!Download my latest freebie:https://app.mailerlite.com/sites/preview/5551823Do me a solid and fill out my survey – it only takes 2 minutes, I promise!:https://forms.gle/rc...2022-11-2114 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 90: Dealing with Trauma and Behaviour Issues in ClassThis week I'm joined by the amazing Jessica Guarnieri from Dedicated Design Consulting. She lends us her expertise as to what trauma is and how it may present itself. This episode is also useful for any teacher experiencing negative, worrying or disruptive behaviours in class. Enjoy.Sign up to English Teaching Unlimited Online Conference: https://englishteachingunlimited.com/Jessica Guarnieri is a Senior Consultant for Dedicated Designs and Consulting and her focus is supporting new special education teachers as they transition from the campus to the classroom as well as special education teams needing support with cha...2022-11-0740 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 89: Things we Have to Accept as TeachersOkay, here it is: there are some harsh truths and realities we all have to face as teachers. I think a lot of us have this idealized version of ourselves, where we provide inspiration in engaging, perfectly-executed, differentiated, multi-faceted lessons which .......okay, I'm gonna stop there. Let's be real - we have a lot to live up to but I think that pressure comes mostly from ourselves. In this episode, I talk about some things we just have to accept but I try to give a few tips and questions to alleviate the pressure of our jobs. 2022-10-2316 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 88: Grow Your Online Audience! With Miranda CrowhurstAre you a freelance teacher or thinking about freelancing? This week I'm joined by the delightful Miranda Crowhurst of Twinkl, who is an expert on how to grow your online audience on social media. Are you a freelancer or thinking about freelancing? This episode will give you food for though if you're not happy working for someone else or if you're yearning to be your own boss. You may be surprised at what she says.... Digressions include: are you being supported at work?, creativity, what it's like to get a million views on social media, the 'p...2022-10-1044 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 87: 10 Things to Consider When Lesson Planning (Including Yourself)Lesson planning? So much to think about!! There are so many resources out there, so many in-class variables and methodologies to consider, it can be overwhelming. So let's cut through all the noise and talk about what you REALLY need to think about when you're planning. I also give you a little pep talk at the end, just to remind you how talented and creative you are. Trust your skills, my lovely teacher, cos you got'em!Sign up to my masterclass on Thursday of the 29th September 2022 at 6pm UK time: Less Prep, Less Stress: How to Exploit Materials in M...2022-09-1917 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 86: Why Use Dialogues?A very good question!I give you 9 good reasons to use more dialogues in your lessons and give you a bonus activity too, of course. This episode is short 'n' sweet.Do me a solid and fill out my survey – it only takes 2 minutes, I promise!:https://forms.gle/rcJXj7k5rTZG848x7Join my Breathe Easy, Teacher newsletter community here: http://subscribepage.io/0a49drContact me: erin@refreshyourteaching.comLike, share, DM me and follow me on Instagram @https://www.instagram.com/everythingeflteacher/ and on Facebook@https://www.facebook.com/groups/everyth...2022-09-0511 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 85: 8 Reasons to Spend Less Time PreppingLess time prepping? Is that a thing? Oh yes. I list 8 reasons why I've stopped spending hours upon hours prepping my lessons. I really hope some, if not all of these points resonate with you and change the way you think about spending your free, often unpaid time planning and preparing lessons for our students. Work smart, not hard my gorgeous teacher!Do me a solid and fill out my survey – it only takes 2 minutes, I promise!:https://forms.gle/rcJXj7k5rTZG848x7Join my Breathe Easy, Teacher newsletter community here: http://subscri...2022-08-2214 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 84: Chunk that Grammar! with Harry WatersYep, we're going lexical again in a very practical episode with the lovely fellow Brit and Friend of the Podcast, Harry Waters, of Renewable English fame. We play lexical ping-pong with chunks of grammar that we think your students will find very useful to build natural spoken English.The inevitable digressions include Chris Hemsworth, football T-shirts and which TV series is the best of all time (no prizes for guessing my choice!).Listen to episode 58 for some great ideas on how to incorporate the topic of sustainability in class in interesting ways.Connect with Harry atwww.renewableenglish.c...2022-08-0824 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 82: 4 Ways to Ease the Pain of Writing TasksWriting: a word that often strikes fear into the heart of the student. How do your students feel about writing? How do YOU feel about teaching it? In this episode, not only do I offer 4 things to consider when doing a writing task with your students, but I also throw in a bonus writing activity at the end. Enjoy!Do me a solid and fill out my survey – it only takes 2 minutes, I promise!:https://forms.gle/rcJXj7k5rTZG848x7Join my Breathe Easy, Teacher newsletter community here: http://sub...2022-07-1115 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 81: Get your Learners Hooked on English with Fluency MC (Jason Levine)Fluency MC, AKA Jason Levine, is one of a kind: he’s a teacher, trainer and knowledge entertainer.Firstly, he tells me about his unique use of hip-hop in French schools to promote repetition and rhythm in an engaging way and then we discuss the importance of learner autonomy and how to get your students hooked on English without forcing it on them.Listen to the end to get a little taste of Jason’s irregular verbs rap!Jason R Levine (Fluency MC) has more than twenty years of experience as an English teac...2022-06-2728 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 80: For the Love of God, Stop Talking! How to Lower Your Teacher Talk TimeOne thing I've noticed that teachers do a lot is talk. Newsflash: that's NOT your job! In this quickie episode, I offer a few ways to lower your TTT so your students can breathe, process and think. Enjoy.Do me a solid and fill out my survey – it only takes 2 minutes, I promise!:https://forms.gle/rcJXj7k5rTZG848x7Join my Breathe Easy, Teacher newsletter community here: http://subscribepage.io/0a49drContact me: erin@refreshyourteaching.comLike, share, DM me and follow me on Instagram...2022-06-1315 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 79: Want to Start Implementing the Lexical Approach Here's How! With Hugh DellarI am once again joined by the thoroughly lovely Hugh Dellar. In episode 60, we took a deep dive into what the lexical approach is and in this episode, we take it in turns suggesting some simple ways to actually implement it into your classroom practice.This episode is full of easy-to-use, low-to-no-prep ideas that you can start on straightaway. Dive in!Connect with Hugh via his website: https://www.lexicallab.com/Do me a solid and fill out my survey – it only takes 2 minutes, I promise!: https://forms.gle/rcJXj7k5rTZG848x72022-05-3032 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 78: Teaching or Coaching? Which is Better? With Csabi BergerI'm so happy to have Csabi Berger join me. He's a language coach. A what, I hear you cry? Don't worry - he'll explain the differences between teaching and coaching and how you can implement some simple strategies to promote learner autonomy. Because that's what we want, right? We want our students to develop an interest in language outside the classroom and become better learners. This episode has so much value. Check it out and share with a colleague.Csabi Berger has been a fluency and learning coach for 10+ years and has recently become an English coach mentor, supporting Englis...2022-05-1632 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 77: Need to brush up on your CCQs and ICQs?I know, we don't have much time to cram everything in our lessons but some things are worth taking time over: checking your students' understanding of vocabulary and instructions. I mean, how hard is it?Not that hard, actually but I'm sure I'm not the only one who's guilty of neglecting a few concept-checking and instruction-checking questions from time to time......not sure what I'm on about? This episode is for you. Been teaching a long time? Sure, dive in and refresh your memory. I guarantee the last time you really looked at CCQs and ICQs in detai...2022-05-0215 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 76: Is Reading the Best Way to Learn a Language? WIth Olly RichardsRecorded in lockdown last year, I've been saving this one - Olly Richards is a linguistic powerhouse. What better person to ask about language learning? Do your students read? Do they dislike reading? Why? Olly gives you real food for thought on this fascinating episode. We covered so much ground. This episode may well change your approach to reading and you may want to give it more priority. But Erin, isn't speaking and listening the best thing to do? Possibly, but this episode will give you a valuable insight into learning through reading, what extensive reading is, and its b...2022-04-1833 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 75: Want a Reflection Lesson Plan? Here it is!Reflection. It cannot be underestimated as part of your students' (and your) learning process. In this lesson, I talk about the benefits of reflection and then dive into a lesson plan that you can copy, adapt and do with your students. Best of all, click on the link below and you can have the lesson Powerpoint for your very own! Change it, add to it, do what you like with it: you know your students best. Let me know how it goes! Get your reflection lesson plan here:https://www.subscribepage.com/k7g8u5...2022-04-0114 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 74: 12 (or so) Ideas to Keep Fast Finishers OccupiedWe all have them: those students who finish a task before everyone else. How can you keep them engaged and occupied? If you think the answer is doing an extra worksheet, you've come to the right place because that is DEFINITELY NOT on this list! We can do better than that: give your students challenges; make them think; get them moving; give them room to breathe; all of the above. My challenge to you this week is to choose a couple of things from this list and try them out in your class. Let me know how it goes. If y...2022-03-2116 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 73: Small Victories - Setting Learning Goals and ReflectingIn an ideal world, our students would spend all their spare time working on their English skills and be highly motivated to do so. But in reality buuuuut................we all know that for some students, learning English is a mountain. How do you help your students take those first steps?In this episode, I give you tips on how to approach learning goals with your class and also how to keep on top of them with regular check-ups, cunningly disguised as reflection. Remember, it's about those small victories.......Theme music by @sean.cass (Instagram).J...2022-03-0713 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 72: How Can Our Students Learn Grammar More Effectively? With Jo GakongaGrammar stress? Not sure how to teach it effectively? Not enough time for meaningful practice because you've just spent half the lesson teaching ALL the rules?This week, I chat with the ever-so-lovely ELT powerhouse Jo Gakonga. We talk about the issues surrounding teaching and learning grammar, how you can teach it more effectively and with less stress, and more importantly, how your students can learn it in more meaningful way. And as a bonus, grab your pen because we indulge in a game of lexical tennis, exchanging our ideas for fixed, useful and common phrases with everyo...2022-02-2130 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 71: 10 Easy Ways to Add Positivity to Your ClassPositivity is everything when learning. It can open up so many doors: confidence-building, community building, promoting a healthy self-esteem........here are 10 super-easy, no-to-low prep ways for adding some positivity into your class.Click below for your free pdf:https://www.subscribepage.com/p5j4r6?fbclid=IwAR29a4TH6hgAz8G1OlFOCjt1m3-_1xghnfnm2oRqUh2TL_sr3-KfQ92f-aITheme music by @sean.cass (Instagram).Join my Breathe Easy, Teacher newsletter community here: http://subscribepage.io/0a49drContact me: erin@refreshyourteaching.comLike, share, DM me an...2022-02-0611 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 70: My First Day Back in a Classroom!I can't believe it's been almost two, count 'em, two years, since I've taught in an actual classroom with actual students just (an officially designated number of) metres away. Yes, things are a bit different: social distancing, no handouts, no mingling......but the principles of the first lesson (regardless of how you're teaching) are always the same: get to know your students. Here's how I did it. Theme music by @sean.cass (Instagram).Join my Breathe Easy, Teacher newsletter community here: http://subscribepage.io/0a49drContact me: erin@refreshyourteaching.comLike, s...2022-01-2413 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 69: How to Prep Students for PresentationsPresentations. A word that often strikes fear into the heart of the most capable student. I take you through the things I've learnt from experts and stuff I do when prepping my students for a presentation. Do you really need to be this thorough? I say yes. Have a listen and see whether you agree with me. I approach presentations from 3 angles: psychologically, visually and linguistically.Credit and honourable mentions go to Ian Brownlee, Expert in Neuroscience-based Persuasive & influential Comm. skills / Lecturer in Practical Negotiation Skills and Christine Mullaney, Presentation, Voice & Mindful Communication Coach. Find them both on Link...2021-12-1320 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 37: Christmas Activities with Sinead McMorrowHo Ho Ho! I'm rereleasing my fabulous Christmas episode from 2021. I'm joined by my lovely friend and teacher Sinead McMorrow, and we hope you can use some of these fun activities, some of them sent in by our lovely followers. These activities are suitable for different levels, nationalities and mainstream schools. Dive in and have some festive fun in your classroom! Watch this episode on Youtube for subtitles: https://youtu.be/zHv9PhluzAA or IGTV: www.instagram.com/everything_efl_pod Sinead Morrow has been an EFL teacher for almost 15 years and a teacher trainer for about 10 years...2021-12-0225 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 68: Doing Projects in ClassEver wondered why your projects with students fall a little flat? I give you some quick, practical advice on how to structure you projects and presentations with 4 easy steps to follow: pre-project tasks, delivering instructions, the project itself and the presentation, should you choose to follow up with one. Did I miss anything?If you found this episode useful, hit that subscribe button and I’ll see you next week.Theme music by @sean.cass (Instagram).Join my Breathe Easy, Teacher newsletter community here: http://subscribepage.io/0a49drContact me: erin...2021-11-2909 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 67: Review, Reuse, Recycle: My Top Ten TipsSo much vocabulary, so little time! How can you mix it up and keep it interesting for your students when it's time to review all that stuff they've learnt? And lets not forget about all that emergent language you've been taking note of. Here are my top ten ways to review, reuse and recycle that language in subsequent lessons. Grab your pen and get ready for some old classics!We should definitely review as much as possible. Which one of these tips haven't you done in a while or ever? Choose one, do it, tell me about it. 2021-11-1512 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 66: Want to Start Your Own ELT Business? How to Begin With Ola KowalskaMy guest this week is the wonderful Ola Kowalska. Teacher, school owner, CELTA Trainer, mentor, business coach, mum and all-round superwoman, Ola gives you her top tips for breaking out and starting your own business. Whether you want to teach students or other teachers, her invaluable advice is a great starting point.We chatted about pandemic-perspective changes, headspace, wanky business buzz phrases and those all-important tips. If you’re looking for a change, this episode is gold!Connect with Ola:Instagram: ola_kowalska_eltWebsite: www.olakowalskaelt.comDon’t for...2021-11-0133 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 65: ‘When Trust is Built, Learning can Happen’ with Anjalee BeverlyThis week I am joined once again by the inspirational Anjalee Beverly (check out Episode 36 if you haven't already). She is all about building community in the class room before reallygetting down the nitty-gritty of teaching. Anjalee is a mainstream school teacher: how many of these ideas can you steal and adapt from this episode for your class?1. Class Agreements2. Affirmations3. Community Circle4. Surveys5. Collective BreathEpisode Shownotes:Anjalee Beverly is a twelfth year elementary education teacher who has recently moved to an International school...2021-10-1836 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 64: New English File's Rob and Jenny: a Love StoryIn the second of the 'I'm on holiday so I've decided to give you a couple of different episodes' series, I delve into the infamous and sweeping romance that is New English File's Rob and Jenny. I give you a run-down of the story told throughout the course book series and attempt to critically analyze their relationship. Warning: it ain't pretty. Don’t forget to engage on Insta or Facebook after the episode. Theme music by @sean.cass (Instagram).Join my Breathe Easy, Teacher newsletter community here: http://subscribepage.io/0a49drCon...2021-10-0411 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 62: Teaching Lexically- How to do Listening and ReadingIn the third episode of my teaching lexically series, I throw a bunch of ideas at you, showing how you can tweak your listening and reading tasks to be more lexical and introduce more meaningful language, directly connected to your students needs and wants.I challenge you to try some of these out – the good thing is that they’re not hard to implement. Bit by bit, my gorgeous teachers, bit by bit.....Stuff covered:- Pre-reading and listening tasks- Incorporation pronunciation- Helping your students recognize language with...2021-09-0614 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 61: Teaching Grammar LexicallyIn the second episode of my teaching lexically series, I tackle grammar. How can we get away from the dreaded rules + exercises + sentence-level production and get students using real-world phrases?
Fear not! I give you the briefest of backgrounds to’ grammaticalizing’ lexis, and then I dive into a few simple activities and ways you can incorporate this directly into your teaching.
It takes time and more than a little courage to change your teaching style but I think this series will help you and I’d LOVE you to take one of my suggestions and try it...2021-08-3017 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 60: Teaching Lexically with Hugh DellarIt’s a long one but it’s TOTALLY worth the listen. My guest is the mighty Hugh Dellar, co-author of Teaching Lexically. The lexical approach is something we should all be working towards to some degree. Here are Hugh’s thoughts on this approach (it’s better than traditional PPP), his opinion on teaching grammar in a traditional way (don’t do it), and some advice for teachers who would like to start incorporating this into their teaching practice (yes you can).If you enjoyed this episode, I’ll be giving more ideas on how to incorporate...2021-08-2347 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 59: So you Want to Teach in Chile? With Daniel and Jose Luis from ELT in Chile PodcastRecorded in January of this year, I talked to Jose-Luis and Daniel of ELT in Chile Podcast. If you are interested in living and working in Chile, this episode will let you know which Chilean wine to buy, the subtle nuances of Chilean social exchanges and dispelling or confirming the common myths surrounding Chilean culture. Oh, we talk about teaching in Chile too: the working conditions, linguistic issues, and things you should know about Chilean students. And most importantly, food.Enjoy!Episode Shownotes:Find ELT in Chile Podcast here: https://www.eltinchile.com/2021-08-0936 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 58: How to Incorporate Sustainability and the Environment into Your Lessons Without Boring Your Students with Harry WatersDo you and your students groan when you reach the ‘environment’ unit in your course book? Well, this cracker of an episode is for you. I spoke to the thoroughly lovely Harry Waters of Renewable English about his career, his passion for the environment and how teachers can approach this topic in a different way to the boring old course book approach of ‘Here’s Our Unit on the Environment’.Forgive us for not always staying on topic. Digressions include: our love of teacher training, mindfulness, our failed attempts at veganism, a shared affinity for charity shops and leopar...2021-08-0240 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 57: Summer Madness: My Experience, Advice and a Few Go-To ActivitiesSummer’s here: cue the insanity. I can’t promise I’ll solve all your summer issues, but I what I can do is share a little advice and some activities to get you through, especially if you’re a first time teacher in a summer school. If you are more experienced, you might recognise some of the things that went awry during my first summer school way back in the early 2000s. I’d also love to know what your go-to summer activities are. You know the ones: you repeat them every couple of weeks as you are given a ne...2021-07-2616 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 56: Give Your Students More Autonomy with Wanda AtkinsWhatever your class demographic, I’m sure you can use your adaptive teacher skills and take something from this episode. My guest this week is the wonderful Wanda Atkins from Wanda’s #saywhat Podcast. She loves to get her students to teach something or to lead. She has some really nice ideas and advice to give students more autonomy and to flex their creative muscles, including what to do with a Mr Potato Head! Digressions include different ways students learn, our responsibilities as teachers, taking risks in lessons and generally setting the world to rights. Connect with Wanda...2021-07-1232 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 54: Get Your Students Lip-Synching!This a short but real sweet one. Let's get away from presenting your students with a song of your choice. Let's do it a different way and get them to let go and lip-synch as a grand finale! This is what I did with my class: steal, adapt and tweak according to your students' needs. Episode Shownotes:Theme music by @sean.cass (Instagram).Join my Breathe Easy, Teacher newsletter community here: http://subscribepage.io/0a49drContact me: erin@refreshyourteaching.comLike, share, DM me and follow me on Instagram...2021-06-2107 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 53: Authentic Board Games with Zdenek LukasBoard gamer, much?This week I’m joined by English teacher and board games fanatic Zdenek Lukas of teacherzdenek.comWe talk about why board games are such a positive addition to a class and then Zdenek recommends 5 games for you to try.Find Zdenek and all his social media links at www.teacherzdenek.comShow notes:https://en.boardgamearena.com/https://codenames.game/https://www.snakeoilgame.com/so-onlinehttps://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/41114/resistancehttps://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/219215/werewordsht...2021-06-1424 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 52: What Authentic Materials Can I Use for Lower Levels? With John HughesMy guest this week is ELT Trainer, author, vlogger, presenter and all-round wonderful John Hughes. We chat about what kinds of authentic materials to use on lower levels. If you’re fed up with using just menus and maps, you will find a wealth of great resources and ideas here. Topics include photos, videos, social media and simplifying more complex text, with a small digression into how to deliver instructions. Enjoy!You can find John at his website: www.johnhugheselt.comResources Referenced:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J9Kj1TyZdQ...2021-05-3143 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 51: Bite-sized learningEvery wonder why your students forget everything the day after your amazing, impactful lesson? As a teacher, I’m constantly trying new things and changing things up. This idea of doing more bite-sized learning is still in its trial phase but I think it suits the way that information is communicated and received. What do you think?Theme music by @sean.cass (Instagram).Join my Breathe Easy, Teacher newsletter community here: http://subscribepage.io/0a49drContact me: erin@refreshyourteaching.comLLike, share, DM me and follow me on Instagram @https://www.ins...2021-05-2411 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 50: Let’s get our Jamboard on!If you’ve never used Jamboard with your online learners, fear not! This episode is just a snapshot of what I’ve been doing with it. If you’re a seasoned veteran of Jamboard, let me know what I’ve missed. I know you have hundreds of great ideas. Comment on the following posts:@https://www.instagram.com/p/CO98a_2AYSE/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link@https://www.linkedin.com/posts/erin-o-byrne-90b58a55_jamboard-onlinelearning-activity-6799979896698355712-W5iJ@https://twitter.com/Everything_EFLIf you liked this episode, try this freebie...2021-05-1709 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 49: Advice for ALL New Teachers with Melinda ThomasI love this episode! I chatted with the wonderful Melinda Thomas from newteachersconnect in a long-form version of last week’s quickie about advice for new teachers.She approaches this from a more global, state school perspective and I say a lot of stuff from last week as well as also chiming in on Melinda’s ideas. We don’t know what each other is going to say – how far do we meet in the middle simply, as teachers?It’s a long one but worth it. I got all the feels chatting to Melinda. She’s a ge...2021-05-0252 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 48: New to Teaching? Here are a Few Tips...Need a few tips? These are my top tips on being a new teacher. If you’re not new to teaching, what did I miss?Theme music by @sean.cass (Instagram).Join my Breathe Easy, Teacher newsletter community here: http://subscribepage.io/0a49drContact me: erin@refreshyourteaching.comLike, share, DM me and follow me on Instagram @https://www.instagram.com/everythingeflteacher/ and on Facebook@www.facebook.com/groups/eflteachersupport/Subscribe to Youtube @Everything EFL for teaching tip videos and full podcast episodes with Closed Captions.C...2021-04-2513 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 47: Teaching or Human-Centred Learning?Need some inspo this week? Are you teaching or really TEACHING? Do you see students in your class or do you see people? Do you tick off the contents of your syllabus or allow your students to learn?This my philosophical look at how teaching should be rather than what our schools expect us to do in terms of a syllabus and structure. Damn rules and regulations. Always cramping our style....Honourable Mentions:Follow Christine Mullany @coachchristinem on InstagramFollow the Educator's Mindset Podcast @erin.myres on Instagram2021-04-1910 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 46: Outgoing Students VS Shy Students Online – What to Do?It’s hard enough in a physical classroom to get shy students to talk, but when you’re online and there are outgoing students in the class, it’s even harder. As I continue my journey teaching online and learning as I go, here’s what I’ve been doing to overcome this problem: not just to make my life easier, but to build different communication skills for my lovely B2 students.Theme music by @sean.cass (Instagram).Join my Breathe Easy, Teacher newsletter community here: http://subscribepage.io/0a49drContact me: erin@refresh...2021-04-0516 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 44: Mental Health and Online Teaching: My First Week BackWhat a rollercoaster it’s been. I asked for your advice and boy, did you give it! Did I follow it? You bet I did! I also had a bunch of unanticipated feelings and experiences. Join me as I talk about the journey of my first week teaching online after a year’s unemployment and how I tried to navigate this alongside a personal event that affected my mental health. Can you relate?Language warning: I use a couple of naughty words.Language references:CCQs – Concept checking questions and ICQs = instruction checking questions. If you...2021-03-2118 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 43: Using Drama in Your Lessons with Aoife MaguireHave you ever felt like spicing things up a bit but not sure how? I'm talking about drama - the good kind. The lovely Aoife Maguire gives you some simple, doable tips to try out in your class. These activities can be adapted for online teaching too! Aoife Maguire has been an English language teacher, Drama facilitator and writer for more than two and a half decades. She is also currently training to be a psychotherapist. You can find her here on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoife-maguire-45943b1a/Book: Playing the Gam...2021-03-0733 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 42B: Future Forms Part 2Still with me? Thirsty for more? Let's talk about the dreaded moment when you have to try and explain the real difference between present continuous and be going to. Also, a bonus idea for won’t or wouldn’t...I’ve also added in a little bonus idea for using won’t or wouldn’t – not really connected to the future but I just like throwing stuff out there.Again, a pen and paper may be handy..Materials Referenced:700 Activities, Seymour and Popova, MacMillanCutting Edge Pre-Intermediate Teacher's Book, Activity 4B...2021-03-0112 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 42A: Future Forms Part 1Where to begin? Will? Going to? Actually, that's exactly right.In this 2-parter about future forms (easing you in gently), I'm covering the basics - clearing up any confusion between form and meaning and throwing some activities your way.You may need a pen and paper for this one.Materials referenced:Intermediate Grammar Games, Jill Hadfield, LongmanGames for Grammar Practice, Maria Lucia Zaorob, CUPhttps://www.englishgrammar.org/difference-present-continuous/#:~:text=The%20present%20continuous%20tense%20is%20mainly%20used%20to%20talk%20about,to%20get%20a%20new%20job.2021-03-0112 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 41: Bringing Mindfulness into the classroom with Laia del BarrioThis week I’m joined by the delightful Laia del Barrio. She presents 5 gorgeous activities to use in your classroom to bring some reflection and well-being to your students in any kind of classroom. Grab a cup of herbal tea, sit back and breath it in!This episode uses Laia’s slideshow on Zoom so it’s best to watch on one of the following:Youtube @https://youtu.be/wLanL3G6RXAIGTV @everything_efl_podGet Laia’s slideshow: https://b43dcd8c-ba49-44ec-83e1-d3fc5882f636.filesusr.com/ugd/f2...2021-02-2229 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 40: Unleash Your Creative Beast!What can make you more creative and in turn, a happier person? I can’t promise I have all the answers but I hope something I say will resonate with you and give you some warm feels. You don’t have to be a teacher to listen to this one. Share the love, guys.Honorable Mentions:Follow Erin Myres @ erin.myres on Instagram and check out The Educator’s Mindset PodcastFollow Anjalee Beverly @mrs.cleverly.beverly on InstagramFollow Melinda Thomas @newteachersconnect_ig on Instagram or @new teachers connect on Facebo...2021-02-0818 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 39: Ask Me Anything!I asked some of my Instagram followers to, quite literally, ask me anything. So they did. I did a bit of research and here we go. Feel free to add your own ideas on social media!Svetlana from edsvets_english:what strategies are there to teach non-verbal conventions to students?Sabby from High Street English: should young learners be asked to focus on grammar mistakes?Sarah from elamodelteacher: do you have a simplistic way of teaching students a method to capitalize the I pronoun?Erin from erin.myres from the Educator’s...2021-02-0118 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 38 - My Student Complained? Dealing with Negative Feedback with Erin.It's good be back! Happy new year. Just easing you in with something short and sweet.Shane has left the building. On with the show!Have you ever received a complaint? Most teachers have. Here are my thoughts on why this isn't the end of the world (even though it feels like it) and how we can use the opportunity to improve ourselves.Theme music by @sean.cass (Instagram).Join my Breathe Easy, Teacher newsletter community here: http://subscribepage.io/0a49drContact me: erin@refreshyourteaching.comLike, sha...2021-01-2511 minEVERYTHING EFLEpisode 31 - The Local and Colloquial: What the Course Books Don't Teach Your Students with Erin and Shane.Just a quickie this week: we discuss the stuff you'll never find in a course book. Do you have any colloquialisms from your country that you never find in print? Do you teach it? Let us know!Like, share, DM us and follow Everything EFL on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Join my Breathe Easy, Teacher newsletter community here: http://subscribepage.io/0a49drContact me: erin@refreshyourteaching.comCatch Erin's videos for quick teaching tips on Instagram @everything_efl_pod, on Youtube @EFL With Erin O'Byrne or on Facebook @Everything EFL.Sub...2020-12-1805 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 36: Challenging the Historical Narrative in your Classroom with Anjalee Beverlymentor, Anjalee Beverly, who shares culturally responsible teaching strategies, inclusion tips and ways to teach multiple narratives for every classroom. Watch the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/38-6vxNNMCw. Watch on IGTV: instagram.com/everything_efl_pod. Shownotes:Anjalee Beverly is a twelfth year elementary education teacher. She currently teaches fourth grade but has also taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 11th, and 12th grades in California. In addition to teaching. Anjalee is also the Project Based Learning Coordinator, Lead Teacher, Founder and teacher liaison of the African American Parent Advisory Cou...2020-11-3036 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 35: Pronunciation - Making Individual Sounds Fun with Sinead McMorrowNeed some ideas for individual sound pronunciation? Here goes! My friend Sinead McMorrow shares her online ideas for my in-class pronunciation activities for minimal pairs.This episode is on IGTV and Youtube.com/watch?v=fWeTRefsyIE. It's much better seen than heard as we do some demos! Sign up to my twice-monthly newsletter!: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/l5f8v6Join my Breathe Easy, Teacher newsletter community here: http://subscribepage.io/0a49drTheme music by @sean.cass (Instagram).Pronunciation Journey Game PDF Online: http://hancockmcdonald.com/si...2020-11-2327 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 34: Being a Native Speaker but not what the Students Expect with Radhika IyerDo all EFL teachers look and sound the same? I am joined by Radhika Iyer, who shares her experiences of native speakerism when encountering students who decide this is an issue and how managers do, or don't deal with this in a supportive way. You can connect with Radhika on Twitter at @Radhikaiyer307. Also mentioned: @hughdellarSign up to my twice-monthly newsletter!: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/l5f8v6Join my Breathe Easy, Teacher newsletter community here: http://subscribepage.io/0a49drTheme music by @sean.cass (Ins...2020-11-1528 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 33: Engaging your Students and Building Relationships Online with Erin MyresOnce again Erin Myres joins me to give some really lovely, practical tips. If you are struggling to connect with students online, this episode is for you. Erin also gives tips about reducing stress and reminds us that we're only human! Enjoy. Theme music by @sean.cass (Instagram).Links mentioned:www.jamboard.google.comwww.newsela.com. www.commonlit.org. www.flipgrid.comLike, share, DM me and follow me on Instagram @https://www.instagram.com/everythingeflteacher/ and on FacebookJoin my Breathe Eas...2020-11-0927 min
EVERYTHING EFLEpisode 32: Halloween In Class and Online with Erin MyresNeed some Halloween activities? Are you teaching in class? Are you online? We've got you covered. The lovely Erin Myres from An Educator's Mindset podcast joins me to adapt my in-class Halloween activities to the online platform. Links mentioned: https://jamboard.google.com/ https://nearpod.com/ https://quickdraw.withgoogle.com/ http://www.tuneintoenglish.com/thriller.pdf - Thriller gap-fill and instructions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHQZErtwA3E - Bet you didn't know about Halloween https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x7ewDWR6NQ - In a dark, dark wood...2020-10-2521 min