Welcome to another wild ride on the Gav & Em TEFL train! This week, they explore the wonderful world of W. From worst-case lesson nightmares to WH-questions, wish structures, word order, and the moments when teaching really does start to wear a bit thin. Expect laughter, language tips, classroom chaos, and some spectacularly silly sentences (dragons, rollercoasters, and volcanoes included!). If you enjoy the show and want to show some support, you can do so at ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod
Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome aboard the W episode
01:22 – Worst lesson nightmares
08:42 – WH-question words & a mystery celebrity
13:57 – Wish sentences (present, past & would)
18:20 – “In time” vs “On time” – the great mix-up
22:13 – Emergency lesson: W is for Word Order!
30:43 – Wearing thin – is teaching ever boring?
35:57 – Negative WH-questions
38:20 – Tip of the episode: Warmers & candles
39:30 – Watch, Wait, Welcome – advice for teachers & learners
41:46 – Wrapping up W and looking ahead to X, Y, Z
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