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If you want to learn how to quiet a very noisy classroom, you'll want to check out this episode as Jackie and Jennifer share their tips and tricks. Find out what not to do, along with some strategies for maintaining order and calm, in a classroom with lots of students. 

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If you teach business English, you'll want to check out this episode as Jennifer and Jackie talk everything lesson plan ideas, activities, tips, tricks, and a whole lot more. Should you use a textbook for business English? Find out here! 

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If you want to know what to do during that first ESL or EFL lesson, have a listen! Jackie and Jennifer share all of their tips and tricks for what to do during the first English class, along with some of their favourite ESL icebreaker activities. And, find out how to set yourself up for success during the rest of the semester. 

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The food unit is a classic in most ESL textbooks, especially for beginners and intermediates. However, talking about food and drinks can get a little bit boring for the students, and the teacher as well, so mix things up with some of these ESL food games and activities. They are perfect for ESL food lessons for kids as well as adults. Have some fun talking about food with English learners!

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Do you want to level up your English teaching? I’m sure you do! Then keep on reading for my top 10 ESL teacher mistakes and how to avoid or fix them. Don't worry, it's actually not that difficult to avoid these common English teacher mistakes.

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Modals (may, can, might, should, etc.) is a common unit in many beginner and intermediate ESL textbooks. Find out all the tips, tricks, games and activities you need to help students master English modals in style, plus have a bit of fun in the process.

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If you want to teach ESL/EFL like a boss, then you'll need to check out these 7 tips for teaching English conversation. They include: 

1. Student-centred teaching
2. Thinking time
3. Feedback
4. Graded language
5. ESL Lesson planning
6. Q & A
7. Follow-up questions

Level up your English conversation classes for all ages and levels! Have a listen and be sure to give this podcast a review if you enjoyed it. 

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If you want to celebrate New Year's Eve or New Year's Day with your English learners, have a listen to this episode to do it in style! Jackie and Jennifer talk about all things cultural considerations, New Year ESL games and activities, fun holiday ideas for all teachers, and more.

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If you want to celebrate Christmas with your English learners, have a listen to this episode to do it in style! Jackie and Jennifer talk about all things cultural considerations, Christmas ESL games and activities, fun holiday ideas for all teachers, and more.

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If you teach English to teenagers, this is the episode for you. Have a listen as I share my top 5 tips for teaching ESL to teens, including not taking things personally, considering student needs, choosing relevant topics and more. Level up your English classes with teenagers!

Be sure to check out my book:  129 ESL Games and Activities for Teens.

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If you often need an ESL game or activity at the last minute, this episode is for you! Have a listen to find out Jackie and Jennifer's favourite no-prep (or very low prep) TEFL games and activities for those last-minute classes, as time-fillers, or in whatever teaching emergency you might find yourself in.

Be sure to check out my book:  71 Absolutely No Prep TEFL Games and Activities (on Amazon)

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Harrison Fowler is the founder and CEO of RVF International, an organization that places English teachers in Spain. Join in as we chat about reasons to consider teaching ESL there, the pros and cons, the visa process, job opportunities, and more.

If you want to teach English in Spain, contact Harrison and his team through their website.

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Gregory Diehl joins the podcast to talk about his new book (Our Global Lingua Franca), which explores the cultural and economic importance of spreading English as a universal language. It's based on his experience having taught in more than a dozen countries and observing the persistent flaws that prevent the majority of learners from developing even conversational English fluency, let alone true fluency.

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Jackie and Jennifer talk about all things teaching when you're not at your best due to a physical problem, mental health issue, burnout, etc. We have lots of strategies and activity ideas to take the load off and help you teach effectively, but not in a tiring way. 

Have a listen and be sure to leave us a review. We'd really appreciate it!

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