About this episode

Gav and Em discuss the essential components of an effective English lesson, including homework strategies and overcoming teaching challenges.

What are the ingredients of a great English lesson? In this episode of How to English TEFL Pod, Gav and Em cook up their perfect lesson recipe — with interesting content, a pinch of challenge, plenty of practice and, of course, a sprinkling of homework. Along the way, they ask what actually makes a good homework task, why taking a holiday can help teachers hear their students with fresh ears, and what to do when learners just don’t get a grammar point. Gav shares a tricky experience teaching wish , while Em explores the surprisingly complicated world of online lesson invitations, time zones and accidentally deleting an entire series of classes. There’s also a zombie apocalypse, an almost endless supply of teaching materials, long articles, cake metaphors and plenty of the usual TEFL chat. Whether you’re an English teacher or learner, grab yourself a slice and enjoy the episode! 🍰 👉 Support our podcast https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Timestamps 00:00 – TEFL podcast intro 02:08 – What makes a great homework task? 04:45 – Fun, interesting & relevant homework ideas 09:28 – TEFL holidays & freelance lifestyle 13:32 – Returning to teaching after a break 16:12 – Zombie…

People in this episode

Hosts: Gav, Em

Topics covered

• lesson planning
• homework
• teaching challenges
• online teaching
• TEFL holidays

Keywords

• English lesson
• homework tasks
• TEFL
• online teaching
• grammar

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