Let's Talk TEFL

By: Jackie Bolen
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  • Welcome to the Let’s Talk TEFL podcast with Jackie Bolen and Jennifer Smith. We’re going to discuss everything ESL/EFL teaching, including experiences teaching abroad, activity and game ideas, teaching tips, interviews with old friends, and more. Come join us in the Let’s Talk TEFL teacher’s lounge for some inspiration and entertainment!
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  • How to Teach Very High-Level English Learners

    How to Teach Very High-Level English Learners
    Aug 16 2024

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    Teaching very advanced English learners can be a little more challenging than teaching beginners for a variety of reasons. Jackie and Jennifer share all of their tips and tricks such as using authentic materials, along with suggestions for activities to do with your students who are pushing to become fluent in English.

    ESL/EFL Teaching Practice and Methodology (on Amazon)
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    Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45

    A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.

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    33 mins
  • Refill the Well and Beat the ESL Teaching Burnout!

    Refill the Well and Beat the ESL Teaching Burnout!
    Aug 2 2024

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    It's summer vacation for many teachers, and let's be honest, it can't come soon enough for many people! It's easy to feel the burnout when you're teaching English.

    We talk about some of the most common reasons why ESL teachers might feel burnt out, and then offer some suggestions for how to fill your well back up again before you hit the classroom.


    ESL/EFL Teaching Practice and Methodology (on Amazon)
    Jackie on TikTok
    Jackie on Instagram
    Jackie on Pinterest
    Podcast Information

    Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45

    A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.

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    34 mins
  • Pros and Cons of Using the L1 in English Class

    Pros and Cons of Using the L1 in English Class
    Jul 19 2024

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    Should teachers use the first language of the students in the classroom, or conduct the class entirely in English? It's an important question and one that's often up for debate in the TEFL world. Find out the pros and cons of using a shared first language with the students in an ESL/EFL class.

    ESL/EFL Teaching Practice and Methodology (on Amazon)
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    15 mins

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