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!
Let’s Talk TEFL Episodes
Have a look here to stay up to date with all the episodes. They will be released every second Friday but you may see a bonus episode or two!
Episode 1: Jennifer Smith (May 14, 2021)
Jennifer’s experiences teaching English in South Korea.
Episode 2: Jackie Bolen (May 21, 2021)
Jackie’s experiences teaching English in Korea.
Episode 3: Noe Alonzo (May 28, 2021)
Jennifer interviews Noe Alonzo about teaching English in Korea.
Episode 4: ESL Warmers (June 4, 2021)
Jackie and Jennifer talk ESL warm-ups.
- Bolen, Jackie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 64 Pages - 07/29/2020 (Publication Date) - Draft2digital (Publisher)
Episode 5: Lucy and Teaching English in Russia (June 18, 2021)
Jackie interviews Lucy about teaching English in Russia for five years.
Episode 6: How to Teach Writing (June 25, 2021)
Find out all the tips and tricks you need to know about teaching ESL writing to English learners with Jackie and Jennifer.
- Bolen, Jackie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 72 Pages - 12/09/2019 (Publication Date) - Independently published (Publisher)
Episode 7: Nicole and Teaching English Online and in Canada (July 2, 2021)
Jackie interviews Nicole about teaching ESL online and in Vancouver, Canada.
Episode 8: Brad Schmitz and Teaching English in Alaska (July 9, 2021)
Jennifer interviews Brad Schmitz from Alaska English Adventures about teaching ESL in Alaska! It’s a wild episode so come along for the ride.
Episode 9: Shannon Felt with Tips for Teaching English Online (July 23, 2021)
Jackie interviews Shannon Felt from TEFL Horizons about teaching ESL online. Learn how to make your online English teaching more engaging and student-centred with Shannon’s helpful tips. You can see her guide here: How to Teach English Online.
Episode 10: Maija and Teaching ESL in Ontario with the School Board (July 30, 2021).
Jackie talks with Maija, a certified teacher about teaching English to refugees in Ontario, Canada and how that’s different from her experiences teaching in South Korea.
Episode 11: Stephen-Peter Jinks and Teaching in Malaysia and Egypt (August 6, 2021).
Join Jackie, Jennifer and Jinks as they talk about teaching English in Korea and then find out more about Jinks’ adventures around the world, from teacher training in Malaysia to teaching English Lit in Egypt.
Episode 12: Teaching Young Learners (August 13, 2021)
Find out all the tips and tricks you need to know for teaching English to young learners with Jackie and Jennifer.
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Smith, Jennifer Booker (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 72 Pages - 12/24/2015 (Publication Date)
Episode 13: ESL Icebreakers (August 27, 2021)
Check out these fun, engaging and interactive ESL icebreaker games and activities so that you can get your classes started off on the right foot.
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Bolen, Jackie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 54 Pages - 11/10/2015 (Publication Date)
Episode 14: How to Make ESL Classrooms More Student-Centred (September 10, 2021)
Learn how to make your language learning classroom more student-centred and why this is important in the first place!
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Bolen, Jackie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 122 Pages - 02/23/2020 (Publication Date)
Episode 15: Teaching in the Middle East with William Kennedy (Sept 17, 2021)
Join Jackie as she talks teaching English in the Middle East with William Kennedy, including job opportunities, countries, salaries, culture and more.
Episode 16: Jigsaw (Information Gap) Activities and Games for ESL: Why and How (October 1, 2021)
Find out all the details you need to know about using jigsaw activities and games (also known as information gap activities) in the ESL/EFL classroom. We also talk about why you might want to consider using them, along with some tips and examples of activities to try out.
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Bolen, Jackie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 74 Pages - 06/22/2021 (Publication Date)
Episode 17: What to do when _____ Happens in your ESL/EFL Class (October 8, 2021)
The photocopier breaks. Students don’t have their books. You get a new class at the last minute. The material is too easy, or too difficult. You have too much time left over at the end of a lesson.
These are all common situations when teaching English but it doesn’t have to be a disaster. Jackie and Jennifer talk about how to handle these situations like a boss.
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Bolen, Jackie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 68 Pages - 11/12/2019 (Publication Date)
Episode 18: Sally Shares Tips for ESL Resumes, Cover Letters and Getting an English Teaching Job in Canada (October 15, 2021)
Jackie and Sally talk about making the transition from teaching in Korea to teaching English in Canada. Also, find out all the details you need to know about ESL resumes and cover letters as well as some pro tips for getting a job teaching ESL/EFL in Canada.
Episode 19: Teaching ESL Reading (October 29, 2021)
Jackie and Jennifer talk about everything ESL reading, including reading activities and games, general tips and tricks, along with how to plan an ESL reading lesson. Teach English reading to all ages and levels like a boss.
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Bolen, Jackie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 88 Pages - 02/16/2020 (Publication Date)
Episode 20: Teaching ESL Speaking (November 5, 2021)
Jackie and Jennifer talk about how to teach ESL speaking, including some of their favourite English speaking activities and games, and how to plan an ESL speaking lesson. Teach English speaking the best way with all of these tips, tricks and ideas!
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Bolen, Jackie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 94 Pages - 05/30/2015 (Publication Date)
Episode 21: Michelle Rotteau Talks SAT Prep (November 19, 2021)
Jennifer and Michelle talk about preparing students for high-level exams like the SAT, as well as teaching in South Korea and Canada.
Episode 22: Fun Games to Play in Class for All Ages (December 3, 2021)
Jackie and Jennifer talk fun games to play in class. Try out these engaging and entertaining games with your students today to have a bit more fun in class!
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Bolen, Jackie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 148 Pages - 03/09/2016 (Publication Date)
Episode 23: Catherine Steele Talks Teaching English Pronunciation (December 17, 2021)
Jackie talks to Catherine Steele about teaching English pronunciation. It’s a tricky thing to teach but Catherine has some stellar tips for our listeners to do it better!
Episode 24: ESL Speaking Activities and Games for Kids (January 7, 2022)
Jackie and Jennifer talk ESL speaking games and activities for kids. You’ll want to check out these engaging and interactive things to do with young learners in English classes today.
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Bolen, Jackie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 75 Pages - 07/12/2015 (Publication Date)
Episode 25: How to Teach ESL Listening (January 21st, 2022)
Jackie and Jennifer talk about how to teach ESL listening. This episode includes the following:
- An ESL listening lesson plan template
- ESL listening games and activities for all ages
- Tips & tricks
- Where to find listening passages and other helpful resources
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Bolen, Jackie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 85 Pages - 02/02/2020 (Publication Date)
Episode 26: How to Teach English Vocabulary (February 4, 2022)
Jackie and Jennifer discuss how to teach vocabulary to English learners, including ESL vocab activities, ideas for at-home study, along with other helpful ideas. Have a listen!
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Bolen, Jackie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 76 Pages - 11/28/2015 (Publication Date)
Episode 27: Spring Holiday Activities for TEFL Classes (Feb. 25, 2022)
Join Jackie and Jennifer as they talk about activities and games for various holidays, including Easter, St. Patrick’s Day, Valentine’s Day and more.
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Bolen, Jackie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 111 Pages - 03/22/2021 (Publication Date)
Where to Find Jackie and Jennifer
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