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The Free Talk Staffroom

Patrick Sherriff

Advice for the self-employed English teacher in Japan. Drops every Friday. freetalktefl.substack.com

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17. Thoughts about business models and teaching

The Free Talk Staffroom ·

2023/09/01

Patrick Sherriff talks about funnels, business models and business mindsets for the self-employed English teacher. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freetalktefl.substack.com

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6:57

16. Thoughts on just because it's easy, doesn't mean...

The Free Talk Staffroom ·

2023/08/25

Patrick Sherriff talks about taking pride in teaching English, even if you don’t think it’s much to brag about. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freetalktefl.substack.com

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9:14

15. Thoughts on why your school needs a newsletter

The Free Talk Staffroom ·

2023/08/18

Patrick Sherriff speaks off the cuff about why your school, or any business for that matter, needs a newsletter. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freetalktefl.substack.com

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4:36

14. What to do when a student quits

The Free Talk Staffroom ·

2023/08/11

Cry. Scream at the moon. Rip up their nengajo. And do this… This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freetalktefl.substack.com

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6:04

13. The secret to thriving as a self-employed English...

The Free Talk Staffroom ·

2023/08/04

And the secret is… well, you’ll just have to listen to the podcast, won’t you? It’s only six minutes, and I don’t fluff my lines much. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freetalktefl.substack.com

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3:43

12. You just have to be a bit above average, that's all

The Free Talk Staffroom ·

2023/07/28

Patrick Sherriff suggests that excellence at English teaching, or any other business activity, only requires you to be a little above average. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freetalktefl.substack.com

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5:06

11. Why I don't give students homework

The Free Talk Staffroom ·

2023/07/21

Patrick Sherriff argues that assigning homework is counterproductive in the English classroom. AKA homework sucks This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freetalktefl.substack.com

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8:55

10. The only 12 grammar rules you need for teaching...

The Free Talk Staffroom ·

2023/07/14

Patrick Sherriff spells out the most used grammar points all English teachers should know. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freetalktefl.substack.com

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4:22

9. My three biggest mistakes as a self-employed...

The Free Talk Staffroom ·

2023/07/07

Patrick Sherriff discusses the three biggest mistakes he’s made as a self-employed English teacher in Japan. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freetalktefl.substack.com

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7:57

8. How much should you charge for your English lessons?

The Free Talk Staffroom ·

2023/06/30

Patrick Sherriff (with “help” from his cat, Rako) talks about two numbers that will help you figure out what to charge for your English lessons in Japan, or anywhere for that matter. A transcript of the podcast can be found here at www.freetalktefl.substack.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freetalktefl.substack.com

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5:27

7. So, how exactly do you teach an English lesson?

The Free Talk Staffroom ·

2023/06/23

Patrick Sherriff reads the latest Bulletin newsletter for self-employed teachers of English as a foreign language. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freetalktefl.substack.com

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14:06

6. The good news about bad English chain schools in...

The Free Talk Staffroom ·

2023/06/16

Yes, English as taught by chain schools in Japan, is typically overpriced, poor quality and very often mind-numbing for teachers and students. But, ironically, that is a reason for hope for the savvy English teacher. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freetalktefl.substack.com

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11:52

5. Why I don’t teach exam English

The Free Talk Staffroom ·

2023/06/09

Lots of English teachers make coaching students to pass tests a cornerstone of their English teaching business. Here, I give five reasons why I think that’s short-sighted and not the best business model for you. Sign up to the free newsletter and get a lesson plan on Monday, advice on Wednesday and this podcast every Friday delivered straight to your email inbox. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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10:31

4. Five myths about teaching English in Japan you...

The Free Talk Staffroom ·

2023/06/02

Are English teachers in Japan rich? Do you have to have a university degree to teach English in Japan? Patrick Sherriff, a 20-year veteran of the eikaiwa business picks five myths about the business that you can and should ignore.Sign up to the free newsletter and get a lesson plan on Monday, advice on Wednesday and this podcast every Friday delivered straight to your email inbox. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,

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14:29

3. Who wants to be a self-employed English teacher in...

The Free Talk Staffroom ·

2023/05/26

Some folk see a stigma to teaching English as a foreign language, maybe because it can be an entry level job with little to no requirement to speak Japanese — think world traveller just needing some cash, or JET teacher just looking to prolong the adventure. But so what? I’d argue there are (at least) seven kinds of folk who turn to teaching English as a foreign language, and each has every opportunity to make a good, fulfilling life for themselves running their own show in Japan. Are you one of

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12:53

2. Where do you get your first students from?

The Free Talk Staffroom ·

2023/05/19

Which of these methods do you think will generate the most new students: The internet? Walking the streets? Starting a playgroup? Talking to neighbours? Advertising in the newspaper? Putting up posters? Or having a swanky logo? I outline the top five methods that worked for me and that will work for you in this week’s Staffroom podcast (given in REVERSE order of what works, so you have to listen all the way to the end to get the best one. Crafty, huh?)Stuck for something to teach?Go to the Free Talk

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5:10

1. Why have a plan?

The Free Talk Staffroom ·

2023/05/12

Patrick Sherriff gives five reasons why it’s a good idea to plan your lessons. Points made are:* Helps you keep the focus of your lesson on the important stuff* Gives you something to fall back on in an emergency* Means you know what the kids have learnt over time so you don’t repeat yourself* It’s not cheating to use other folks’ plans because you are free to do what you do* Adds to professionalism… and your bottom line.But listen to the episode to get all the details. This is a public episode. If

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