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EVERYTHING EFL

I’m passionate about serving teachers. There’s no one size fits all lesson plan or solution to your class needs and issues. But, you’ve got a friend and support system in me. I can help reduce your overwhelm, give you some teachy inspo and improve your work-life balance. How? With solid takeaways you can try out immediately AND some much needed teacher love. Because your wellbeing is important too. You can find my contact details in the show notes if you"d like me to work with your institution and

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00:15:26

Episode 80: For the Love of God, Stop Talking! How to...

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2022/06/13

One thing I've noticed that teachers do a lot is talk. Newsflash: that's NOT your job! In this quickie episode, I offer a few ways to lower your TTT so your students can breathe, process and think. Enjoy. If you liked this episode, try this freebie. Video and Discussion Lesson Plan Based on a YouTube Short, Take a Seat, Make a Friend: https://www.subscribepage.com/takeaseatmakeafriend Do me a solid and fill out my survey – it only takes 2 minutes, I

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00:32:29

Episode 79: Want to Start Implementing the Lexical...

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2022/05/30

I am once again joined by the thoroughly lovely Hugh Dellar. In episode 60, we took a deep dive into what the lexical approach is and in this episode, we take it in turns suggesting some simple ways to actually implement it into your classroom practice. This episode is full of easy-to-use, low-to-no-prep ideas that you can start on straightaway. Dive in! Connect with Hugh via his website: https://www.lexicallab.com/ If you liked this episode, try this freebie. A worksheet using common present

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00:32:47

Episode 78: Teaching or Coaching? Which is Better?...

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2022/05/16

I'm so happy to have Csabi Berger join me. He's a language coach. A what, I hear you cry? Don't worry - he'll explain the differences between teaching and coaching and how you can implement some simple strategies to promote learner autonomy. Because that's what we want, right? We want our students to develop an interest in language outside the classroom and become better learners. This episode has so much value. Check it out and share with a colleague. Csabi Berger has been

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00:15:52

Episode 77: Need to brush up on your CCQs and ICQs?

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2022/05/02

I know, we don't have much time to cram everything in our lessons but some things are worth taking time over: checking your students' understanding of vocabulary and instructions. I mean, how hard is it? Not that hard, actually but I'm sure I'm not the only one who's guilty of neglecting a few concept-checking and instruction-checking questions from time to time......not sure what I'm on about? This episode is for you. Been teaching a long time? Sure, dive in and refresh

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00:33:38

Episode 76: Is Reading the Best Way to Learn a...

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2022/04/18

Recorded in lockdown last year, I've been saving this one - Olly Richards is a linguistic powerhouse. What better person to ask about language learning? Do your students read? Do they dislike reading? Why? Olly gives you real food for thought on this fascinating episode. We covered so much ground. This episode may well change your approach to reading and you may want to give it more priority. But Erin, isn't speaking and listening the best thing to do? Possibly, but this episode

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00:14:41

Episode 75: Want a Reflection Lesson Plan? Here it is!

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2022/04/01

Reflection. It cannot be underestimated as part of your students' (and your) learning process. In this lesson, I talk about the benefits of reflection and then dive into a lesson plan that you can copy, adapt and do with your students. Best of all, click on the link below and you can have the lesson Powerpoint for your very own! Change it, add to it, do what you like with it: you know your students best. Let me know how it goes! Get your reflection lesson plan

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00:16:08

Episode 74: 12 (or so) Ideas to Keep Fast Finishers...

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2022/03/21

We all have them: those students who finish a task before everyone else. How can you keep them engaged and occupied? If you think the answer is doing an extra worksheet, you've come to the right place because that is DEFINITELY NOT on this list! We can do better than that: give your students challenges; make them think; get them moving; give them room to breathe; all of the above. My challenge to you this week is to choose a couple of things from this list and try them out in your class. Let

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00:13:16

Episode 73: Small Victories - Setting Learning Goals...

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2022/03/07

In an ideal world, our students would spend all their spare time working on their English skills and be highly motivated to do so. But in reality buuuuut................we all know that for some students, learning English is a mountain. How do you help your students take those first steps? In this episode, I give you tips on how to approach learning goals with your class and also how to keep on top of them with regular check-ups, cunningly disguised as reflection. Remember, it's about those

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00:30:45

Episode 72: How Can Our Students Learn Grammar More...

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2022/02/21

Grammar stress? Not sure how to teach it effectively? Not enough time for meaningful practice because you've just spent half the lesson teaching ALL the rules? This week, I chat with the ever-so-lovely ELT powerhouse Jo Gakonga. We talk about the issues surrounding teaching and learning grammar, how you can teach it more effectively and with less stress, and more importantly, how your students can learn it in more meaningful way. And as a bonus, grab your pen because we indulge in a game of lexical

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00:11:00

Episode 71: 10 Easy Ways to Add Positivity to Your Class

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2022/02/06

Positivity is everything when learning. It can open up so many doors: confidence-building, community building, promoting a healthy self-esteem........here are 10 super-easy, no-to-low prep ways for adding some positivity into your class. Click below for your free pdf: https://www.subscribepage.com/p5j4r6?fbclid=IwAR29a4TH6hgAz8G1OlFOCjt1m3-_1xghnfnm2oRqUh2TL_sr3-KfQ92f-aI If you liked this episode, try this freebie. 10 Easy Ways to Add Positivity to your

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00:13:59

Episode 70: My First Day Back in a Classroom!

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2022/01/24

I can't believe it's been almost two, count 'em, two years, since I've taught in an actual classroom with actual students just (an officially designated number of) metres away. Yes, things are a bit different: social distancing, no handouts, no mingling......but the principles of the first lesson (regardless of how you're teaching) are always the same: get to know your students. Here's how I did it. If you liked this episode, try this freebie. Video and Discussion Lesson

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00:20:46

Episode 69: How to Prep Students for Presentations

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2021/12/13

Presentations. A word that often strikes fear into the heart of the most capable student. I take you through the things I've learnt from experts and stuff I do when prepping my students for a presentation. Do you really need to be this thorough? I say yes. Have a listen and see whether you agree with me. I approach presentations from 3 angles: psychologically, visually and linguistically. Credit and honourable mentions go to Ian Brownlee, Expert in Neuroscience-based Persuasive &

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00:25:45

Episode 37: Christmas Activities with Sinead McMorrow

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2021/12/02

Ho Ho Ho! I'm rereleasing my fabulous Christmas episode from 2021. I'm joined by my lovely friend and teacher Sinead McMorrow, and we hope you can use some of these fun activities, some of them sent in by our lovely followers. These activities are suitable for different levels, nationalities and mainstream schools. Dive in and have some festive fun in your classroom! Watch this episode on Youtube for subtitles: https://youtu.be/zHv9PhluzAA or IGTV: www.instagram.com/everything_efl_pod Sinead Morrow

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00:09:11

Episode 68: Doing Projects in Class

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2021/11/29

Ever wondered why your projects with students fall a little flat? I give you some quick, practical advice on how to structure you projects and presentations with 4 easy steps to follow: pre-project tasks, delivering instructions, the project itself and the presentation, should you choose to follow up with one. Did I miss anything? If you found this episode useful, hit that subscribe button and I’ll see you next week. If you liked this episode, try this freebie. Video and Discussion Lesson Plan

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00:12:48

Episode 67: Review, Reuse, Recycle: My Top Ten Tips

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2021/11/15

So much vocabulary, so little time! How can you mix it up and keep it interesting for your students when it's time to review all that stuff they've learnt? And lets not forget about all that emergent language you've been taking note of. Here are my top ten ways to review, reuse and recycle that language in subsequent lessons. Grab your pen and get ready for some old classics! We should definitely review as much as possible. Which one of these tips haven't you done in a while or ever? Choose one, do

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00:33:32

Episode 66: Want to Start Your Own ELT Business? How...

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2021/11/01

My guest this week is the wonderful Ola Kowalska. Teacher, school owner, CELTA Trainer, mentor, business coach, mum and all-round superwoman, Ola gives you her top tips for breaking out and starting your own business. Whether you want to teach students or other teachers, her invaluable advice is a great starting point. We chatted about pandemic-perspective changes, headspace, wanky business buzz phrases and those all-important tips. If you’re looking for a change, this episode is gold! Connect with

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00:36:45

Episode 65: ‘When Trust is Built, Learning can...

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2021/10/18

This week I am joined once again by the inspirational Anjalee Beverly (check out Episode 36 if you haven't already). She is all about building community in the class room before reallygetting down the nitty-gritty of teaching. Anjalee is a mainstream school teacher: how many of these ideas can you steal and adapt from this episode for your class? 1. Class Agreements 2. Affirmations 3. Community Circle 4. Surveys 5. Collective Breath Episode Shownotes: Anjalee Beverly is a twelfth year elementary

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00:11:01

Episode 64: New English File's Rob and Jenny: a Love...

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2021/10/04

In the second of the 'I'm on holiday so I've decided to give you a couple of different episodes' series, I delve into the infamous and sweeping romance that is New English File's Rob and Jenny. I give you a run-down of the story told throughout the course book series and attempt to critically analyze their relationship. Warning: it ain't pretty. Don’t forget to engage on Insta or Facebook after the episode. If you liked this episode, try this freebie. A worksheet using common present perfect phrases

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00:15:40

Episode 63: Why Rupaul and Rupaul's Drag Race...

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2021/09/20

I'm on holiday! I decided to give you a couple of episodes that aren't teachy but are very much from the mind of Erin. This episode is my thoughts on the fabulous Rupaul Charles and his groundbreaking reality TV show, Rupaul's Drag Race. I tell you what I think drag is, how the show and Rupaul constantly inspires me and hopefully give you a dose of sequin-covered joy, positivity and inspiration. Featuring extracts of: Drag Race theme song and Born Naked, written by Rupaul Charles and

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00:14:22

Episode 62: Teaching Lexically- How to do Listening...

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2021/09/06

In the third episode of my teaching lexically series, I throw a bunch of ideas at you, showing how you can tweak your listening and reading tasks to be more lexical and introduce more meaningful language, directly connected to your students needs and wants. I challenge you to try some of these out – the good thing is that they’re not hard to implement. Bit by bit, my gorgeous teachers, bit by bit..... Stuff covered: - Pre-reading and listening tasks - Incorporation pronunciation - Helping your

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