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Send us Fan Mail Do you struggle when it comes to teaching pronunciation and aren't sure how to go about it? Not sure which errors to correct? Want to help students with pron but aren't sure how? Skip right over those pronunciation exercses in the textbook (like Jackie)? We have the answers! Join Jackie as she talks to Catherine Steele from English Pronunciation for Success as she gives...

Send us Fan Mail Jackie and Jennifer talk fun games to play in class ! Learn how to have interesting, engaging ESL/EFL lessons for kids, teenagers or adults with these games and activities.  Find out More: 27 Fun Games to Play in Class (Blog Post) 39 No-Prep/Low-Prep ESL Speaking Activities for Kids (on Amazon) Find Jennifer at: https://www.teachtravellearn.com/ Podcast info: https://www.eslactivi...

Send us Fan Mail Check out Jennifer and Michelle's chat about teaching in Korea, Toronto, and online. Michelle specializes in SAT prep for non-native English speakers. Find Michelle at: International Tester (her website) Teachers Pay Teachers Instagram Also, be sure to check out: Jennifer at: https://www.teachtravellearn.com/ Jackie at: YouTube Podcast info: https://www.eslactivity.org/podcas...

Send us Fan Mail Find out all the tips and tricks you need for teaching ESL speaking, including speaking activities, general tips and an ESL speaking lesson plan template. Teach English speaking in a student-centred style to all ages and levels with these ideas from Jackie and Jennifer. Some of our favourite ESL speaking activities include: Board Games Surveys Also, be sure to check out: 39 No-Pre...

Send us Fan Mail Jackie and Jennifer talk about everything ESL reading, including general tips, activities, along with an ESL reading lesson plan template . Teaching English reading to all levels and ages in style with these tips and tricks! And of course, don't forget to have a look at Breaking News English, the gold mine for everything teaching ESL/EFL reading.  Check out the following reso...

Send us Fan Mail Jackie and Sally talk about everything ESL resumes , cover letters and getting an English teaching or administration job in Canada. We also talk about making the transition from teaching in Korea to teaching in Canada and what that experience was like. Find Jackie at: https://www.amazon.com/Jackie-Bolen/e/B00PHYOM5I/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 Let's Talk TEFL info: https://...

Send us Fan Mail Forgetting materials at home. The photocopier is broken. You get a new class 5 minutes before it's supposed to start. The material is too difficult or too easy. These are common things that happen to all English teachers but the good news is that it doesn't have to mean disaster. There are some simple solutions to these difficult ESL teaching situations. Find out what to...

Send us Fan Mail Jackie and Jennifer talk about everything ESL Jigsaw Activities and Games, also known as Information Gap activities. Find out what a jigsaw activity is and why you might want to consider using them in class. Plus, some tips and tricks for everything information gap ESL! Want to know more about jigsaw activities? Want to check out some of the best options for information gap ideas...

Send us Fan Mail Join Jackie and William as they talk about teaching English in the Middle East , including job opportunities, qualifications required, and what it's like to actually live there. Find Jennifer at: https://www.teachtravellearn.com/ Find Jackie at: https://www.amazon.com/Jackie-Bolen/e/B00PHYOM5I/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 Podcast info: https://www.eslactivity.org/podcast/ Su...

Send us Fan Mail Join Jackie and Jennifer as they share some very practical tips for making ESL/EFL classrooms more student-centred (as opposed to more teacher-centred) And find out why this even matters in the first place. Find Jennifer at: https://www.teachtravellearn.com/ Find Jackie at: https://www.amazon.com/Jackie-Bolen/e/B00PHYOM5I/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 Podcast info: https://www.esl...

Send us Fan Mail Join Jackie and Jennifer as they talk about their favourite ESL icebreaker activities and games. Start your classes off on the right foot with these fun and engaging TEFL icebreakers for all ages and levels. Top 30 ESL Icebreakers: https://eslspeaking.org/top-10-esl-icebreakers/ 39 ESL Icebreakers (book on Amazon): https://amzn.to/2VevAk5 Find Jennifer at: https://www.teachtravell...

Send us Fan Mail Jackie and Jennifer talk about everything related to teaching English to young learners. Get some tips and tricks for teaching ESL to kindergarten, elementary or middle school students. Want to know even more about routines, activities, and tips for teaching English to children? You'll want to pick up a copy of this book: ESL Classroom Management. Find Jennifer at: https://ww...

Send us Fan Mail Join Jackie and Jennifer as they talk with their old friend from ESL in Korea, Stephen-Peter Jinks.  Since then, he's done some teacher training in Malaysia and is now teaching in Egypt. Find out more about all his adventures around the world!  Find Jennifer at: https://www.teachtravellearn.com/ Find Jackie at: https://www.amazon.com/Jackie-Bolen/e/B00PHYOM5I/ref=dp_byline_co...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on the conversation with Maija, a certified teacher in Ontario, Canada as she talks about teaching English with the school board and how it's different than teaching in South Korea. Plus she has some great advice for ESL teacher types who are looking to make the transition from teaching abroad to teaching in Canada. You can find her on Instagram:  Maija_Jane . Find...

Send us Fan Mail Find out all the details you need to know about having awesome online ESL/EFL classes with Shannon Felt from TEFL Horizons. Teaching English online isn't easy but Shannon shares some helpful tips to make it engaging, student-centred and as painless as possible. Here's more about Shannon: As a lover of literature and grammar, Shannon soon found that teaching English was j...

Send us Fan Mail Jennifer talks to Brad from Alaska English Adventures . Here's what they're all about:  Alaska English Adventures (AEA) offers a unique opportunity for English language learners to experience Alaska.  This is language immersion with a difference. ​ At AEA our programs take the Alaskan experience to the next level with the inclusion of daily conversational English lessons...

Send us Fan Mail Join Jackie as she talks to Nicole about teaching ESL in Vancouver and then pivoting to teaching online once Covid hits.  She has a wealth of information to share so please check out the episode. Let's Talk TEFL: https://www.eslactivity.org/podcast/ Jackie Bolen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eslspeaking Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/jackiebkorea/ Support the sho...

Send us Fan Mail Find out all the tips and tricks you need for teaching ESL writing to kids, adults and everyone in between. We talk grading rubrics, writing prompts, teaching academic writing,  teacher vs self-editing, English writing for absolute beginners and a whole lot more. More ESL writing ideas: https://www.eslactivity.org/esl-writing/ ESL Writing Activities for Kids: https://amzn.to/3yf4C...

Send us Fan Mail Find out everything you need to know about teaching English in Russia with Lucy. We discuss jobs, differences between teaching ESL in Korea and teaching ESL in Russia, travelling, and more. Let's Talk TEFL: https://www.eslactivity.org/podcast/ Jackie Bolen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eslspeaking Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/jackiebkorea/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Jackie and Jennifer talk about ESL Warm-Ups, including reasons why you might want to use warmers in TEFL classes, along with six of their favourite warm-up activities and games.  Start your English class the right way with these fun, engaging, and student-centred ESL warm ups!  More ESL Warm-Ups: https://eslspeaking.org/top-5-esl-warm-up-activities/ ESL Warm-Ups for Kids: https://...

Send us Fan Mail Jennifer interviews Noe Alonzo, is a Texan EFL teacher and photographer who has been living and working in Seoul, S Korea for over a decade. Prior to that, he was a veterinary student and tutored science subjects, such as biochemistry. He has recently published his first book of photography.  He can be found in the following places: Website: https://noealz.com/ Instagram: https://...

Send us Fan Mail In episode 2 of the Let's Talk TEFL, your hosts, Jackie Bolen and Jennifer Booker Smith talk teaching English in Korea. Jennifer asks Jackie all kinds of interesting questions about her years in Korea, including what it's actually like teaching in South Korean universities, as well as living the countryside. Also, stay tuned for the tip of the week! Let's Talk TEFL:...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 1 of the Let's Talk TEFL, your hosts, Jackie Bolen and Jennifer Booker Smith introduce themselves and talk about teaching English in Korea. Jackie asks Jennifer all kinds of interesting questions about her years in Korea. Also, stay tuned for the tip of the week! Let's Talk TEFL: https://www.eslactivity.org/podcast/ Jackie Bolen on Facebook: https://www.facebo...