Teaching English is Fun

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This is a podcast by teachers for teachers. Follow along with the corresponding web pages at TeachingEnglishisFun.com

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  • Jun 3, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 16m AVG DURATION
  • 49 EPISODES


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World’s Worst Cultural Mistakes

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 24:55


Do you blow your nose at the table? Walk in the house with your shoes on? Find out what not to do with our ESL discussion on the World’s Worst Cultural Mistakes. Follow along at: https://teachingenglishisfun.com/worlds-worst-cultural-mistakes-esl-discussion/ Subscribe and spread the word! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Old style dating service for ESL class

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 17:48


This is a fun class to learn personality traits and have your class get to know each other. Follow along at: https://teachingenglishisfun.com/old-style-dating-service-esl-exercise/ Be sure to subscribe and tell your friends. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Election Day Discussion Activity

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 24:42


This is a great discussion activity and a quick overview of American politics. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/election-day-discussion-activity/ and subscribe and tell your friends if you like it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Using Fables to Teach English

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 19:06


Fables and fairy tales are great ways to teach an learn English. Follow along at: https://teachingenglishisfun.com/using-fables-to-teach-english/ as I go over some famous fables and how to use them in class. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

English is a Crazy Language - Explained

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 30:19


This is a nice explanation of the essay “English is a Crazy Language.” Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/english-is-a-crazy-language-explained/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

“If,” a great song to introduce hypothetical questions!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 15:48


Another great song and some questions to go along with it. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/if-by-bread-song-and-discussion-questions/ subscribe, comment and share with friends --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Battle of the Sexes! A great article to start conversation!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 11:26


Follow along with this fun and engaging article at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/a-great-way-to-spur-conversation/ subscribe and share with your friends if you like it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

How to master picture description in 5 simple steps

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 24:42


Today's podcast is focused on students! Tests almost always include a picture description task. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/how-to-master-picture-description-in-5-simple-steps/ as I explain how to describe pictures and get the highest score possible on your next test. Subscribe and share with friends, colleagues and relatives! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A Moon Over Bourbon Street: An ESL Discussion Activity

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 15:02


Listen along to this great song by Sting! What is it about? Can you guess? The song the script and the answers are all on my site at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/moon-over-bourbon-street-esl-activity/ subscribe and share with your friends and colleagues! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ironic: Musical ESL Class Discussion and Activity

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 23:49


I go over the song 'Ironic' by Alanis Morissette and share some of my answers to the questions on my worksheet. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/ironic-musical-esl-lesson/ subscribe and share with your friends. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hand in my pocket Pop English Activity

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 17:17


This is a great song and activity that you can get you students into. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/hand-in-my-pocket-esl-pop-english-class/ subscribe and share! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

English people try Beer and Soju: Screen English

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 20:07


Follow along so you can see the questions and ty he video at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/screen-english-english-people-try-soju-and-beer/ subscribe and share it with your friends! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Help Police! Useful English phrases for both officers and tourists

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 26:22


An informative class on phrases to use for and with police. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/help-police-useful-english-for-officers-and-tourists/ subscribe and share if you like it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Things you don't say to your wife: an ESL Song Activity

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 9:58


This is a great song and fun discussion activity for class! Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/things-you-dont-say-to-your-wife-esl-music-class/ subscribe and tell your friends! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Three H's an ESL Icebreaker

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 11:58


This is a great exercise for the first day of class. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/the-three-hs-a-great-esl-icebreaker/ Subscribe and tell your friends if you like it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Confusing Body Gestures

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 20:11


Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/confusing-body-gestures/ for this fun and educational class on body language. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Opic Test Prep for ESL Learners

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2020 20:22


Today's podcast has something for both teachers and students. If you are a teacher then feel free to use this recording in your class. If you are a student, then I hope these questions can help you prepare for the test. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/opic-test-prep-for-esl-learners/ If you like what you hear, subscribe and tell your friends. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The would you rather game for English conversation class

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 14:46


Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/would-you-rather-for-english-conversation-class/ and enjoy this fun break from teaching but never from learning. Share and subscribe if you like what you hear! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Clarification in English as a Second Language

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 23:04


This one is for both teachers and students. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/clarification-in-esl-conversation/ subscribe and share if you like what you hear! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Predicting What Will Happen Next: A Screen English Activity

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 12:50


Follow along with today's podcast at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/predicting-what-will-happen-next/ You can also find a link to the video I talk about there. Subscribe and share this podcast with your friends as well! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What is Stress? An ESL Discussion Activity

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 24:37


Stress! We all have it. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/what-is-stress-esl-discussion-topic/ and prepare for a stress free class. Subscribe and share with your friends if you find this helpful. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Banished to an Island! An ESL Group Discussion

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 18:19


Follow along as I go over this lesson at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/which-articles-do-you-take/ Subscribe, like and share it with your friends! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to Teaching English is Fun: an ESL/TEFL site for teachers and learners of English

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 11:18


Follow along as I describe why I made this site and who I am! https://teachingenglishisfun.com/home/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Despondex: an ESL Screen English Activity

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 18:52


This is a great class that combines the humor of the Onion in a pseudo-news class. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/despondex-esl-listening-and-discussion-activity/ please subscribe if you like and tell your friends! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Advertise a Product | An ESL Discussion Activity

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 10:52


This is a great activity to practice adjectives and descriptive words and best of all it's fun. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/advertise-a-product/ And don't forget to subscribe and tell your friends if you like us! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Military Veteran? Why not teach English as a Second Language!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 17:51


This is a special edition for all of m ty fellow vets out there. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/military-veteran-consider-teaching-english-as-a-second-language/ subscribe and tell your friends if you like what you hear. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

ESL Time Capsule - a Group Discussion Activity

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 16:39


Welcome to Teaching English is Fun. Follow along with this podcast at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/esl-time-capsule/ don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment and tell your friends! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Getting to Know You - an ESL Icebreaker

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2019 14:25


This is a quick lesson for the first day of class. Get students talking right away. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/getting-to-know-you-esl-icebreaker/ and subscribe and tell your friends if you like us. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

How much do you laugh? An ESL discussion activity

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 14:44


Let’s enjoy ourselves and talk about laughing! Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/how-much-do-you-laugh-an-esl-discussion-class/ Please subscribe and tell your friends if you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Inflection and Intonation Role-play for TEFL/ESL

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 25:02


This is a fun and exciting class that students will love ❤️ Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/inflectionintonation-role-plays/ and don't forget to subscribe and tell your friends. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ordering a baby - an ESL Discussion Activity

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 14:36


Follow along with the exercise on my website at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/ordering-a-baby-an-esl-discussion-activity/ and if you like this idea please subscribe and tell your friends! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Cheat your way to better health quiz - an ESL Discussion Activity

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2019 24:02


This is a class that was inspired by an old Menshealth article. Follow along for this long episode at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/cheat-your-way-to-a-better-life-quiz-an-esl-activity/ and don’t forget to subscribe and hit that like button! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Interview with Robert

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 19:25


Teaching English is Fun the podcast for teachers by teachers. Today’s special visitor is Robert, an old coworker from Korea. Don’t forget to like and subscribe and follow us at https://TeachingEnglishisFun.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

At the Office - an ESL Role Play Activity

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 18:07


Follow along on my site at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/at-the-office-an-esl-roleplay-activity/ and don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Yes! No! A Fun ESL Icebreaker

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 8:38


Follow along with this fun ESL exercise podcast and Icebreaker at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/yes-no-a-great-esl-ice-breaker/ Hit like and subscribe so you can always be sure to get the latest episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

One of the most versatile ESL Activities ever!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 11:03


This adaptable ESL activity is mainly for teachers. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/one-of-the-most-versatile-esl-activities-i-know/ and be sure to hit like and subscribe! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

ESL Brain Teasers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 17:40


Some fun brain teasers for teachers and students both! Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/esl-brain-teasers/ and don't forget to like and subscribe! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

ESL News Report! An Engaging and Exciting Activity

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 10:26


This idea can be followed along with at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/news-report-an-engaging-esl-activity/ Hit Subscribe so You Never Miss an Idea for Class! Share with your Friends! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Stereotypes: Two ESL Discussion Classes

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2019 22:33


This podcast for teachers by teachers is made to complement the corresponding page at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/stereotypes-an-esl-discussion-activity/ ESL students welcome too! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Teaching English is fun!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2019 0:52


A short trailer for my podcast for teachers by teachers. Follow along with the short ESL lessons on https://TeachingEnglishisFun.com

Which path do you choose? A fun ESL personality quiz!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 14:13


This podcast can be for teachers and students alike. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/which-path-do-you-choose-another-esl-fun-quiz/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The ESL Job Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 8:54


Follow along with this podcast at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/the-esl-job-interview/ and don't forget to subscribe! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

An ESL Joke Day

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 15:13


Follow along at my site: https://teachingenglishisfun.com/jokes-for-esl-class/ and don't forget to subscribe an ex tell your friends! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A Walk in the Woods: ESL Psychology Quiz

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 16:20


Find the printed version on my website at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/a-walk-in-the-woods-psychology-quiz-a-fun-esl-activity/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Small Talk for ESL Conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 18:39


A class for both teachers and students on small talk. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/small-talk-esl-class-and-activity/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Follow-ups in Conversation for ESL Learners

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2019 13:33


This is a great class I picked up while attending KOTESOL. Find it on the web at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/follow-ups-in-conversation-for-esl-learners/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

5 Reasons to Teach English as a Second Language

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 14:00


This episode corresponds to this page https://teachingenglishisfun.com/5-reasons-to-teach-english-as-a-second-language/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

One of my favorite ESL activities

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 9:53


When was the last time you...? This is an awesome ESL activity. Follow along with me on my site: https://teachingenglishisfun.com/one-of-my-favorite-esl-activities/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

ESL CSI - a Modal Drawing Activity: Teaching English is Fun

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 10:38


In this episode I go over the lesson found on https://teachingenglishisfun.com/esl-csi-a-modal-drawing-activity/ It is very visual so please follow along on the site! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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