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Interview with an English student Part 2: English in everyday life with Anouck

2026/10/21

Luan chats to Anouck about using English beyond the classroom, how everyday exposure helps her develop her skills, and why enjoying what you watch, read and listen to can make such a difference to your learning.

Interview with an English student: Anouck’s learning journey

2026/10/14

Luan sits down with her student Anouck to discuss her learning journey, how her attitude towards mistakes has changed and what makes learning English enjoyable and rewarding.

More than entertainment: Using movies to teach English

2026/10/07

Luan and Mairead put movies in the classroom under the spotlight. From authentic language and cultural exposure to passive viewing and wasted lesson time, they explore how teachers can use films effectively.

Walk through an online lesson with us

2026/09/30

Join Luan and Mairead as they walk through an online English lesson, exploring each stage, from the warmer to the plenary..

We've reached episode 100!!!:We got 100 questions. Here’s 10.

2026/09/23

It’s our 100th episode! To celebrate, we’re answering 100 questions from our listeners. Well… sort of. We’ve actually picked ten questions from the 100, with possibly another 100 questions hiding inside them.

TEFL as a side hustle: Why online teaching works

2026/09/16

You don't have to leave your day job to become a TEFL teacher. Luan and Mairead explore how online teaching can fit around your existing work, family, studies, and commitments

Mindfulness in the ESL classroom: Simple strategies that work

2026/09/09

Breathe, focus and learn! Luan and Mairead discuss how simple mindfulness activities can help learners manage anxiety, improve concentration, and communicate with greater confidence in the classroom.

Art meets English: Creative ideas for ESL teachers

2026/09/02

Join Luan and Mairead as they explore practical ways to use art in the ESL classroom to develop speaking, vocabulary, grammar, storytelling, creativity and cultural awareness.

Making poetry accessible in the ESL classroom

2026/08/26

Is poetry too difficult for ESL learners? Luan and Mairead explain how teachers can make poems accessible, enjoyable and useful for developing vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking and creativity

Social media meets the ESL classroom

2026/08/19

Join Luan and Mairead as they explore creative ways to bring social media into the ESL classroom, from videos and posts to digital storytelling, while keeping learning purposeful, engaging, and safe.

Fillers: Quick activities for those unexpected gaps

2026/08/12

What do you do when you have five minutes to fill? Try these quick, low-prep EFL activities designed to keep learners engaged, communicating and learning when plans change.

Teaching English in South Africa: Inside the language centre classroom

2026/08/05

In this episode, Luan and Mairead discuss the realities of teaching English in South African language centres, including multilingual classrooms, diverse learners and why the experience is both rewarding and deeply fulfilling.

Teaching in Spain: Mairead’s TEFL journey

2026/07/29

This week, Mairead steps into the guest seat to share her personal journey of teaching English in Spain. Discover what surprised her, what she learnt, and why teaching abroad can be such a rewarding experience.

Interviewing Luan: A day in the life of an online TEFL teacher

2026/07/22

In this episode of TEFL Unlocked, Mairead puts fellow host Luan in the hot seat. Together they explore what a typical day looks like for an online English teacher, from lesson planning and student interaction to technology and teaching routines

Choosing the right classroom rewards

2026/07/15

Luan and Mairead discuss how rewards change with age, common mistakes teachers make, and simple ideas that keep learners motivated without distracting from the lesson.

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Colino :) 2026/02/26

Excellent.

I love that I can play this podcast on 2x and get lots of actionable ideas and perspectives that help me to teach better and keep things fresh. I esp...

Sifkis 2025/07/24

Love the Pod

On my way to becoming a TEFL teacher, just a couple months away.. I really enjoy this podcast. It has helped me gain more realistic expectations of wh...

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