TEFL Mistakes and Teacher Magic

This week on How To English TEFL Podcast, Gav and Em dive into classroom quirks, practical teaching tips, and real‑life language moments — perfect for TEFL teachers, ESL instructors, and CELTA trainees looking to sharpen their classroom practice. They unpack why students make typical errors, how teachers sometimes have to “perform”, and the tiny decisions that make lessons smoother. You’ll hear Em’s efficiency hacks, Gav’s linguistic rabbit holes, and a few classic “Did they really just say that?” moments. What you’ll learn in this episode: How to spot and correct subtle student mistakes TEFL efficiency tricks you can use tomorrow Real ESL classroom stories and teacher dilemmas False friends, confusing words, and translation issues Practical admin tips for managing teaching hours Hosted by Gav & Em — TEFL teachers with years of classroom experience, sharing honest stories, teacher‑friendly advice, and CELTA‑friendly insights every week. If you enjoy the show and want to support their work, you can buy them a coffee (or tea) at: ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome back to How To English (TEFL teacher intro) 01:59 – Teaching efficiency: quick wins for busy TEFL teachers 05:24 – Em’s practical upgrades for TEFL & ESL classrooms 10:24 – Similar words teachers should highlight (classroom examples) 13:55 – Confusing English words: how to teach them clearly 15:53 – “But you understand me though” — correcting typical learner errors 22:06 – Gav’s translation dilemma (false friends in real lessons) 24:24 – More false friends English learners struggle with 26:33 – Teacher admin: how to track your teaching hours efficiently 31:11 – Final thoughts & a surprising TEFL classroom moment Hashtags #TEFL #ESLteacher #CELTA #EnglishTeaching #TEFLPodcast