TEFL Unlocked

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• Creating an introductory video that gets noticed 01.07.2026 18min

  Not sure what to say in your teacher introduction video? Join us as we explore eight simple strategies to help you create a short, engaging and professional video that captures attention, builds trust and helps fill your classroom with eager learners.
• What Is the CEFR? Understanding A1–C2 language levels 24.06.2026 23min

  Confused by CEFR levels? Join Luan and Mairead as they break down A1 to C2, explain learner abilities, and discuss why understanding language levels matters for teachers.
• Classroom management: What would you do? 17.06.2026 25min

   Inspired by discussions from our practical face-to-face TTA training sessions, this episode tackles real classroom management situations and practical responses that teachers can apply immediately.
• Beating the mid-year slump as a teacher 10.06.2026 22min

  Feeling tired, unmotivated, or stuck in a teaching rut? Luan and Mairead share practical strategies to protect your energy, prevent burnout, and rediscover balance
• Don’t do that! – Part 2 03.06.2026 23min

  In Part 2 of Don’t do that!, Luan and Mairead explore more common teaching habits that can unintentionally hold students back — from overplanning to missing signs of confusion in the classroom.  
• Don’t do that! - Part 1 27.05.2026 25min

  This episode is a survival guide for new English teachers. Luan and Mairead unpack six common classroom mistakes that quietly damage student confidence, participation, and progress.
• Managing behaviour in the EFL Classroom: What Actually Works 20.05.2026 24min

   Luan and Mairead tackle one of the biggest challenges for EFL teachers—classroom management. They discuss routines, pace, instructions, and relationships, and explain why behaviour is often a symptom, not the root problem.
• Dictionary activities that actually work in the classroom 13.05.2026 20min

  Dictionaries are often overlooked in language teaching — but they can be one of the most useful classroom tools. Luan and Mairead share simple, effective dictionary activities alongside advice on choosing the right level of challenge for your learners.
• Using the internet with purpose in the ESL classroom 06.05.2026 23min

  How can you use the internet in your classroom without students going off-task? in this episode, we share tips to help you structure online activities, keep learners focused, and promote meaningful language use. 
• Practical ways to teach large classes part 2 29.04.2026 23min

   In part two, Luan and Mairead further explore a range of classroom tasks designed for larger groups, showing how clear structure and peer interaction can support active communication across different activity types.
• Practical ways to teach large classes 22.04.2026 23min

  Big groups can feel overwhelming, especially at first. This episode shares simple ways to manage noise, structure your lessons, and keep students speaking without trying to control every moment.
• Real TEFL questions from you, our listeners 15.04.2026 21min

   In this special Q&A episode, we answer real questions from TEFL teachers worldwide—covering first jobs, post-certification uncertainty, and how to move forward with confidence in a changing industry.  
• Peer teaching in the classroom: Strategies that work. 08.04.2026 21min

  In this episode, Luan and Mairead explore the benefits of peer teaching and share practical strategies that boost engagement, encourage interaction, and bring more fun into the classroom.
• Teaching every mind: Neurodiversity in the classroom 01.04.2026 19min

   In this episode, we explore how to support neurodiverse learners in ESL classrooms. Discover practical strategies like structured lessons, multi-sensory activities, and flexible participation to create an inclusive environment where every student can thrive.
• Peer observation: Learning from other teachers 25.03.2026 18min

  Stuck in your teaching routine? This episode explores how observing fellow teachers can spark new ideas, improve classroom techniques, and help you grow through reflection, collaboration, and small, practical changes.
• AI and English teaching: Using AI without losing the human touch 18.03.2026 19min

  Curious about how AI can fit into your English lessons? Luan and Mairead explore how AI can save planning time, spark creativity, and personalise learning — without replacing the insight, care, and human connection that make teaching effective.
• Engaging teen learners – Part 2 11.03.2026 18min

   In this follow-up episode, Luan and Mairead share practical, low-prep speaking activities for teens at every level. Discover simple classroom tasks that build confidence, encourage interaction, and get students speaking naturally.
• Engaging teen learners – Part 1 04.03.2026 22min

  Struggling to keep teens motivated in your English lessons? Luan and Mairead reveal top strategies for making lessons relevant, interactive, and fun – helping teens communicate naturally and confidently.
• The 5-stage reading lesson that actually works 25.02.2026 25min

  In this practical episode of TEFL Unlocked, Luan and Mairead break down the 5 stages of an effective reading lesson — from warmer to follow-on speaking — and share what to do, what to avoid, and why staging matters.
• Reading aloud in the classroom: Does it work? 18.02.2026 20min

   Luan and Mairead break down why reading aloud often fails to develop comprehension, fluency, or natural pronunciation, and share strategies to make reading activities more meaningful and engaging for all learners.