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
2026/06/10 | 22 mins.
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
2026/06/03 | 23 mins.
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
2026/05/27 | 25 mins.
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
2026/05/20 | 24 mins.
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.
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