Best Gav And Em Podcasts (2025)

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SO6E08 H (transcribed) VIDEO 36:06

8d ago36:06

36:06

🎧 S6 E8 – H is for Homework, Holidays & Hyperbole. This week, Gav & Em explore all things H in the world of TEFL! From homework habits and holiday balance to the drama of hyperbole in class – it's packed with tips, laughs, and teaching insights.✨ Tune in for: homework pros & cons, holiday chat for teachers & students, hyperbole, homophones & headse…

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S06E07 G (transcribed) VIDEO 36:19

22d ago36:19

36:19

🎙️ Gav & Em’s How to English – Season 6, Episode 7: G is for... Grammar, Games, Gnomes & Gap Fills! 🧠🌱 Welcome back to another giggle-filled yet deeply insightful episode of How to English TEFL Pod with your favourite hosts, Gav & Em! This week, the letter G sparks a cascade of conversations about everything from grammar preferences and group dynam…

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S06E06 F (transcribed) VIDEO 35:38

1M ago35:38

35:38

🎙️ Welcome to Gav & Em’s How to English TEFL Pod – Season 6, Episode 6! This week, it’s all about the letter F in their A to Z of EFL series – and what a fantastic episode it is! Expect fun, fails, feedback, and fossilized errors as Gav & Em chat about their favourite F-words (the safe ones 😄). ☕ Love the pod? Support Gav & Em at ko-fi.com/howtoeng…

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S06E05 E (transcribed) VIDEO 34:14

2M ago34:14

34:14

Join Gav & Em for another fun and insightful episode of How to English TEFL Pod as they continue their A to Z of TEFLing—this time focusing on the letter E! Expect engaging discussions on essential TEFL topics, practical teaching and learning tips, and plenty of laughs along the way. Don't forget to show your support here https://ko-fi.com/howtoeng…

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S06E04 D (transcribed) VIDEO 39:07

2M ago39:07

39:07

🎙️ Welcome to How to English – Teach and Learn with Gav & Em! 🎙️In this episode, we're diving into the letter D in our A to Z of TEFL series! We chat about the dos and don’ts of English learning, the importance of determination and discipline for both teachers and students, and whether you should focus on accuracy or fluency first. 🍩 Plus, we discu…

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S06E03 C (transcribed) VIDEO 44:52

3M ago44:52

44:52

Welcome back to How to English with Gav & Em! This episode is all about the letter C in TEFL. They're talking about C1/C2 exam tips, the art of Concept Checking Questions (CCQs), the role of culture in the classroom, and even some cheesy English chat-up lines—because why not? ☕ Love the show? Support us at https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Join the…

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S06E02 B (transcribed) VIDEO 34:59

3M ago34:59

34:59

✨Welcome to How To English: Teach and Learn with Gav & Em!✨ Join us in this fun and insightful episode as we explore the letter B in the A to Z of TEFL! 📚 From beginnings in teaching to Business English, from body language to baffling British expressions, we've got plenty of engaging discussions, practical tips, and a bit of laughter along the way!…

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S06E01 A (transcribed) VIDEO 35:05

4M ago35:05

35:05

🎙️How to English TEFL Pod – Season 6, Episode 1 🎉 We’re back with a brand-new season! This time, we’re taking an A to Z approach to teaching and learning English. In this episode, Gav and Em explore everything starting with the letter A - covering fun language games, AI in teaching, and accuracy versus fluency. Plus plenty more. References: Benefit…

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S05E24. End of Year Special (transcribed) VIDEO 54:38

5M ago54:38

54:38

Join Gav and Em in this exciting wrap-up episode as they celebrate the end of an incredible Season 5 of How to English TEFL Pod! Reflecting on a year filled with teaching tips, student advice, and laugh-out-loud moments, this is your chance to revisit the highlights that made this season so memorable. Don't forget to buy us a coffee at ko-fi.com/ho…

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S05E23. Perfection (transcribed) VIDEO 36:27

5M ago36:27

36:27

Welcome to How to English TEFL Podcast with Gav & Em, your go-to show for everything teaching and learning English as a foreign language! In this episode, we dive into the world of coursebooks and share tips on how to make them more engaging and personalized for students. We also tackle the complexities of perfectionism, exploring what it means for…

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S05E22. Rabbit and Pork (transcribed) VIDEO 38:35

6M ago38:35

38:35

Welcome to all the followers of How to English TEFL Pod, a podcast for teachers and learners of English. This week, Gav & Em will go into some further detail on the topic of common collocations, Gav straightens out the issue of dangling prepositions. Em, reflects on syllabus design. They both look at some humorous outcomes using grammar and try to …

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S05E21. Aiming for a Concert (transcribed) VIDEO 34:31

6M ago34:31

34:31

Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod - a podcast for teachers and learners of English as a foreign language. This week the two TEFL teachers cover topics like: how you might have a mishap with the share button during your online lesson, they ruminate on who the show's followers might be, they think about having a goal (or not) for their st…

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S05E20. Flow (transcribed) VIDEO 45:27

7M ago45:27

45:27

Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod - the podcast that makes teaching and learning English fun! This week, join our dynamic duo as they explore the exciting world of finding flow, they challenge each other with an engaging adjective game, and share tips on how to shower your students with praise. Hang around to the end for Quiz of the Wee…

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S05E19. Getting Things Done (transcribed) VIDEO 32:04

7M ago32:04

32:04

Do you get it done or do you do it yourself? You can find this and many more questions and answers on Gav & Em's How to English TEFL podcast. Feel free to buy them a drink here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod And check out the transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/L0Pmekz4ZbZ And don't forget to mention the show to someo…

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S05E18. Prefix Pandemonium (transcribed) VIDEO 40:32

8M ago40:32

40:32

Hey followers, thanks for coming back to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod. You can show your support for their show here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod This week our TEFLing duo take on topics such as the prefix "under" and compare it to some other prefixes, Em tries her hand at being a student, Gav answers some What Would Gav Dos, and the Qu…

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S05E17. Adapt, Tailor, Personalise (transcribed) VIDEO 42:27

8M ago42:27

42:27

Hello and welcome to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod. It's a show where two English teachers discuss their latest challenges, rewards and frustrations of teaching English online and in the classroom. This week they discuss pronunciation problems, using the suffix "over", how to adapt materials, and finally, this week's quiz isn't even a quiz! Su…

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S05E16. Idioms are Everywhere (transcribed) VIDEO 34:12

9M ago34:12

34:12

Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod. A podcast for teachers and learners of English. This week our intrepid travelling TEFL duo discuss the topics of just how clearly and naturally should the teacher speak in class? Their Quiz of Week is all about idioms. They talk about different words with similar meanings. And Em gives Gav a fun quiz t…

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S05E15. Abso-freaking-lutely (transcribed) VIDEO 42:27

9M ago42:27

42:27

Hello everybody! Gav & Em, your favourite TEFL teaching podcasters, are back with another episode. This week they tackle the topics of how to respond to a student who says, "We have a word for that", they discuss students' levels, Em demonstrates how to set up a task and don't forget to hang around for this week's Quiz of the Week which is all abou…

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S05E14. Shiver Me Timbers (transcribed) VIDEO 40:52

10M ago40:52

40:52

Welcome to this week's episode with Gav & Em. Join the two adventurous TEFL teachers as they explore their everyday classroom challenges. Buy them a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Check out the transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/TqxLgkLf8o3 Quiz of the Week: https://arapahoelibraries.org/blogs/post/names-for-g…

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S05E13. Agree to disagree (transcribed) VIDEO 35:02

10M ago35:02

35:02

If you're new to teaching and learning or if you're a veteran of education, you'll find something in Gav and Em's How to English TEFL Pod. Show your support here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Check out the transcription and audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/O4pwYUKLxsoThis week our podcast language teachers discuss some common differ…

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S05E12. Corrections and Lies (transcribed) VIDEO 42:30

11M ago42:30

42:30

Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod. This week the TEFL teaching duo have a lot of corrections to make from their last episode, they also discuss Em's "Another Folder", attempt to deal with late starters and early leavers, and play plenty of TEFL based games. Don't forget to buy them a coffee from ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod and take a look…

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S05E11. Portmantopia - featuring Matt Abrahams (transcribed) VIDEO 37:23

11M ago37:23

37:23

Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English Pod. Here's our ko-fi so you can support our show: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Check out the transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/FAQbQSGJa8KThis week, Gav & Em will decide how long is just too long to wait for an answer from their students, talk about really enjoyable lessons, overhea…

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S05E10. Oh, yeah, I remember now (transcribed) VIDEO 41:04

11M ago41:04

41:04

It's tea and coffee time with Gav & Em. Go buy them a cuppa to show your support here https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod This week Gav & Em discuss how to deal with disappearing students, what to write in a student dossier, breaking free of your early teaching, and what to consider before TEFLing. Here's the transcription with audio https://share.de…

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S05E09. ...I was eating muffins (transcribed) VIDEO 36:57

12M ago36:57

36:57

Welcome new and regular followers to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod. Follow the two adventurers on a voyage of teaching and learning through the exploration of question order, disappearing students and just how many muffins did Em eat? Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/gJVPmQ7Pkb7 Buy them a coffee here: https://ko-…

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S05E08. You should... (transcribed) VIDEO 31:58

1y ago31:58

31:58

Welcome to the eighth episode of season 5 of Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Podcast. This week they find their students benefit from absence, how Em teaches and travels, other ways to say You Should..., and exactly what would Gav do? Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/gSGUbRMEL93 Buy them a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com…

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S05E07. Pillars and Paddles (transcribed) VIDEO 41:07

1y ago41:07

41:07

Looking for some teaching and learning English tips? You've come to the right place. This week with Gav & Em you can discover the benefits of revision, what to do with tired students, and how to deal with confusing and new words, plus play quizzes in your classroom. Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/gt5XCBSPQOU Buy them…

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S05E06. Cuisenaire (transcribed) VIDEO 37:03

1y ago37:03

37:03

Welcome back to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod. A show for teachers and learners of English. This week they figure out who does what in a hotel, try to make sense out of The Chaos of English pronunciation, look at making something out of nothing, show how to deal with a technical failure and just what are Cuisenaire rods? Transcription with aud…

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S05E05. Gnomes and that (transcribed) VIDEO 38:17

1y ago38:17

38:17

Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Pod. Who are they and what are they doing here? This week our adventurous duo find themselves asking and answering a huge range of TEFL related questions. Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/TpJwg1yMqTy Buy them a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod The Chaos 1922 poem:…

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S05E04. Bulge (transcribed) VIDEO 33:35

1y ago33:35

33:35

Welcome! Drop in on Gav & Em to find out what disasters and successes befell them this week. Discussions on random word lists, AI teacher Em, sickness and an unexpected bulge. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/1tnKovU39Tx And buy Gav & Em a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodNationalities quiz: http://a4esl.org/q/h/mc-…

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S05E03. Donkey Bridge (transcribed) VIDEO 37:08

1y ago37:08

37:08

Welcome to the 3rd episode of Gav & Em's new season. This week they talk about students unexpectedly turning pink, multitasking, massaging students, donkey bridges and much, much more. Plus, hang around till the end of the show to participate in a fun quiz. Support Gav & Em's show and buy them a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod And vi…

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S05E02. Splat (transcribed) VIDEO 40:14

1y ago40:14

40:14

Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English Pod! This week they discuss the happenings in and out of their classrooms, Easter Eggs, challenges for ambitious students, pet names and many more topics. Support Gav & Em's show by buying them a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Transcription with audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/8S7zrQf…

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S05E01. A Staffroom Vibe (transcribed) VIDEO 38:06

1+ y ago38:06

38:06

Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English Pod! They're back with a new season and a new format. Join them as they kick back and reflect on their week of teaching and learning. Buy them a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod And visit all the shows with transcriptions here: http://www.howtoenglishpod.com/References:Gav's present perfect workshe…

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S04E26. Ask Your Teacher (transcribed) VIDEO 52:54

1+ y ago52:54

52:54

What questions would you like to ask your teacher? What answers would you give to your students? For this final episode of the year, Gav & Em are answering questions from their amazing students. Plus, featuring three fantastic guest teachers who also have a go at answering students' questions. Transcription with audio: ⁠https://share.descript.com/v…

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S04E25. Visuals with Emily Bryson (transcribed) VIDEO 38:30

1+ y ago38:30

38:30

Do you use drawings to teach and learn in your classroom? Have you ever tried sketchnoting? Do you have a visual vocabulary? Join Gav and Em on their journey of discovery with their special guest Emily from EmilyBrysonELT as they explore the fascinating world of drawing in the classroom. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/dcm…

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S04E24. Welcome with IH Manchester (transcribed) VIDEO 37:46

1+ y ago37:46

37:46

Do you feel welcome in your class? Do you make others feel welcome? Join Gav & Em and their very special guest Pete from International House Manchester as they talk about how they make their students feel welcome. Find the transcription and audio here: https://share.descript.com/view/B84oTRYpP6H Support the show here: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglish…

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S04E22. SPECIAL: Gav & Em with TEFL Org (transcribed) 9:01

1+ y ago9:01

9:01

Welcome to Gav & Em's How to English Podcast. In this special episode they are co-hosting a show with their favourite podcaster and journalist Euan from TEFL Org. Euan is the host of the I Taught English Abroad podcast where he interviews TEFL teachers from around the world. Check out this episode (link below) and get to know more about Gav & Em. T…

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S04E23. Language Variation with Respect the Dialect (transcribed) VIDEO 29:16

1+ y ago29:16

29:16

Which English dialects do you teach and learn in your classroom? Are you familiar with many varieties of English? Join Gav & Em and their very special guest Dionna as they shine a light on English dialects, colonization in the classroom, African-American English, and much more. Plus, suggest strategies for including the many varieties of English in…

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S04E21. Alleviating Anxiety with Paola Montero (transcribed) VIDEO 49:40

1+ y ago49:40

49:40

Do you suffer from anxiety while teaching or learning English? Are you looking for some tips on how to relieve stress? Check out Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Podcast with their special guest Paola Montero, a language anxiety expert. Consider buying Gav & Em a coffee here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod⁠ Here is the transcription with audio: ⁠…

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S04E20. Comprehension with Open Shores English (transcribed) VIDEO 28:50

1+ y ago28:50

28:50

How are your comprehension skills? Do you know how to make CCQs? Fancy doing a listening task with Gav & Em? Joined by this week's amazing guest, Deanna from Open Shores English, Gav & Em learn about the environment, sustainability and Earth systems. Don't forget to download the PDF for today's show here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/d0z3ame9sg08…

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S04E19. Talking (transcribed) VIDEO 34:13

1+ y ago34:13

34:13

How much do you talk in your classes? How can you fit teaching and learning into a conversation? What's grammar broccoli? Find out the answer to these questions and many more in this week's episode of Gav & Em's How to English TEFL Podcast. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/UnEWIKbuZgR Support our show here: https://ko-fi.co…

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S04E18. Reading with WeAreBettering (transcribed) VIDEO 37:43

1+ y ago37:43

37:43

Looking for some motivation to pick up a book? Would you like some suggestions on what to read next? Check out this week's episode of Gav & Em's How to English Pod for some fun reading activities to try in your classroom. Joined by their very special teacher guest Josefina, this week's show will be a real page-turner. Transcription with audio: http…

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S04E17. Newbie with Isa (transcribed) VIDEO 45:42

1+ y ago45:42

45:42

Are you a newbie teacher or learner? Do you remember how it felt to be a newbie? Follow Gav & Em on a journey of nostalgia and discovery as they share their memorable experiences and challenges of being newbies. Featuring this week's fabulous, recently trained teacher, Isa who shares her journey to becoming a qualified teacher. Transcription with a…

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S04E16. Native Speakerism with Meri (transcribed) VIDEO 28:48

1+ y ago28:48

28:48

Have you heard of native speakersism? Have you experienced it yourself? Is there really such a thing as a native English teacher? How can we deal with questions like, "I only want a native English teacher" or, "Can you help me sound like a native English speaker?"? Along with Gav & Em their very special guest Meri, also known as the Non-Native Spea…

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S04E15. Journaling with Earl Grey (transcribed) VIDEO 32:17

2y ago32:17

32:17

Ever thought about how writing can help you teach or learn English? Enjoy Gav & Em introducing you to the world of journaling in this week's episode of How to English TEFL Podcast. Joined by their very special guest, Earl Grey, they explore the benefits for teachers and learners expressing themselves in writing. Transcription with audio: https://sh…

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S04E14. What if...? with Arpana (transcribed) VIDEO 44:04

2y ago44:04

44:04

What would you do if...? is the question Gav and Em answer in this week's show. Covering zero to 3rd conditional, they discuss the uses, form, and meaning of these "if clauses" in English grammar. Plus a comprehensive listening task and quiz sheet recorded by their very special guest Arpana from AFBIELTS. Transcription with audio: https://share.des…

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S04E13. Mistakes - Pick and Mix (transcribed) VIDEO 32:11

2y ago32:11

32:11

Do you know the typical English mistakes made by speakers of your language? How do you prepare yourself or your students to avoid these errors? Gav and Em look at the Cambridge exam corpus and highlight typical language mistakes made by speakers of different languages and how you might deal with them. Transcription with audio: https://share.descrip…

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S04E12. Giving Up (transcribed) VIDEO 34:09

2y ago34:09

34:09

Have you considered giving up teaching or learning? What was your motivation to stay or leave? This week Gav & Em look at quitting; throwing the towel in; giving up! Whether it's an activity, a class, or even a company, Gav & Em have a motivating guide for you. Buy Gav & Em a coffee/tea here to say thanks: https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod Transcri…

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S04E11. Setbacks with Eni (transcribed) VIDEO 30:52

2y ago30:52

30:52

What setback do you face as a teacher or learner? How do you deal with the challenges of learning a language? Join Gav and Em as they discuss these questions and give their own take on the solutions to overcoming setbacks. Featuring an aspiring learner and content creator, Eni, who will discuss her own setbacks and how she was motivated to achieve …

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S04E10. UK and USA with PingoLearn (transcribed) VIDEO 29:26

2y ago29:26

29:26

Do you know the differences between UK and USA words? Do you use British or American pronunciation? Do you think about the variation in spelling when writing? This week, Gav and Em will answer these questions and demonstrate fun and instructive ways to present and practice British and American English. Also, check out the amazing PingoLearn app to …

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S04E09. Get Social (transcribed) VIDEO 41:50

2y ago41:50

41:50

Do you use social networks for your teaching and learning? How many different types of posts are there and what are the benefits of each? Take a trip with Gav & Em and their amazing social media influencers as they present the advantages of using social media for language learning and teaching. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/v…

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