Let's Talk TEFL

About Let's Talk TEFL

Welcome to the Let’s Talk TEFL podcast with Jackie Bolen and Jennifer Smith. We’re going to discuss everything ESL/EFL teaching, including experiences teaching abroad, activity and game ideas, teaching tips, interviews with old friends, and more. Come join us in the Let’s Talk TEFL teacher’s lounge for some inspiration and entertainment!

Publisher

Jackie Bolen

Category

business · education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 May 2021

Latest episode

29 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

74 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Jul 2026

   Teaching English in Vietnam With Adrian Rodgers from The Teacher Trainers

   Send us Fan Mail Today I had the pleasure of talking to Adrian Rodgers about all things teaching English in Vietnam. He runs a TEFL training school in Ho Chi Minh City called Inspire Training & Development. You can also find him on Youtube at The Teacher Trainers. Have a listen and get in touch with us if you have any questions about teaching in Vietnam or TEFL courses. Be sure to leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast. We'd really appreciate it! 103 Low-Prep ESL Spea...

2. 

   8 Jul 2026

   Top 10 Things Teachers Shouldn't Do in a Language Learning Classroom

   Send us Fan Mail What are some things that teachers should NEVER do in a language learning classroom? Do you have some ideas in your mind? Listen to the podcast to find out if I've mentioned them. Be sure to leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast. We'd really appreciate it! 103 Low-Prep ESL Speaking Games and Activities (on Amazon) Jackie on TikTok Jackie on Instagram Jackie on Pinterest Podcast Information Support the show

3. 

   23 Jun 2026

   Phones in the Language Learning Classroom: A Balanced Approach

   Send us Fan Mail Do you let students use phones in your classroom? I do, but only in very specific situations such as task-based learning. Find out the reasons why teachers might consider using phones, as well as reasons not to. I hope to offer a balanced approach on this topic. Be sure to leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast. We'd really appreciate it! 103 Low-Prep ESL Speaking Games and Activities (on Amazon) Jackie on TikTok Jackie on Instagram Jackie on Pinterest Po...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,841,105

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 63 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

56

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

81

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