Ever had a student say, “I’m not progressing” or “I feel stuck”? It’s disheartening for and for you too. But often, it isn’t true.

In this episode, we’ll explore why learners feel this way, how to help them see the progress they’re actually making, and practical classroom strategies to boost their confidence and motivation.

Because sometimes, progress is happening right under their noses — they just need help noticing it.

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This week I talk about a bugbear of mine: crap online resources that bear no resemblance to real-world language. Once I get that out of my system, I talk about how we teachers can do better. And it takes the same amount of time it takes to scroll through the Internet and search for ready-made supplementary tasks and lessons.

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This week, I’m opening the cupboard doors — literally.

I’ve been going through 10+ years of teaching materials: dusty files, endless flashcards, laminated tasks I’ll never use again… and asking myself: Why am I still holding onto this stuff?

In this episode, I share what this whole process taught me about growth, change, and the way we teach. Spoiler: it’s not really about the materials at all. It’s about how we see ourselves as teachers, and how far we’ve come.

Plus, to celebrate the launch of this new chapter, I’m giving away a free 45-minute mentor coffee chat with me. All you have to do is fill in a short survey (link below). It takes just a couple of minutes, and your answers will help shape the new community I’m building for teachers like you.

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Join my Breathe Easy, Teacher Newsletter community for teacher love and support: ⁠https://www.subscribepage.com/betterteachingnewsletter⁠

Contact me if you would like me to help you or your school become better teachers: www.refreshyourteaching.com

Connect with me:

⁠www.instagram.com/everythingeflteacher⁠

⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-o-byrne-90b58a55/⁠

Youtube @Everything EFL for teaching tip videos and full podcast episodes with Closed Captions.

Donate to the Kakuma Refugee Fund here: https://gofund.me/d77e9fe0

Subscribe to Everything EFL on any platform.

And don’t forget to tell your colleagues. Share the love.