
🎙️ S06E19 This week, Gav and Em tackle the letter S with style, sarcasm, and syllables. From subtle shifts in meaning to spontaneous small talk tips, it’s a packed episode full of teachable moments and classroom laughs. Expect staging breakdowns, student situations, and a few classic slip-ups that’ll make you rethink your next grammar lesson. ☕ Support the show at https://ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpod
References: Background quiz music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB5huilYDPc
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & bloopers
01:06 – Semantics: “cool” vs. “cool”
04:49 – Small talk & safe topics
10:31 – Syllables & jaw-dropping wordplay
16:41 – Student situations & name misfires
21:22 – CELTA terminology
23:17 – Sentence slips & classic learner mistakes
28:49 – Staging & CELTA throwbacks
35:05 – Subject-verb agreement challenge
38:53 – Final tips for teachers & learners