HeyJaredMad Dogs and English Teachers
Pack your bags and leave your lesson plans at the door. Hosted by longtime expats Chris and Robin, Mad Dogs and English Teachers is a weekly deep-dive into the reality of life as an international educator.What’s on the syllabus?True Stories: The stuff they didn’t mention in…
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When I were a lad... (opens the original)
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Re-watching the 1969 British classic Kes got Chris and Rob thinking about their own school days in the 1970s and 80s—and just how wildly unhinged education felt back then compared to the international classrooms they teach in today. From bizarre uniform requirements to classroom discipline that would never fly in the modern era, the lads take a nostalgic, laugh-out-loud trip down memory lane. In this episode: Uniform Shock: Rob’s transition from sunny Rhodesia/Zimbabwe to the north of England, b
Whatever the Weather (opens the original)
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From breathtaking summer steppes to winter air so thick with coal smoke you can taste it—what happens when teaching overseas means taking on the local climate at its absolute worst? This week, Chris and Rob tackle a letter from Dominic, an expat teacher in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, who loves the country but dreads the onset of toxic winter smog. That kicks off a whirlwind tour of the extreme climates, bizarre weather, and questionable domestic heating setups the lads have survived over the years. I
Curriculum Woes (opens the original)
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What happens when you blag your way through an interview at an elite international school, only to find yourself completely drowning in ManageBac, 8-point rubrics, and learner profiles? In this episode of Mad Dogs and English Teachers , Chris and Robin tackle an urgent SOS email from a listener facing professional ruin in Casablanca after jumping from Cambridge into the deep end of the International Baccalaureate (IB). Join the hosts for a candid, humorous breakdown of what it’s really like navi
AI vs real stupidity (opens the original)
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AI. It's not just a greeting where Rob comes from; it'ssomething that is changing the whole world, and the classroom is no exception. This week on Mad Dogs and English Teachers , Chris and Rob dive into the brave new world of Artificial Intelligence in the overseas classroom. We look at how we’re actually using AI in our day-to-day teaching, the good and bad of its impact on our students, and how to use these tools to spark real critical thinking rather than letting algorithms do all the heavy l
It's newbie season. (opens the original)
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Got a one-way ticket in your hand and a massive case of imposter syndrome setting in? You're not alone. This week on Mad Dogs and English Teachers , Chris and Robin answer an SOS email from listener Daniel as he packs his bags for his first international teaching post in Kuala Lumpur. From surviving endless induction PowerPoints and navigating staffroom cliques to avoiding drunken catastrophes at early socials, the boys share their essential dos and don'ts for new international hires. Plus, stic
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