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Top YouTube Channels for TEFL Teachers and English Language Learners

Top YouTube Channels for TEFL Teachers and English Language Learners

Finding the best resources for teaching or learning English can be an overwhelming experience. A brief internet search brings up countless options, but where do...
Travelling to Teach in the EU in 2022

Travelling to Teach in the EU in 2022

Let’s face it, part of the reason for becoming a TEFL/ESOL teacher is the joy of travelling itself and the desire to learn about neighbouring...
Dealing With Observations in the TEFL/ESOL Classroom

Dealing With Observations in the TEFL/ESOL Classroom

Observations are part of the TEFL/ESOL Teacher’s life. They can take many forms and few of us really enjoy them. I have been observed more...
Top Ten Best Board Spinner Ideas and Activities for the English Classroom

Top Ten Best Board Spinner Ideas and Activities for the English Classroom

Here we have listed a few ideas for using a board spinner in class. These activities work best with a simple arrow spinner. We also have...
Using Songs in the TEFL Classroom

Using Songs in the TEFL Classroom

At one point or another, most of us have used songs as a teaching resource. Students generally enjoy listening to music, and songs provide a...
The Puzzling Present Perfect For The TEFL/ESOL Classroom

The Puzzling Present Perfect For The TEFL/ESOL Classroom

Anyone who has been in the ESOL or TEFL world for a while will know that one of the first and most persistent stumbling blocks...
Managing TEFL/ESOL Student Behaviour In A New Class

Managing TEFL/ESOL Student Behaviour In A New Class

Starting a course with a new group of TEFL/ESOL students can be daunting for all teachers of English as a Foreign or Second language, especially...
TEFL/ESOL Extension Activities

TEFL/ESOL Extension Activities

There are two types of extension activities you can use in the TEFL/ESOL classroom, activities that are planned as part of the lesson to extend...
Effective Lead-Ins for TEFL/ESOL Classes | How to Start a Lesson

Effective Lead-Ins for TEFL/ESOL Classes | How to Start a Lesson

The start of the lesson sets the tone and context for all that follows. In many ways, the first things we say or do when...
Preparing for Lesson Observations

Preparing for Lesson Observations

Lesson observations are an integral part of every teacher’s professional development. They are usually carried out by a peer who will sit in on a...
Colour/Color Quiz - A Fun Game for Your TEFL Classroom 

Colour/Color Quiz - A Fun Game for Your TEFL Classroom 

Colours and words associated with colour find their way into many English phrases and idioms. They occur in all sorts of themes that people might...
Applying for a Job in TEFL & Top Tips for Interviews

Applying for a Job in TEFL & Top Tips for Interviews

If you are looking for a job in TEFL, then this blog is a must read. It takes you through the process of searching and...
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