Empathy – We Must Learn to Speak This Language of Connection
By: Ana Sokolovic The basis of our understanding of each other is in our capacity and willingness to learn and show empathy. Empathy is…
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The Great Brexit Balls Up for ELT
Across the UK, English schools are standing empty, and teachers are being made redundant in increasing numbers. Host families are genuinely worried about keeping…
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Turn Your Love for Language into a Translation Career
Do you love the English language? Are you looking for a job that will allow you to indulge in that passion? If so, a…
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Native Vs Non-Native: My Opinion and Experience
by Steven Nickodemski I had a nice, well-dressed 30 something stop by our language academy the other day, CV in hand asking to see…
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A (North) American K-12 and University Primer
Tory Thorkelson Just to be clear, I am a Canadian and so will include examples from both the United States and Canada (but not…
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Language and Communication
by Luke Michael Ironside In a consideration of language, communication and the relationship between the two, it is necessary to understand the function of…
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6 Reasons Why I, as a Language Teacher, Don’t Want a Language Teacher
by Paul Finnerty I’ve been on both sides of the tracks when it comes to language-learning. I’ve worked as an English teacher for overseas…
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Empathy, Sympathy or Something Else?
By Rachel Paling As an EFL teacher and a trainer in Neurolanguage Coaching, my senses are acutely switched on to how people react in…
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Teach Online for a Company or Go It Alone: Advantages and Disadvantages
By Scott Zimmermann Working for a teach online organization as an employee differs greatly from working independently. An independent English teacher is an autonomous…
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A Call to Calibrate Assessment Practices in Moroccan Schools
by Youssef Oufela Just as many processes incorporate three basic phases (planning, implementation and evaluation), teaching is no exception. It basically involves planning, management…
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