Unstunting Growth: (Realistic) Professional Development in TEFL
This article is designed to provide ideas and general guidelines for overseas teachers in our industry who have realized a fundamental truth – counterparts in both public and private institutions
Elocution Teaching and Its Place in ELT
Elocution Teaching and Its Place in ELT Tiptoeing through the minefield of international business communication in itself is already stressful enough, as speaking another language is not merely about learning
The Value of Attending Conferences
Having been fortunate enough to attend a number of ELT conferences this year, I have decided to provide an overview of the last two, namely the IATEFL Hungary conference entitled
Four Never-to-Be-Forgotten Principles of Adult Learning
When teaching private classes, one may inevitably have to teach adults. The method in which adults learn, called andragogy, is a lot less talked about when compared to pedagogy, the
The Only Way for Language Acquisition to Take Root
David D. Perrodin The wonderful Dr. Willy A. Renandya from the National Institute of Education, Singapore made a monumental statement during his keynote presentation at the International Research Seminar 2019
Interview with Bruce Peterson Author of “English from Afar”
by Sharyn Collins Bruce, thank you for doing this interview. You are an EFL trainer and your book, reviewed by Steve Hirschorn, is described as uncategorizable but highly worth a
Language Coaching in the 21st Century
Language Coaching in the 21st Century This article aims to provide an overview of language coaching today and clarify its role in EFL. There is a buzz in the EFL
Interview with Rachel Paling
Promoter of Brain-Friendly Learning and Founder of Efficient Language Coaching By Sharyn Collins Rachel, first of all, many thanks for taking time out of your unbelievably busy schedule to do
Life After (Language Center) TEFL
by Kendal Rolley Teaching EFL overseas can be an amazing adventure. Living overseas, experiencing new cultures and meeting (and teaching) amazing people are all ways to live a rich and
Break Free From the Pitfalls of Acquiring English
by David Perrodin The symbolism used by the Greek philosopher Plato to describe our illusions of the world in “The Allegory of the Cave” focus on the fact that the