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 […]
Teaching English to Dyslexic Learners
Teaching English to Dyslexic Learners In general, the performance of adolescent students preparing to sit for B1/ B2 exams is reinforced by the teacher’s methodical planning and the graded application […]
We-ism: Consensus and Unity Spirit
We-ism is a critical cultural concept of Korea, and much of the rest of Asia, promoting group consensus and activity, over the assertion of individuality. “… rather than the individual, […]
Lesson Planning for ESL – A Quick Primer
Lesson Planning for ESL – A Quick Primer Making a lesson plan for teaching English is a major part of the job of teaching. Sometimes, it’s creative joy, and sometimes, […]
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 up with their mortgages, and many […]
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 the language that allows us to […]
How to Publish a Book (and How NOT to!)
Every teacher dreams of compiling their best teaching ideas into a solid book at some point in their career, I suspect. It might be to use as a textbook for […]
Teaching ESL Speaking to Upper-Intermediate Students
Teaching ESL Speaking to Upper-Intermediate Students For teachers involved in the learning and preparatory process with students of upper-intermediate level, aiming at a B1/ B2 degree, the challenge of overcoming […]
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 […]
Why Not Teach English through Comics?
According to Jeff Hughes of the American TESOL Institute, his teachers used to criticize comic books in his youth stating “these books have zero educational value!” Nevertheless, he has testified […]