My DELTA Module 2 Intensive Course
My DELTA Module 2 Intensive Course I’ve been teaching English for about seven years on and off and have worked in Brazil, Colombia, Portugal and Italy in that time. To […]
Making the Most Out of Your EFL Textbooks
Making the Most Out of Your EFL Textbooks Making the Most Out of Your EFL TextbooksThe role of coursebooks in EFL is a topic of some controversy. For many, language […]
Language Coaching in Your ESL Classes
Language Coaching in Your ESL Classes As a coach, I have worked with several non-native ESL teachers who are striving to offer the best to their students. One common issue […]
Teaching Vocabulary to English-Language Learners with AR
Teaching Vocabulary to English Language Learners with AR Curiosity is the crucial element in our DNA which drives us to explore and learn. From ancient times until now, we, as […]
Lesson Ideas for Teaching Poetry
Lesson Ideas for Teaching Poetry When I say the word “poetry” in class, I am often met with a sonorous groan. As a fan of poetry, this always breaks my […]
Teaching Grammar to ESL Students through Theatre
Teaching Grammar to ESL Students through Theatre At first glance, teaching grammar to ESL students and theater might seem at odds. A grammar-focused lesson generally aims to clarify a decontextualized […]
TOEFL Tips to Improve Your Students’ Scores
TOEFL Tips to Improve Your Students’ Scores Whatever a student’s ability, if they are unfamiliar with the strategies required to perform well at a particular examination, they will not do […]
ESL Speaking Exam Tips for Busy Teachers
ESL Speaking Exam Tips for Busy Teachers Students the world over look at speaking exams with absolute dread: a time for humiliation, embarrassment, shame and all the other words you’d […]
Reflective Approach as an Act of Sharing and Caring
Reflective Approach as an Act of Sharing and Caring You might think “What a cliché!” but, as teachers we know that this is (or at least should be) our motto. […]
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, […]