Noonchi (Nunchi) Primer for Teachers in Korea
Noonchi (Nunchi) Primer for Teachers in Korea For many generations, Koreans have placed great emphasis on age and social status. This has arisen from the influence of Confucianism and the […]
How to Choose ELT Coursebooks or Materials
There are so many different coursebooks, worksheets and other resources available for teaching English nowadays; how can teachers or directors of study choose which ones to use? Additionally, as other […]
Mobile Assisted Language Learning Ideas for Your Classroom
Mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) Using mobile technology to learn languages is a current trend known as mobile-assisted language learning (MALL). There is growing literature on the use of social media […]
An Interview with Sue Leather: ELT Consultant, Author, Educator, and Business Owner
Sue Leather is a UK ELT consultant, teacher educator and author, now based in Vancouver. She runs an educational consultancy group, Sue Leather Associates ( www.sueleatherassociates.com ) specialising in teacher […]
Dean Rogers’ Insights on What you need to Become an ELT Entrepreneur
Today’s guest is Dean Rogers. Dean and I discuss his journey from being a struggling entrepreneur in Japan to a successful CEO and author. Dean gives some valuable tips on […]
5 Ways to Remember Students’ Names
5 Ways to Remember Students’ Names In my many years of teaching, perhaps the biggest challenge I think is remembering students’ names. At the peak, I had up to 6 […]
How You Can Use Coaching in Your ESL Classes
How You Can Use Coaching in Your ESL Classes to Boost Motivation? As a coach, I have worked with several non-native ESL teachers who are striving to offer the best […]
Applying Learning Theories: A Case Study in Mexico City
Learning theories How can we identify our teaching based on different learning theories? English (as a Second Language) Teachers have acted as facilitators of the language to improve the techniques […]
Experiential/Hands-on Learning in TEFL
Experiential/Hands-on Learning in TEFL Experiential/hands-on learning has long been proclaimed by educators including myself as a fundamental factor in setting children up to have a lifelong love of learning and […]
The Problem with Cambridge English Exams
General-View (eflmagazine.com) indicate a candidate’s competency in the contexts in which they need to use the language. Nevertheless, general proficiency is reflected more or less accurately by different types of […]