Ask any student what they love most about learning English, and “grammar” isn’t an answer you’re likely to hear.
Many of them see it as a necessary evil—something they’re forced to practice in order to improve their fluency. Rarely is …
Teaching is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world.
There’s nothing quite like watching your students succeed. When they pass their exams, get promotions at work or start studying abroad, it fills you with a sense of pride.…
Remember the excitement you felt as a child when your teacher wheeled the TV into the classroom?
Knowing you were able to take a break from boring old lessons to watch a movie was a rare treat.
A treat that …
Modal verbs are all around us.
That means there’s lots of inspiration for you to teach them. Instead of sticking to boring old grammar drills, you can take real-life scenarios to teach modal verbs the fun way.
Grammar lessons don’t …
I always make a point of asking new students why they want to learn English.
Most say they want to get jobs in international companies or get better grades.
Then there was one student who exclaimed: “I want to get …
What was the last text you sent?
Chances are it contains some kind of acronym or abbreviation.
We use ones like “LOL”, “TBH” and “XO” so much that they’re creeping into our spoken vocabulary, too.
Using slang over text is …
Technology is ever-changing, and so are our classrooms.
Ever listened to your students talk about their favorite gadgets, only to wonder whether they were even speaking English?
As teachers, it can be hard to keep up to date with the …
Have you ever experienced culture shock?
If you’re teaching ESL abroad, it’s likely that you have. When you go to any new country, there’s a period of adjustment as you get used to your new way of life.
One great …
Making the initial jump into the world of teaching ESL can be scary.
The idea of teaching a class for the first time is daunting enough, but when you’re teaching a second language, things get even more complicated.
You may …
Hey, want to cook up some new ESL activities for your students?
Everyone likes talking about food, but how do you bring that into the classroom?
If your ideas are only half-baked, you might need a little help. We’ve got …
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