13 ESL Classroom Tips You Must Know Before You Teach
Are you a new teacher gearing up for your first ESL classroom? I’ve been in your shoes before – I taught abroad in the UAE for six years and have been teaching English language learners (ELLs). Teaching English in the classroom to students who have a limited English language understanding can feel like a daunting […]
5 of the best digital literacy resources for teachers [+ free lesson plan]
Bringing digital tools and technologies into the classroom has become essential in today’s digital world. As educators, we know that our pedagogical skills, knowledge and strategies need to adapt – and adapt quickly – to keep up. It takes skill to discern information on the web and help your students spot fake news. That’s where digital literacy […]
Can I teach English abroad (or online) if I’m a non-fluent English speaker?
Reader’s Note: we have improved this blog to reflect appropriate industry-specific terms for how we address people whose first language is not English. The terms “Native and non-native English speakers” have historically been linked to discrimination. As per the International Schools Service mandate, we are working towards eliminating this language and, more importantly, the implied bias […]
How to start teaching English to beginners: step by step
If you’ve never taught English to absolute beginners before, the idea of spending a whole lesson communicating with students who don’t understand a word you’re saying sounds a bit daunting. Any ESL teacher can tell you that teaching absolute beginners is slightly different from teaching other classes. Sure, it’s challenging, but it can also be […]
How many hours of TEFL do I need to teach abroad or online?
A quick search online will show that there are online TEFL courses to suit every schedule and every budget. But how many hours of TEFL training do you actually need to qualify for jobs? Well, the answer depends on whether you’re teaching abroad (and which country you choose) or online. For teaching jobs abroad you’ll […]
14 free resources for ESL lesson planning I couldn’t teach without
So you think you can TEFL? And it’s true, you’ve got the certificate, you’re fully qualified and all set to teach English abroad or even teach English online. You’ve got some lesson ideas under your belt. Maybe you’ve got more lesson ideas than you know what to do with, I was like you once… young, […]
Dreaming of teaching abroad? Here are the 5 best programs hiring right now!
So, you’ve just finished college and you’re thinking about teaching English abroad when a thought strikes you: You could go anywhere in the world. In a few months, you could find yourself in a place you’ve never imagined. With people you don’t even know exist right now. Teaching abroad opens up a world of opportunity that’s […]
Quiz: Where’s the best place to teach English abroad with a TEFL certification in 2020 [+ job postings]
So you’ve decided you want to pack up your life and find the perfect job teaching abroad, but there’s only one problem: you don’t know where you want to go! With so many options before you, it’s no wonder this decision takes lots of contemplating. That’s why we’ve whipped up a short quiz to help […]
The 5 best places to save money teaching abroad
Okay, so you’ve made up your mind to teach English abroad and now comes the exciting part: choosing where to go. Some people make this decision based on a lifelong obsession with a certain culture, or just a few breathtaking photos they see online. But for others, choosing where to teach might not be so […]
What It’s Really Like to Teach English in Japan: A Teacher’s Perspective
Teaching English in Japan is unlike teaching, well, anywhere else in the world. Not only is it a country full of magnificent sites – both natural and historic – but it also has a rich culture with many beautiful customs. While we have previously covered a few tips and tricks for getting ready to teach English […]