Everything You Need To Know About Teaching English in the US We pride ourselves on offering our students some of the best ESL teaching opportunities out there. Our award-winning courses allow you to work in countless locations, from Chinese mega-cities to summer camps in Italy, quaint Polish villages to volunteering in Africa. But, sometimes, teaching abroad…
TEFL Teaching Tips
Recommended Reading for TEFL Students
When you sign up for a TEFL Org course you’ll be provided with everything you need to complete it – there are no hidden fees with us – but we are often asked by students if we can recommend any books for further study. No course could cover everything there is to know about EFL…
Teaching English Online
Whether you’re looking to supplement your current income, work on a part-time basis from the comfort of your own home or want to fit your working week in and around your current commitments, teaching English online may be the answer for you! This isn’t a new concept but the advances in modern technology and the…
Further learning for EFL teachers
Once you have your EFL teaching qualification, the learning doesn’t stop there. It’s only just the beginning! We can all make improvements and it’s good practice to keep on top of new developments in English language teaching. Not only will this help your students with their English language studies, but it can also help you…
Interview with Thomas, TEFL Org Online Courses Manager
Last week on Facebook Live we interviewed Thomas, our Online Courses Manager! Thomas holds an MA in Education, an Advanced Diploma in Applied Linguistics, and a Trinity Diploma for teaching English as a Second Language as well as a TEFL certificate. He has been teaching English for 26 years mainly in Europe – in particular,…
Easter in the EFL Classroom
Five Easter Inspired Class Activities It’s that time of the year again – the Christian festival of Easter. From Palm Sunday at the start of the Holy Week to Easter Sunday, Christians around the world celebrate the rebirth of Christ. And for those less pious, there are chocolate eggs. Easter also provides a perfect opportunity for…
St. Patrick’s Day themed TEFL activities
It’s the national holiday of Ireland: Saint Patrick’s Day! Whilst folks at home celebrate, you can share your love for this tradition by using St. Paddy’s Day inspired lesson plans and activities. Not only will this expose your students to this great holiday (which they most definitely want to learn about!) but it will also…
Grammar Dominoes [Teaching Tip]
Here’s an activity you can use for first, second or third conditional. I’ll use third conditional for this example; Dominoes; put the tables in two rows, and split the class in half. Hand out pieces of paper with half sentences written on them to each team. Make sure you have; the beginning of the sentence…
Song Word Race [Teaching Tip]
This is a great activity to wake your students up! Choose a song that you think your students will like, and contains grammar and language suitable for their level. Choose 10-15 difficult words from the song and write them on separate pieces of paper or coloured cards. You may want to drill the words with…
Halloween in the EFL Classroom
Are you looking for some new activities for your EFL class this Halloween? We have put together a short list of some top Halloween resources which will keep your students entertained and help them learn about this spooky time of year. What is lurking in the dark dark wood? A great lesson plan for younger…
