Since getting TEFL qualified, Holly has taught English all over the world and for the past five years she’s been teaching in Asia. She’s been teaching in Myanmar for several years now, in a small town near Taunggyi, the largest city of Shan State. Cheap travel in the country has meant Holly’s spent much of…
Games can be used with learners of all ages and abilities and are key to keeping TEFL lessons lively and engaging. Any good EFL teacher will tell you that having a range of great TEFL games and fun activities up your sleeve is essential. Games in the TEFL classroom can be used to help students…
We all make grammar mistakes. Even grammar experts reach for the reference book and everyone makes typos from time to time despite knowing the rules. A solid grasp of English grammar is essential for any EFL teacher. Native English speakers will know when something sounds right or wrong but many won’t have the vocabulary or…
International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrates the social, economic, political and cultural accomplishments of women. The fight for gender equality is advocated for all year round and there is still a long way to go, but IWD gives us the opportunity to reflect, appreciate and celebrate the positive actions of women across the world. At TEFL…
Do you know your auxiliary verbs from modal verbs, or your past perfect simple from past perfect continuous? Unless you’re a non-native speaker of English or have learnt another language yourself, chances are you’ve never really studied English grammar beyond the basics. You know what sounds right and wrong but you probably don’t have the…
Video is a fantastic resource for EFL teachers and one that can be put to use in a variety of ways. There’s a vast amount of fantastic video resources available online, from material created specifically for the TEFL classroom, to film and TV clips you can plan lessons around, and educational videos that will help…
Your TEFL Org course will have taught you how to put together great lesson plans and activities but you might still be feeling a little nervous about starting your first TEFL job – it’s completely normal! Having quality resources at hand to help you put together exciting and engaging lessons is essential for newly-qualified EFL…
There’s nothing more satisfying in teaching than witnessing the growth and development of your students’ skills and confidence. When your students are children, or young teens, and their whole lives are ahead of them, your job feels truly fulfilling. It’s no wonder teaching young learners is such a popular choice among EFL teachers. Why Teach Young People?…
There’s nothing more satisfying in teaching than witnessing the growth and development of your students’ skills and confidence. When your students are children, or young teens, and their whole lives are ahead of them, your job feels truly fulfilling. It’s no wonder teaching young learners is such a popular choice among ESL teachers. Why teach young people…
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…
