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Write out a number of slips of paper of some unusual (but not wacky) sentences. You will need at least one slip per student. Some examples: Can you see it? You’ve stolen my phone! Where’s my ball? I’ve lost my shoes! I’ve eaten snails. She was born in 1963, you know. It’s so stuffy in…
About Thailand If you’re looking to work in a country where mouth-watering food, pristine beaches, friendly faces, a distinct culture, and a unique history all blend into one then look no further than Thailand. Known as ‘Siam’ as recently as 1949, this predominantly Buddhist nation is a cultural treasure and unlike anywhere else. A land…
Why Chile? Chile is, without a doubt, one of the best – if not the best – places to teach English as a foreign language in all of Latin America. From the driest desert in the world to alpine fjords magnificent enough to rival even Norway’s. Chile has grown to become one of the most prosperous countries…
TEFL in Eastern Europe is, unsurprisingly, becoming more and more popular. The winning combo of beautiful cities and exciting cultures is attracting a steady flow of English teachers. Teachers can often find a plentiful job market in the likes of Poland and the Czech Republic. However, if you’re searching for something a little different, somewhere…
So you’ve decided to become an online TEFL tutor, however, you’re not sure about the basic necessities. Or perhaps you know the basics, but you want to set yourself above the rest and shine as a beacon of online TEFL superiority. Either way, here are all the bits and bobs you need for your online…
There are more ways than one to deal with that interesting but long article you found in the newspaper and are desperate to make use of in class. These suggestions should help your students lose their fear of English newspapers. Give mid-length stories to pairs who then decide how they would retell their story in…
The reward of TEFL comes from the unique experience of living in another culture, communicating with new people, and facing different challenges almost daily. However, that doesn’t mean your wages aren’t important and it is useful to know where pays the most so that you can live as comfortably as possible. Top 5 highest paying countries…
1. Working on different aspects of a joint project For example, the whole class works on different articles to go on the front page of a newspaper, with an editorial team deciding which story should go at the top, giving feedback on length to make sure it all fits and so on. 2. Gathering the…
It’s easy to see why so many are drawn to TEFL tutoring – flexible hours, a variety of students, the ability to work from home. If you plan to become a TEFL tutor, understanding how to advertise yourself is vital. The internet has become the go-to place to market yourself and with good reason: there’s…
Vocabulary learning trick! Tired of setting the usual homework tasks? Bored of “Write the answers to this exercise” or “Write a story about blah blah blah”? Here’s a fun idea! Even if you think it may not work for your students, it might give you some ideas. Vocabulary Post-Its activity for your students – Walk around your home with 30…
