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Using Storytelling to Teach English in the TEFL Classroom
🎯 Introduction Storytelling has been part of every culture for centuries — and in the ESL classroom, it’s more than just entertainment....
Sep 131 min read


How to Keep ESL Students Motivated All Year Long
🎯 Introduction At the start of the semester, ESL students are often excited. But keeping that energy high month after month can be...
Sep 101 min read


Teaching Vocabulary in ESL – Beyond Memorization
🎯 Introduction Vocabulary is the backbone of language learning, but memorizing endless word lists is boring and ineffective. TEFL...
Sep 101 min read


Teaching Reading Skills in ESL – From Skimming to Deep Understanding
🎯 Introduction Reading in English can be intimidating for learners, especially with long texts or unfamiliar words. By breaking reading...
Sep 91 min read


Teaching Pronunciation in ESL – Practical Tips for Clearer English
🎯 Introduction For many ESL students, pronunciation is the biggest barrier to communication. Even when grammar and vocabulary are...
Sep 91 min read


Using Storytelling to Teach English – Engage, Motivate, Inspire
🎯 Introduction Stories stick. From folktales to personal anecdotes, storytelling is a powerful way to teach language. Here’s how you can...
Sep 41 min read


Teaching Large ESL Classes – How to Keep 30+ Students Engaged
🎯 Introduction Not all TEFL teachers get a cozy class of 10 students. Sometimes you’ll walk into a room of 30–40 learners — all looking...
Sep 41 min read


Classroom Management for New TEFL Teachers – Tips That Actually Work
🎯 Introduction Walking into your first ESL classroom can be nerve-wracking. Whether you're teaching kids or teens, classroom management...
Jul 311 min read


The Role of Error Correction in ESL – When and How to Do It Right
🎯 Introduction Mistakes are part of language learning — but how we respond to them as TEFL teachers can either build confidence or crush...
Jul 301 min read


How to Teach ESL Students to Ask Better Questions in Class
🎯 Introduction In many ESL classrooms, students wait for the teacher to ask everything. But building the confidence to ask their own...
Jul 291 min read


How to Handle ESL Students Who Finish Too Early (or Too Late)
🎯 Introduction In every ESL class, you’ll have students who finish tasks much faster — and others who struggle to keep up. Balancing...
Jul 291 min read


5 Creative Ways to Review Vocabulary in TEFL Classrooms
🎯 Introduction Learning new vocabulary is exciting — but remembering it? That’s the challenge. As a TEFL teacher, your review activities...
Jul 261 min read


Building Confidence in Shy ESL Students: Tips That Actually Work
🎯 Introduction Every TEFL teacher has faced it — the student who avoids eye contact, speaks softly, or won’t speak at all. Shyness is...
Jul 241 min read


What Makes a Great TEFL Lesson? 6 Elements Every Class Should Include
🎯 Introduction A great TEFL lesson isn’t just fun — it’s focused, engaging, and leaves students feeling like they learned something...
Jul 221 min read


How to Prepare for Your First TEFL Interview: What to Expect and How to Stand Out
🎯 Introduction So, you’ve completed your TEFL course (or are about to) and landed an interview. Now what? TEFL interviews can vary by...
Jul 201 min read


Teaching Writing in ESL: From Simple Sentences to Strong Paragraphs
🎯 Introduction Writing in English is often one of the toughest skills for ESL learners — and one of the hardest to teach. But with a...
Jul 161 min read


How to Handle Large ESL Classes with Limited Resources
🎯 Introduction Many TEFL teachers—especially in public schools or rural placements—find themselves teaching large classes with limited...
Jul 161 min read


How to Teach Reading Skills in the ESL Classroom (Without Boring Students)
🎯 Introduction Reading is a vital skill for ESL learners — but it can feel dry if not taught creatively. As a TEFL teacher, your goal is...
Jul 151 min read


How to Handle Homesickness While Teaching Abroad
🎯 Introduction Moving abroad to teach English is exciting — but also a major life change. Many TEFL teachers experience homesickness ,...
Jul 151 min read


Teaching Speaking Skills in ESL: A Balanced Approach for Confident Learners
🎯 Introduction “Let’s talk!” — It’s a phrase TEFL teachers love, but for many ESL learners, it brings nerves, hesitation, and confusion....
Jul 81 min read
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