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There’s no denying that the classroom is changing, especially the English as a Foreign Language classroom. Gone are the days of the traditional teacher standing at the blackboard, explaining concepts…

Are you trying to make some extra cash or getting a feel for teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) but you don't know how to find private English students?…

Being a teacher involves not just teaching but taking on a number of roles in the classroom. Think about any teacher who stands out in your memory and it’s either…

The difference between teaching and teaching well can often boil down to something as simple as personalising your EFL lessons. This is a key factor in getting to know your…

When teaching English as a foreign language, it’s a given that you’re going to land up teaching abroad so maintaining basic cultural awareness is important. TEFL Teachers teaching English to…

In our previous post we looked at six commonly confused words for both English teachers and learners. Hopefully you learnt a few things! There are loads more examples, but we’ve chosen…

Its or it’s?     To, two or too?     They’re, there or their?     You might think these are silly examples but you’d be surprised how many people get them…

If you’re an English as a Foreign Language teacher, you’ve probably considered teaching online at some point in your career. Teaching in your pyjamas, at home on your couch, cuddling…

As teachers of English as a Foreign Language, it is our goal to help our students learn English. By now you probably realise that we can’t force our students to…