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January 15, 2025

Teachers Are People Too: Insights From Bridge Tutors’ Annual Professional Development Seminar

By Rachel Story

Bridge’s commitment to professional development and growth was on full display during the recent tutors’ annual professional development seminar titled...

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January 14, 2025

8 Essential Strategies to Avoid English Teacher Burnout

By Bridge

Burnout is a challenge faced by many educators, and English teachers are no different. Whether you’re teaching English online, in...

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January 12, 2025

Lifelong Learning in Business English: Supporting Teacher Well-Being Through Professional Development

By Nick Ramirez

In the fast-paced world of Business English, staying current is essential as advancements in online learning and artificial intelligence reshape...

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January 11, 2025

Preply: An Innovative Platform Empowering Teachers and Connecting Learners Worldwide

By Rashmi Chugani

Since 2012, Preply has been on a mission to make language learning more effective and accessible for everyone. The platform...

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January 10, 2025

5 Tips for Creating Your Ideal Online English Teaching Schedule

By Betsy Ramser Jaime

As an online English teacher, it's important to consider certain factors that go into creating your ideal teaching schedule in...

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December 31, 2024

Embracing Lifelong Learning: Professional Development Pathways to Enhance Teacher Well-Being

By James

Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) is one of the most rewarding careers, but it can also be one...

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Featured Articles

Global ELT News

January 11, 2025
Preply: An Innovative Platform Empowering Teachers and Connecting Learners Worldwide
Rashmi Chugani
Since 2012, Preply has been on a mission to make language learning more effective and accessible for everyone. The platform...
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August 4, 2024
The Rise of CLIL in Global Education Systems
Jennifer Maguire
In a globalized world, multilingualism has become increasingly important. In response to this, the progressive educational approach of Content and...
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June 30, 2024
Global Perspectives: EF’s 3rd Annual Online English Teacher Conference
Krzl Light Nuñes
Keeping online English teachers abreast of timely issues and the latest tech and online teaching methodologies, EF held its 3rd...
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June 29, 2024
Tech-Driven Transformation: How Technology is Revolutionizing English Language Teaching
Jennifer Maguire
The language learning market is vast, and like so many other industries, it’s evolving with technological advances. Language learners are...
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Classroom Games & Activities

November 18, 2024
10 ESL Activities to Explore Global Holidays and Traditions
Ricardo Cifuentes
Looking to bring the joy of global celebrations into your ESL classroom? These 10 ESL holiday activities are perfect for...
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November 11, 2024
TEFL Lessons Empowers Educators With Top Strategies and Resources
Bridge
TEFL Lessons provides downloadable ESL lessons and resources for teaching students of all English proficiency levels. Their mission is to...
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September 29, 2024
10 Engaging ESL Halloween Activities for a Frightfully Fun Lesson
Rashmi Chugani
Whenever Halloween is around the corner, ESL teachers have cause to be wickedly happy. Why? Because it’s the perfect time...
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Pedagogy

December 13, 2024
Your Guide to Fluency vs. Accuracy in English Language Teaching
Linda D'Argenio
There are many goals English language teachers consider when developing their instructional strategies and deciding on class activities. Considering whether...
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December 12, 2024
10 Tips for Teaching Conversational English Like a Pro
Camille Turner
More and more TEFL/TESOL educators are finding themselves teaching conversational English as the demand for classes focused on speaking and...
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December 3, 2024
The Case for Celebrating Fluency in Conversational English
Gustavo Fróes
There has been an unprecedented shift in the global landscape of English language education worldwide. Schools and organizations have increasingly...
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Bridge News

January 15, 2025

Teachers Are People Too: Insights From Bridge Tutors’ Annual Professional Development Seminar

By Rachel Story

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December 14, 2024

Culture, AI, and the Future of Business English: Highlights From the 37th Annual IATEFL BESIG Conference in Malta

By Savannah Potter

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November 22, 2024

Connect, Learn, and Grow: Preply Online Teaching Conference 2024 Highlights

By Krzl Light Nuñes

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November 17, 2024

Teacher Change: Highlights of the TD SIG’s 2024 Web Carnival

By Krzl Light Nuñes

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Business English

January 12, 2025

Lifelong Learning in Business English: Supporting Teacher Well-Being Through Professional Development

By Nick Ramirez

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December 5, 2024

From Novice to Native: How Long Does It Take to Learn English?

By Rashmi Chugani

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December 3, 2024

The Case for Celebrating Fluency in Conversational English

By Gustavo Fróes

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November 24, 2024

Why Intelligibility Matters More Than Perfection in Business English Communication

By Nick Ramirez

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Teaching English
Online

January 10, 2025
5 Tips for Creating Your Ideal Online English Teaching Schedule
Betsy Ramser Jaime
As an online English teacher, it's important to consider certain factors that go into creating your ideal teaching schedule in...
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October 13, 2024
How to Teach English Online From Home (or Anywhere)
Camille Turner
Working from home, making your own schedule, meeting different people around the world – there are so many things to...
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Technology in English
Language Teaching

July 10, 2024
26 Best Digital Tools for Teaching English Online
Krzl Light Nuñes
From schedulers to teaching platforms to game apps, these tools for teaching English online will help keep you organized and...
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June 27, 2024
Online ESL Teachers Share Their Favorite Tech Tools
Krzl Light Nuñes
Do you often find yourself scrambling for digital tools to deliver your online English classes more efficiently and make your...
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Professional Development

January 14, 2025
8 Essential Strategies to Avoid English Teacher Burnout
Bridge
Burnout is a challenge faced by many educators, and English teachers are no different. Whether you’re teaching English online, in...
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December 31, 2024
Embracing Lifelong Learning: Professional Development Pathways to Enhance Teacher Well-Being
James
Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) is one of the most rewarding careers, but it can also be one...
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December 1, 2024
10 Powerful 2025 Goals for English Teachers to Ring In the New Year
Camille Turner
The year 2025 is almost here! It’s a great time to define your goals in teaching English language learners for...
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Job
Resources

December 29, 2024
Feeling Stressed? 7 Ways to Overcome TEFL Job Search Fatigue
Betsy Ramser Jaime
While there's an increased demand for online English teachers due to the global coronavirus crisis, the market is also more...
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April 13, 2024
Free Resources to Enhance Your TEFL/TESOL Resume
Jennifer Collis
When applying for TEFL/TESOL jobs online or in the classroom, what sets your resume apart from other teaching applicants? Check...
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April 3, 2024
Navigating Au Pair Classes: A Comprehensive Overview of Requirements
Linda D'Argenio
If you enjoy spending time with children and experiencing other cultures, then becoming an au pair could be your ticket...
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Teaching English
Abroad

December 30, 2024
Teaching English in Germany: Everything You Need to Know
Rashmi Chugani
Germany’s education system has a strong reputation, making it an excellent choice for those looking to teach English in Germany....
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December 17, 2024
Teach English in Italy: Your Ultimate Guide
Rashmi Chugani
Many aspiring educators dream of the chance to teach English in Italy, a popular destination with opportunities in language academies,...
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October 8, 2024
Teaching English Abroad Requirements: What Do You Really Need?
Bridge
When it comes to qualifying to teach English abroad, what do you really need? There are considerations such as TEFL...
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eBooks

Download free TEFL/TESOL eBooks to inform and inspire you! Bridge experts and experienced English teachers around the world share insights in these practical guides.

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Teaching English as a Lingua Franca: Teaching Business English as a Corporate Language Trainer

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ELT Events

January 2025

Future of Education Technlogy Conference

Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) 2025

Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) 2025

Date Jan 14Venue Orlando, FloridaOrganizer FETCWebsite View Events Website

LASIG: Autonomy Exchange: Insights & Practice for English Teachers

LASIG: Autonomy Exchange: Insights & Practice for English Teachers

Date January 19, 2025Venue Virtual eventOrganizer IATEFLWebsite View Events Website

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Info Session - TEFL/TESOL

Info Session - TEFL/TESOL

Date January 21, 2025Venue Virtual eventOrganizer Bridge Education GroupWebsite View Events Website

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