Get to Know ESL Pals: The Company Designing Lesson Plans for Teachers!
In this interview, Raedmund Gibbons, one of the founders of ESL Pals, explains what his lesson planning company offers ESL teachers. 1. Hi, Raedmund! Could you tell us, what is the company’s mission? At eslpals.com, our mission is to empower TEFL teachers worldwide by offering comprehensive and innovative curricula and lesson plans. We strive to […]
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How (And Why) English Teachers Should Improve the Employability of Their Students
This guest article was written by Pearson, a leading global publisher of English language curricula and resources, courseware, and assessments. In many parts of the world, English has been adopted as the standard corporate, business, academic, and scientific language. This means that mastery of English also facilitates and enriches the development of these four areas. […]
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Preparation Pathway for the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)
Individuals and organizations today require a secure high-stakes English test that is easily accessible around the world. The Pearson PTE Academic Exam is recognized by thousands of universities throughout the world; by the US government for medical professionals who wish to work in the United States; and by the U.K., Australia and New Zealand governments […]
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Patterns in Language: Using Corpora to Correct Errors in the ESL Classroom
People often intuit what is correct in their first language simply by whether or not it sounds natural, but how can you develop this same intuition in a second language? How can students know if a phrase is formal or informal? How can they choose the right synonym? One shortcut teachers and students can utilize […]
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You’re Hired! How to Get a Job Teaching English Online
Feeling the economic impact of the last several years, people of all ages, professions, and backgrounds are looking for jobs they can do online from the comfort and safety of their homes. If you’re wondering how to get an online teaching job even if you’ve never taught before, look no further. Demand for online English […]
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Preparation Pathway for the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) 
Individuals and organizations today require a secure high-stakes English test that is easily accessible around the world. The Pearson PTE Academic Exam is recognized by thousands of universities throughout the world; by the US government for medical professionals who wish to work in the United States; and by the U.K., Australia and New Zealand governments […]
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Teach English in Japan: A Guide to Requirements, Programs, and More
If you’re an English teacher looking to work in Japan, there’s a lot in store for you besides the country’s cutting-edge technology, kawaii culture, and unique cuisine. With plenty of TEFL opportunities in this East Asian island country, teaching in Japan gives you a chance to build up not only your career but also your […]
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Growing Your ESL/EFL Business Through Social Media
Running your own business as an ESL/EFL teacherpreneur can be an exciting and profitable career move, one that involves so much more than just teaching! In particular, marketing yourself or your business and finding new students might feel like a problem that never goes away. How can you ensure that you have a constant pool […]
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Scaffolding in the ESL and CLIL Classroom: Steps for Success
Successful teachers can not only write objectives for a lesson plan – they can structure activities appropriately to help students achieve those objectives. This teaching skill, known as scaffolding, is important for all types of teaching and lesson planning but is particularly essential when teaching content in language, such as in the case of bilingual […]
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Teaching English Pronunciation: Addressing Stress, Rhythm and Intonation in the Classroom
Teaching pronunciation can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. That’s why this session will break down the suprasegmental basics of pronunciation (stress, rhythm, and intonation) into easy-to-understand components. You’ll also walk away with practical activities that can make your pronunciation lessons more effective and interesting for your students.
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