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In this guest article, Bridge partner esl.laboratory shares practical and effective strategies for teaching reading to English language learners. Teaching reading to ESL students can sometimes feel like assembling IKEA...

TEFL Lessons provides downloadable ESL lessons and resources for teaching students of all English proficiency levels. Their mission is to make teaching and learning English enjoyable by providing high-quality, effective,...

So, what exactly is a niche, and how do you find yours when teaching English? In business, a niche is a specific corner of the market, targeting particular people with...

This is a guest article by esl.laboratory, which provides high-quality lessons and learning materials created by experienced ESL teachers. Covering a wide range of thought-provoking topics, their lessons are designed...

When it comes to qualifying to teach English abroad, what do you really need? There are considerations such as TEFL certification, degree, experience, and more, and requirements vary depending on...

esl.laboratory specializes in providing research-based, ready-to-use lesson plans designed to accelerate student progress and make teaching more efficient and engaging. Our mission is to save teachers time on lesson prep...

This guest article was written by TEFL Lessons, a lesson plan provider with free and subscription-based ready-made ESL teaching materials. The ability to understand and use phrasal verbs is essential...

If you’re already teaching English or perhaps waiting to get hired with your new TEFL certificate, now is the perfect time to take TEFL/TESOL Micro-Credentials. These short, topical Bridge courses are online...

You want to begin your adventure teaching English abroad, but with all the various websites, blogs, and advice out there, you’re not sure how to get started. Don’t let information...

Have you ever heard the phrase “Games are just for kids” when teaching adults? Here’s some great news: You can and should use ESL games for adults! Let’s take a...

Learning English as a second language probably won't make young learners' and teens' list of top three favorite activities, but incorporating games into your lessons is a great way to...

Mastering clear and correct pronunciation helps students become confident communicators both in and out of class. Try these ESL pronunciation games to integrate plenty of phonics practice into your online...

This guest article was written by Nestor Kiourtzidis, Co-Founder of Linguahouse, a leading provider of teaching resources for ESL/EFL teachers. Linguahouse provides resources and tools for ESL teachers, students, and...

This guest article is written by RVF International, an international exchange and education company bridging the gap between travelers, teachers, adventurers, students, dreamers, explorers, and their destinations. RVF International is...

Bridge's successful new partnership with Universidad del Rosario in Columbia to provide faculty CLIL training was embraced by participants and opened the door to future partnerships.

Bridge Education Group and EF Teach Online have an extensive history of collaborating in the ELT space by developing resources, industry insights, and information to support the global community of...

This guest article was written by Pearson, a leading global publisher of English language curricula and resources, courseware, and assessments. The Pearson Test of English, or PTE, is quickly becoming...

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...

Bridge is excited to announce the launch of a new Micro-credential course: Teaching PTE Test Prep. This course has been designed in partnership with Pearson English to prepare trainees to...

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...

Bridge and the University of St Andrews have established a partnership to create Pathway Programs for students pursuing postgraduate TESOL and International Education programmes at the Scottish institution. This partnership...

Bridge Education Group has joined forces with Ellii, a Canadian company that publishes English content for teachers. Through this new partnership, Bridge and Ellii will be able to provide their...

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...

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...

After two years of strict COVID-19 travel measures, the BridgeEnglish Center in Buenos Aires successfully hosted 18 students and one faculty member from Northeastern University. This group of undergraduates from...

While companies often set an hourly pay range to teach English online, you definitely want to be on the high end and earn as much as possible. Here are some...

For experienced teachers and newbies alike, online English teaching can be unfamiliar territory. From where to find jobs with legitimate companies to how to apply online or prepare for a...

Great news if you want to teach English as a foreign language but don't have a bachelor's degree: You have lots of options, especially if you're TEFL certified! Get inspired...

Bridge is excited to announce the launch of a new Micro-credential course: Teaching English Pronunciation. The course has been designed with best practices for eLearning, includes more than 200 sample...

When some people think of working as a digital nomad, they envision constant gallivanting and sleeping in rundown hostels around the globe, completely independent of location, relying only on a...

Bridge is excited to announce the next BridgeUniverse Summit, TEFL Jobs ’22: Launch Your Adventure & Enhance Your Career!, which will take place June 27th through July 1st. It will...

BridgeUniverse, the media, research, and news arm of Bridge Education Group, is excited to host the upcoming Virtual Summit on English Language Testing: High Stakes for Learners & Teachers. The...

Wondering how you can find an English teaching job online or abroad this year? Here are answers to common questions from job seekers, as well as top tips for your...

To teach English as a foreign language, one of the qualifications employers ask for is certification. You know you need it, but how much does TEFL certification cost? Prices vary...

You take your professional development as a teacher seriously, and so do we, which means we only offer the highest quality TEFL certification! As an accredited educational institute, we offer...

You want to teach English worldwide or online, so you’re looking for a TEFL/TESOL training course to prepare you for the classroom and enhance your employment opportunities. How can you...

Krzl Nuñes, a freelance online English teacher in Chile, describes her experience attending the 54th annual IATEFL Conference and Exhibition, which was held virtually for the first time.

Bridge Education Group, a leader in English language teacher training, has just launched a unique new program to prepare schools to adopt the CLIL teaching method: Specialized Certification in Content and...

As so many around the globe feel the economic impact of coronavirus, more people than ever are seeking new ways to earn money from the safety of home. Fortunately, teaching...

Bridge graduate, Rachel Story, has been teaching English online with the VIPKid for several years, allowing her to work from anywhere in the world. She describes what her online tutoring...

A former university professor with a Master’s in TESOL, Katrina shared how she shifted from teaching ESL to training English teachers, about her role as a trainer in the IDELTOnline,...

In a recent Bridge TEFL/TESOL info session, freelance online English teacher Krzl Nuñes discussed how she got started as an ESL teacher, how being a non-native English speaker has benefitted...

Bridge rolled out its first TEFL/TESOL Micro-credential courses in June as part of the organization’s mission to empower global English language teachers through affordable, accessible, accredited professional development. Following the...

We asked current students and instructors for our most popular teacher certification courses, the Master Certificate and the IDELTOnline, to share their firsthand advice and tips for success in these TEFL/TESOL courses.

What is your preferred age group when it comes to teaching English in the classroom or online? Learn about the key differences, the qualifications to teach adults vs. kids online...

Bridge is proud to be one of the first in the TEFL/TESOL space to offer digital badges for our online teacher training programs, making this innovative, 21st-century credential available to graduates....

If you're looking to set yourself apart from other applicants for the most sought after teaching jobs around the world, or you would like your TEFL/TESOL certification to be a...

There are many different platforms freelancers use to teach English online, but Skype remains one of the most popular choices. Learn how you can use the features on this familiar...

Calling all first-time online English teachers: here are 5 useful tips to help you calm your nerves and give your first TEFL lesson with confidence!

Bridge strives to support global English language teachers at every stage of their career, from initial certification for new teachers to ongoing professional development for more experienced educators. To help...

In line with the ongoing, global shift toward e-learning, Bridge continues to offer innovative products that prepare teachers for the virtual classroom and help them stand out in the competitive...

After a five-year stint teaching English in China, Erin is now a college English instructor in Oman. We caught up with her to discuss her experience teaching in the Middle...

Cristina specializes in teaching adult professionals in her home country, Argentina. We recently spoke with her about the power of learning English, the impact she's had on her students, and...

Are you considering enrolling in Bridge's graduate-level TEFL/TESOL program? We'll answer common questions and provide instructor insights to help you decide if our most advanced online teacher training program is...

As a career English teacher and TEFL business owner, Evgenii is dedicated to his professional development and gaining more "recognition and appreciation" as a non-native speaker, which is what motivated...

Bridge Education Group just announced the launch of a free version of its specialized teacher training courses, Foundations and Advanced Methods in Teaching English Online, specifically for fellow members of...

Past Bridge photo contest winner, Badiru, who is an experienced classroom teacher in Uganda, recently earned his Teaching English Online certification with us. Although he loves teaching kids in the...

Carla took Bridge's IDELTOnline course, which helped her become a more effective online English teacher. She teaches online from her home country of Brazil and has benefited greatly from teaching...

Brittany is a Bridge grad whose TEFL/TESOL certification took her to Seoul, South Korea, where she taught children and teens. She shares her motivation for teaching in South Korea, her...

A passion for traveling and the discovery of her love for teaching led Lena to become an online English teacher. She shares her experience earning the Bridge Specialized Certificate in...

Bridge grad, Shawn, earned his TEFL certification then taught abroad in China and eventually developed his own company there. He now produces workbooks and presentations for teachers and their ESL...

Maricela is a Bridge grad who's been teaching English online for three years as she travels the world. We caught up with her in her current location, Scotland, to learn...

Originally from Germany, Johanna, who started teaching abroad in 2010, is currently in Japan. She shares her path to TEFL, her perspective on teaching as a non-native English speaker, and...

News first broke of a new virus in China in late January and since then, the coronavirus has made global headlines and reached pandemic status. What is the situation for...

Venezuelan teacher, Paola, first found her love for teaching English to young students in her home country. She then decided to expand her horizons and teach in Argentina. She tells...

Ben has experience teaching English abroad in Nicaragua and teaching English online. In this interview, he shares his insights on how to get an online teaching job.

As a management consultant in Tanzania for the last five years, one part of Russell's job is conducting English training for hospitality staff. He describes his students and the work...

Jasmine is a Bridge graduate currently teaching English at a primary school in Bahrain, an island nation in the Middle East, while she completes her master's degree. She fills us...

Originally from China, Will was an ESL teacher there before moving to the States and continuing his work in English education. Now he runs an education consulting business in Los...

Making the leap to teach English abroad can take some serious planning. You’ve got to pick your teaching location, research the requirements to get hired there, choose and complete your...

Gedisa was a high school teacher before making the decision to go abroad and teach English in Seoul, South Korea, where she's been living for five years. She shares how she chose...

Nastassia, from New York, had always dreamed of living in Europe. After a visit to Portugal, she was charmed by the country's culture, food, and weather, and knew it was...

For more than three decades, Bridge has been at the forefront of language learning and teacher training, offering innovative products designed to prepare teachers for the classroom and make them...

Jake Young is a TEFL grad who taught in the Czech Republic for almost a decade before he founded Fluentize, a site for EFL teachers that provides video-based lesson plans....

Bridge Grad Jennifer's combined interests in education and the corporate world eventually led her to Rome, Italy, where she has been teaching Business English for over two years now.

Tariq Adams isn't your typical EFL teacher (if there is one!). He's from Ghana, West Africa, and is currently living in Siberia, Russia, where he's both a graduate student at...

You’re looking for a program that’s accredited, internationally accepted, and that prepares you for the classroom– but can that TEFL course also be fun and engaging? You bet. Take a...

Erik originally studied engineering but later got TEFL certified at Bridge and taught abroad. Along the way, he developed methods to better teach his students and ultimately created a website...

Meet experienced English teacher, Ana Flávia, from Brazil, who is currently teaching young learners in China. She shares the ups and downs of living in a new culture and her advice for...

Feeling bored in her career, Britta, from South Africa, decided there must be more to life, so she did some soul searching and discovered TEFL. Now certified and happily teaching...

Leticia is an experienced Brazilian teacher in São Paulo who decided to sharpen her skills by taking Bridge Specialized TEFL Certification courses. We interviewed about her unique career path from au...

Sharon Hofmeister, from Mexico, has dedicated her career to teaching special education students in Mexico. We spoke with Sharon to find out more about her experience teaching English and how...

Until recently, digital badging, a dynamic tool used to showcase and share credentials in a more robust way than certification alone, has been most commonly seen in the fields of...

Bridge grad, Renzo Perucca, who was an ESL teacher in China, shares his honest insights into the rewards and challenges he experienced as a teacher abroad – and how incorporates his...

Chinese-based English-language newspaper, China Daily, organized this year’s 2019 TESOL International Association China Assembly, in conjunction with TESOL International Association, Shanghai International Studies University, and Hangzhou Municipal Government. The second...

Do you have a passion for English and teaching? If so, you might be like Veronica, who has been teaching English for over 15 years and doesn't plan on stopping...

If you teach English online or aspire to, you already know you’ll need a computer with a webcam and a speedy Internet connection, but you may not have considered the...

She's a mom of two and a teacher of many! BridgeTEFL grad, Melissa Edmons, found a TEFL lifestyle fit for her and her family – teaching English online. From certification...

Colby Charles is currently teaching ESL in China in the classroom by day, and online in the evenings and on weekends.  With a background in finance and a passion for...

Her goals: better ESL classrooms and a better world. We spoke with Juliana, a Brazilian ESL teacher in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Juliana believes that young learners’ “curiosity can help you...

Meet 6 ESL teachers in regions like Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America (as well as online) who shared what "a day in the life" teaching kids or teens is like...

Experienced teacher, Jay, shares his experience switching careers from finance to education, and how BridgeTEFL certification led him to his current position as a digital nomad English teacher on the...

A graduate of the Bridge IDELTOnline and Specialized Certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners, Lindsay Mattone, from Hawaii, has a passion for child education and giving back on a global scale.

Mary Rose, who taught English in Hungary and now places teachers there as the director of the Central European Teaching Program (CETP), reflects on her own experience in Kalocsa, and...

Allysson Gagne, an IDELTOnline graduate, says, “Teaching ESL is so much fun, and it is a job that has limitless opportunities in the U.S. and abroad.” She’s right. There are...

Bridge grad, Stefano's, advice for people thinking of teaching in China? "Do not hold back nor procrastinate. If this is something you are passionate about, like I am, then you...

TESOL Colombia is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to enhance professionalism in English language teaching within the country. The organization’s annual conference is an opportunity for educators and administrators to come...

Schools abroad have peak hiring times based on the country and culture, so if you’re interested in teaching abroad, applying during these months will substantially increase your chances of getting...

International education organization and language training provider, Bridge Education Group (Bridge®), has just added two new Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification courses to its growing portfolio: Specialized...

Maggie Palmer is the International Admissions and Job Advisor at the BridgeTEFL headquarters in Denver, Colorado. She got TEFL certified while teaching English with the Fulbright program in Brazil. During her...

The results are in! We loved seeing your TEFL photos from all over the world. Thank you to everyone who participated and voted for our Grand Prize Winner on Facebook!...

Lorena Siegel, originally from Mexico, was already an experienced teacher when she took the BridgeTEFL Master Certificate course in order to qualify for better jobs. Since then, she's leveraged her...

Gabby, head tutor for the Bridge Teaching English to Young Learners and Teenagers programs, talks about being a course tutor, teaching young learners and teens in Argentina, and how being...

Bridge grad, Pavel, an English teacher in Rishon LeZion, Israel, shares about his experience teaching college classes and tutoring middle and high school students there, and how these jobs are...

BridgeTEFL, the teacher-training division of Bridge Education Group, offers a portfolio of credentials and professional development options for ESL/EFL teachers. Our TEFL/TESOL programs are designed for those who plan to...

Ben, a Program and Job Advisor at BridgeTEFL, got TEFL certified in Nicaragua, with plans to teach at a language school there. But, he ended up doing things a bit...

BridgeTEFL graduate, Camille Turner, has taught English abroad in France and Italy and is currently a TEFL teacher in South America. In addition to her teach-abroad experience, Camille has taught...

BridgeTEFL Photo Contest winner, Carolina, is from Bogota, Colombia and is currently an English teacher in China. She has over 16 years’ experience in education and works for a foreign...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a Peace Corps volunteer? We interviewed recent Bridge graduate (and Bridge photo contest winner!), Jacob Huggins, who is currently teaching English...

The results are in! Thank you to everyone who submitted beautiful, fun, and inspiring TEFL photos for a chance to win the BridgeTEFL Photo Contest. And the winners are...

Michael is a BridgeTEFL online course graduate who moved to South America after retiring from his teaching career in the U.S., in order to begin a new adventure as an...

Jordan, from California, is a BridgeTEFL online course graduate teaching English in China. In fact, she is now going on her third year as a teacher there! She shared with us about why...

Lisa Goddard, 24, is a BridgeTEFL online graduate from Boston, Massachusetts. During her graduate school studies, she decided to teach kids English in Taiwan and spent a year there as part of a...

Joseph has dreamed of living in Italy since visiting Florence in 2012. Recently, he was able to realize this goal after becoming earning his teacher certification through TEFLOnline.com. Now Joseph...

Lana is a Third Culture Kid, She was born in Central Mexico to American parents, and lived there until she was about 12 years old, when her family moved to...

Carol Duster is a BridgeTEFL graduate who is currently using her credentials by volunteering in Cambodia. Here, Carol tells us about her experiences in Cambodia and offers advice for those...

Brendan is a recent BridgeTEFL graduate who is about to make a career jump. Inspired by his previous ventures in Dublin, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Munich, and Paris, Brendan is making the...

My name is Jacquece Moore and I recently got TEFL certified and became a volunteer for the Literacy Council of Montgomery County to help close the gap for people in...

While the stereotypical TEFL teacher may be fresh out of college, there are actually many people that come to TEFL later in life. For example, after retiring from his full-time...

Shakti Mahadoo is a Bridge graduate from the beautiful island nation of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. We interviewed him to learn more his teaching career in the online space...

Richard completed an online TEFL certificate with Bridge. He is now using his credentials to teach English in Taiwan. Here, Richard tells us about his experience abroad, and gives advice...

The field of teaching English as a foreign language is always changing. These days there are not only more and more ways to get TEFL-certified (onsite, online, or a combination...

Meet Lauren, a TEFLOnline graduate teaching in Asia. She got started teaching abroad after college, when she earned her TEFL certificate and headed off to Taiwan. After teaching there for...

Feruz Akobirov is a Bridge Online TEFL course graduate from Uzbekistan, who has been teaching since 2003. Learn why this university professor with two bachelor’s degrees, a Master’s in English Linguistics, and...

Originally from Prague, Tereza has been teaching at the BridgeEnglish language school (a division of Bridge Education Group) in downtown Denver for several years. Learn more about her background and...

With an educated population and a booming economy, South Korea is one of the world's most popular TEFL destinations. Read this article to discover all the reasons teaching in South...

BridgePathways at Colorado Mesa University was proud to host the third annual cohort of students from Mexico as part of the 100,000 Strong in the Americas initiative (Proyecta 100,000), which...

As more universities work with international student recruitment agents around the globe every year, many institutions have questions about how to best maximize this channel partner relationship. Andrew Johnson, International...

Building on the success of the 2015 and 2016 Higher Education Roadshows in Chile, Bridge has expanded these networking events to Brazil and Chile in fall 2017 and Peru and...

Are you thinking about teaching English in Vietnam? This stunning Asian location has plenty to offer teachers, such as a strong TEFL market, competitive salaries, beautiful landscapes, and a variety of teaching...

If you are you considering an academically rigorous online TEFL certificate course, read on! This blog series, “Is the Bridge IDELT - Online Course Right for Me?”, written by IDELT...

In a recent policy shift that will be of interest to professionals in international education, the PIE News reported that Brazil institutes of higher education, rather than the federal government,...

Olivia is a BridgeTEFL graduate from Dallas, Texas who is teaching English in China. Over a recent holiday at the university where she teaches, she had the opportunity to take part in...

Natural beauty, great food and wine, and friendly people – Chile has it all. The New York Times even put this country #2 in its list of “Places to Go in 2017,”...

Johanna, 18, is a TEFLOnline.com graduate from Düsseldorf, Germany who recently taught in China. We interviewed her to learn more about what brought her to China, how her first ever...

Leaving your home to live in a foreign country is hard, but it's also one of the most rewarding things you'll ever do. Bridge employee Rachel shares her tips for...

Even experienced teachers can fall into bad habits, using outdated techniques that limit students’ learning experience rather than broadening it. Curriculum expert, Susan Weymouth, shares an EFL teaching tip to...

Linda is a TEFLOnline.com graduate from Boston, Massachusetts, who is currently teaching English online. Linda also works as a Career Counselor for a small non-profit organization based at Boston Medical Center, the largest...

Before starting the International Diploma in English Language Teaching, a graduate-level online TEFL course, I was nervous about the workload, especially since I was working over 40 hours a week. Looking...

You could be teaching English in Southeast Asia this year! Bridge is excited to partner with English Language Company (ELC), an established provider of internship programs worldwide, to offer our...

The CELTA training course is an intensive, month-long program. While you are in contact with trainers and ESL learners over the course of twenty days, you will also be working...

​Following the opening of BridgePathways at Husson University in October 2015, two new locations will open in January 2016: BridgePathways at Manhattanville College and BridgePathways at Western New England University....

​Bridge Education Group announced the organization of its first annual U.S. Higher Education Roadshow in Chile, an action-packed week of student recruitment and business development for a select group of...

BridgePathways at Philadelphia University has now helped students improve their English for over a year. The first group of students from the program are now working towards their desired degrees...

For nearly three decades, the original BridgeEnglish center has been located on South Colorado Boulevard. We are excited to announce that the center is being moved to a new space...

Mikki has been teaching English in Thailand since May of this year, as a participant in the Bridge Teach in Thailand Program. This Teach Abroad program combines TEFL certification (completed...

Regardless of where your TEFL career lands you, having good classroom management skills will benefit you as a teacher. One aspect of this is recognizing, understanding, and dealing with challenging...

Nelly Chutaux Bergougnoux completed the 120-Hour BridgeTEFL Online Master Certificate and is currently working as an English teacher in France. She recently got in touch with us to share her “amazing adventure”...

For those who are already working as teachers at home in the U.K, the idea of teaching abroad promises much to the otherwise stressed and under pressure teacher. It can...

Newest student at BridgePathways at Colorado Mesa University gains attention in local newspaper.

Although she finished her TEFL certification course with Bridge a while ago, she (like many visitors to Brazil) couldn’t bring herself to leave the country, so she’s currently working as...

This is a guest post written by Shawn Hansen, who took the IDELT certification course in Rio de Janeiro in April 2014. Once I decided that teaching English was my...

This fall, BridgePathways opened its doors at Chadron State College to help students improve their English and experience life in American university campuses.

The University of Notre Dame recently sent 12 students to BridgeChile in Santiago to participate in a seven-week Spanish course, in conjunction with Universidad Católica, as part of their foreign...

Before TEFL was a part of her life, health care was all Mary knew. As a licensed practical nurse, she spent nearly a decade aiding the ill before she realized that her...

This month, employees from Bridge in Denver spent a Friday afternoon getting their hands dirty for the very first BridgeCommunity project at the MiCasa Resource Center.

International accounting and consulting firm identifies 29 promising managers from Mexico to study English at Bridge for 4-5 weeks.

International Education Leaders Convene at Bridge for U.S. Department of State Sponsored Workshop

The PIE News, an international education media outlet, announced that Bridge® is opening four BridgePathways® centers in the United States and Brazil.

A Brazilian student will travel to the United States as part of the UP with English Program, created by the US Consulate in Rio de Janeiro.

Employees from Hitachi in Japan came to BridgeEnglish Denver this year to study General English. The students stayed three months in Denver, Colorado and were immersed in the language, as...

This post was written by Susan McVey. This quote reminds me very much of the first time I decided to go abroad. I was only 19, and very impressionable and...

  Brooke is a graduate of the University of Iowa. She had the opportunity to work with young students in Japan for just under three months. I asked her to...

The BridgeEnglish Argentina sales team will be attending ARMINERA 2013 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

  I am always surprised that we don’t get more inquiries about teaching English as a foreign language in Tunisia. With its mild climate and Mediterranean beaches, it easily rivals...

This post was written by Matthew Clark A few months into teaching English abroad in Ukraine I had experienced firsthand several cultural superstitions.  Some of them really stretched my comfort...

  Have you ever thought about volunteering with an ESL class? It is a great way to practice your intercultural communication skills, learn about other cultures, and gain exposure to...

This post was written by Matthew Clark Over the years we’ve featured South Korea as a hot English teaching destination in The TEFL Insider several times.  While some TEFL markets...

Are you wanting to know more about teaching abroad or launching a new career? Lisa Rooney, Vice President of Bridge, told us about her experiences getting started with teaching English as...

For this article, we reached out to a Korean teacher recruiter and asked 5 questions to get some insight into what employers are looking for in South Korea and how potential...

I have found that the most frequently asked questions from prospective TEFL teachers have to do with finding a job after becoming certified to teach. I decided to go straight...

According to a new change in Argentine regulation, citizens of the USA, Canada and Australia who are visiting Argentina as tourists or on business must pay the Reciprocity Fee with...

BridgeEnglish has received an award for having the 4th highest candidature as an IELTS center for July 2011- July 2012.

BridgeArgentina in Buenos Aires has launched new Spanish language programs and prices for 2012.

  For many TEFL teachers, the appeal of a specific foreign country can play a large part in choosing their TEFL destination. I asked Marla McPherson, currently teaching EFL in...

This post was written by Matthew Clark In Ukraine I heard about a married American couple that had arrived together to teach English. After 3 months, they separated and moved...

One common complication in teaching is finding that students of many different skill levels are placed together in our classroom. At times, the moment we pass out a reading comprehension...

This post was written by Matthew Clark Kaye McDaniel was once a BridgeTEFL Bookings Advisor, a TEFLOnline guru, and an avid BridgeTEFL blogger. She worked for Bridge for over a...

Classroom management is one of the most critical components of teaching and an area that both new and experienced teachers are continually faced with. Luckily, there are many classroom management strategies...

BridgeEnglish Argentina sales team will be attending the IV International Mining Fair in San Juan.

Bridge directors will be participating in the IALC Workshop in Toronto from Thursday, April 19th to Sunday, April 22nd.

This post was written by Susan Weymouth Language is social. My colleague Joshua Yardley (look for all his great blog posts) recently recommended a brief lecture to me on Ted...

Jean-Marc Alberola, the Bridge International CEO, will be giving a presentation at AmCham on March 13. He will address topics relevant to language and cultural barriers in a global company.

IALC got the inside scoop on Bridge's goals for 2012 and being a member of the IALC family, during an interview with Bridge president.

BridgeBrazil has been awarded government accreditation under the Study in Brazil program.

Last month we published a feature on South Korea, one of the hottest TEFL markets in the world.  This month, we chose a destination slightly off the beaten path—Budapest, Hungary. ...

Bridge English Argentina will start offering online English courses to business professionals.

Testing in TESOL Part 1: This post is the first part of a five part series on testing in the field of TESOL. There is too much information about TESOL...

Bridge is happy to have been a part of the action at CONARH in São Paulo this year.

In listening and reading lessons with your ESL students, it's crucial to activate your students’ background schema or existing experience on the topic.

BridgeBrazil director Verônica Horta talked with The Rio Times, an English-language newspaper in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil about the sharp increase in enrollment in Portuguese classes for Business.

Bridge Recruits and Trains EFL Teachers for Chile’s English Opens Doors Program.

BASF executives from Brazil come to the US for English immersion programs.

Bridge is proud to announce the launch of BridgeVirtual, an online language-learning platform that allows you to take one-on-one classes.

As of 2011, Bridge is proud to offer the iTEP international English exam to Argentina, Brazil, and Chile.

This post was written by Matthew Clark Over recent years, distance learning has exploded in higher education, with degrees available in almost every discipline spanning from undergraduate to doctorate programs. ...

Bridge partners with Universidad Gama Filho to offer teacher training in Brazil.

Notre Dame MBA students arrive in Santiago, Chile.

Ernst and Young executives get measurable results with their intensive English program.

Whether to allow ESL students to use their first language in the foreign language classroom often sparks quite fiery debate. While some argue that allowing the first language prevents learners...

This post was written by Susan Weymouth A key ESL teaching concept is deductive versus inductive learning. Should you begin with a rule (such as a grammar rule concerning the...

This post was written by Rachel Spillane Is word order important in the ESL classroom? Do we need to teach our English students the grammar rules related to sentence structure...

This post was written by Matthew Clark Teaching the target culture is a large part of teaching the target language. However, we should be careful that in teaching culture in...

This post was written by Matthew Clark Are English verbs more difficult to learn or to teach? One way to make the process of teaching tenses easier is to highlight...

This post was written by Kaye McDaniel So, you want to teach English abroad? You’ve read all the TEFL books and brochures, scoured the internet for hours researching locations and programs,...

This post was written by Kaye McDaniel Most English-speaking countries put great emphasis on using your own thoughts and ideas and citing the source of those that are not your...

This post was written by Matthew Clark No two learners are exactly alike. As English teachers, we should be able to identify these differences and adapt our lessons to suit...

This post was written by Kaye McDaniel If you’re attached to your loving fuzz ball as much as most of us are, you will probably have a hard time parting...

This post was written by Denise Kray. What’s the opposite? It Depends! Before reading, watch this video for more tips on Teaching Vocabulary with Gradable Opposites: What happens when you...

This post was written by Laura Greenwood – Guest post by: Marisa Brooks As I prepared for my very first trip to Japan right after college, I tried to do as...

This post was written by Laura Greenwood According to language experts, there are five distinct stages a language learner progresses through. We looked at stage names, the general description of...