Jennifer Maguire
Jennifer Maguire, EdD is a freelance writer living in Southern Calif., U.S. A graduate of City University of Seattle, she is a college English professor and writer and editor of K-12 and college curricula.
Posts by Jennifer
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The Importance of Teaching Digital Literacy in the ESL Classroom
In an increasingly digital world, the ability to navigate, evaluate, and create information using digital technologies has become essential. Digital literacy is particularly important for ESL learners, who not only... -
The Importance of Transferable Skills for ESL/EFL Students
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the ability to adapt, communicate effectively, and solve problems creatively is more important than ever. For ESL students, transferable skills are crucial for success in... -
Motivating Adult English Learners Through Progress Reporting on a Micro-Scale
Keeping adult English language learners motivated can be challenging, especially when progress feels slow or hard to measure. One effective strategy to boost motivation is micro-scale progress reporting. By breaking... -
How to Motivate ESL Students: 10 Sure-Fire Ways to Inspire Learning
Teaching English as a foreign language comes with its own unique set of challenges, especially when it comes to keeping students motivated. Whether you’re teaching online or in person, figuring... -
Motivating Business English Students by Aligning Language Learning With Career Advancement
In today’s globalized world, mastering Business English is more than just acquiring a new language; it’s about unlocking career potential and enhancing professional opportunities. Aligning Business English learning with career... -
The Rise of CLIL in Global Education Systems
In a globalized world, multilingualism has become increasingly important. In response to this, the progressive educational approach of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is seeing global adoption as a... -
Tech-Driven Transformation: How Technology is Revolutionizing English Language Teaching
The language learning market is vast, and like so many other industries, it’s evolving with technological advances. Language learners are today’s largest cohort of learners around the globe with one... -
Bridge’s IDELTOnline™ University Partners Share Benefits of MA TESOL Pathway Program
The journey to pursue or enhance English teaching skills isn’t just about personal growth; it’s also about making connections. Bridge’s International Diploma in English Language Teaching (IDELTOnline™) provides a transformative... -
6 Games & Activities to Teach ESL Students on Koala Go
If you aren’t familiar with the Koala Go virtual classroom, you might be missing out! This gamified platform is a great solution for teaching ESL students online. With a Minecraft-like... -
Graham, From England, Teaching Business English in Colombia
Leveraging his experience in the tourism industry, Graham Sadler teaches Business English to professionals with Bridge’s corporate language program. Originally from England, he recently moved to Colombia where he has... -
BridgeEnglish Teacher Siavash Eskandarioun: Driven to Mentor and Motivate
Non-native teacher Siavash Eskandarioun combines his experiences in learning English with an engaging, supportive environment. In addition to four years of experience teaching general and Business English online and in... -
Anastasia Griazeva, From Russia, Teaching Business English
Inspired by her mother, a primary school teacher for over 30 years, Anastasia Griazeva, from Russia, has been teaching for five years. A teacher with Bridge Languages for the last... -
BridgeEnglish Teacher Experience Manager Karina Zew’s Mission to Empower, Connect
Meet Karina Zew, a 35-year veteran educator who has taken on the new role of BridgeEnglish Teacher Experience Manager, providing teacher support and guidance, as well as personalized professional development.... -
Meet Multilingual Entrepreneur Kalaivani Pallavanraja: A BridgeEnglish Teacher Born to Teach
Learn how BridgeEnglish teacher Kalaivani Pallavanraja has used her entrepreneurial and teaching experience to become a training favorite. -
Post-COVID Online English Language Market Sees Continued Growth
Denver, Co – The global English language learning market is growing, but the market segment to watch in the coming years may be the online learning component of the industry.... -
Best Practices for Conducting a Language Training Program Audit
Auditing your language training program is crucial for many reasons, including ensuring return on investment. There are many aspects of a language training program that should be analyzed when conducting... -
We Plan, You Teach: A Closer Look at ESL Lesson Plan Companies
ESL lesson plan companies offer ready-made resources for teachers Denver, Co. – The aphorism “time is money” may sound pithy, but teachers know the value of time – and how... -
Upskilling Opportunities for ELT Industry Grow With Global Shifts, Rise of Private Sector EFL Companies
Denver, Co – If you work in education, you’re likely immersed in a culture that greatly values continued professional development, or CPD. In recent years, this idea of continuous growth... -
Global, Digital Evolution Drives Need for 21st-Century, Transferable Skills in Today’s Employees
ESL teachers must prepare students to apply multiple resources and competencies for 21st-century global, digital exchanges Denver, CO – If you work in education, you’ve heard the phrase “21st-century learning... -
Big Business: High-Stakes English Tests Drive ELT Test Prep Solutions
Denver, CO. – As the remote delivery of English language tests becomes more commonplace, resources to prepare test takers have evolved as well. Gone are the days of visiting a... -
Online English Language Testing – Increased Access Comes With Security Challenges
Denver, Co. – English language testing has long been used for a variety of purposes, such as hiring and promotions, college and university admissions and immigration. The shift to online... -
Large, Global ELT Publishers Innovate To Meet Evolving Needs
Denver, Colo. U.S. – Today’s English Language Teaching industry is evolving, and global ELT publishers must continue providing content and resources to meet the needs of this fast-changing field. The...