Lorena Siegel
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Posts by Lorena
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How to Teach ESL Vocabulary: Top Methods for Introducing New Words
Vocabulary is crucial to a student’s language development in order to relate thoughts, ideas, and feelings effectively – in other words, to communicate! But how do we help students build vocab... -
Advice From an Expert: TEFL Interview Questions & How to Answer Them
What's the key to acing your TEFL interview? Preparation. Learn what schools and online tutoring companies are looking for when hiring new teachers, questions that are typically asked during a... -
Guide to TEFL as a Non-Native English-Speaking Teacher (NNEST)
Is it possible for you to be an English teacher if English isn't your native language? Definitely! Experienced English teacher, Lorena, in Mexico, shares her firsthand knowledge of how to... -
English Changes Lives – My Story and My Students’
Mexican-American teacher, Lorena, shares how English has made a difference in the direction of her own life and how her students in Mexico say English has created life-changing opportunities for... -
ESL Pronunciation Lesson for “S” Words
As an experienced English teacher who was born in Mexico and learned both English and Spanish at the same time, Lorena Siegel understands firsthand her students' issues with ESL pronunciation.... -
How to Survive Awkward Moments in the TEFL Classroom
If you thought junior high was embarrassing, just wait until you become a TEFL teacher. The TEFL formula is a magic formula of being in a strange culture, speaking a... -
18 Surefire Signs You’re a TEFLer in Chile
Here’s a little love for our past and present TEFL teachers living in Chile. Because the best things about life in Chile are not on the pages of your travel... -
Journal Your Way to TEFL Success
Journaling is not just for backpackers and sweet sixteens! In fact, the humble journal can be your best teaching tool in the TEFL classroom. Here at Bridge, we recommend taking... -
5 Slang Words That Will Make You Sound Like An Argentine
So you’re ready to teach abroad in Argentina? If you’ve been studying a proper form of Spanish, you might be in for a surprise when you touch down in the...