Savannah Potter

Suprasegmentals refer to speech features such as tone, rhythm, or loudness – basically anything that isn’t a standalone sound. They signal grammatical differences, emotions, and continuity that a native speaker...

The 21st century has been defined by technological advancements and the globalization of industries. Some researchers estimate that nearly 60% of all business transactions worldwide are conducted in English. The...

For nearly 40 years, the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language, IATEFL, Business English Special Interest Group (BESIG) has hosted an incredible in-person event for TEFL/TESOL...

Business English is one of the fastest-growing teaching specializations in TEFL. Whether you teach online or in person, teaching Business English can be fun and lucrative and can boost your...

Language proficiency assessment is a critical element of any corporate language training program, but how can assessment results be used to fast-track English language learning? Students in corporate language learning...

Giving feedback to ESL students is more than saying “good job” or putting a gold star on a quiz. Relevant feedback can take many forms, from written to verbal to...

The current English Language Teaching, or ELT, market is thriving both online and in schools around the world. With the growing number of opportunities comes more competition for the best...

A new kind of entrepreneur has arrived and is changing the landscape of online English language teaching. The teacherpreneur is an independent educator, driven business owner and lifelong student. These...

A new day breaks and online English teacher Andrea Beatriz Collados settles in at her desk in her home in Buenos Aires, Argentina to start a new day of teaching....

Whether it’s for placing an employee in the right language program or for recruiting global talent, English proficiency assessments play a key role in gauging professionals’ skills in using the...

Your team has taken the major step of investing in an English language training program. As a team leader, your focus will be the efficacy of the program on every...

From immersive experiences to micro-learning through apps, the Information Age has radically changed how employees take Business English or English for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses. With the myriad of tool...

Adaptation is the key to success in any industry, and teaching is no different! Online English teachers and teacherpreneurs, in particular, have to constantly review their skill sets to make...

The Bridge ELT Expert Series of live monthly webinars brings together ELT experts to share insights and perspectives on the latest English language learning techniques and technologies. Each month focuses...

The ISO 9001 methodology hinges on two principles: consistent documentation and continual improvement. But what does that mean for businesses working with English language training companies with ISO 9001 certification?...

The foundation of any company is its workforce and a company’s culture is the glue that holds them together. There are many reasons your company’s English language program and company...

Learning a new language is difficult at any point in a person’s life, but adult learners are often faced with additional challenges. Identifying the common challenges for Business English learners...

Welcome to the age of digital learning! With the rise in online English teaching and in teachers pursuing careers as independent tutors, or teacherpreneurs, there are an array of eLearning...

Does your business operate overseas, employ non-native English speakers, or have multinational clients? If any of these descriptors apply to your firm, then Business English training and assessments should be...

Many companies recognize the importance of English training for their employees, but when it comes down to how to choose a corporate English training program, they don’t know where to...

Being an independent ESL teacher or TEFL tutor is a career with an incredible amount of opportunities. But what do you do when you’ve found your niche and your business...

The Pearson Test of English, or PTE, is a revolutionary English proficiency test legally recognized by more than 70 nations worldwide. If you’re an English teacher looking to specialize in...

Standardized testing such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) can be intimidating for any student. However, by creating a dynamic learning environment and leveraging effective and fun IELTS...