ELT/ESL Professional Development
Take your teaching career to the next level with professional development. Whether it’s taking a specialized TEFL/TESOL course to enhance your resume or learning a new skill you can use to improve your teaching, we’re always offering new professional development opportunities to our global teachers.
Key Takeaways From the BridgeUniverse TEFL Jobs ’22 Summit
It’s 2022 and the TEFL job market has changed a lot over the last few years. To analyze the different trends and possibilities in the international arena, Bridge held a five-day Summit to gather expert opinions. The free, virtual TEFL Jobs ’22 Summit took place from June 27th to July 1st and was well-received by participants […]
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What Is the Best TEFL Certification? How to Choose Your Course
Sifting through the plethora of courses to choose the best TEFL certification doesn’t have to make your head spin! Use this simple guide to find the right TEFL course for you and avoid certification scams.
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How to Teach English Abroad: A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Your Adventure
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 overload stall your plans! Follow this easy, step-by-step guide on how to teach English abroad to set your plans in motion.
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Instructional and Curricular Design in ESL/EFL
There’s no doubt that, as an English teacher, you want to help your students achieve their goals for learning English, but how can you make sure that your lesson materials and methods will work towards students’ specific needs? One key to tailoring your ESL courses is using instructional and curriculum design, which is also a […]
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What Is Reflective Teaching and Why Is It Important?
If you feel that your teaching is becoming a bit stale or you’re unsure of a lesson’s effectiveness, reflective teaching is the best way to regain your confidence and interest in ESL education. Let’s take a closer look at what reflective teaching entails, why it’s important, and how you can implement reflective practices in your […]
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Further Your Career by Upskilling With TEFL/TESOL Micro-Credentials
If you’re already teaching English or perhaps waiting to get hired with your shiny, new TEFL certificate, now is the perfect time to take TEFL/TESOL Micro-Credentials. These short, topical Bridge courses are 100% online. The benefits of Micro-credentials for TEFL/TESOL are big, and you can upgrade at any time to earn verifiable certification and digital badges to […]
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Teaching English Abroad Requirements: What Do You Really Need?
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 where you want to teach. We’ll give you a breakdown of what’s required to teach in locations worldwide.
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Key Takeaways From the BridgeUniverse English Language Testing Summit
BridgeUniverse successfully hosted its second Summit with the participation of various leaders in the English Language Testing field. The Virtual Summit on English Language Testing: High Stakes for Learners & Teachers took place from April 26-28, 2022 and analyzed different kinds of English assessments with the participation of test providers such as Pearson, Trinity College […]
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Explore 3 English Language Teaching Niches With TEFL Insiders
Are you a prospective English teacher but still clueless about which types of learners you should teach? Or maybe you’re an experienced teacher looking to expand your student audience? From teaching youngsters to Business English, there are different specializations that can help you carve out a new career path or stand out as an ESL […]
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Bridge Course Support: Enhancing the TEFL Student Experience
Whether you’re currently taking a TEFL course or are thinking of starting your own ESL teaching business and need ideas for how to offer your courses, looking at the support Bridge offers throughout and beyond our courses can help. Let’s dive into how Bridge tackles instructional design, the assistance we offer through the Bridge Support […]
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