by Camille Turner | Feb 2, 2026 | Classroom Games/Activities, Pedagogy (TESOL/TEFL Strategies & Methodology)
Whether you teach in a physical classroom or a virtual one, the first day of English class is crucial for setting the tone for the whole term, so you need to start with a bang. ESL icebreakers help you do that, and they also get students moving and build confidence....
by Rashmi Chugani | Jan 16, 2026 | ELT/ESL Professional Development, Job Resources, Teaching English Proficiency Test Preparation
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a standardized test that schools and programs use for admissions and placement around the world. Teaching TOEFL test prep is a great niche for English teachers, because a high demand exists for teachers who help...
by Jennifer Collis | Jan 6, 2026 | ELT/ESL Professional Development, Teaching English Abroad, Teaching English Independently, Teaching English Online
You have been researching TEFL certification, and you have also been seeing the term TESOL. So, what is TESOL in education? What is a TESOL certificate? Is a TEFL certification the same as a TESOL one? The short answer is that the terms TEFL and TESOL usually function...
by Camille Turner | Jan 5, 2026 | ELT/ESL Professional Development, Job Resources
People sometimes overlook professional development for ESL teachers, but it matters. Whether you want a new position or you want to move ahead at your current job, ESL professional development can help you stand out to employers as someone who stays on top of trends...
by Rashmi Chugani | Jan 4, 2026 | Teaching English Abroad
The relaxed lifestyle and low cost of living are huge attractions to many ESL teachers who decide to teach English in Portugal, a country that has shot up in every traveler’s list over the past decade. Currently, English is a mandatory subject in schools. Portuguese...
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