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AI tools have many uses for the ESL teacher, but one niche is particularly well suited to using AI –...

Before the rise of chatbots, virtual assistants, and other artificial intelligence-run applications, English teachers had no other choice but to...

When it comes to AI, there are mixed opinions in educational circles. While ethical concerns should certainly be considered and...

Have you ever heard the phrase “Games are just for kids” when teaching adults? Here’s some great news: You can...

Mastering clear and correct pronunciation helps students become confident communicators both in and out of class. Try these ESL pronunciation...

Games and activities are an effective way to keep young students engaged. Consider this 5-point checklist when planning online ESL...

Building a niche and choosing the best platforms are just some of the strategies that have helped Bridge grad Jeannine...

This guest article was written by Nestor Kiourtzidis, Co-Founder of Linguahouse, a leading provider of teaching resources for ESL/EFL teachers....

Teaching grammar is an essential aspect of your role as a language teacher. Your students rely on you to provide...

How are you using technology in the English language learning classroom? This co-hosted, free online event tackled the many ways...

Although the flipped classroom approach has been around for a long time, it has grown in popularity in recent years...

The role of an English language teacher is multifaceted. Of the many responsibilities that fall to you as an instructor...

Reading is essential to boost your English learners’ skills, so ESL reading comprehension activities are vital to your students’ success....

If you’re thinking about becoming an English teacher or are exploring a new ESL niche, you’ll need to consider getting...

ESL lesson plan companies offer ready-made resources for teachers Denver, Co. – The aphorism “time is money” may sound pithy,...

Working from home, making your own schedule, meeting different people around the world – there are so many things to...

There are many goals English language teachers consider when developing their instructional strategies and deciding on class activities. Considering whether...

In this interview, Raedmund Gibbons, one of the founders of ESL Pals, explains what his lesson planning company offers ESL...

Giving feedback to ESL students is more than saying “good job” or putting a gold star on a quiz. Relevant...

This guest article was written by Pearson, a leading global publisher of English language curricula and resources, courseware, and assessments....

Language-learning anxiety is a real phenomenon that affects many students and makes them less willing to participate in class activities...

You’ve finally finished teaching your lesson, your students have completed all of their tasks, and then you realize you still...

Suprasegmentals refer to speech features such as tone, rhythm, or loudness – basically anything that isn’t a standalone sound. They...

If students want to become fluent in English, listening is an essential skill for them to master. No matter how...

Critical thinking has become a central concept in today’s educational landscape, regardless of the subject taught. Critical thinking is not...

If you’re a teacher, chances are that you’ve used realia at some point in your classroom and you may not...

ESL stakeholders are invested in students' success. Knowing who they are and how to build good relationships with them will...

TPRS is a method of acquiring a second language naturally and effectively. It’s an excellent tool to use with students...

Vocabulary is crucial to a student’s language development in order to relate thoughts, ideas, and feelings effectively – in other words,...

The purview of the United States Department of State, more commonly referred to as the State Department, is vast. Broadly...

Natalie Goff, 50, has lived in Nicaragua teaching English as a Christian worker for eight years now with no immediate...

Freshta Noori was 11 years old when she started studying English in the fourth grade. She was 19 when she...

Though the coronavirus pandemic has been a global event, its impact has been uneven, varying across borders and within communities....

“Alternative language learning companies are attracting investors and reaching ‘unicorn’ status, a term used in the venture capital industry to...

These are game-changing times for hiring professionals in the field of English language teaching (ELT). English is one of the...

If you have long passages, DeepL does come up with language that is more natural overall. But DeepL often mistranslates...

The rising demand for English teachers worldwide has provided Filipinos with much-needed employment opportunities and significantly affected other ESL (English...

Lana is a Third Culture Kid, She was born in Central Mexico to American parents, and lived there until she...

Regardless of where your TEFL career lands you, having good classroom management skills will benefit you as a teacher. One...

Classroom management is one of the most critical components of teaching and an area that both new and experienced teachers...

The first two parts of this series covered a variety of testing types, but I wanted to give this one...

TESOL test design and administration is no easy task. Ask anyone who has tried. Tests take practice writing and require...

Whether to allow ESL students to use their first language in the foreign language classroom often sparks quite fiery debate....

This post was written by Matthew Clark Teaching the target culture is a large part of teaching the target language....

As much as some of us try to forget our past, as English teachers we are confronted with it regularly....