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The Philippines: Emerging From a Sea of Language Learning Destinations
The rising demand for English teachers worldwide has provided Filipinos with much-needed employment opportunities and significantly affected other ESL (English as a Second Language) industry stakeholders. Large corporations profit from the Philippines’ competitive labor rates and the high global demand for English language instructors. BridgeUniverse spoke with two Filipino English language teachers (ELTs) and the […]
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Is Online ESL Education Here to Stay? English Language Teachers Discover Creativity, Opportunity Within Pandemic’s Restrictions
At the start of the pandemic, the world came to a halt. Formerly bustling cities were suddenly marked by empty streets, closed businesses, shut down schools and at-capacity hospitals. The “new normal” of life during COVID-19 became not only a learning process, but a creative one as well. For more than 168 million children worldwide, […]
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Up and Running: How the Pandemic Is Reshaping Business English Instruction
Business English instruction has become less centralized and more global, with more learners seeking spots in online classes and an increase in the use of digital materials. Several months into the COVID-19 pandemic, the shock of shelter-in-place mandates had worn off. That is when educational institutions saw interest from individuals and corporations rise. The trend […]
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Going Viral – Can English Language Educators Monetize Their Teaching Through YouTube?
Last month, BridgeUniverse explored the ways English language teachers and learners are using Instagram and TikTok. In this article, we’ll continue looking at English teaching outside the classroom by profiling several YouTube teachers who discuss their challenges and successes teaching on this social media giant. English Language Education on YouTube Given YouTube’s size, it’s no […]
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Quakes in the Landscape of China’s English Language Education System
For many years, just having a “white” appearance and a European or North American accent was enough to get an entry-level English teaching position at learning centers around the world. Just a decade ago, job boards were saturated with advertisements and incentives encouraging foreigners to teach abroad in China. In recent years, however, several countries […]
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IATEFL and TESOL: The Two Titans of ELT (Part One)
For over 50 years, TESOL International Association (commonly referred to simply as TESOL) and the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) have been the two most reputable and widespread associations in the English Language Teaching (ELT) field. Members of these associations, as well as past presidents and board members, led […]
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8 Reasons You Should Attend a TEFL/TESOL Conference This Year
Consider attending a TESOL conference this year if you’re looking for a fun way to connect with other teachers, further your professional development, and learn about new job opportunities.
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Facebook Live Interview with Leah Donelson, Bridge Academic Manager, on the International TESOL Conference
Last month, Bridge employees attended the 2018 International TESOL conference in Chicago. Here, Alissa Berdahl from BridgeTEFL speaks with BridgeEnglish’s Academic Manager, Leah Donelson, during a Facebook Live event, about the main takeaways from the conference. Leah discusses changing attitudes in the TESOL community, incorporating technology into lessons, and how to assure that classes are relevant and up-to-date in the 21st century.
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Kicking Butt: Classroom Management Strategies From A BridgeEnglish Teacher
Classroom management is one of the most critical components of teaching and an area that both new and experienced teachers are continually faced with. Luckily, there are many classroom management strategies EFL teachers can use to maintain control of their classes.
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Technology in TESOL: The Wiki
It’s widely accepted that student collaboration is an effective tool in the TESOL classroom. Outside of the class, more and more collaboration is done online through the use of wikis. Why not bring wikis into the classroom to create an authentic collaborative environment for your EFL students? Why a wiki: Students collaborate more. Students think […]
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