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May 14, 2026

How to Become an ESL Teacher: Step-by-Step Guide

By Gustavo Fróes

Becoming an ESL teacher from scratch can feel exciting and confusing. You may want to teach English online, work abroad,...

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May 11, 2026

How to Start an Online English Teaching Business (Without Breaking the Bank)

By Krzl Light Nuñes

Dreaming of being in charge of your teaching schedule, work location, and even your hourly rates as a teacher? It's...

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May 6, 2026

How to Create ESL Lesson Plans for TEFL + 17 Top Sites to Find Free Ones!

By Camille Turner

A planned, structured TEFL lesson guides your curriculum as a teacher and provides measurable objectives for students. Let’s take a...

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May 5, 2026

What You Need to Know to Teach English in the UAE

By Rashmi Chugani

With approximately 90 percent of its population consisting of expats, the United Arab Emirates offers a dynamic environment for people...

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May 4, 2026

Is Getting a Master’s in TESOL Worth It?

By Camille Turner

Earning a master’s degree is a major commitment of time, money, and energy. You may be considering a career in...

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May 1, 2026

28 Best Digital Tools for Online English Teachers

By Krzl Light Nuñes

From schedulers to teaching platforms to game apps, these tools for teaching English online will help keep you organized and...

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Featured Articles

Global ELT News

April 1, 2025
The Future of English: In Conversation With David Crystal
Rashmi Chugani
What’s the future of English in our hyper-connected, tech-driven world? Renowned linguist and author David Crystal shared his thoughts on...
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March 11, 2025
Integrating Technology With Purpose: Key Takeaways From Educast International Conference 2025
James Padgett
Technology is present in most, if not all, areas of our lives. This reality creates a necessity for educators to...
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March 4, 2025
Connecting Teachers Globally: Insights From the 2025 Macmillan Global Teachers’ Festival
Ricardo Cifuentes
The 2025 Macmillan Global Teachers’ Festival brought together teachers from all over the world. For ten days, experts shared ideas,...
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January 21, 2025
Teaching Smarter, Not Harder With AI-Powered Content Creation
Shélynn Riel
As technology becomes more integral to education, generative AI is transforming how English Language Teaching (ELT) professionals approach lesson planning,...
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Classroom Games & Activities

February 25, 2026
Last-Minute ESL Lesson Plans That Can Be Adapted for Any Class
Coleen Monroe
Whether you have some extra time in class or are filling in for another teacher, these last-minute ESL lesson plans...
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December 18, 2025
10 ESL Activities to Explore Global Holidays and Traditions
Ricardo Cifuentes
Do you want to bring the joy of global celebrations into your ESL classroom? These 10 ESL holiday activities help...
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September 30, 2025
10 Engaging ESL Halloween Activities for a Frightfully Fun Lesson
Rashmi Chugani
When Halloween approaches, ESL teachers have a perfect reason to be wickedly happy. The holiday gives you the ideal moment...
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Pedagogy

May 6, 2026
How to Create ESL Lesson Plans for TEFL + 17 Top Sites to Find Free Ones!
Camille Turner
A planned, structured TEFL lesson guides your curriculum as a teacher and provides measurable objectives for students. Let’s take a...
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March 13, 2026
Teaching English Pronunciation: How to Teach the IPA Chart
Gerald Smith
The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is an invaluable tool for teaching English pronunciation and listening, but many teachers struggle with...
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March 10, 2026
Top Strategies for Teaching Grammar to English Language Learners
Shélynn Riel
Knowing how to teach grammar to students is an essential aspect of your role as a language teacher. Your students...
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Bridge News

April 24, 2025

BBELT 2025 Highlights: Innovation, Adaptability, and Growth in ELT

By Ricardo Cifuentes

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April 9, 2025

Bridge Earns 5-Year ACCET Reaccreditation: A Testament to Trust and Quality

By Rashmi Chugani

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December 14, 2024

Culture, AI, and the Future of Business English: Highlights From the 37th Annual IATEFL BESIG Conference in Malta

By Savannah Potter

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November 22, 2024

Connect, Learn, and Grow: Preply Online Teaching Conference 2024 Highlights

By Krzl Light Nuñes

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Teaching English
Online

April 20, 2026
Why and How to Create a Self-Introduction Video for Teaching Online
Krzl Light Nuñes
Do you want to attract students as a freelance online English tutor? Having a professional headshot or a catchy description...
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April 7, 2026
You’re Hired! How to Get a Job Teaching English Online
Bridge
People of all ages, professions, and backgrounds are feeling the economic impact of the last several years and looking for...
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Technology in English
Language Teaching

May 1, 2026
28 Best Digital Tools for Online English Teachers
Krzl Light Nuñes
From schedulers to teaching platforms to game apps, these tools for teaching English online will help keep you organized and...
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December 2, 2025
Hyper-Personalize Your Business English Teaching With AI
Krzl Light Nuñes
AI tools have many uses for the ESL teacher, but one niche is particularly well-suited to them – Business English....
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Professional Development

April 16, 2026
What Is Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)?
Krzl Light Nuñes
Teaching English as a Foreign Language, or TEFL, means teaching English to those whose first language is not English. TEFL...
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January 6, 2026
What Is TESOL? What Is TEFL? Which Certificate Is Better – TEFL or TESOL?
Jennifer Collis
You’ve been doing your research into getting certified to teach English as a foreign language (TEFL) and you keep running...
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January 5, 2026
Professional Development for ESL Teachers: 9 Ways to Boost Your Resume
Camille Turner
Professional development for ESL teachers is sometimes overlooked, but it’s important if you want to grow as a teacher and...
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Job
Resources

May 14, 2026
How to Become an ESL Teacher: Step-by-Step Guide
Gustavo Fróes
Becoming an ESL teacher from scratch can feel exciting and confusing. You may want to teach English online, work abroad,...
READ MORE
May 4, 2026
Is Getting a Master’s in TESOL Worth It?
Camille Turner
Earning a master’s degree is a major commitment of time, money, and energy. You may be considering a career in...
READ MORE
April 10, 2026
Feeling Stressed? 8 Ways to Overcome TEFL Job Search Fatigue
Betsy Ramser Jaime
While there's an increased demand for online English teachers due to the global coronavirus crisis, the market is also more...
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Teaching English
Abroad

May 5, 2026
What You Need to Know to Teach English in the UAE
Rashmi Chugani
With approximately 90 percent of its population consisting of expats, the United Arab Emirates offers a dynamic environment for people...
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April 21, 2026
10 Best Places for Digital Nomads to Live, Teach English Online & Travel
Krzl Light Nuñes
You may picture yourself teaching English online as a digital nomad, but you may not be sure which countries to...
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March 3, 2026
Teach English in Chile: What Every Teacher Should Know
Krzl Light Nuñes
Chile offers teachers a rare chance to explore a country that displays deserts, volcanoes, and ice-capped mountains in one long...
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eBooks

Download free TEFL/TESOL eBooks to inform and inspire you! Bridge experts and experienced English teachers around the world share insights in these practical guides.

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ELT Events

May 2026

7th TESOL Türkiye International ELT Conference

7th TESOL Türkiye International ELT Conference

Date May 15Venue TED Bodrum CollegeOrganizer TESOL TurkiyeWebsite View Events Website

24th ELTA Serbia International Conference

24th ELTA Serbia International Conference

Date May 15Venue BelgradeOrganizer ELTA SerbiaWebsite View Events Website

KOTESOL 2026 International Conference

KOTESOL 2026 International Conference

Date May 16Venue Seoul, South KoreaOrganizer KOTESOLWebsite View Events Website

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