Bridge TEFL 
Expert Series Webinars 
TEFL Jobs 
Language Training 
About Bridge 
ON-DEMAND
The Power of Teaching Pronunciation in ESL
About
A key contributor to Bridge’s new Micro-credential course on teaching pronunciation discusses the need for specialized training in this area, how pronunciation skills affect the speech habits of learners, and how to address student issues.
Panelists
Taylor Eatherly
Taylor Eatherly develops lessons with a focus on specialized skills practice for language learners, including the new Pronunciation course from Bridge Education Group. She started her ELT career teaching English to cadets at a police academy in T'bilisi, the capital city of Georgia, and has since found herself in classrooms all over the world, from Saudi Arabia to Argentina, Japan, and the US. She also specializes in curriculum and instructional design.
Jack Lingshuang Mao
Growing up in China, Jack Mao’s interest in languages was sparked by his grandfather, a translator, who taught him English and Japanese. While Jack’s undergraduate studies were in mathematics and philosophy, he later went on to earn master’s degrees in Japanese studies and linguistics from the University of Colorado, where he researched using computational methods to model phonetical patterns of speech. Jack has been teaching Chinese, Japanese, English, and linguistics for nearly 10 years and is the Operations and Media Manager for BridgeUniverse, the news and media arm of Bridge. Jack is currently getting certified as an English-Mandarin medical interpreter.
Aisha Gamam
Aisha Gamam is an EFL teacher who has worked abroad for over ten years and taught in the US for four years, and is currently Senior Team Leader and HR Representative, PYD English, at King Faisal University in Saudi Arabia. She has worked in multiple countries including Oman, Yemen, and Turkey. While in the United States, Aisha taught online students from China, Latin America and East Africa. Her teaching ranges from basic general English skills to TOEFL and IELTS prep courses, as well as English for specific purposes. In addition to teaching, Aisha has conducted workshops for teachers, students, and several international schools while teaching abroad.
Other Webinars
-
Learning paths: Teaching Methodology and Best Practices.
A Spotlight on PTE Academic: The Fast, Reliable and Convenient Testing Solution
Get an introduction to Pearson’s computer-based English language test and learn how you can help your students prepare for test day with a range of comprehensive teaching resources.
-
Learning paths: Teaching Methodology and Best Practices.
Adapting to Online English Exams
How have learners, teachers and schools adapted to online English assessments? Representatives from higher ed, language centers, and K-12 schools will discuss how they adapted to a hybrid environment after two years of normalizing online testing and placement.
-
Learning paths: Teaching Methodology and Best Practices.
All-In-Online Platforms: Streamline Your Independent Teaching Business or Bring Your Langauge School Online
Are you getting overwhelmed by all the apps and tools you need to run your independent online English teaching business? Wondering how you can bring your language school online so you can reach new students (and enhance the experience of current students)? Using an all-in-one platform can help. This session will cover the benefits of using an all-in-one platform and an overview presentation by representatives of leading platforms.
-
Learning paths: Teaching Methodology and Best Practices.
Alumni Stories: Secrets to Success as an Online English Teacher
Find out how Bridge-certified teachers are making a living teaching English online and how their training, the network they built, and their field of specialization helped them along the way.
-
Learning paths: Teaching Methodology and Best Practices.
An Innovative Path from Teacher to Teacherpreneur: Creating EdTech and Educational Products
Do you have an idea for a product or service for English teachers, learners, or the broader ELT sector? Real teacherpreneurs share how they successfully transitioned from teaching English to designing and delivering EdTech tools and educational products.
-
Learning paths: Teaching Methodology and Best Practices.
Beats and Rhymes in Online ELT
Mixing hip-hop and other performing arts into your online classroom brings the human element front and center, making technology come alive for English language learners!
-
Learning paths: Teaching Methodology and Best Practices.
Becoming a Digital Nomad: How to Use Digital Tools to Teach Abroad
Whether you’re interested in becoming (or already) an independent English teacher or teaching through a tutor marketplace, using digital tools and apps will make your life easier and more enjoyable. What types of digital tools do you need? What are the preferred tools of current digital nomad teachers? We’ll discuss everything from choosing tools for scheduling classes, accepting payments and preparing lessons to websites to download pre-made lesson plans.
-
Learning paths: Teaching Methodology and Best Practices.
Benchmark Proficiency Scales: An Introduction to CEFR and ACTFL Levels
A1, B2, IH and AL? What does it all mean anyway? Join us for an introduction to CEFR and ACTFL, the two most commonly used benchmark scales. We’ll help you “speak” CEFR and ACTFL, learn the difference between the two, and explore how you can apply that knowledge to the classroom and assessments!
-
Learning paths: Teaching Methodology and Best Practices.
Best Practices for Online Course Delivery: Engaging and Supporting Learners
Go behind the scenes with Bridge course developers as they dive into the specific technologies and best practices in eLearning and instructional design that ensure students get the most out of their educational experience.
-
Learning paths: Teaching Methodology and Best Practices.
Breaking Down LMS and Learning Platforms for English Teachers
With so many opportunities to teach English independently online, many teachers are looking for eLearning platforms to host their classes and manage admin tasks like scheduling and invoices. Join our panel of experts as they discuss how learning platforms have evolved and the criteria to consider when choosing a platform. Gain the knowledge you need to find the right platform for you and your students!