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Small Changes, Big Impact: EFL Teaching Techniques That Help You Stand Out
About
Sometimes the smallest changes in how you teach can have the biggest impact. The way you give instructions, guide activities, or respond to students can shape how effective your lessons are and how confident you feel in the classroom.
In this BridgeVoices webinar, our expert panel will share simple, practical teaching techniques that can immediately improve your lessons. Whether you teach online or in person, you’ll walk away with ideas you can apply right away.
What You’ll Learn
- Practical teaching techniques that improve lesson quality and student engagement
- Simple adjustments that make your teaching clearer, more effective, and more interactive
- Real examples of how experienced teachers refine their approach
- How small changes can strengthen your teaching and support better student outcomes
Panelists
Akashnee Esery
Akashnee is an experienced English teacher from South Africa with over six years of teaching experience. She holds a Master’s degree, a 250-hour TEFL/TESOL diploma, and a diploma in Human Resource Management, with many other specialised certifications in teaching online. She has taught both children and adults online and in-person settings, including business professionals and young learners. She also holds a certificate in error correction techniques. She's passionate about creating engaging, student-centered lessons that build confidence and communication skills.
Adriel Mellado
Adriel Mellado is a Chile-based educator with a degree in Teaching English as a Second Language. He has three years of online teaching experience, working with students of all ages and levels. His teaching philosophy focuses on the emotional and affective aspects of learning, vocabulary, and grammar in context. He emphasizes commitment and perseverance, helping students apply their skills to real-life situations so they can communicate confidently and effectively.
Antonia Valdivia
Antonia Valdivia is an English teacher from Santiago, Chile, with four years of experience teaching private and group classes online. With a degree in English Literature and Linguistics and a 180-hour TEFL/TESOL Certificate, Antonia brings her passion for language learning and teaching to the classroom to help professionals communicate effectively and confidently at work. She also teaches Spanish as a Foreign Language.
Alecsander Piazza
Alecsander Piazza is a passionate English teacher and coach who believes learning should be both meaningful and enjoyable. After beginning his career teaching children, he successfully transitioned into the field of Business English, where he helps professionals communicate with clarity and confidence. Fluent in four languages, Alecsander uses his multilingual experience to guide students in expressing themselves naturally in English. Dedicated to lifelong learning, he has completed more than 440 hours of TEFL/TESOL certification with Bridge and continues to expand his expertise. He also leads information sessions to help aspiring teachers find the Bridge certification course that best fits their goals.
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