Do you want to know the biggest mistake people make when writing? It’s that they fail to proofread what they’ve…
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Teaching ESL: Tips, Games, Activities, Lesson Plans for Teaching English
If you're an ESL teacher, then look no further! We have the best TEFL games, activities and lesson plan ideas, along with textbooks, conversation starters, teaching tips and a whole lot more. It's teaching English made easy.
Odd One Out | ESL Warm-Up Game
Are you the teacher who likes to jump right into the lesson and not waste time? That may work for…
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Physical Activity in the Classroom | TPR
Picture the scene…it’s Friday afternoon or Monday morning and your class is filled with sleepy, bored and tired students? What’s…
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Side Gigs for Teachers: Ways to Actually Make Money | Side Hustle
Do you want to make a few extra bucks in your spare time? Then you’ll definitely want to get your…
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Travel ESL Conversation Lesson Plan for Teenagers or Adults
If you’re looking for a sample from the book, 67 ESL Conversation Topics (available on Amazon), here’s one of them…
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39 ESL Warm-Up Activities | Fun ESL Warm-Up Games
Exciting news! I’ve just released a new book on Amazon, 39 ESL Warm-Ups: For Teenagers and Adults. Warm-Up Activities are awesome,…
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Teaching Writing to ESL Beginners: How to do it Well
Teaching Writing to ESL Beginners: A Tough Job Teaching beginners to write in English can be a very difficult job….
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Financial Management for English Teachers | Expat Finance
English teachers in South Korea and around the world—I know a common question that a lot of you have is…
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English Reading Tips for ESL/EFL Learners | Teaching ESL Reading
If you’re looking for some English reading tips, you’ve come to the right place! We have three of our favourite…
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English Reading Tip for ESL/EFL Students: Use Context Clues
Types of Context Clues Here’s an English Reading Tip for you about using context clues. Sure, you can use your…
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English Listening Tip: Check out some Interesting Podcasts
Improve your English Listening Skills I love podcasts-you can almost always find me listening to one while I’m exercising, hanging…
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Top 50 ESL Activities Superlist | Fun ESL Games and Activities
Who doesn’t need some fun, interesting activities and games for their English classes right? This is the ultimate list that…
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121 Facebook Groups for ESL Teachers | Get Connected and Informed!
If you’re looking for Facebook Groups for ESL Teachers, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve compiled 121 of them…
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ESL Teacher Burnout: Here’s How you Can Avoid It
Now, I realize the irony of this post on ESL teacher burnout. I, myself, am totally and completely burnt out…
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Touchstone Final Exams | Touchstone ESL Exams
Touchstone Final Exam Tips I’m going to let you in on a little secret right now and tell you the…
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An Online TEFL Course: Not the Most Terrible Idea
If you’re an English teacher you may be considering a TEFL course or some kind, or something like the CELTA….
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Teaching English as a Second Language in your Home Country
Weary of the Expat Living? Maybe you’re teaching abroad in a place like Korea or China but you’re weary of…
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Teaching ESL Abroad as a Career: A Good Option?
Lots of people ask me about teaching ESL abroad as a career and whether or not it’s a good option….
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Teaching English Without a Degree: Countries to Consider
Finding a Teaching Job Without a Degree: Difficult It’s time for some straight-talk about teaching English without a degree….
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Going Home After Living Abroad | Life After ESL
Did you know…I’m Leaving Korea Do people that read this blog know that I’m leaving Korea in March 2016 for…
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Teaching Writing Strategies: Fostering Student Autonomy
Fostering Student Autonomy in Writing Classes Autonomy, with regards to teaching is when students take charge of their own learning–when…
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Great Writing 4 by Keith Folse Review | Teaching ESL Writing
If you’re looking for one of the best ESL writing textbooks, then you’ll want to seriously consider Great Writing. Keep…
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Top 5 Tips for Teaching Content Classes, Minus the Lecture and PPT Death
PPT Death Screens When I walk by the open classroom doors of some lecturers at my university, I can see…
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The Introverted English Teacher: 5 Coping Strategies | Teaching ESL
Are you an introvert and want to pick up a few tips for getting through the day without feeling like…
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Authentic Materials for Language Learning with Lower-Level Students
Is there a better way than just soldiering on through an ESL textbook, semester after semester? Maybe. Authentic materials can…
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Teaching English-No Textbooks!
I remember years ago when I was just starting out as a teacher, I felt like I NEEDED a textbook,…
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Public Speaking for ESL Students | ESL Presentations
I LOVE teaching public speaking to my university student in Korea. My presentation classes have probably been some of the…
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Present Perfect and Simple Past Activity | ESL Grammar
Grammar teaching—many teachers and students think it’s boring, but it doesn’t have to be. The key is designing fun, engaging…
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How to make a Difficult English Test, the Easy Way
I know, I know, it’s not really a bad problem too have, but I have too many good students. Because…
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Syllabus for teaching in a Korean University | ESL Teaching Syllabus
Let’s talk syllabi. You’re certainly need one when teaching a course at a Korean university (or any uni around the…
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