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ESL Writing Tip: Always Proofread | Better English Writing

ESL Writing Tip: Always Proofread | Better English Writing

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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Odd One Out | ESL Warm-Up Game

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

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

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

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

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: 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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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 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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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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