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There are many different teaching scenarios you could face as an EFL teacher and teaching a large class is a common albeit unwanted one. Today we are going to examine…

One of the best tricks to have when you are an EFL teacher is to have a stash of activities up your sleeve for those moments when your lesson finishes…

There is a saying that says America and Britain are two nations divided by a common language. And while it seems silly, it is largely true. Though both countries speak…

If you have ever learned or tried to learn a foreign language you will probably remember trying to learn lists and lists of vocabulary items. Flashcards, sticky notes, parrot learning…

Idiomatic language is a big part of English. A lot of what we say does not actually mean what we say (!), which means that it’s really important for our…

Exam classes are a different kettle of fish when it comes to teaching English. In our General English classes we teach communicative English so that our students can understand the…

Teaching English as a Foreign Language can certainly be dreamy. If you manage to find your dream job in the location you’ve always dreamed of – be it desert island,…

English language learners are classified into levels according to their English proficiency. These levels are described by the Common European Framework or Reference (or CEFR) and range from Basic (Beginner)…

In the EFL classroom there are certain topics which are churned out again and again in coursebooks. There is no doubt that they have enough content and substance to cover…