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But somewhere, there’s a little voice inside your head that is telling you that being able to speak English is not the same as being able to teach English and…

As a TEFL teacher how you wrap things up and draw your class to a conclusion is really important. You want your students to learn, but also to have enjoyed…

Student talk time is exactly what it says on the tin; the amount of time your students are talking in the classroom. In essence this should be maximised and the…

Meeting a new class and conducting your first TEFL lesson is always an unnerving experience. Once you have been through the process a few times you will inevitably find it…

Home to the famous wurst, wonderful beer and, of course, the Berlin wall. Germany is a country brimming with opportunity, adventure and fun. While Germany might not seem like the…

Starting out in any job can be tough, but becoming a teacher has its own unique challenges. Maybe you are shy and not accustomed to speaking in front of large…

In English, verbs are used to describe an action or a state. Verbs can cause difficulties as they need to be manipulated in order to convey tense and person, and…

If you think of a teacher, you might think of the typical teacher standing at the front of the classroom, talking to the students and explaining concepts – lecturing, in…

Deciding to pack your bags, uproot your life and travel to a far-off destination is not an easy decision, and one which shouldn’t be made lightly. There are so many…