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Teach English In Germany

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 obvious choice for the aspiring English teacher, with its growing…

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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…

Your First TEFL Lesson With A New Class

29th December 2015

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…

Student Talk Time In The Classroom

29th December 2015

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…

How To End Your Lesson Successfully

29th December 2015

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…

English Verb Patterns

22nd December 2015

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…

Top Tips For New TEFL Teachers

22nd December 2015

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…

3 Simple Ways To Get Your Students Talking

15th December 2015

No matter how many times you’ve been travelling, there’s nothing more exciting than taking your suitcase out the cupboard and deciding what to pack for your trip. Even if you…

5 Travel Essentials

14th December 2015

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…

5 Reasons You Should Teach Abroad

14th December 2015

Applying for a TEFL job is the first step to starting you very own TEFL adventure. Jobs can be found on online jobs boards, websites or in newspapers. Because there…

5 Things To Consider Before Accepting A TEFL Job

11th December 2015

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