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The Importance Of Teacher Enthusiasm In The EFL Classroom

There can be no doubt that being an enthusiastic teacher is an important part of the classroom. Even though there have been major advances in technology, and many people may think learning through artificial intelligence is the future, teachers are…

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As TEFL teachers, we spend a lot of time teaching grammar to our students in the hope that they will go out into the world and communicate accurately and effectively.…

Does Grammar Matter When You’re Speaking?

18th April 2017

As a TEFL teacher, there is nothing quite as satisfying as seeing your students learn. The feeling of pride and accomplishment when a student passes an exam or does well…

The Aha Moment

18th April 2017

If you’re teaching EFl adults, chances are they are a chatty bunch. Though you may find yourself with a quiet student or two, for the most part adult learners enjoy engaging…

Conversation Ideas For Your EFL Adults

18th April 2017

Doing a TEFL course is definitely your passport to adventure. Truth be told, though, it’s not the easiest course to do and it’s not cheap. So here are some ideas…

Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Your TEFL Course

13th April 2017

Sometimes it can feel like we’ve been doing the same things in the EFL classroom for a really long time. Our lessons are based on the same theories of language…

3 Innovative EFL Trends For 2017

7th April 2017

We all know motivation is one of the key factors in creating and maintaining an effective learning environment in our classrooms and helping our students be successful language learners. You…

Motivation And The Advanced Learner

6th April 2017

The whiteboard may seem like an unsubstantial aspect of the EFL classroom but it can have a huge impact on the success of a lesson. Think about the different whiteboard…

Tips For Improving Your Whiteboard Technique

6th April 2017

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