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3 Common Problems For Arabic Learners Of English

Even though learning English can be problematic for speakers of any first language, some languages offer some respite due to the similarity between the two languages. With these languages, it is possible to understand a few words or have good pronunciation…

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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…

The Importance Of Teacher Enthusiasm In The EFL Classroom

19th 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

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

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

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

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

Taking a step back from the coursebook and doing something a little out of the ordinary in our EFL lessons is always a good idea but can often seem like…

3 Ways Of Using Art In The TEFL Classroom

14th March 2017

Most TEFL classrooms make use of a coursebook – New English File, Total English, Horizons – but sometimes the coursebook is not always suitable for our EFL classes. The topics…

Alternative Ways To Incorporate Art Into The TEFL Classroom

14th March 2017

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