The TEFL Academy Blog

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…