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Things To Know About Vietnamese Classroom Culture

Vietnam is a travel magnet and TEFL teacher hotspot. Timea, a TTA alumna based in Vietnam, lived off the beaten path in Phúc Yên before relocating to Thanh Hóa city. She knows all about Vietnamese lifestyle and spending dong, so…

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What do you get when you combine five simple steps, a stuffed octopus, and a classroom full of energetic kids? A daily classroom routine for Young Learnersthat actually works! And…

The Magic Of Daily Classroom Routines For Young Learners

15th August 2025

You may not have realised this, but when you eagerly signed up to teach abroad, you may have been signing up to be a co-teacher, rather than the only teacher…

Co-Teaching In The EFL Classroom

14th August 2025

authenticity noun [ U ] uk /ˌɔː.θenˈtɪs.ə.ti/ us /ˌɑː.θenˈtɪs.ə.t̬i/ the quality of being real or true Authenticity is key for making content relevant, relatable and engaging for students. Random grammar…

The Power Of Authenticity In EFL: Engaging Students For Real-World Success

13th August 2025

Pronunciation can be one of the trickiest parts of learning English, especially for Spanish speakers. While Spanish is largely phonetic — words are pronounced the way they’re written — English…

Top Pronunciation Challenges For Spanish Learners Of English (And How To Fix Them)

7th August 2025

Think a TEFL teacher is a TEFL teacher is a TEFL teacher? Think again! Yes, TEFL teaching can be a filler between degrees, a stop-gap between jobs, or a starter…

Becoming A TEFL Trainer: A Journey Of Growth And Insight

30th July 2025

From bustling cities like Seoul and Busan to quieter provincial towns, teaching English in South Korea is a unique and rewarding experience that blends cultural immersion with professional growth. Classrooms…

Things To Know About South Korean Classroom Culture

10th July 2025

If you’ve been looking for a job teaching English as a foreign language online, chances are you’ve seen an ad for a position teaching English to Young Learners from Asia.…

How To Teach Young Learners From Asia Online Effectively

8th July 2025

There’s an online teaching job to suit everyone, but whether you're a seasoned educator or just getting started, quality of teaching should always be a priority. With the flood of…

What Skills Do You Need To Teach Online Effectively?

5th July 2025

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