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Representation In ELT Materials And EFL Classrooms

Recent events have seen people all over the world considering issues which, to be honest, we should’ve been dealing with for a long, long time already. As we should all realise, issues of racism and gender discrimination are evident in…

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If you are teaching English as a Foreign Language, no matter the circumstances, you need a bunch of activities up your sleeve. This will help you plan lessons that you…

Top Activities For Teaching English Online

4th June 2020

Homework is tricky for any student, regardless of their age, the subject or where they are. Because the nature of homework is that it’s done at home, there is no…

Homework Ideas For Online Lessons

27th May 2020

There are many different platforms for teaching English online. When teaching English first became a thing most teachers used Skype, but we’ve come a long way since then. Now Zoom…

How To Use Zoom For Online Lessons

26th May 2020

Teaching online is very different to teaching in a physical classroom. Similarly, learning online might be a new concept for your students and can take some getting used to. If…

7 Smart Tips To Keep Online Students Engaged

19th May 2020

Teaching English online but not sure where to find resources? Don 't worry, we've got you covered with our top resources for teaching English online. When you teach English face-to-face,…

Top Resources For Teaching English Online

29th April 2020

So you’ve decided to teach English online? Well done! You’re about to embark on one of the wildest adventures you can have, uh, in your own home. But are you…

5 Must-have Classroom Props For Teaching English Online

7th April 2020

So you’ve done the TEFL course and got your certificate – now what? Well, before you pack your bags and jump on a plane, you need to make sure you…

Essential Teaching Materials For A TEFL Teacher

6th December 2019

The English as a Foreign Language market in Spain is booming. With youth unemployment at an all-time high of 50%, many Spaniards see proficiency in English as their ticket to…

Top Tips For Teaching English To Spanish Learners

25th August 2019

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