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Teacher observations are part and parcel of a job as an English as a Foreign Language teacher. Teacher observations are a common way for teachers to work on their continuous…

It’s not often that talking in the English as a Foreign Language classroom is looked down on. During tests, presentations or listening lessons it is preferable for our students to…

Learning vocabulary is one of the cornerstones of learning English as a Foreign Language. As the saying goes, without grammar a person can communicate but without words, a speaker will…

The English as a Foreign Language classroom is a melting pot of teachings methods and techniques. The beauty of the EFL classroom is that you have the freedom to try…

Planning EFL lessons take time. As teachers we like to spend time making sure we create interesting and effective lessons which deal appropriately with the content of the lesson but…

Let’s be real, reading is usually not the most popular of our English as a Foreign Language lessons. Our students always seem to enjoy speaking and vocabulary lessons, even grammar…

As EFL teachers we are always trying to be on top of our game. We find appropriate materials, plan lessons, motivate our students and keep track of progress and assessment,…

Sometimes it’s the simple things that are the most effective. If you’re a parent or a caregiver, you probably know this is especially true when it comes to children. Sometimes…