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The Best Backgrounds For Online Teaching (Simple, Affordable Setups)

When first entering the world of online teaching, your teacher background design may not be the first thing you think of. Instead, you prioritise software (testing… one, two, three), hardware (is this thing on?), and having a comfy online teaching…

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I have been teaching English for about 100 years! And if there’s one thing I’ve learnt from teaching face-to-face, online, in classrooms, cafés, living rooms, and quiet corners of my…

Lesson Planning On A Budget: Smart, Low-Cost Ideas For TEFL Teachers

9th January 2026

As English teachers, we always tell our students: one of the best ways to learn English is by reading it. Amiright? And guess what? The same goes for us English…

The Best TEFL Books For TEFL Teachers

10th December 2025

A TEFL qualification is a passport to new countries, cultures, and classrooms. Many people step into teaching English without any formal teacher training - and that’s ok. A (good!) TEFL…

What Benefits Does A PGCE Offer In ESL Contexts?

2nd December 2025

You know that moment when you've planned the perfect lesson, complete with carefully scaffolded activities and a delightful PowerPoint, and then, Miguel asks, "Teacher, you watched the football? Real Madrid…

Teachable Moments In TEFL: What They Are And How To Make The Most of Them

5th November 2025

The worlds of lecturing and TEFL couldn’t feel more different. Lectures can be one-way streets: great for packing in lots of info, but lacking in student engagement. TEFL flips the…

Combining Lecturing And TEFL: My First Steps Into ESL

3rd November 2025

The past simple tense often seems straightforward — until pronunciation and irregular forms complicate things. This post simplifies those hurdles, laying out clear rules, meaningful practice ideas, and engaging classroom…

Teacher’s Toolkit: Mastering The Past Simple Tense: Rules, Pronunciation & Classroom Activities

17th October 2025

Lesson prep in South Korea isn’t one-size-fits-all. It depends on your school type, experience level, and available resources. Whether you're working in a public school or a private academy (hagwon),…

Lesson Planning In South Korea: A Q&A With Teacher Ben

14th October 2025

Ever walked into a classroom of sulky teenagers on a Monday morning, then switched to teaching motivated business professionals that same afternoon? If you have, you know the whiplash is…

Teaching Teens Vs Adults: Key Differences (And Surprising Similarities) Every TEFL Teacher Should Know

8th October 2025

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