I’ve got a smashing roundup of what’s going on in the World of TEFL blogs this month. Enjoy… Conferenced Out? – That’S Life gives us a valuable insight into the drearier side of life as an international conference presenter. It’s not all glamour, you know. Can I come into your classroom? Do you want to …
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Oct
24
How to introduce an English Textbook to your Students
1. Introduction “Tell me and I forget, Teach me and I may remember, Involve me and I learn. “ -Benjamin Franklin Textbook is one of the main instruments of educating and preparing students for the examinations. On the first or second day of class, teachers often engage students in some kind of get-to-know each other …
Oct
22
What a TESOL certificate can do for your career
TESOL is interpreted in many ways. For some, it refers to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. To others, it is Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), or Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL). In the UK, it is also known as English Language Teaching (ELT). The terms may differ a bit, …
Oct
22
Custom Essays – Cheating or Study Aids?
What is a custom essay? A custom essay is a paper written by a ‘ghostwriter’ – i.e. a professional writer who is paid to write books, articles, stories, reports, or other content but who does not receive any credit for it. The essay is ‘custom’ because it is written to the student’s exact essay question. …
Sep
07
Easy to use citation formatting tool
Cite This For Me makes it easy to format your references and makes your bibliography look great.
Sep
07
Warning: Freezer gone bad
You were warned!
Sep
07
Are you ready to answer these typical interview questions before your next TEFL interview?
It goes without question that the best way to plan for a job interview is to gain knowledge about the different styles of interview questions that are commonly asked in interviews worldwide. You mean I can simply learn and prepare for these questions ahead of time? Yes, and here’s why. Generally, global companies share the …
Sep
07
5 Tips for Leveraging Social Networks in Your TEFL Job Search
You know what they say – “It’s who you know, not what you know“. While I’m not so sure the second half of the statement is true these days, the first half of the statement is definitely true. Your network of friends, family and acquaintances is by far your single largest asset. While many people …
Sep
07
The Do’s and Don’ts When TEFL Job Searching: What you should and shouldn’t do
There is a certain etiquette and level of professionalism that you should maintain when launching a job search. Often times, we make a first impression to a potential employer without even realizing it. Below are some Do’s and Dont’s to ensure you make the best possible first impression to a potential employer even before attending …
May
02
DELTA to be recognized as equal to a Master's degree
good news for all those of you who can’t afford to do an MA. Ofqual, the exams regulator of the UK government, has confirmed that Cambridge ESOL’s Delta qualification for teachers is at the same level as a Master’s degree or a professional diploma in the European Union. This is a result of Delta being …