Teaching EFL to students in elementary school is a unique experience. The students develop so much from year to year, it can be difficult to set specific rules, but there are some general pointers that will make their English lessons far better. Most resources on the...
While it can be frustrating for both teachers and students, mixed-ability classes are an inevitable part of EFL teaching. Since we can’t prevent them, we need effective strategies for teaching mixed-ability classes. Here are some tips from a veteran English...
Not all lessons are smooth sailing, but that’s no reason to give up. Even after you lose control of a class, it’s always possible to get them back on track. Good classroom management means staying flexible. There are plenty of reasons why your TEFL class...
Summer is almost here. And along with sunny days and warm weather, we also have fun seasonal language to discuss. Make summer vocabulary fun with some exciting themed activities. With summer on its way, it is the perfect excuse to teach your EFL students some seasonal...
As an EFL teacher, it is seldom that you have a class of students who have the same language learning levels. As such, it is well known that mixed-ability classes are the norm and not an exception. If you are new to teaching, you might be wondering what is meant by a...
Teaching writing is an important part of any curriculum, but it’s rarely the most popular part of the class. Here are a few ways one experienced teacher makes writing lessons more fun and more effective. I’m sure you remember this from your school days –...
