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Using Storytelling to Teach English – Engage, Motivate, Inspire
🎯 Introduction Stories stick. From folktales to personal anecdotes, storytelling is a powerful way to teach language. Here’s how you can...
teikmike
Sep 51 min read


Teaching Large ESL Classes – How to Keep 30+ Students Engaged
🎯 Introduction Not all TEFL teachers get a cozy class of 10 students. Sometimes you’ll walk into a room of 30–40 learners — all looking...
teikmike
Sep 51 min read


Classroom Management for New TEFL Teachers – Tips That Actually Work
🎯 Introduction Walking into your first ESL classroom can be nerve-wracking. Whether you're teaching kids or teens, classroom management...
teikmike
Jul 311 min read


The Role of Error Correction in ESL – When and How to Do It Right
🎯 Introduction Mistakes are part of language learning — but how we respond to them as TEFL teachers can either build confidence or crush...
teikmike
Jul 301 min read


Required Visa Documents for the E2-1 visa
Download our Visa Document Checklist here: Download the Visa Application (applying for a Visa Issuance Number or VIN). Download the...
Bradley Brennan
Jul 301 min read


How to Handle ESL Students Who Finish Too Early (or Too Late)
🎯 Introduction In every ESL class, you’ll have students who finish tasks much faster — and others who struggle to keep up. Balancing...
teikmike
Jul 291 min read


5 Creative Ways to Review Vocabulary in TEFL Classrooms
🎯 Introduction Learning new vocabulary is exciting — but remembering it? That’s the challenge. As a TEFL teacher, your review activities...
teikmike
Jul 261 min read


Building Confidence in Shy ESL Students: Tips That Actually Work
🎯 Introduction Every TEFL teacher has faced it — the student who avoids eye contact, speaks softly, or won’t speak at all. Shyness is...
teikmike
Jul 251 min read


What Makes a Great TEFL Lesson? 6 Elements Every Class Should Include
🎯 Introduction A great TEFL lesson isn’t just fun — it’s focused, engaging, and leaves students feeling like they learned something...
teikmike
Jul 231 min read


How to Prepare for Your First TEFL Interview: What to Expect and How to Stand Out
🎯 Introduction So, you’ve completed your TEFL course (or are about to) and landed an interview. Now what? TEFL interviews can vary by...
teikmike
Jul 211 min read


Teaching Writing in ESL: From Simple Sentences to Strong Paragraphs
🎯 Introduction Writing in English is often one of the toughest skills for ESL learners — and one of the hardest to teach. But with a...
teikmike
Jul 171 min read


How to Handle Large ESL Classes with Limited Resources
🎯 Introduction Many TEFL teachers—especially in public schools or rural placements—find themselves teaching large classes with limited...
teikmike
Jul 171 min read


How to Handle Homesickness While Teaching Abroad
🎯 Introduction Moving abroad to teach English is exciting — but also a major life change. Many TEFL teachers experience homesickness ,...
teikmike
Jul 131 min read


Teaching Speaking Skills in ESL: A Balanced Approach for Confident Learners
🎯 Introduction “Let’s talk!” — It’s a phrase TEFL teachers love, but for many ESL learners, it brings nerves, hesitation, and confusion....
teikmike
Jul 91 min read


How to Choose the Right TEFL Course for Your Career Goals
🎯 Introduction With so many TEFL course providers online, it can feel overwhelming to choose the “right one.” But the truth is — the...
teikmike
Jul 91 min read


Should You Teach Adults or Kids? Pros and Cons for TEFL Teachers
🎯 Introduction One of the biggest decisions TEFL teachers make — especially early on — is whether to teach adults or children . Each age...
teikmike
Jul 82 min read


How to Teach ESL Students to Take Notes Effectively
🎯 Introduction Note-taking helps ESL learners focus , retain new language , and build lifelong learning habits . But most students have...
teikmike
Jul 82 min read


Backward Design in ESL: Plan With the Outcome in Mind
🎯 Introduction: What do you want your students to be able to do by the end of the lesson? That’s the question backward design starts...
teikmike
Jul 81 min read


What Makes a Great TEFL Resume? Tips to Stand Out in the Global ESL Job Market
📄 Introduction: Your resume is often the first impression you make on a school — especially if you’re applying from another country. A...
teikmike
Jul 81 min read


The Power of Exit Tickets: A Simple Tool to Track ESL Learning Progress
🧾 Introduction: You’ve just wrapped up your lesson. Before students pack up — how do you know if they actually understood today’s...
teikmike
Jun 291 min read
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