A Blog for IELTS and ESL Teachers
You might have seen those ads on Facebook and Instagram promising you can get paid to travel the world. They show exotic locations like Thailand and Japan, and the pictures are filled with smiling locals and beautiful beaches. It sounds too good…
Back in 2003, I enrolled at university and began four wonderful years as a student. I loved it. My studies ranged from American History to English Literature, and I even took a few modules in Geography, which had been a favourite of…
After eleven years in Asia it has come to my attention that the quality of ESL teachers hired by schools and universities could be drastically improved by heeding a few simple suggestions. In today’s article, I will give you 10 simple rules…
I mostly teach my students IELTS preparation, as that’s all they’re interested in. I’m supposed to teach general English, Australian culture, and study techniques. But alas, this is Asia, where exams rule. Students want to learn how to pass exams, so if…
IELTS is big business these days as people from all around the world look to sit this essential English exam. Getting a high band score in IELTS can open all sorts of doors – employment, education, immigration – and so each year…
There are lots of ways to learn IELTS and lots of ways to teach IELTS, but there’s no getting away from one important fact: feedback is essential. In today’s article, I’ll explain why it is so important to give IELTS students feedback…
There are so many ways to teach IELTS, but without a good textbook, it can be tough, especially if you’re working with a large class. I’ve used lots of IELTS textbooks over the years, and I’m going to share with you some…
Most ESL teachers know that it’s important to get your students moving around the classroom. From mingle activities to running dictation, having an active classroom is not just fun, it’s important in the education process. But what about IELTS? I believe that…
If you’re new to teaching IELTS, you might wonder how to write effective lesson plans. It can seem scary at first. IELTS students often have extremely high expectations and so there’s a lot of pressure on the teacher. However, planning a good…
I like teaching IELTS listening skills. It is usually much more fun than teaching reading or writing, and it’s easier than teaching speaking. At its most basic, the IELTS listening exam is a test of a student’s listening skills, and so you…