A Blog for IELTS and ESL Teachers
You’ve probably seen those ads on Facebook and Instagram that promise you a better life on the other side of the world. They show smiling faces, pristine white beaches, and exotic cultures. The job is teaching ESL, and the deal seems too…
Delivering a great ESL lesson requires preparation, and putting together a good lesson plan is probably the most important thing you can do. However, experienced teachers usually have a few tricks up their sleeves to improve a lesson on-the-go. This can help…
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Learning to teach takes years of practice, and even the best make mistakes. However, here are some of the most common mistakes made by new teachers. Avoid these, and you will be on the right track. Don’t talk too much This is…
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…