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    How to Teach IELTS for Immigration Purposes

    January 21, 2019
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    How to Become an ESL Teacher

    December 8, 2018
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    5 Simple Ways to Improve an ESL Lesson

    November 29, 2018
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    10 Mistakes to avoid in the Classroom [ESL Tips]

    October 27, 2018
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    A Very Simple Guide to Teaching Certifications for ESL

    October 8, 2018
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    How to Learn English Grammar so you can Teach it

    September 20, 2018
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    10 Ways to Find Better ESL Teachers

    September 1, 2018
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    The Trouble With Teaching IELTS

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How to Teach IELTS for Immigration Purposes
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How to Teach IELTS for Immigration Purposes

On January 21, 2019 by David S Wills

As an IELTS teacher, you will probably have a lot of students who want you to teach them so that they can get a high enough band score to emigrate from their home country and start a new life elsewhere. It is…

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Moving Up and Moving On in ESL
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Moving Up and Moving On in ESL

On January 9, 2019 by David S Wills

Looking at this blog, I see it’s a looooong time since I last posted. About a month, in fact. Why is that? A little over a month ago, I quit my job and moved back to the U.K. I had been working…

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How to Become an ESL Teacher
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How to Become an ESL Teacher

On December 8, 2018 by David S Wills

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…

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5 Simple Ways to Improve an ESL Lesson
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5 Simple Ways to Improve an ESL Lesson

On November 29, 2018 by David S Wills

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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10 Mistakes to avoid in the Classroom [ESL Tips]
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10 Mistakes to avoid in the Classroom [ESL Tips]

On October 27, 2018 by David S Wills

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…

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A Very Simple Guide to Teaching Certifications for ESL
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A Very Simple Guide to Teaching Certifications for ESL

On October 8, 2018 by David S Wills

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…

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How to Learn English Grammar so you can Teach it
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How to Learn English Grammar so you can Teach it

On September 20, 2018 by David S Wills

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…

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10 Ways to Find Better ESL Teachers
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10 Ways to Find Better ESL Teachers

On September 1, 2018 by David S Wills

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…

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The Trouble With Teaching IELTS
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The Trouble With Teaching IELTS

On August 8, 2018 by David S Wills

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…

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How to Become an IELTS Teacher
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How to Become an IELTS Teacher

On July 25, 2018 by David S Wills

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…

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