HOW TO TEACH WITH A TEACHING ASSISTANT
There aren’t many jobs that provide you with an assistant to help you do your job, but being an English as a Foreign Language teacher is one of them. Not all TEFL positions will provide you with a teaching assistant but if you are teaching English in a non-English speaking country then you very well … Continue reading “HOW TO TEACH WITH A TEACHING ASSISTANT” The post HOW TO TEACH WITH ...[Read More]
Two weeks in Phnom Penh: Sam’s story so far
Two weeks ago, I landed in the Phnom Pehn airport tired, disoriented, and very overdressed for the weather. I met the rest of the interns I’d be working with and we were brought to the hotel where we’d be having our orientation. There are only seven interns, so I’m sure we’ll get very close over the next three months. We started things off with a delicious dinner on the rooftop of the hotel, which...[Read More]
THREE WAYS TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO TALK IN CLASS
When most people think of a classroom setting, they envision a teacher standing at the front of the class with a textbook and a whiteboard behind them, lecturing to the students. The TEFL classroom is quite different as learning a language requires a more communicative and interactive method of teaching where the students are required … Continue reading “THREE WAYS TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO T...[Read More]
TEFL INTERVIEWS: THINGS TO REMEMBER
While the thought of teaching a class full of students who are hungry to learn the English language may excite you, don’t forget you’ll need to secure yourself a job first. Interviews can be nerve-wracking for some, but if you do your research and know what to expect, you’ll be prepared for the array of … Continue reading “TEFL INTERVIEWS: THINGS TO REMEMBER” The post TEFL INTERVIEWS: ...[Read More]
Congratulations to Selma for completing our TEFL course!
Selma has just successfully completed our TEFL course! Way to go! Here is what she has to say about get TEFL: “I am very happy I was able to learn so much during this course. I feel so much more secure to give classes. I believe the course gave me a lot of important tools to do so. I enjoyed it. It was practical, theoretical, entertaining and easy going with an energy that flowed comfortably...[Read More]
FOUR TRAVEL ESSENTIALS WHEN TEACHING ENGLISH ABROAD
There’s a distinct feeling everyone gets when they pull their suitcase out of the cupboard and open it up on their bed to pack for an overseas trip. It may be a feeling of dread of not knowing where to begin, or excitement about the upcoming trip, but it’s important to be sure you’ve packed … Continue reading “FOUR TRAVEL ESSENTIALS WHEN TEACHING ENGLISH ABROAD” The post FOUR TRAVEL ES...[Read More]
FIVE WAYS TO SPICE UP YOUR TEACHING
Teaching English as a Foreign Language can be a tiring job when you’re teaching the same lessons five times a day. It can often feel like you’re stuck in a “rinse and repeat” cycle. Getting out of any rut takes a bit of creativity and innovation and the same can be said for teaching. If … Continue reading “FIVE WAYS TO SPICE UP YOUR TEACHING” The post FIVE WAYS TO SPICE UP YOUR TEACHIN...[Read More]
How to spend your time off as an intern in Hanoi
While city life is exhilarating, exploring the national parks of northern Vietnam is a great way to wind down from a week’s teaching. Luckily, Hanoi is spoilt for choice when it comes to weekend destinations. Here are two places popular among us interns that offer something for everyone without breaking the bank! Ninh Binh Province Often described as ‘Ha Long Bay on land’, Ninh Binh offers a surre...[Read More]
THE TOP SIX ASIAN CITIES FOR TEFL TEACHERS
Many people daydream about the exotic locations their career as an English teacher will take them. Faraway places where gentle waves lap white, sandy beaches and palm trees sway in a tropical breeze. For some reason, most people’s idea of paradise is intrinsically linked to some far-flung island destination. Read on for our top six … Continue reading “THE TOP SIX ASIAN CITIES FOR TEFL TEACHE...[Read More]
Congratulations to Karen for completing our TEFL course!
Karen has just successfully completed our TEFL course! Here is what she has to say about get TEFL. “This course has been an important approach to how children learn. At the beginning of the course, I didn’t know there could be so many fun techniques to make learning a second language interesting at young ages. Get TEFL, is easy to understand and to follow. You can actually finish it ve...[Read More]
COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TESTING
Tests may be the bane of our students’ lives but they are a necessary part of language learning. They are necessary in order for our students to be able to assess their knowledge and comprehension of a particular topic. They are necessary for teachers to identify which aspects of their courses need more attention. They … Continue reading “COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TESTING” The post COMMUN...[Read More]
7 CLASSROOM INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES
One of the goals for an effective English as a Foreign Language classroom is interactivity. An interactive classroom is one in which the students have as much input into the lessons as the teacher does. In other words, the lessons are planned in such a way that the students engage with the materials, the lesson … Continue reading “7 CLASSROOM INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES” The post 7 CLASSROO...[Read More]