Spain borders Portugal and France and lies on the West of Europe. It is a large, relatively sparsely populated country (pop about 45 million) and attracts many tourists throughout the year. It has a diverse climate and can be cold in Winter in the North to...
Inversion in English Grammar
In English Grammar we talk about inversion when we change the normal order of the elements in a sentence. In most cases this means swapping the position of the subject and verb of the sentence. For example, this is a common sentence structure in English which...
Correcting Spoken English
Correcting Spoken English is the way in which student errors are corrected as they are speaking. Before beginning though, remember that all students will make mistakes. It is part and parcel of learning a language (and bear in mind that children learning their first...
Mini Debates for the TEFL/TESOL Classroom
Before engaging your students in a full blown classroom debate you may want to get them accustomed to discussing ideas and exchanging opinions and of course it's great for listening and speaking practice. Here are a few ideas for mini debates. They are easy to...
Verb Voice in English Grammar
Verbs have a property known as Voice which allows you to show the relationship between the verb and the subject and object in the sentence. If a verb is in the Active Voice then it shows the subject performing an action: the subject does something If, however, a...
Teaching English in Vietnam
Vietnam is a stunningly beautiful country with everything from bustling cities to serene mountains. It is well worth visiting if you get the chance. The major cities are often clean and full of old colonial landmarks and buildings but wherever you are in Vietnam...
Future Tense in English Grammar
The future tense is used to talk about events in the future. There are a number of different verb forms we can use to talk about the future. Present Continuous This is very common. We use the present continuous to talk about plans for the future, often with an...
How to Find English Teaching Jobs Abroad
Once you have the qualifications and you know where you want to teach, it’s time to find a TEFL job. There are plenty of opportunities out there and this article explores the most common routes to getting work. It's not difficult and with the internet now it is far...
Teaching English in Iran
TEFL/TESOL in Iran Slightly larger than Alaska, Iran is a Middle Eastern country with a strategic location on the Persian Gulf, which is a vital maritime pathway for crude oil transport. Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979. Today’s population is 98% Muslim,...
Future Perfect Simple in English Grammar
Let's suppose you are talking about 2 events in the future: My computer will make 1 million calculations per minute. You will return from your coffee break in 20 minutes. We can put these together and say: By the time you return from your coffee break, my computer...