The JET program or Japan Exchange and Teaching program is a teaching and exchange program which has been running since 1987. It allows foreign teachers to come and work in Japan as TEFL teachers. It grew quickly and in 2002 at its peak over 6,000 teachers came to...
In Common
In Common is a quick game which can be used as an ice breaker or warmer or perhaps at the end of a lesson to fill 5 minutes. It's easy to set up, requires little or no preparation and is suitable for all ages and levels of class. The activity helps TEFL students...
Can You Do My Job? – modal verb activity
Can You Do My Job? is a simple game which allows your Business English students to practice modal verb constructions. As with all activities, you should introduce this to your class in stages. What do you do? Using simple declarative sentences, write on the board a...
Charles Hadfield
Charles Hadfield has worked as a teacher and trainer, administrator, and consultant in many places including Madagascar, Tibet, China, and France, with shorter visits to many African countries, most of Europe, and Japan. He often collaborates with his wife Jill on...
Your vs You’re
Confusing Your and You're is one of the classic grammar mistakes in English and even native speakers will make this error. This article explains the difference between them and when to use each one so you don't get tagged by the pedants of grammar out there!...
Teaching and Assessing Phonics (book)
Author: Jeanne S. Chall ; Helen M. Popp Publisher: Education Pub. Service Details: Paperback; 163 pages; Pub.1996 ISBN: 0838823149 Teaching phonics should be done in small incremental steps, though teachers should be somewhat flexible and open to go back or forward a...
DELTA
The DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults) is an advanced qualification run by Cambridge Assessment (formerly UCLES) for teachers. It was formerly known as the DTEFLA or the RSA Diploma. The DELTA is for teachers with several years experience...
Pronunciation Whispers – pronunciation activity
Pronunciation Whispers is a quick and effective variation on the Chinese Whispers/Telephone game where students pass a message along a line to practice pronunciation. Pre-Teaching First, identify a pronunciation issue with your class. This will depend on their...
Heinemann
Heinemann is a publisher of professional development books and resources for teachers, from kindergarten through college. The titles published include books for theatre professionals, general books on education, and quality works of world literature. Heinemann...
Who’s Lying Now?
Who's Lying Now? is a gameshow type of activity which encourages question and answers from students. It is based on similar television shows and require little or no preparation. The activity can be used for intermediate and above classes, from teenage to adult....