The Facts Surat is a port city in the state of Gujarat situated on the banks of the Tapti river, in central India. Surat is one of the largest and most populous cities in India. It is the administrative capital of the Surat District, the 2nd largest city in the state...
Apostilles in TEFL
An Apostille is an official stamp or note that guarantees a document is original and genuine. For example, a teacher working in Mexico may need to have their degree certificate from home apostilled to prove that it is from an accredited public university. The...
You know you’re a TEFL teacher when… (TEFAL)
You know you're a TEFL teacher when... ...you watch Eastenders and want to correct their pronunciation and grammar. ...you think it's perfectly fine to say close the light. ...you meet the parents and understand immediately why the child is the way it is. ...you want...
A Basic English Grammar (book)
Author: John Eastwood; Ronald Mackin Publisher: OUP Details: paperback; pub. 1982 ISBN: 0194329402 An excellent first grammar which covers the basics of English grammar in clear and precise form. Ideal for new teachers and students to get to grips with the basics....
Big Sentence Scramble
Big Sentence Scramble is based on the British television game, Countdown. In the original version contestants choose letters (consonants or vowels) and have to come up with the longest word they can. Although that's a possibility too, in this version contestants...
Pronunciation Snake – tefl activity
Pronunciation Snake is a simple game you can use to have your students practice particular pronunciations. It's especially good for those problems that a particular class might have in similar sounds. It can be used with both words and single sounds. For example, some...
IDP
IDP is a global company offering student placement and English language testing services. It is based in Australia.It has a network of over 75 student offices in 29 countries and places international students into all sectors of the Australian education system,...
Eric H. Roth
A writer and teacher, Eric H. Roth lives in Venice, California with his wife, Laurie Selik, and Chimayo, their wonderful border collie. Roth has traveled to over 30 countries, and has helped over 5,000 immigrants become naturalized United States citizens as...
Heard It!
Heard It! is a simple game to play in class which practices intense listening. It's also a good idea if you want a few minutes peace and quiet! The game can be played successfully with young classes from beginners upwards. Preparation Record a selection of spoken...
Susan Griffith
Susan Griffith is a Canadian freelance editor and writer who specializes in writing books and articles about travel, especially working and volunteering abroad. After graduating in English from the University of Toronto, she went on to study at Oxford and then decided...