The basic and most commonly requested qualification to teach English abroad are a degree and a TEFL or TESOL Certificate. This article explains what they are and how to choose a good Course and Certificate. The TEFL Certificate is a short course which teaches the...
Phonology is the branch of linguistics concerned with the study of the sound system of a language. Contrast this with Phonetics which which studies the sounds of speech and they way in which they are interpreted. Generally speaking it is not necessary to have an...
Author: Jill Hadfield; Charles Hadfield Publisher: Oxford University Press Details: Paperback; 80 pages; Pub. 1999 ISBN: 0194421732 This book contains 30 activities at elementary level, complete with ideas for boardwork and pictures teachers can copy. All the...
TEFL/TESOL in Austria There is always a demand for qualified teachers of English in Austria. It is a stunning country and if you like the mix of healthy outdoor life and historic cities then you are in for a treat! Qualifications for Austria The usual requirements...
If someone learns English but they live in a non-English speaking country they are most likely learning English as a Foreign Language or FL. They do not need English for everyday survival and needs, but they will need it to conduct business or take an exam or when...
This activity is ideal for teaching there is / there are to young children and then practicing it with them. In English to say that something "exists" or is in a certain location we use the phrase there is or there are according to whether we are talking about one or...
Albania is a small country in southeastern Europe struggling to overcome more than 40 years of almost complete isolation. With its chronic unemployment, poor social services and impoverishment it is quite poor by European standards. The current population of Albania...
Alibi! is a longer TEFL game which can be played by an intermediate or above class. It involves a lot of speaking and listening and can also be helpful with skills such as note taking. For the teacher there is little preparation and once the students are...
Culture Shock is the term used to describe the anxiety and stress people feel when they relocate to a new environment. It's most obvious when moving to a new country where habits, customs and language may be very different from the person's own country. Culture Shock...
Many teachers often supplement their income with private lessons or even live on them entirely. However, one lucrative area in this field which is often overlooked by teachers is giving Private Lessons to Businesses. Although many of the issues involved with private...
