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We explore the pros and cons of AI in ESL classrooms. We can look at the practical, tested ways you can enhance—or inadvertently hinder—your classroom experience today.
Teaching large EFL classes can feel a . In this blog post, I’m exploring ten concrete strategies designed to help you assess large EFL classes effectively, by creating collaboration, peer support, and a dynamic group energy.
Sometimes listening seems like a passive skill. However, active participation is necessary for successful listening. These eight tried-and-true techniques listed in this post will help your learners become better listeners and hone their advanced listening abilities.
Top 10 AI tools for planning and create EFL lesson, activities and materials that are more personalized for your EFL student, without compromising on quality.
In an age defined by technological advancements, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer in the field of education. Language schools, in particular, stand
From 2014 to 2016 I worked for a startup company that enabled physical English language schools to expand their market by delivering remote English lessons
We are pleased to announce the return of our free teacher workshops at Oxford TEFL Barcelona! These workshops are open to any ELT teacher who
Simple steps to making your EFL classrooms more environmentally friendly There’s no denying it, The Climate Crisis is the biggest issue the world has to
What’s your post pandemic tool kit? For many teachers the 2020 pandemic year brought about a quantum leap in the use of technology. Being dropped
Anyone who has seen reports of Facebook renaming itself as Meta and the accompanying videos of Mark Zuckerberg sharing with us his vision of a
Our new 4-hour online Specialised Workshop in Teaching Cambridge Exam Classes is just the ticket if you are looking to get to grips with the
Many schools have been forced to move to teaching online with little or no preparation for students and teachers have been, in many cases, left
Students are fairly integral to running a school, wouldn’t you agree? As English language teachers we have little control over the numbers of students coming
Trying to reduce your environmental impact by photocopying less? Worried about passing around materials or playing physical games in the age of social distancing? In this post, we’ll explore some great resources that will help you plan creative, engaging lessons that teach your students what they need to know.
As a teacher, you may sometimes feel you need a support network or a place to visit where you can discuss your challenges with like-minded people and receive guidance from experienced professionals. This is why we have developed Oxford TEFL Connect – a go-to place for teachers.
“See what’s going on, try something different, learn from it“. That’s my teacher development mantra. It applies to everything, everywhere! Let’s start with the first
Video is a great tool for instruction and research tells us that it has become the ‘go to’ medium for many millennial and younger students,
Twenty years ago, at a conference in Dublin, I coined the term ‘grammar McNuggets.’ In doing so, I wanted to capture the way that coursebooks
Why did you decide to take the 30-hour Online Teaching IELTS course? Most of my experience resides in teaching English as a foreign language in
If you are looking into possible career paths to work from the road, you may have already considered taking on a teaching job. In this post, we will talk about things you need to consider and the steps you need to take to start a career as a TEFL digital nomad.
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