ESL Advice for the Classroom
Tips and tricks for ESL teachers and the ESL classroom, helpful classroom activities and lesson plans and practical advice on how to motivate your students to learn. Our ESL teacher articles are written by an experienced and professional ESL instructor, writer and editor who has been living and teaching abroad for well over a decade.
By Carrie Kellenberger on October 3, 2013
One of the biggest mistakes that ESL teachers make when they’re putting together an ESL resumé is to use a standard run-of-the-mill CV template. Applying for a job internationally requires more than just your average CV, however. Here are some quick tips for writing an resumé that will get noticed.
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By Carrie Kellenberger on February 15, 2012
Teaching English as a Second language can be a challenge for any native English speaker, even those with TEFL training.
This month, the ESL Educators Guide is providing three tips for teaching specific groups of ESL learners, including tips for: teaching kids, teenagers, adults, Business English, IELTS, and zero-beginners.
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By Carrie Kellenberger on January 22, 2012
This month’s ESL Educators Blog Carnival is an open discussion for our participants. I’m opening this page up to my readers as well, so if you’ve got an interesting ESL article that you’d like to share, please get in touch with me via the Contact Page and I will add your URL, a short blurb about your article and an author box to this post.
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By Carrie Kellenberger on September 7, 2011
Just because you speak English fluently doesn’t mean you understand the mechanics of how the English language works. A good TEFL course will give you the basics that you need to become a successful and skilled educator. Here’s why you should take a TEFL training course if you want to teach abroad.
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By Carrie Kellenberger on June 19, 2011
Teaching tips for teaching reading to ESL students. Learn how to make your reading assignments more interesting and relevant to the age level that you are teaching.
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By Carrie Kellenberger on May 16, 2011
Today’s ESL article covers some important points for teachers who are considering a career in ESL. Here’s the scoop on ESL and EFL teaching methodologies and what you need to consider before embarking on a career as an ESL educator.
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By Carrie Kellenberger on April 20, 2011
Month Three of the ESL Educators Blog Carnival focuses on teaching ESL students how to write. Read up on what some of our favorite ESL educators have to say on the subject and don’t forget to check out last month’s carnival, which focused on Classroom Management Techniques.
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By Carrie Kellenberger on March 18, 2011
Every new teacher struggles with classroom management. This month’s ESL Blog Carnival topic deals with tried and tested techniques for effectively managing your classroom.
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By Carrie Kellenberger on February 19, 2011
Teaching grammar effectively, especially for first-time ESL teachers, can be a tricky business. Here are a few tips to help you make the best of your ESL grammar lessons.
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By Carrie Kellenberger on January 29, 2011
When teaching English abroad, teachers often unknowingly make mistakes that undermine their position with students. Have you made these mistakes in the classroom?
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