English Speaking Club Topics: Tips and Ideas for Every Level

Have you ever found yourself five minutes before an English speaking club session starts, still unsure what to talk about with your group? Finding engaging and appropriate English speaking club topics isn’t as easy as it seems. My name is York Fern, and I’m an English teacher. Today, I’ll share what I’ve learned over the years about choosing topics based on students’ levels, how to make sessions engaging, and how to ensure everyone benefits — including the teacher.

When I first earned my TEFL/TESOL certification and began hosting speaking clubs, I often relied on advice from more experienced colleagues. Now it’s my turn to pass on what I’ve learned, along with real examples of how to run an English conversation club that both students and teachers can truly enjoy.

Business Letter in English: Types, Structure, and Examples

My name is York Fern, and I’m an English teacher with international experience. Today, I’d like to share what I’ve learned about a topic that often seems daunting at first — how to write a business letter in English. Over the years, I’ve written dozens of formal letters to foreign schools, universities, and employers. At first, I found it intimidating — business communication felt overly complicated. But with time, I mastered the structure and even grew to enjoy the process.

In this article, I’ll explain the types of business letters, walk you through the structure of a business letter in English, and share tips for formatting. I’ll also include helpful phrases and personal examples. By the end, I hope you’ll feel confident when it’s your turn to write one. Let’s dive in! 🚀

How to Make Money with Your English Skills

I’m an experienced English teacher, and I truly believe that today almost anyone who speaks English fluently can become a teacher and start earning from it. Especially now, with the rise of online education and international teaching contracts, English opens doors to opportunities around the world.

Working as an English teacher is not just about a stable income — it’s about freedom. You can travel, work remotely from anywhere, or teach abroad on a contract. Most importantly, you control your own schedule. In addition to teaching, English unlocks many other income streams.

In this article, I’ll share personal insights and examples of how to combine teaching with other income-generating activities and how to fully monetize your language skills.

Dialogic Speech in English Lessons

Hello, colleagues! My name is York Fern, I’m an English teacher, and today I want to talk about a very important topic — teaching dialogic speech in English lessons. To be honest, this question puzzled me for a long time. It’s frustrating when you prepare thoroughly for a lesson and the students remain silent! I remember my very first lesson: I asked a simple question in English and was met with nothing but awkward silence.

Sound familiar? For me, it was a sobering experience: the students knew the rules and vocabulary, and their grammar level allowed them to form full sentences, but they didn’t know how to apply that knowledge in real speech. That made me question what I was doing wrong — why weren’t they switching into “speaking mode”? Gradually, I realized something obvious: students need to be taught to hold a dialogue, not just memorize rules. After all, in real life, language is for communication and live conversation. Dialogic speech isn’t just an exercise in a textbook; it’s a skill that makes lessons interesting and realistic. Let’s explore how I and many of my colleagues approach developing this skill in class, which dialogic teaching methods work best, and why learning to hold a dialogue is so valuable for our students.