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Soft Skills for English Teachers Communication, Empathy & Leadership in TEFL/TESOL

Soft Skills for English Teachers: Communication, Empathy & Leadership in TEFL/TESOL

Have you ever wondered why two lessons with the same plan bring completely different results? The answer often lies in the development of a teacher’s soft skills. When we grow our soft skills as English teachers, every plan starts to “breathe”: the class listens, trusts, and moves forward — you can literally feel it in the air. 😊

York Fern
8 min 4
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The Power of Reading in ESL Teaching How English Literature Builds Vocabulary, Culture, and Natural Speech

The Power of Reading in ESL Teaching: How English Literature Builds Vocabulary, Culture, and Natural Speech

Reading is exploration — a powerful tool that activates the brain areas connecting words with imagery, helping learners expand both their passive and active vocabulary while forming natural speech patterns. Numerous studies confirm that reading English literature for language learning is not just a pleasant add-on but a proven method that enhances fluency, comprehension, and emotional engagement in ESL classrooms.

York Fern
6 min 25
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How to Teach English. Practical Guide for ESL/EFL Teachers

How to Teach English: Practical Guide for ESL/EFL Teachers

How to teach English—this is the question I hear most often. In short, it’s a blend of sound methodology, empathy, disciplined routines, and honest lesson analysis. Below is my practical pathway from first classes to a confident system where how to teach English becomes a craft—and a joy. 😊

York Fern
10 min 12
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English for Marketing A Practical ESP Guide for Teachers

English for Marketing: A Practical ESP Guide for Teachers

English for Marketing: A Practical ESP Guide for Teachers

Student:
“We have a call with the international team tomorrow — what’s the right English term if I want to say that fewer customers cancel?”

Teacher:
“In business English we usually call that customer churn reduction."

If that sounds familiar, you already know the stakes. When you teach English for marketing professionals, success isn’t only about vocabulary lists. It’s about helping learners switch on product, customer, and sales thinking in English—without pauses or mental translation.

York Fern
8 min 17
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Modern ELT Material Design Trends - How to Create Engaging and Effective English Lessons

Modern ELT Material Design Trends: How to Create Engaging and Effective English Lessons

My name is York Fern, and I have been teaching English for more than 12 years. I hold an international TEFL/TESOL certificate and have taught over 200 students of all ages. During this time, I’ve watched how modern teaching materials have changed right before my eyes. In this article, I’ll share the latest trends and some of my own secrets on how to make lesson materials more engaging, effective, and memorable for students.

York Fern
6 min 20
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