Blog for ESL teachers

English teacher is a quite rewarding and interesting profession. Mostly, people take it up because of two possible reasons, either they can explain complicated things in the easiest way or they are fond of the language. Despite, English seems to have a clear structure and system, some people still struggle to learn it. Language acquisition takes some time, patience and much practice. That is why ESL tutors, who are interested in critical-thinking and logical approach, prefer to work with grown-ups.

Every year educational providers around the world release new TEFL courses. Such an enormous choice makes English teachers not only confused but also baffled. That's why there are so many questions pop up. Is there any distinction between completed hours and levels of TEFL courses? What's the best option to take? Will it influence my salary?

When it comes to the right choice, there are many factors that you should take into account before enrollment into the next training. After reading this article you will be able to distinguish proper courses from false ones. Also, you should know some facts about TEFL framework standards.

Being after learning objectives or lesson planning we may forget that people need some time to start studying. That is important, especially if it is their first meeting this term. The point is to make students comfortable in your class. When it comes to teaching adolescents or grown-ups, you must be sure, that students are ready to work together, and there is no tension in a classroom. Getting to know each other is the first step to making everyone relaxed. The more common things classmates have, the smoother your ESL lessons will go. Also, it is a way to distract a class from scrutinizing and add some fun to the learning process. Simple games may set the tone of lessons for a long time. It will help to entertain adult learners holding their interest and attention. If you are a newcomer in teaching English, we would like to explain the importance of using icebreakers.

Whether you teach English people in a classroom or on Zoom, you should have some engaging and entertaining exercises up your sleeve. Playing games is a necessary part of language lessons to connect previous and current topics, and make the learning process smoother. Language acquisition takes concentration, which might stress some people. We need something to encourage them to use English provoking particular knowledge at the same time.

• Teacher job

People tend to think that lack of degree can ruin possible career opportunities and spoil a whole life. Probably, such a twist of events was real more than 30 years ago. Thanks to advanced technology and human curiosity, non-degree holders can realize their potential and succeed. There is only one thing that should be taken into account. You must be special. It doesn't mean that you must be good at everything. However, you should find your strengths to offset your weaknesses, especially not having a degree.