Blog for ESL teachers

How do you prepare for a lesson with a software developer who needs to say in English, “I initialized a variable, but it still doesn’t work”? 😊 The best way to avoid panic is to master ESP—English for Specific Purposes. One note up front: teachers typically charge double, triple, or even quadruple rates for specialized English. It’s absolutely worth diving into English for IT. You’ll widen your own horizons as an English teacher and help skilled professionals feel confident on the global IT market.

Modal verbs in English often puzzle even seasoned users, because different forms can carry similar meanings but a different degree of force. For example: “I must finish this chapter” signals an inner obligation or decision, while “I have to finish this report by 6” points to an external requirement or rule. Another common contrast appears with advice: “You should see a doctor” is a gentle recommendation, whereas “You ought to see a doctor” sounds more formal and more insistent. In this article, you’ll see how to use quick contrasts and clear “choice rules” to explain these differences so students avoid confusion from the very first lesson devoted to advanced modal verbs in formal and informal English.

Hi, fellow English teachers! 😊 Ever had this happen: there’s an English lesson tomorrow, and you’re up late trying to invent a new interactive task or quiz? Students expect something engaging, but the ideas are running dry and the clock is ticking. I used to wish for a magic wand in moments like that. These days, what really saves us is AI tools for English lessons that handle part of the routine and help us create materials faster. In this article, I’ll share how I use AI in education, what AI can do for English teachers, and my top 5 helpers for making interactive activities. Let’s go! 🚀

It’s Monday morning. You walk into class with a mug of lukewarm coffee and feel like your energy has vanished. Yesterday you were buzzing with lesson ideas; today the routine feels heavy. Sound familiar? 😊 If so, you may be meeting teacher burnout among English teachers. It can sneak up even on the most passionate of us. Let’s talk honestly about what burnout is, how to recognize it, and how to avoid burnout as a teacher so you can bring joy back to your work.

Picture this: a cosy hotel lobby, guests rolling in with suitcases, and you’re running a hotel English lesson for front desk agents and housekeeping staff. 😊 Corporate training—especially in hospitality—often needs qualified ESL teachers. If you’ve already taught in this niche, lucky you. If not, it’s a great space to prepare for and step into.

In this guide, we’ll look at what makes English for hospitality different and share practical, classroom-ready ideas. You’ll see which phrases and vocabulary matter most for reception and housekeeping, how to run guest–staff role-plays, and how a solid TESOL certification course can help you feel confident in this specialized niche. Ready? Let’s go! 🚀