Blog for ESL teachers

Drilling grammar tenses and learning new words by heart people forget about the main idea of the language. It is a way to communicate, read, watch something in original and finally understand. There is no more natural way to understand another culture rather than jokes. What's the point to speak English fluently if you don't understand what people mean? Apparently, laugh is a necessary part of studying and living. Humor helps us to get to know people and make a stressful situation more positive. Most people feel nervous in English class, so that is how you can make the atmosphere more friendly and welcoming. It also helps to overcome a fear of speaking in a foreign language. Learners can try to build rapport with each other in your classes. 

Most ESL teachers are into constant professional development. It changes the way of teaching people of different ages. Needless to say that such knowledge affects our income as well. There are so many books of worldwide famous writers about pedagogy and teaching technics you can read. But let's be honest. There is fat chance to implement something worth. In this article you will know how to drastically improve your teaching skills in a couple of months.

Teaching is one of the most energy-consuming job, where you help people not only speak English but also overcome their fears. The Internet obsession has changed and improved learning process. And it got way easier to join a class. Instead of commuting to a classroom, you save time and work from any place. ESL teachers mostly opt for working with kids, because it is funny and entertaining. But what if it isn't your thing?

Needless to say that teaching adults is different but way more thoughtful. If you are into critical thinking and controversial topics, give it a shot in online teaching. You can realize your professional potential through Business English, English for Specific Purposes, or General one. It might be either your full or part-time job. But as soon as you start making money online, the choice will be made.

Teaching ESL to adults is more engaging and thought-provoking process than teaching kids. There are many topics that grown-ups tend to discuss. However, when it comes to speaking a foreign language, people face struggles and difficulties to express their opinion. The first thing that teachers can do is provide a class with vocabulary and conversational phrases according to the topic. Then, try to facilitate discussion and make participants comfortable to speak up.

There are typical and controversial issues that you can use in a class. Conversation statements help to overcome a fear of public speaking and develop critical thinking. We have prepared different speaking tasks for your ESL students. Use them as warm-ups or fillers between main activities. It is always better to have fresh ideas up your sleeve when you have some time left.