Blog for ESL teachers

• Teaching methods

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “Where can I quickly check how native speakers actually say and write this?” I do — all the time. Literal word-for-word translation rarely works in real communication; knowing how expressions are actually used matters. That’s why I rely on language corpora and the Data-Driven Learning (DDL) approach. In this article I’ll show how to use a corpus in your English lesson so students start to feel the language, notice patterns, and — most importantly — begin to think in English.

• Teaching methods

Have you ever thought, “If only agreements could write themselves in perfect English”? If yes, we’re on the same page. For me, Legal English is not about archaic terms — it’s about logic, structure, and clarity that save hours of work and keep clients calm. In this guide, I’ll walk you through essential Legal English vocabulary and show how to approach drafting legal documents in English so your writing sounds confident and professional. (Yes, that “legal English vocabulary” everyone searches for.)

• Teaching methods

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I want less explaining—more doing”? That’s exactly what project-based learning in English delivers: learners create a visible product, use language for real purposes, and finally stop asking “why do I need this?”. In the world of ELT, this approach is called project-based learning (PBL). In a project-based learning ELT context, it works beautifully—even with tight schedules and mixed-ability classes.

• Tips for teachers

• Tips for teachers