Cambridge Delta 1 FAQs (video)

In my Live Chat Series, I invite speakers from all over the world to share their inspiring stories, expert opinions, experiences, advice on education, and much more! In this informal interview, I had a special guest speaker Alastair Grant from the UK who: In our chat we’ve discussed: Many thanks to Alastair for such an insightful chat!

20 Facts about the IELTS Exam You Might Not Know about

AI Tool That Writes Lessons

Everyone has likely heard about the award-winning ChatGPT that is capable of so many unbelievable feats. I’d like to share with all of my fellow educators yet another magical AI tool that can generate your own lessons (!). I’ve tried it myself and it is just awesome. I promise you’ll love it! Plus, it’s free

All You Need to Know about Teaching Abroad as a NNES (video)

This webinar was held by American TESOL for International Education in collaboration with Global Bus Foundation and TESOL Morocco. Many thanks for the invitation and to its moderator professor Qasserras Lhoussine. 

Useful Websites for Teachers & Students

openai.com (ChatGPT) – writes any kind of text. Seriously impressive thing (!) twee.com – creates lessons with different activities youglish.com – gives unbiased answers about how English (including different accents) and other languages are spoken by real people and in context easypronunciation.com – audio and video phonetic transcription translator and pronunciation dictionary (different accents in

Game-Based Learning (video)

In my Live Chat Series, I invite speakers from all over the world to share their inspiring stories, expert opinions, experiences, advice on education, and much more! In this informal interview, I had a special guest speaker Mariya Asim from Pakistan who: Is a Teacher Trainer & English Teacher since 2013 (has worked with learners of all age categories)

Emotional Intelligence in Education (video)

This webinar was held by American TESOL for International Education in collaboration with Global Bus Foundation and TESOL Morocco. Many thanks for the invitation and to its moderators professor Qasserras Lhoussine and Chaimae El Haial Hamino.

Maintaining a Balance Between TTT & STT

*TTT – Teacher Talking Time*STT – Student Talking Time In a modern learning environment, our role as teachers is not to teach anymore, as it used to be earlier, but to make learning happen. There are many methods and methodologies that can be applied to do this effectively, and one common denominator that they all

Feedback That Empowers (video)

In my Live Chat Series, I invite speakers from all over the world to share their inspiring stories, expert opinions, experiences, advice on education, and much more! In this informal interview, I had a special guest speaker Kateryna Protsenko from Ukraine who: Is Cambridge CELTA/DELTA/CELT-P/S Trainer, & Materials Writer Has 14 years of ELT experience teaching YL,

Teachers Don’t Just Teach (video)

In my Live Chat Series, I invite speakers from all over the world to share their inspiring stories, expert opinions, experiences, advice on education, and much more! In this informal interview, I had a special guest speaker Satyam Mishra from India who is: 4-time TEDx Speaker Ambassador at HundrED Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert National Geographic Certified Educator

Teaching Methods: A Flipped Classroom

A Flipped Classroom is a modern model of blended learning where the students are introduced to content at home + do some practice and then produce (reinforce) it in class. It is a reverse of a conventional classroom model where content is introduced and practiced in class and then practiced further at home. To put

FAQs: English Learning and Teaching (video)

In my Live Chat Series, I invite speakers from all over the world to share their inspiring stories, expert opinions, experiences, advice on education, and much more! In this informal interview, I had a special guest speaker Tapsi Chhabra from India who: Has over ten years of experience in English teaching and training Is qualified

Theatre in the Classroom

Theater/drama has been recognized as a fun and at the same time powerful medium to learn and practice a language: Usually used at a production stage (less controlled/freer practice) to practice fluency Can be used with all types of personas (very young learners, young learners, teenagers, high school students, university students, young working adults, older

Storytelling as a Teaching Tool

Storytelling is a powerful way to reach the learners for a teacher and to practice language for learners. To ensure the highest level of impact on your learners, make sure to follow the four bullet points below if you want to present the topics/main aim of the lesson through a story: It should be short,

Is There a ‘Future Tense’ in English?

When studying at school and university, I remember we were always told that there are 16 tenses in Active Voice and 10 in Passive Voice in English language. I am pretty confident that in many other countries this is the way it’s taught as well. And I used to tell my students the same thing

What It Means to Be a Professional Teacher

There are a lot of definitions of a ‘professional teacher’ and there’s certainly no definition that can be considered as the only correct one. However, there’re some criteria/aspects that should be taken into account when taking a closer look at the matter. In this article, I’ll focus on the four main aspects that may assist

What to Do Before a Lesson

When planning and preparing for a class, there are some criteria to be considered. This can also be done in writing to make it easier to follow. Lesson Type: the main focus of the lesson – a system (vocabulary, grammar, or functional language) or a skill (receptive: Listening and Reading or productive: Writing and Speaking)

Teaching Methods: PPP

Regardless of any teaching approach, it is always essential to have a clear and well-structured lesson plan. It will help to create a smooth and natural flow between activities as well as maintain a logical context through a lesson. There are usually three main stages of a lesson: The ‘Three Ps‘ (Presentation, Practice, Production) approach

A Shout-Out to Every Teacher Who Has Ever Experienced Any Discrimination

NB: Before you go on reading the article, I want you to know that I have the utmost respect for ALL and EVERY teacher, regardless of any features/characteristics. The purpose of writing this article is not to argue who is better or worse, but to raise more awareness on how much discrimination, inequity, bias, and

A Successful Lesson Checklist

Regardless of the subject you teach, it’s always important to have a clear lesson plan and structure. To be more specific, what to do: Before a class During a class After a class In this article, I’ve collected some questions you may ask yourself after a class, especially if you don’t have a supervisor/tutor to

Taboo Topics in EFL Classrooms

We, as teachers, always do our best to encourage our students to practice and develop their speaking skills as much as possible by setting up tasks on various topics. Nevertheless, some topics have been identified by publishers as causes of controversy, especially if you work with learners from different cultures and might not be fully

When on Earth Will I Finally Learn English???

One of the most frequently asked questions by many people across the world: ‘How long does it take to learn English?’ ‘When can I reach a certain level?’ ‘When will I become fluent?’ Well, to begin with, there’s no precise answer to this question, unfortunately. Of course, as a mindful person, you should understand that

Application for a TEFL Position

If you are planning to apply for an English teaching job abroad or in your home country, you will need to write: Application e-mail Covering letter CV What to Include in Your Application E-mail • Salutation (e.g., Dear HR/Recruitment Team)• Short self-introduction (your name and where you come from)• Opening statement (purpose why you are

IELTS Academic, General, UKVI, and Life Skills

IELTS (the International English Language Testing System) is one of the world’s most recognized English language proficiency exams for education, work, and/or migration purposes. The exam is available in two modules – IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training (GT) where the Reading and Writing Task 1 tests are different: There’s no variation between the IELTS

Teaching Resources (Courseware)

If you are looking for courseware that comes from a reputable publishing house, please check out the ones below. There is a lot of courseware (including interactive ones and those designed for using online) for different age categories (Pre-School, Pre-Primary/Primary, Lower and Upper Secondary, K-12, Very Young Learners/Young Learners, Teenage Learners, Young Adults, Middle-Aged Adults,

Online Companies That Don’t Require a Degree

A very common question on social media: ‘What online companies don’t require a degree?’ Below you can see a list of online companies that don’t ask for a degree but consider as an advantage if you hold one. Another big advantage would be having a teaching certificate and some experience, however, there are companies that

Countries Where You Can Teach Without a Degree

Below you can see a list of countries that are very lenient when it comes to teaching English without a degree. Please take into account that NES* will always be given preference, however, it is still possible for NNES* to get employed too, unfortunately, not always officially. Even if it’s a legitimate job, you won’t

My Interview for WHAT KATE AND KRIS DID

If you would like to read the full interview, please follow the link above or click here. Published by whatkateandkrisdid.com August 13, 2020. Kate and Kris are a British couple, currently living in Ukraine, Kiev and have their own blog where they write about teaching, travelling stories, tips, and expat life. Check out their blog too!

Free Placement Tests and CEFR Levels Explained

If you want to learn your English level, you can do it at: cambridgeenglish.org – by Cambridge oxfordenglishtesting.com – by Oxford learnenglish.britishcouncil.org – by the British Council ihworld.com – by International House examenglish.com – Grammar + Vocabulary (10mins) and Listening (10 mins) englishteststore.net – has R, L, S, W, Grammar, Vocabulary, Grades 6-12, TOEIC, TOEFL,

Online Companies that Hire NNES

Below you can see a list of online companies that hire non-native English teachers. Descriptions include company review and location, students you’ll be teaching + their age category, languages you can teach, pay rate, peak hours, minimum hours and/or days, class duration and sizes, a platform that a company uses, if materials are provided or

Where to Look for Teaching Resources

If you’re looking for websites with ready-made lesson plans, please visit the ones below. Each site has also a brief description (so it’s easier for you to find what you are looking for) such as: Link: linguahouse.comType of English: General, Business, English for Specific Purposes (ESP)CEFR levels: A1 – C1/C2Registration required: yesFree: only some Link: eslbrains.com Type of English: General,

Digital Education Platforms (MOOCs)

The massive open online courses (MOOCs), offered by the undermentioned companies for Professional Development (PD) and/or Continuing Professional Development (CPD), span a broad range of topics, offering specializations and degrees in a variety of subjects, such as Teaching, Education, Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Business, Computer Science, Digital Marketing, Humanities, Medicine, Biology, Social Sciences,

Create-a-Profile Online Platforms

With online teaching having picked up abruptly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an increasing number of teachers worldwide looking for virtual tutoring opportunities as well as students looking for new learning experiences. Here’s a list of online platforms where you can advertise your services (you can teach many other languages too other than

How Much Can I Earn + Other Benefits

In the TEFL world salaries vary greatly. Here’s a list of the most popular teaching destinations and the salaries offered to NES* and NNES* based on experience and qualifications such as a degree and a teaching certificate. If you come from a non-native English-speaking country, some companies may require you to demonstrate your English language

Where Can I Teach?

To get a legitimate English teaching job abroad, there will be several things considered: You can post your cover letter and CV at eslcafe.com – I know a lot of people who found jobs through this website. You can also send your cover letter and a CV to schools in the country you are interested

What You Need to Be Legally Hired Abroad as a NNES

If you come from a non-English speaking country like me, this puts you into significant boundaries to get an English teaching job abroad. Therefore, getting as much ammunition as possible will always make you more employable. To employ you legally, a company is required to submit your degree to the local authorities to get you

CELTA vs. TEFL / TESOL and Other Teaching Qualifications Explained

CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) is an internationally-recognized top tier 30-credit teaching qualification that is awarded by Cambridge Assessment English and is accredited by the Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation in the UK) at level 5 on the RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework). You are awarded Pass A, Pass B, Pass, or

Free TEFL

Getting a teaching certificate may be quite costly. If you are passionate about teaching but cannot afford it, you can get one free of charge. If you wish to get a TEFL certificate, please visit theteflcertificate.com or teacherrecord.com/tefl-certificate. An e-certificate is absolutely free of charge, however, if you want to get a hard copy, you

A Teaching Certificate vs. IELTS / TOEIC / TOEFL

A teaching certificate (TKT, TEFL, TESOL, TESL, CELTA, CELT-P, CELT-S, IDELT, DELTA, MA TESOL, Trinity CertTESOL, Trinity TYLEC, Trinity CertPT, IH CAM, IH CTYLT, and Trinity DipTESOL) and a language proficiency certificate (IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL, Cambridge English Exams: C1 Advanced/CAE, C2 Proficiency/CPE, etc.) are absolutely different credentials. The former gives you a legal right to