Are you looking for ways to create highly engaging and enjoyable online English language lessons for your online students? Then you want to check out ManyCam. ManyCam is a virtual webcam and video effects app that allows you to manipulate your webcam by adding various effects into your video frame. You can use ManyCam’s virtual webcam…
The TEFL Academy is one of the best TEFL course providers in the industry. If you are seeking a recognized TEFL certification at an affordable price, that will prepare and qualify you to teach English as a foreign language, The TEFL Academy is hard to beat. The TEFL Academy’s (Ofqual) Level 5 TEFL certification will satisfy most job…
There are several different types of employers in the ESL industry. As a teacher, you may find yourself working at a private language school, university, public school or any of the many other types of schools and programs that teach English to non-native students. But, when hunting for a job, it can be a bit…
Whether we want to buy socks, a new laptop or TEFL courses, we always look for customer reviews online before. For choosing a quality TEFL course, you rely on sources like: Reviews can be a reliable source for making purchasing decisions, but you must also keep in mind that not all reviews can be trusted,…
Applying for ESL teaching jobs abroad isn’t very difficult. In fact, due to the high demand for ESL teachers around the world, it’s relatively easy to apply for jobs to teach English abroad – and get hired. So, why even bother preparing for an ESL teaching job interview? Well, as with anything in life, the…
For those of you who are wanderlust, teaching ESL learners has long been a viable way to see and experience the world. But teaching in a classroom environment isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Some people loathe the mundane aspects of being a classroom or online teacher: preparing lesson plans, teaching grammar and pronunciation, reviewing and…
Repeat after me: “You can’t use props too much in the classroom.“ Do you agree? Props – or visual teaching aids – make the learning process fun and effective for the students as well as the teacher. That’s why successful ESL teachers build their stock of props over time and use them in every lesson….
You have a criminal record. We aren’t here to judge. But, if you are interested in teaching domestically or abroad, you’ve probably figured out that your record may be a major obstacle. So, what you are probably wondering is if it is even possible for you to become a teacher. The short answer is that…
Teaching English online from home sounds great: Making money without leaving your home, deciding on your schedule, meeting new people and engaging them in conversations… too good to be true? On the other hand, I’ve almost never heard of a teacher who became rich, and many complain about being stressed or even burnt-out. So, if…
Clothes make the man, the saying goes. (And the women, of course.) That’s especially true when you are a teacher in a very formal and conservative country like Japan. Are you going to teach English (ESL) or another subject in a Japanese school and want to know what to wear? Do you need to dress…
When you are a teacher, you have to earn the respect of your students. Appropriate dressing therefore is crucial, especially when you teach ESL or another subject in a country with a very different culture, like Korea. You might already know, that the dress code for teachers in Korea is more formal than in the…
If you are looking to advance your qualifications as an ESL teacher, the DELTA Certification is one of many advanced level certifications for teachers that you have probably looked into. Along with the Masters of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Master TESOL), the DELTA Certification qualifies teachers to work at the…
A common theme among ESL teachers is having a strong preference for teaching specific ESL age groups. This is really no different from licensed teachers who specialize in teaching subjects to specific student age groups or student levels. Much of this may be attributed to one’s personality type and the comfort level one feels with…
Almost needless to say: Internet speed and reliability are vital for online teaching. As an online teacher, you’ll likely lose the fee for any lesson during which your Internet was the reason to cancel or substitute the lesson. You may be penalized monetarily. Your popularity and ratings may take a hit. You may see lessons…
Though many ESL teachers we have encountered have an avid passion for studying and imparting knowledge on the English language, some ESL teachers seek advancement opportunities in ESL beyond the classroom. We often hear of teachers becoming managers, sales consultants, recruiters, and private tutors. But one avenue that is often overlooked is becoming an IELTS Examiner. This…