Fluency is the ultimate goal for most language learners, with spoken language fluency probably the most desired skill. Ultimately, there is no shortcut to success, however, there are a few easy wins...
Posts by Tim James
So, you are teaching TEFL/ESL and the last thing your students seem to want to do is to speak English. Oh boy, I’ve been there! We’ve all had that class that just refuse to engage with the...
Having to teach a class which contains a number of lower level ESL students in it can be quite a challenge. Here are some of the ESL strategies that I have found provide the most support. Whether you...
If you are new to TEFL teaching then you might well be wondering if TEFL can actually be turned into a genuine career alternative. Well, based on my two decades worth of experience in the ESL/TEFL...
Before you commit to a career in ESL, or TEFL teaching it is worth considering whether it is going to be worth it for you? I never actually sat down and thought this through when I started ...
Although being an ESL teacher is highly rewarding, it can also be very challenging. Even well into my second decade of ESL/TEFL teaching there are still tough days where it seems hard. ESL...