 Welcome to TEFL Inspire Dear TEFL.net Member, Welcome to this edition of TEFL Inspire. This month we can confirm the launch date for the exciting new TEFL documentary, Talking TEFL - a film made by independent filmmaker Daniel Emmerson and sponsored by TEFL.net. I highly recommend this film for all TEFL teachers (as well as anyone thinking of entering the field). You'll also find our new Teacher Personality page (What Kind of Teacher Are You?) and 7 Interview Tips for job hunters. And you can download Liz Regan's latest Talking Point lesson plan called "Rebellion!", as well as read Lucy Pollard's Help Desk suggestion for teaching large classes and Jesús Laborda's review of The CELTA Course. As always, you'll also find your regular quick quiz, the latest ESL jobs and schools for sale.
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Josef Essberger, Founder
TEFL.net
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News from TEFL.net  Coming March 2008
TEFL.NET PRESENTS
Talking TEFL
The world's first full-length TEFL documentary film
This 1-hour documentary explores everything from in-depth teaching methodology to advice for first time teachers, in a social and informal probing of today's TEFL industry.
 The road that TEFL teaching can take one down branches off into many directions and this, the world's first documentary film on the TEFL industry, neatly bundles together the evidence that proves it.
Made by independent British filmmaker Daniel Emmerson and sponsored by TEFL.net, Talking TEFL was shot predominantly in Europe and S-E Asia.
This 60-minute film is set for DVD release on 17 March 2008. It will prove invaluable for those new to or considering teaching English. But Talking TEFL will be interesting too for experienced teachers who wish to see how their colleagues in other countries cope with the challenges of this multi-cultural occupation.
View the trailer | More information
7 Interview Tips
Anticipating an upcoming interview can be a very stressful time. Whether you have numerous interviews lined up, or you have waited weeks for just one, it is important to remember that you have more to offer the world than the job you hold.
What Kind of Teacher Are You?
Teaching ESL is a broad term. There are dozens of ESL disciplines, and a wide range of class types. Which of these are you best suited for?
Talking TEFL - The World's FIRST TEFL Documentary
This 1-hour documentary explores everything from in-depth teaching methodology to advice for first time teachers, in a social and informal probing of today's TEFL industry.
New Scrambled Word Wizard
This
page will generate a worksheet with the words you enter scrambled.
Students have to write the words out unscrambled. Also generates
answersheet.
1000 Phrasal Verbs in Context
Designed to help Intermediate to Advanced learners
of English improve their knowledge of phrasal verbs, material from this
e-book may be photocopied and used by teachers in class.
Blogs of the MonthGet Your Own Teacherblog |
| TEFL Help Desk by Lucy  Tips for managing large classesQ: Dear Lucy: I'm just starting a new job in Hanoi, teaching General English at a 1st-year undergraduate level (ie for 18 - 20 year olds), and I'm looking for some interesting ways to maximise learning in a classroom of 35++ adults! They'll be seated 6 per circular table. Any ideas? Cheers, Kate A: Dear Kate: You have the right idea in getting students to work in groups; it's essential in dealing with large classes; it will take the focus away from you the teacher and get the students working together and autonomously. At the beginning keep groups the same to minimise the time spent getting into groups, it will also help...
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This Month's ESL Lesson Plan  Talking Point: Rebellion!A lesson that will generate a lively discussion among students.
Vocabulary is practised with a gap-fill "definintions" exercise that
introduces the students to some useful lexis related to the topic.
Students are given the chance to practise their fluency through
stimulating conversation questions such as: "If you were sent back in
time to assassinate somebody, who would it be?" download lesson plan...Talking Point worksheets are designed for pre-intermediate and above levels. They are printer-friendly and come with Teaching Suggestions and answers. |
Quick Quiz 
A person who lives mainly for pleasure is
a) an optimist
b) a hedonist
c) a sensationalist
See end of newsletter for answer.
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Site of the Month
Handouts OnlineThis well-organized, easy-to-navigate site for teachers is composed of 200+ handouts ready for teachers to use at a minute's notice. Paying members can have access to supplementary worksheets covering a range of theme- and skill-based topics from Beginner Grammar to Advanced Business English. Handouts are prepared by experienced teachers... read on... |
Book Review The CELTA CourseAuthor: Scott Thornbury & Peter Walkins Publisher: Cambridge University Press Components: Trainee Book (reviewed), Trainer's Manual (not reviewed) Reviewed by: Dr. Jesús García Laborda Summary: Very well written and practical "how to" approach to English teaching. Review: In my experience as a teacher, head of ELT of some high school
departments and teacher trainer, I have observed that there is a broad
difference between English teachers in England and first language
teachers anywhere in the world... Read on... |
Latest ESL Jobs  Find the latest job offers for teachers posted by schools around the world. Also in the Job Centre: - Free ESL JobAlert
- Frequently Asked Questions about ESL jobs
- Tips on writing your resume when applying for an ESL job
- Top 10 Interview Questions for Teachers to Ask
- Resumes bank where you can post your resume for employers to read
- Schools can post ESL vacancies
search esl jobs.. |
Schools for Sale  - Italy: English Language School
- Canada: ESL School in Canadian Rockies
- Italy: English Language School for Sale, Italian Riviera
- Mexico: Turnkey Profitable Language Institute for Sale - Guadalajara
- USA: Language School in Las Vegas for Sale
- USA: Language School in San Diego
- Italy: Language School (Calabria)
- Italy: English School For Sale
see full details... |
Answer to Quick Quiz b) a hedonist This is a level 5 question and answer from Word Up, the ESL board game that's fun to play in class. |
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