TEFL Articles links
Articles and essays of interest to EFL teachers
10 Best Cities for Teaching English in Asia
When deciding to teach English abroad, the cities that you choose make all the difference in terms of experience and quality of life. Here are my ten best cities
10 Tips and Tricks for Teaching English as a Second Language
In this post, you’ll learn some of the best tips for teaching the English language
5 Communication Skills That Every Online English Teacher Must Have
In this article, you will find the top communication skills that you must develop to keep your students engaged and be an effective online English teacher
An Introduction to Befogging Idioms
Do idioms really call the shots?
Body language across cultures – a short etiquette guide for TEFL teachers
A look at what you, as a TEFL teacher, might need to consider before communicating in some of the most popular destinations around the world
Classroom: Forum or Arena?
A look at some of the factors that play an important role in the teaching-learning situation.
How Does Learning a Language Affect the Brain, and How Can Teachers Harness the Benefits?
Learning another language can boost brain plasticity and increase empathy, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. How can teachers harness this?
Intellect or Affect?
"Intellect or affect? one may ask. Certainly both. We should not view them as two forces vying with each other, but as the ends of a continuum that is called self-awareness and spiritual elevation."
Language and Sex
Why can't a woman be more like a man?
Speaking Practice through Presentations
If you're anything like most teachers, you're probably constantly looking for new ways to encourage your students to practise their oral English and speak spontaneously. This month, we're going to consider the value of the 'presentation' in achieving this.
Tips for Instructional Design for CLIL in the EFL Classroom
This article relates to integrating content and language in particular EFL instructional design of lessons and materials
Tips for Integrating ESL Students
Advice for secondary-school teachers in English-speaking countries to help them integrate ESL students into their classes.