In the TEFL classroom, inductive and deductive teaching methods are two different approaches used in teaching grammar. Inductive teaching (sometimes known as inquiry or discovery teaching) involves giving the students examples of language and working with them to come up with grammatical rules. It is a more student centered approach […]
Continue ReadingIELTS – International English Language Testing System
IELTS stands for the International English Language Testing System and it is a test designed to assess how well a learner speaks English. In 2008 over 1.2 million people took the tests in 120 different countries. It is held regularly throughout the year, several times each month. The test is […]
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IDP is a global company offering student placement and English language testing services. It is based in Australia. It has a network of over 75 student offices in 29 countries and places international students into all sectors of the Australian education system, including higher education and vocational education and training. […]
Continue ReadingHumor / Humour in the TEFL Classroom
Using Humor (or Humour) in the classroom is always good and a good joke can really make a difference. It’s an excellent way of breaking the ice with your students, getting the class relaxed and generally fostering a friendly atmosphere to work in. However, don’t over do it – you’re […]
Continue ReadingHow To Use Competition to Motivate Your TEFL Students
Today we have a guest contribution from Victoria Hughes, which is perhaps the best name for a blog we have come across! Victoria has been a TEFL teacher for 5 years and has lived in Poland, China and Turkey. She writes about job hunting, lesson planning and the joys and […]
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