This section contains articles about CALL – Computer Assisted Language Learning. From specific CALL activities, to information on CALL in general, to useful software available for the classroom. Finally there are articles slightly more general in nature about teachers and technology – using social media sites like Facebook, for example and the pitfalls for teachers.
If you are interested in CALL remember that we also run a unique CALL Certificate Course – the first of its kind – where you can learn the essentials of using CALL in your classroom.
The Ideal TEFL Classroom is the best possible place where you can give your lessons. And remember that since it’s probably the most important room in your professional life so it’s worthwhile getting it right! In the world of TEFL it’s not easy to predict exactly what your next classroom […]
This article looks at a few ideas you should bear in mind if you have blind or visually impaired students in your TEFL class. Over the years we at IWeb TEFL have had a number of blind and visually impaired teacher trainees taking our course and we have worked with […]
Text messaging, or texting, refers to the exchange of brief written text messages between fixed-line phone or mobile phone and fixed or portable devices over a network. While the original term (see below) was derived from referring to messages sent using the Short Message Service (SMS) originated from Radio Telegraphy, […]
OHP stands for Overhead Projector. This is a device for displaying a page from a book or a transparency enlarged on a wall for all the class to see. These days it has largely been replaced by interactive whiteboards although many schools still employ their use, especially in less developed […]
ESLdrama is a brand new web series produced especially for learners of English. It’s stylish, clever and well produced. I watched the first episode earlier and found it completely engaging. Then I spoke to Sean James Sutton, the director of the series, to find out more… Jenny – Sean, why […]