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Talking Point - Adoption

Tue, 26 May 2009 19:28:31 +0700

Worksheet with Teaching Suggestions. A stimulating conversation lesson on a controversial topic. Words built from the base word “adopt” are practised in a gap-fill exercise and fluency is encouraged through demanding discussion questions.

Talking Point - Recession

Tue, 26 May 2009 19:28:33 +0700

Worksheet with Teaching Suggestions. A lesson that will definitely get your students talking! First, the difference between “economic” and “economical” is clarified and practised. Then your students meet new vocabulary (such as “quantitative easing”). Finally, fluency is encouraged through stimulating discussion.

TEFL Glossary

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:27:10 +0700

This glossary is made up of terms that ESL/EFL teachers and administrators may find useful during various stages of their training and career. Includes terms related to language acquisition, grammar, pronunciation, teaching methods, strategies, testing, and learners.

Topic Worksheet - Friends

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:27:06 +0700

Your students will love this useful worksheet based on the topic of friends!

Topic Worksheet - Gender

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:27:04 +0700

Explore the linguistic aspect of sexual discrimination with this unusual worksheet on the topic of gender.

Topic Worksheet - Accidents and Emergencies

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:27:02 +0700

Your students will thoroughly enjoy talking about themselves with this worksheet based on the topic of health!

Topic Worksheet - Parts of the Body

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:26:59 +0700

Build on your students' basic "body" vocabulary by using nouns as verbs in this great topic worksheet on parts of the body!

Lesson Plan: Rats

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:26:57 +0700

An unusual topic for a lesson, but nevertheless, a global issue. Topic-related phrases and idiomatic expressions are introduced in a gap-fill exercise and practised in conversation. Stimulating quizzes expand the students' knowledge of rats in general. Discussion questions include: "How much of the world's food crop do rats damage each year? Would you like to get out of the rat race?"

ESL Resources

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:26:54 +0700

Completely updated resources section with TEFL reviews, forums, free downloads and practical learning and teaching materials.

Meet the Team!

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:26:51 +0700

Meet some of the people who contribute regularly to TEFL.net and its parent site EnglishClub.com, giving you a constant supply of exciting and refreshing ideas and materials to help in learning or teaching English.

TEFL Inspire Newsletter October 2008

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:26:49 +0700

Welcome to this month's TEFL Inspire, where you'll find news of Liz Regan's latest Talking Point lesson plan on the subject of Trade Unions (and pronouncing words starting with "U"), as well as Lucy Pollard's Help Desk answer to a conversation class question, and Dave Allen's review of Language Leader Elementary. We also have news of an exciting new documentary film sponsored by EnglishClub.com that will be released for free distribution next year; and a really practical new ebook by TEFL Help Desk agony aunt Lucy Pollard. As always, you'll also find your regular quick quiz, the latest ESL jobs and schools for sale.

Teaching Abroad: Expecting the Unexpected

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:26:46 +0700

Going abroad to teach English as a Second Language is a dream for many graduates. The thought of paying off student loans while travelling the world seems like the perfect scenario for young people who are itching to get away or try something new. Though post-graduation may be the best time to broaden your horizons and even test out your teaching skills, it is important to realize that the life of a foreign language teacher can be just as challenging as it is rewarding.

The Jet Programme

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:26:44 +0700

The JET Programme is a unique opportunity for young people to experience Japan while earning a salary overseas. Run by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the JET Programme has been in establishment since 1987, with the goal of promoting internationalization in the local communities of Japan.

Chain Schools

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:26:42 +0700

Ask two experienced teachers whether or not they recommend working for an ESL chain school, and you may get two very different answers. While some teachers love the experience of working for a large company, others finish (or even break) their contracts and vow to never go that route again.

Scene 7! Take 7! Video Cameras in the EFL/ESL Classroom

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:26:38 +0700

You probably already use video in the classroom - that is, you play and view video content of whatever origin. And your students certainly gain a good deal from exposure to the language-in-context that is typical of most video. But how often do you take the next logical step and venture into originating video content yourself?

12 Ways To Encourage STT

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:26:35 +0700

There is often fierce debate about the relative merits of Teacher Talking Time (TTT) and Student Talking Time (STT) in the classroom. Although TTT has its place in providing a model for students, it is clear that the principal objective of most students is to be able to use English verbally, ie talk as well as listen.

ESL Recruiting Agencies

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:26:33 +0700

Recruiting Agencies, also referred to as Teacher Placement Agencies or Employment Agencies, are commonly used in the ESL teaching industry where employers and job seekers may be remotely located.

Idea Thinktank

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:26:29 +0700

A library of practical ideas for teachers from classroom games and activities to discipline and teacher improvement. Feel free to submit your own ideas.

Transferable Skills for Teachers

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:26:26 +0700

In today's world, many people change jobs and careers several times throughout their lives. The key to a successful career change is harvesting your transferable skills.

The Functional Resume

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:26:23 +0700

Functional resumes (also called competency-based resumes) are often recommended for those seeking to change careers. Rather than chronological resumes, which list work experience by date and highlight accomplishments from each job, functional resumes emphasize the actual skills rather than the positions held.

Site of the Month

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:26:21 +0700

TEFL.net links ELT teachers with useful websites that offer valuable shortcuts, tips and lessons for using in the classroom. Join thousands of teachers online and become part of a worldwide teaching community. The ideas for tomorrow's class may be just a click away!

7 ESL Job Interview Tips

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:26:19 +0700

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?

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:26:17 +0700

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

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:26:14 +0700

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.