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Apr 11, ESL Job Ads

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:36:02 GMT

ESL Job ads - find a TEFL job or place a free job ad here..

Apr 1, TESOL - M.A vs MEd

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:48:15 GMT

Dear Sir, I would like to pursue TESOL and my question is : Should MEd Tesol BE pursued only after MA TESOL or they are separate courses? Can you also

Mar 24, ESL Easter Activities & Ideas

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 04:20:13 GMT

Here are some ideas for ESL Easter activities and topics to discuss, including Easter trivia questions & answers..

Mar 22, Should I do an MA TESOL?

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:30:44 GMT

Hi Mark, I intend to embark on a postgraduate study to switch for an English language career-based. I find TEFL/TESOL an interesting course where I get

Mar 21, My China University TEFL Method -- Part Two

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:15:56 GMT

This article continues on from My China University TEFL Method, Part One Here are a few sample second-hour speech topics: 1. “My dream kitchen.” 2.

Mar 21, Choosing the Right MA TESOL Program

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:41:14 GMT

Question I've read that teaching in the Middle East often requires an MA TESOL and that online degrees are not accepted by some employers. I'd appreciate

Mar 20, MA TESOL

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 06:42:45 GMT

What does an MA TESOL involve? Will it help you develop your TESOL career? To answer the first question - a TESOL master's degree may emphasize education or language...

Mar 9, My China University TEFL Method

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:33:35 GMT

This method -- developed over a ten year teaching career in the People’s Republic of China -- should save those headed to teach China college or university,

Feb 25, DELTA Module1

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 01:44:48 GMT

Question What is ONE book recommended for teachers doing their DELTA module 1 test? Regards, Douglas Answer This is a trick question. There is no ONE

Feb 16, About the TEFL Diploma

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 05:58:34 GMT

Is the TEFL diploma a useful qualification to take? It may be, depending on what you plan to do. Information on the different types of diploma course available and which one is best for...

Feb 15, Am I technically a degree holder?

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:03:27 GMT

Question - I currently have one year left before I finish my Bachelors Degree. Fortunately, I am completing my degree online, so I am able to move about

Feb 7, Getting jobs before coming to the country!!!

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:46 GMT

Hi, My name is Nisha. I am currently a student in America. I am currently a sophomore in college, which means I have to finish two more years to get my

Jan 25, EFL Games for Spelling

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 07:35:00 GMT

EFL games for spelling is the sixth in a series of articles on ESL games. Most of these spelling games are for young learners, and are excellent ways of bringing fun and interest into spelling...

Jan 18, EAP - English for Academic Purposes

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 08:45:50 GMT

EAP (English for Academic Purposes) is an option for English language teachers wanting to specialize. It helps students with the English needed to study in an English language college program...

Jan 14, Dubai TEFL Jobs

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 03:50:21 GMT

There is more competition for Dubai tefl jobs, and for jobs teaching English in the UAE generally because of the higher salaries and more cosmopolitan lifestyle there. Dubai, Abu Dhabi and...

Jan 1, TESOL Quote of the Month

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 09:18:29 GMT

"In a completely rational society, the best of us would be teachers and the rest of us would have to settle for something less." Lee Iacocca, American businessman, b 1924 And Happy New Year to all of Tesol Zone's readers.

Dec 17, ESL Christmas Activities

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 08:16:02 GMT

Here are some ideas for ESL Christmas activities for parties and the classroom. Ideas include storytelling, Xmas trivia and traditional activities..

Dec 1, Top 10 Journal Articles

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 11:53:44 GMT

Cambridge University Press is offering its top ten most downloaded articles free until the end of the year. Articles are on vocabulary acquisition, materials development, communicative and task based teaching in East Asia and more. So if you enjoy reading some TESOL theory, take a look...

Nov 26, The 21st ETA-ROC International Symposium on English Teaching

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:00:55 GMT

The 2012 ETA-ROC TEFL conference included talks by Philip Benson, Eli Hinkel, David Paul and more..

Nov 9, Games to Teach English Grammar

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 08:52:35 GMT

Using games to teach English grammar helps change, what is for many students a dull activity, into an interesting one. Focussed EFL games can provide as much grammar practice as other grammar...

Oct 29, Teacher Training

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:00:06 GMT

Question - Hi :) I have already got a Trinity Cert (TESOL). Now i want to take the next level, but I cannot decide which to choose, the DELTA or the Dip

Oct 28, What is chunk learning？

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:20:45 GMT

Question - What is chunk learning and how is chunk learning useful to the ESL teacher? Can you give me some examples? I will appreciate it. Answer - Chunking

Oct 26, Is TEFL Certification Necessary?

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:33:19 GMT

In many countries yes. Even in countries where the answer is no, TEFL certification helps you find work in better schools, with better conditions - Especially in the recession when...

Oct 25, About ESL Jobs

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:03:51 GMT

ESL jobs range from teaching English to writing materials, teacher training, managing schools and more. Information & job ads..

Sep 6, Teaching English in Kashmir : A Teacher's Experience

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 03:00:48 GMT

Believe me or not, it is just something that ultimately does not hit the mark. Being a postgraduate in ELT from the Aligarh Muslim University in India,

Aug 9, TESOL in Florence

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:36:14 GMT

Question My daughter is considering a program with Language Corps to become certified in TESOL and work in Florence. Can anyone offer experiences with

Jul 12, Volunteering to Teach English

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:19:06 GMT

Question I've recently gained my cert TESOL and am thinking of re-locating to France. As I obviously do not have much experience I've read that volunteering

May 24, Teach English in Hong Kong

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:28:00 GMT

Teach English in Hong Kong. This is the second part of an interview with long time Hong Kong teacher Hana Marley on work & life in Hong Kong...

May 19, Teaching in Hong Kong - An Interview with Hana Marley

Sat, 19 May 2012 04:27:24 GMT

Interview on teaching in Hong Kong with long-term expat, with extensive experience in international schools, university, language schools and private tutoring. A great interview..

May 19, Teaching English without a Degree in Eastern Europe

Sat, 19 May 2012 04:25:56 GMT

Question Hello. I came across your webpage after browsing for TEFL/TESOL courses. I'm from Asia working in China as Montessori Teacher. I would like

Apr 24, What Materials are Best for Teaching English to Teachers who Teach Children who Live on a Trash Dump?

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:13:23 GMT

Question - I got my TESOL/TEFL certification in November. In July, I will be going on a missions trip to the Dominican Republic. I will teaching English

Mar 15, Teaching Freelance in Spain

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:38:22 GMT

Question - In the article Teaching English in Spain it is said that it's possible to work as a freelance teacher in companies in Spain. I live in Spain

Mar 4, Advertising my EFL Business

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 08:30:29 GMT

Question - I am in the process of setting up an EFL tutor centre in my hometown. I have done a business plan, designed a website, and had flyers and business

Feb 20, Setting Up A Language School In France

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:07:42 GMT

Hi, I've found the information on this website very useful and inspiring. I'm in the throes of planning to move my family to southwest France (my husband

Feb 13, Three Missed China ESL Opportunities

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:50:14 GMT

The Guangzhou Institute of Rising Piano Stars was offering 8,000 Chinese Yuan, a room, and a toaster. I was in the mood for a fun C. V. entry -- and I

Feb 13, China University Teaching -- With a Four-year Degree

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:49:48 GMT

I did not plan this. Ostensibly, I muddled into it. But surely, I feel, the Lord worked it. I'm now in year eight of teaching college and university in

Dec 17, What is an Internationally recognized Online TEFL?

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 05:53:59 GMT

Question - Is there any Online TEFL program that actually is recognized and will give you the same opportunity as some of the good TEFL programs which

Nov 18, Teaching English in Turkey

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:45:22 GMT

Question: Where can I find a job teaching English in Turkey now? I have a TESOL credential and experience teaching English to non-English speaking populations.

Nov 16, Teaching English in South America

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:32:17 GMT

Question: As part of my studies at university I must spend my third year abroad. I am wondering which country would be easiest to find work in in South

Nov 15, Teaching Vocabulary

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:56:35 GMT

Question: Which words should be taught at three levels i.e. elementary, intermediate and advanced? Are there any rules for this? Answer: There are no

Nov 14, Teaching Tenses - The Present Simple

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:25:35 GMT

Question: How can I teach the simple present tense to my EFL learners? Answer: I thought it would be most useful to give you a general lesson plan of

Nov 9, ESL curriculum -Adults

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:57:04 GMT

Question: I have been working as an ESL instructor for 4 years. I received my TEFL certificate prior to teaching. The program for which I teach has been

Oct 1, Teaching English Vocabulary

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 06:45:16 GMT

Teaching English vocabulary is an important part of an English class. Just as much as teaching the grammar. Here are some ideas for teaching vocabulary and helping students learn new words more deeply