I lived in Costa Rica for some time where I earned my TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification and worked with students of all ages. Of course, ESL teachers typically work stateside in schools to help ELLs master English enough keep up with their classmates, while TEFL teachers go overseas to teach English […]
9 Ways a Study Abroad Program Can Help You Become a Better ESL Teacher
Thinking about becoming an ESL teacher and being ready to actually take that plunge are two very different things. After all, there’s a lot of pressure when your job requires you to bridge cultural gaps… manage students with limited English skills… meet aggressive goals with regard to student progress… keep frustrated students motivated… and constantly […]
ESL Teacher’s Guide to the Hotly Debated Issue of Immigration
You’re an ESL teacher. You’ve spent years in school preparing for the job. This is your career, but more than that, this is who you are. As a citizen of these United States, you have the right – some would say duty – to be passionate about the many political issues of our time. As […]