30/08/2017
Before you accept any TEFL job, make sure you get as much info as you can about the classes, your learners, and the working conditions. Here's a list of questions you might want to ask:
Questions You Need To Ask At Your TEFL Interview
You want to get as much information as you can before accepting an ELT job. Here are some questions you need to ask at your TEFL interview.
22/08/2017
Do you struggle with conversation classes? Here is a 10-step guide to making sure they meet your learners' needs.
10-step guide to teaching effective conversation classes
Here is a 10-step guide for teaching effective conversation classes which will meet the real needs of your adult English learners.
14/08/2017
I love playing the Hot Seat game. Did you know there are lots of different ways to play it?
http://www.teachenglishspain.com/hot-seat-game/
16 Ways to Play The Hot Seat Game
The Hot Seat game is one of the most popular activities used by English language teachers. There are many ways to adapt it. Here are some ideas.
31/07/2017
Here are some tips for using the whiteboard effectively. Please share.
http://www.teachenglishspain.com/using-the-board/
Using the Board in ELT
New teachers often struggle with their board work. This short guide should help you acquire the basic skills to use the board effectively in your ELT class.
06/07/2017
My blog post has been nominated for a British Council award. If you would like to vote for it, please go to the Teaching English - British Council page. Many thanks.
7 Must-Listen Podcasts for English Language Teachers
Shortlisted for the TeachingEnglish blog award!
03/07/2017
Do you want to become a Super English teacher? We are now taking enrolments for our Trinity Cert. TESOL course in Granada?
http://www.teachenglishspain.com/
19/10/2016
Not sure if you´re a suitable candidate for a TEFL course. Here are some reasons why you might be.
http://www.teachenglishspain.com/15-reasons-take-tefl-course/
15 Reasons Why You Should take a TEFL Course
You may think that only gap-year students teach English as foreign language as a way to see the world. There are many reasons to take a TEFL course.
10/10/2016
Some useful tips to help your students develop strategies for Cambridge writing exams.
http://www.teachenglishspain.com/teaching-writing-cambridge-exams/
Teaching Writing for Cambridge Exams
Here are some tips to help your learners develop useful strategies when preparing for prepare for Cambridge writing exams, expecially FCE and PET.
06/09/2016
If you are thinking of taking a TEFL course, Granada in Spain is a great place to get training. I am running some TEFL courses there in Oct and Nov so please share with anybody who might be interested.
http://www.teachenglishspain.com/
TEFL Course in Granada - Teach English Spain
At Teach English Spain, we train you to teach English to Spanish speakers. We are a small team of experienced teachers and teacher trainers who have spent years living and working in this wonderful part of Spain.
26/08/2016
Some simple but useful observation tasks for EFL teachers.
http://www.teachenglishspain.com/13-tefl-observation-tasks/
13 TEFL Observation Tasks - Teach English Spain
This post looks at simple TEFL observation tasks. They can be used by directors, teacher trainers and for peer observations.
09/06/2016
Want to make sure you pass your TEFL course? Here's some advice.
http://www.teachenglishspain.com/make-sure-pass-tefl-course/
10 Tips To Help You Pass Your TEFL Course - Teach English Spain
You have enrolled on your TEFL course. The fees have been paid but you are worried that you may not pass. Here are 10 tips to help you pass.
08/06/2016
Have a look around your home. What everyday objects could you use in class?
https://www.britishcouncil.org/voices-magazine/teaching-english-household-objects
Teaching English with household objects | British Council
Dylan Gates writes about how English teachers can use ordinary household items in the classroom to make learning fun.