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Just had this review from a new graduate, Esteban Iriarte:

"As a student who has just completed this course, I have to say I'm genuinely impressed by how much ground it covers. When I first started, I honestly wondered if 20 units might be too much, but now I see that every single one was necessary. The structure is dense, yes, but in the best possible way, nothing feels like filler.

"What struck me most is how practical everything is. It's not just theory for theory's sake. Every concept is immediately followed by classroom-ready ideas, activities, and strategies.

The PPP and ESA frameworks, the BDA approach for reading and listening, the SPaG strategies for writing, the formative assessment techniques – I can actually visualise myself using these next week. That's invaluable.

The way the course builds is also really clever. You start with fundamentals, then layer on complexity. By the time you reach units on teaching large classes or online teaching, you have a solid foundation to build on.

And the recurring themes – like the importance of vocabulary, recycling language, scaffolding – are reinforced just often enough to stick without feeling repetitive. I also appreciate that the course doesn't just prepare you for the classroom.

Units on professional development, finding a job, and culture shock show that the people behind this understand what teachers actually go through. That's rare.

If I had one word for this course, it would be thorough. It's clear an enormous amount of thought and experience went into it. I feel genuinely prepared, not just certified."

Thank you for being such a wonderful student, Esteban, and congratulations for passing your 180-Hour Higher Certificate in TESOL!

If you’ve ever handed out a reading text, asked a few comprehension questions, and felt like it could be… better — this webinar is for you.

In this session, I walk through a simple, practical way to teach reading using BDA strategies:
Before reading, During reading, and After-reading tasks that actually help students engage with the text instead of just 'doing the reading'.

I explain the thinking behind each stage, then share four ready-to-use classroom activities for Before, During and After. These are activities you can lift straight into your lessons, whether you teach young learners, teens or adults.

This approach is part of Unit 17: Teaching the Receptive Skills in my 180-Hour TESOL course, where I go into much more depth on how to design lessons that make reading (and listening) genuinely effective.

As a thank you for attending, you were given a 70% off coupon for the full course.

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If you’re a teacher who wants to move beyond handing out texts and start teaching reading in a more engaging, structured way, this will give you a clear, practical framework you can use immediately.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjHWwzx3Fw0

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“If you could teach English anywhere in the world for a year, where would you go — and why?”

Grammar doesn’t have to be complicated! In this video, I break down how to teach English grammar clearly and confidently—without all the jargon.

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Want to Be a Director of Studies in TEFL?

This video is my story about how I became a Director of Studies myself.

If you’ve been teaching for a few years and love helping others grow, becoming a Director of Studies (DoS) could be your next step.

Start by gaining experience across levels and age groups. Then boost your qualifications — our TESOL goes a long way.

Take on extra roles: mentor new teachers, run workshops, or help with scheduling. The more you do behind the scenes, the more you’ll stand out.

A DoS isn’t just a super teacher—they’re a leader, coach, and organiser.

If you enjoy guiding teachers and improving school quality, this role’s for you.

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Are you an in-service TEFL teacher who would like to take the next step in your career and become a Director of Studies?

🎥 Here is a video from Stuart Allen at TEFL Lemon all about how you can position yourself to become the next academic manager in your school.

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✏️ Which teacher are you?
A: Games, laughs & interaction
B: Quiet tasks, calm vibes

Drop your style in the comments 👇

Which song has been your favourite for teaching grammar or vocabulary?

Can you finish this sentence:
"My students always surprise me when they ___________."