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Starting out as an EFL teacher in a foreign country can open up a wide variety of opportunities for you to travel and immerse yourself in another culture. But how do you overcome feelings of loneliness outside the classroom?

An EFL teacher's job involves more than just teaching English. He or she must be careful to show respect for their students' culture, and not cause needless offence in class

Some EFL teachers face the hardest hurdle of all and that is having to deal with a teaching job that they hate. What options are available in this situation?

It is largely up to you and to local custom whether you decide to pursue friendships with your students outside the classroom. Doing so has its obvious advantages as well as disadvantages.

In your first weeks and months as an EFL teacher, you will need to work very hard to gain your students' trust and respect. Here are some things you can do as a teacher to foster good relations

In Part I of this series we looked at how a teacher's attire, punctuality and organisational skills can have an impact on a classroom full of students. This article will look at some further suggestions that can help EFL teachers form a good relationship with their students

Each year more and more newly qualified EFL teachers are packing their bags and moving abroad to teach English. Here are 4 reasons why they choose to do this

A cover letter is your chance to shine and impress the director of the language institute you are applying to work for. The following article will discuss what you should include in your cover letter and how it should come across

Corporations all over the world are hiring teachers to teach Corporate English (EFL) classes - this article tells you how to teach a beginning corporate English conversation class.

The CELTA equips successful candidates to teach English to students who are learning English as a foreign or second language. But what if you choose not to use it for EFL or ESL?

This lesson plan is awesome for either kids for are being taught EFL Health classes, or for younger kids who are learning Health.

There are many questions that prospective EFL instructors need to ask a potential employer prior to committing to teaching abroad. Asking the tough questions can help avoid problems in the future.

Interested in teaching English to non-native speakers, but unsure of where to start? You might have heard the terms ESL or EFL. But what do they mean?

ESL and EFL students share one obvious trait in common and that is their desire to learn English. However, there are also some notable differences between the two groups of students and that is what will be discussed in this article

The author discusses five tips that can help motivate students to become a better reader in the ESL class.

Written English requires the knowledge and application of sub-skills. An EFL teacher can help to assist students with developing the necessary skills required for writing such as accuracy, fluency, legibility and cohesiveness of thought

Teaching ESL is constantly in demand. Here's how to find one.

A face to face TEFL job interview can be a very unnerving experience for newly qualified EFL teachers. As with all other job interview, first impressions count. Here is what you should avoid doing

Open positions for English teachers are advertised in professional publications as well as in some national newspaper supplements. The demand for English teachers remains constant and high in Bahrain.

You have applied for your CELTA (Certificate in Language Teaching to Adults) course and now you have been told by the school director that you will have to have a CELTA phone interview. What should you expect from the CELTA phone interview?

The Crud is the not so fond name for the horrible cold you get after arriving. Here's a few tips for making it less horrible.

Learning English as a second language is no easy task, but it is possible. There have been many studies and many researchers have found helpful ways to explain grammar structures and instruct language learners in an effective way.

In this article, you will find out why strategic reading is so important and what you can do to implement it in your ESL classroom

In order for teachers to properly teach about comparatives, they must understand the different forms, as well as the rules involved. This helpful guide to the teaching of comparisons allows teachers several ideas and the appropriate background needed.

This short academic research paper focuses on three main types of motivation which are important for EFL and ESL learning and achieving high levels of aptitude.

An analysis of web sites that offer free High School English as a Second Language (ESL) lesson plans. Sites are ranked by quality, quantity, and usefulness of lesson plans and activities.

People choose to become EFL teachers for a number of reasons. If you have found a CELTA programme that suits you, it is also important to look into the advantages and disadvantages of this course before accepting a place

Teaching in Korea is a growing opportunity for English speaking teachers. Find out what you need to know if you are interested.

Find great gifts that teachers of English as a Second language can really use. These ideas for teaching material, equipment, and supplies will be welcomed by any ESL teacher.

Kindergarten is a child's first introduction to the routine and structure of the American education system. But what about ESL students? Where do they fit in?

As a lesson plan for my students I had them sponsor a child overseas through a child sponsorship agency. It's a great way for them to learn about Geography and also teaches them about giving.

This article is directed towards recent graduates who are looking for jobs with a degree in English.

Thais have an opinion about the US mostly cultivated from American TV shows and movies. What are the things they find the strangest about US culture?

I took my TEFL certification at Text and Talk Language School in Bangkok and had an amazing time. Here's why I think the TEFL certification course at this school is so good.

An analysis of web sites that offer free Elementary English as a Second Lanugage (ESL) lesson plans. Sites are ranked by quality, quantity, and usefulness of lesson plans and activities.

An analysis of web sites that offer free elementary school foreign language lesson plans. Sites are ranked by quality, quantity, and usefulness of lesson plans and activities.

An analysis of web sites that offer free high school foreign language lesson plans. Sites are ranked by quality, quantity, and usefulness of lesson plans and activities.

This is intended for those interested in teaching ESL in South Korea. It gives advice on how to choose a school and highlights what can be expected from a Korean employer.

It is easy to take certain gestures for granted when you are from the UK or US. But if you will be teaching abroad, you must watch how gestures can offend people, or even land you in more serious trouble