Teaching English - Techniques, Resources, Certificates, Employment
TESOL Teaching English resources for ESL EFL classes such as, as well as teaching certificates and qualifications information and ESL EFL job opportunity listings.
Teaching English Abroad - What Happens When There are Problems?
Unfortunately, problems can occur when living and teaching English abroad. Most recently NOVA in Japan has gone bankrupt leaving 4,000 English teachers stranded. Here are some tips to dealing with problems that may occur when living abroad, and resources to help you move forward.
Unfortunately, problems can occur when living and teaching English abroad. Most recently NOVA in Japan has gone bankrupt leaving 4,000 English teachers stranded. Here are some tips to dealing with problems that may occur when living abroad, and resources to help you move forward.
Teaching ESL: Vocabulary Books
These top choice books are used for teaching English vocabulary to English as a Second or Foreign Language classes. These books can be used to develop activities, complement class exercises or give students extra vocabulary practice at home.
These top choice books are used for teaching English vocabulary to English as a Second or Foreign Language classes. These books can be used to develop activities, complement class exercises or give students extra vocabulary practice at home.
Teaching ESL - Books on Reading Skills
These top choice books are used for teaching English reading skills to English as a Second or Foreign Language classes. These books can be used to develop activities, complement class exercises or give students extra reading skills practice at home.
These top choice books are used for teaching English reading skills to English as a Second or Foreign Language classes. These books can be used to develop activities, complement class exercises or give students extra reading skills practice at home.
Teaching ESL: Books on Writing Skills
These top choice books are used for teaching English writing skills to English as a Second or Foreign Language classes. These books can be used to develop activities, complement class exercises or give students extra writing skills practice at home.
These top choice books are used for teaching English writing skills to English as a Second or Foreign Language classes. These books can be used to develop activities, complement class exercises or give students extra writing skills practice at home.
Teaching English Abroad - What Happens When There are Problems?
Unfortunately, problems can occur when living and teaching English abroad. Most recently NOVA in Japan has gone bankrupt leaving 4,000 English teachers stranded. Here are some tips to dealing with problems that may occur when living abroad, and resources to help you move forward.
Unfortunately, problems can occur when living and teaching English abroad. Most recently NOVA in Japan has gone bankrupt leaving 4,000 English teachers stranded. Here are some tips to dealing with problems that may occur when living abroad, and resources to help you move forward.
Multiple Intelligences in the ESL Classroom
An overview of multiple intelligences and their use in the ESL and EFL classroom. Each overview provides example lessons focusing on the intelligence type.
An overview of multiple intelligences and their use in the ESL and EFL classroom. Each overview provides example lessons focusing on the intelligence type.
Business English Level Test
Discover your students' business English level with this test. The test focuses on English as it is used in the workplace, testing common business phrases and typical workplace vocabulary. At the end of the test, you will be given your appropriate business English level.
Discover your students' business English level with this test. The test focuses on English as it is used in the workplace, testing common business phrases and typical workplace vocabulary. At the end of the test, you will be given your appropriate business English level.
Borat an ESL Hero!
A look at the latest Borat craze and its significance to ESL and English as a Second or Foreign Language Learners.
A look at the latest Borat craze and its significance to ESL and English as a Second or Foreign Language Learners.
Online English Teaching Certification
i-to-i Online TEFL Course review by Kenneth Beare about.com's guide to English as a second language for ESL and EFL teachers wanting to get teaching credentials via an online course.
i-to-i Online TEFL Course review by Kenneth Beare about.com's guide to English as a second language for ESL and EFL teachers wanting to get teaching credentials via an online course.
Appropriate Teaching Materials
A discussion of when to use authentic and teacher generated teaching materials for the class room.
A discussion of when to use authentic and teacher generated teaching materials for the class room.
Book Review: "Implementing the Lexical Approach"
"Implementing the Lexical Approach" by Michael Lewis provides teachers with tools and strategies to implement the lexical approach in their classes. Included are six case studies which provide valuable context for teaching professionals.
"Implementing the Lexical Approach" by Michael Lewis provides teachers with tools and strategies to implement the lexical approach in their classes. Included are six case studies which provide valuable context for teaching professionals.
Book Review: "The Language Instinct"
"The Language Instinct" by Steven Pinker provides an interesting and provocative look at how we acquire our language skills. His humorous style makes this book well worth reading for both teachers and advanced level students.
"The Language Instinct" by Steven Pinker provides an interesting and provocative look at how we acquire our language skills. His humorous style makes this book well worth reading for both teachers and advanced level students.
BRAIN friendly English Learning
Take a look at this exciting approach to learning/teaching English which focuses on using all areas of the brain while enjoying learning.
Take a look at this exciting approach to learning/teaching English which focuses on using all areas of the brain while enjoying learning.
Business English Reference
Top business English books for English as special purposes learners and teachers. These books can help you improve your English for specific business situations.
Top business English books for English as special purposes learners and teachers. These books can help you improve your English for specific business situations.
CALL in the ESL/EFL Classroom
Using Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) in the ESL/EFL classroom, including sample lessons. By your About.com ESL guide.
Using Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) in the ESL/EFL classroom, including sample lessons. By your About.com ESL guide.
Choosing Props for the ESL/EFL classroom
The use of various "props" in the classroom can really liven things up and help students improve their long term learning.
The use of various "props" in the classroom can really liven things up and help students improve their long term learning.
Conversation Tips
Discussion of strategies to help students improve their conversational skills.
Discussion of strategies to help students improve their conversational skills.
English Learner Dictionaries
Top Recommendations for English Learner dictionaries for English as a Second Language learners and classes for both American English and British English.
Top Recommendations for English Learner dictionaries for English as a Second Language learners and classes for both American English and British English.
English Learning Forum
English Learning Forum examples of posts at esl.about.com.
English Learning Forum examples of posts at esl.about.com.
English Learning Podcasts
Overview of podcasting for English teachers and learners including an introduction to podcasting and recommended sites with English learning podcasts.
Overview of podcasting for English teachers and learners including an introduction to podcasting and recommended sites with English learning podcasts.
English-to-go
Top class provider of English training resources delivered via the Internet. Resources are used by more than 55,000 teachers in 190 countries. Lessons are based on Reuters® news articles. Self-study online lessons are also offered for exam preparation as well as general study.
Top class provider of English training resources delivered via the Internet. Resources are used by more than 55,000 teachers in 190 countries. Lessons are based on Reuters® news articles. Self-study online lessons are also offered for exam preparation as well as general study.
ESL / EFL Abbreviations
You might be a bit confused by the all the abbreviations you see connected with teaching English. Here are the most common abbreviations that you will need to know when teaching or studying English.
You might be a bit confused by the all the abbreviations you see connected with teaching English. Here are the most common abbreviations that you will need to know when teaching or studying English.
Esl-Lounge for Teachers
ESL-Lounge provides free esl lesson plans and materials, as well as a TEFL guide and many other resources arranged by level. Excellent resource for teachers.
ESL-Lounge provides free esl lesson plans and materials, as well as a TEFL guide and many other resources arranged by level. Excellent resource for teachers.
Free Teaching ESL / EFL Course
This course introduces and discusses the most important aspects of teaching: basic theory, job opportunities, teaching speaking, grammar, listening, reading and writing skills, how to assess student needs, develop a syllabus, and hints and tricks for a more enjoyable teaching environment. During the course ready to go lesson plans will be provided to help you implement the techniques discussed.
This course introduces and discusses the most important aspects of teaching: basic theory, job opportunities, teaching speaking, grammar, listening, reading and writing skills, how to assess student needs, develop a syllabus, and hints and tricks for a more enjoyable teaching environment. During the course ready to go lesson plans will be provided to help you implement the techniques discussed.
Grammar Chants
Grammar chants can be a lot of fun to use in classes. They are especially effective to help students learn problematic forms, words, etc. through repetition the right side of the brain engages its 'musical' intelligence.
Grammar chants can be a lot of fun to use in classes. They are especially effective to help students learn problematic forms, words, etc. through repetition the right side of the brain engages its 'musical' intelligence.
Guide to Teaching English (ESL, EFL, TEFL) for Non - Professionals
Speaking English as your mother tongue does not a ESL or EFL (English as second language / English as foreign language) teacher make! This guide is provided for those of you who would like to know some of the basics of teaching English to non-native speakers of English. These basic techniques are useful when teaching friends, at a charity, on a volunteer basis, as a part-time job, as a hobby, etc.
Speaking English as your mother tongue does not a ESL or EFL (English as second language / English as foreign language) teacher make! This guide is provided for those of you who would like to know some of the basics of teaching English to non-native speakers of English. These basic techniques are useful when teaching friends, at a charity, on a volunteer basis, as a part-time job, as a hobby, etc.
How to Choose Teaching Materials
This quick guide will help you in your decision making process and point you to some of the resources on this site that can help you find the right coursebooks and supplementary materials for your course
This quick guide will help you in your decision making process and point you to some of the resources on this site that can help you find the right coursebooks and supplementary materials for your course
How to Use a Computer in Class
How to employ the computer as an English learning tool and make sure that it does not become the focus of the lesson.
How to employ the computer as an English learning tool and make sure that it does not become the focus of the lesson.
Principled Eclecticism
The art of picking and choosing your approach based on a student needs analysis. Includes an analysis of two example classes.
The art of picking and choosing your approach based on a student needs analysis. Includes an analysis of two example classes.
Printable Quizzes for Classes
A number of quizzes on this site are interactive and difficult to print out. Now, you can go to this page to print out these quizzes for in class use.
A number of quizzes on this site are interactive and difficult to print out. Now, you can go to this page to print out these quizzes for in class use.
Setting ESL Objectives
Knowing exactly what you want is half the battle and can dramatically improve your learning curve.
Knowing exactly what you want is half the battle and can dramatically improve your learning curve.
Student Correction - When and How?
A discussion of when and how to correct students in English learning classes, especially ESL and EFL classes. After a short look at current techniques, the article ends with suggestions as to when and how it is appropriate to correct, while not curbing students' enthusiasm.
A discussion of when and how to correct students in English learning classes, especially ESL and EFL classes. After a short look at current techniques, the article ends with suggestions as to when and how it is appropriate to correct, while not curbing students' enthusiasm.
Submit Your Best Lesson
An invitation to submit your favorite lesson plans and exercises so that teachers around the world can profit from your expertise. Submission is made easy by an online form which allows you to submit your material directly to your guide.
An invitation to submit your favorite lesson plans and exercises so that teachers around the world can profit from your expertise. Submission is made easy by an online form which allows you to submit your material directly to your guide.
Teacher Resource Books for ESL Adult Learners
As any ESL teacher knows, having a grab bag of enjoyable learning activities helps to liven up any ESL class. These activities are useful for teaching inductively, filling gaps and introducing topics. Here is a list of five books that are sure to help you times of need.
As any ESL teacher knows, having a grab bag of enjoyable learning activities helps to liven up any ESL class. These activities are useful for teaching inductively, filling gaps and introducing topics. Here is a list of five books that are sure to help you times of need.
Teaching Absolute Beginners - 20 Point Program
Teaching absolute beginners requires the teacher to pay special attention to the order in which new language is introduced. This 20 point program provides a syllabus to take students from speaking no English at all to being able to fulfill basic communication needs including; giving person information describing their daily routines and the world around them.
Teaching absolute beginners requires the teacher to pay special attention to the order in which new language is introduced. This 20 point program provides a syllabus to take students from speaking no English at all to being able to fulfill basic communication needs including; giving person information describing their daily routines and the world around them.
Teaching ESL - Reading
Top choices of books for teaching English reading skills to English as a Second or Foreign Language classes. These books can be used to develop activities, complement class exercises or give students extra reading skills practice at home.
Top choices of books for teaching English reading skills to English as a Second or Foreign Language classes. These books can be used to develop activities, complement class exercises or give students extra reading skills practice at home.
Teaching ESL - Vocabulary
Top choices of books for teaching English vocabulary to English as a Second or Foreign Language classes. These books can be used to develop activities, complement class exercises or give students extra vocabulary practice at home.
Top choices of books for teaching English vocabulary to English as a Second or Foreign Language classes. These books can be used to develop activities, complement class exercises or give students extra vocabulary practice at home.
Teaching ESL - Writing
Top choices of books for teaching English writing to English as a Second or Foreign Language classes. These books can be used to develop activities, complement class exercises or give students extra writing practice at home.
Top choices of books for teaching English writing to English as a Second or Foreign Language classes. These books can be used to develop activities, complement class exercises or give students extra writing practice at home.
Teaching Grammar in an ESL / EFL Setting
An overview to teaching grammar in an ESL / EFL setting. This article discusses the questions that need to be asked before beginning to teach the class as well as an explaination of the importance of a bottom up style of teaching.
An overview to teaching grammar in an ESL / EFL setting. This article discusses the questions that need to be asked before beginning to teach the class as well as an explaination of the importance of a bottom up style of teaching.