Language Teaching
Here are articles about teaching languages: tips and recommendations for tutors, sharing experience & knowledge.
Introducing Phonemic Symbols in the Virtual Classroom
By introducing phonemic symbols in the classroom, we see more advantages that will allow teachers and students to engage in an enriching process of teaching pronunciation in the TEFL classroom.
A Fun and Effective Approach to ESL Lessons
Integrating life skills into ESL lessons not only makes the learning process more enjoyable and memorable but also helps students feel more confident and capable in their daily lives.
Teacher Burnout: Signs and Ways to Avoid It
To wake up one day feeling demotivated, lethargic, weak, unable to work or meet colleagues are signs telling you that it is time to pause and think conveniently and look for urgent measures for the right diagnosis.
How I Learned More About My Native Arabic Language While Teaching
Translating Arabic words into English, explaining them in their social and cultural context, and focusing on pronunciation, the approach I used to teach my children my native Arabic language. Teaching my own children a foreign language and being the only one who spoke Arabic to them was a job that needed patience and persistence. I decided to make learning fun and engaging. I used kids’ songs, animated movies for kids, and everything I have in the house, from food to furniture, grammar books, st
5 Tips for Developing a Perfect Video-Based Lesson
1. Consider your student’s interests It may seem very obvious, but sometimes we forget about it and choose the topic based on our interests. If the student is interested in the topic, it’ll be easier to maintain the conversation. And it’s undoubtedly one of the best ways to keep the student motivated. I understand that it’s impossible to watch only something the student is interested in, but it’s a great idea to add such a lesson to the curriculum. 2. Don’t let the topic come to nothing Most
How to Encourage and Manage Toddlers in Your ESL Class
These days, it’s not new for ESL teachers to have classes with very young children. I even used to have a 2-year-old student. Though some kids are quite advanced, it’s inevitable to meet beginners. Some parents are very ambitious to enroll their kids even if they can’t fluently speak their mother tongue. This turns online teachers into babysitters. Sure enough, it could drain your energy. So, what can you do to handle such students? In this article, I will give examples based on my experiences.
How I Prepared for My Licensure Examination for Teachers During the Pandemic
I was hoping that this exam would be over, but due to the pandemic, it was cancelled and scheduled to move to another month. On the one hand, I feel disappointed because I have to go all over again with the review guide, but on the other hand, it allows me to have more time to get more familiar with other topics that I haven’t studied yet. There’s a saying that “Practice makes you perfect.” Every day I would answer 150 questions...who knows? Some of the items from the test questionnaire might co
Innovative Teaching: Thinking Outside The Box
In order to become innovative and creative in the classroom, we need to examine the mother of all inventions: a necessity that surfaces from an existing gap in conventional methods.
