Language Teaching

Here are articles about teaching languages: tips and recommendations for tutors, sharing experience & knowledge.

Great student

Great Students: Who Are They?

It’s interesting how students can show their appreciation to their language teachers. But I was wondering, how can teachers show their appreciation for their students? After thinking about it, I decided to write this article. How a student can show their appreciation I think many students would agree that it’s hard to find a great teacher. Someone who is invested in really teaching them in a way that is tailored to them personally. I’m also a student. I have a teacher on LiveXP, and I have t

Tutoring a Student With Autism

Tutoring a Student With Autism: Challenges & Success

Tutoring a student with autism can be a challenge, but it can bring great success.

Phonemic symbol

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.

Effective Approach to ESL Lessons

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

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.

Language learning

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

Video-based lesson

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

Encourage Toddlers in Your ESL Class

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.