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I started the blog because I love to write in my spare time, and share my knowledge about how much fun TEFL teaching can really be! I also give lots of tips and tricks about the Cambridge exams and how to effectively prepare your learners to pass!
TEFL Planet
4y ago
Teaching English to learners who have successfully reached C2 level can be unforgiving, and is certainly not for the faint hearted. These are dedicated individuals who will pick apart your grammar explanations, ask you the difference between impossibly similar adjectives, and occasionally produce pieces of writings that are so beautiful you have to read them twice to find some improvements to recommend.
Despite C2 being perhaps the most difficult level to teach, I have often found a lack of resources to help educators plan valuable lesson content. That’s why I have made a few plans of my own a ..read more
TEFL Planet
5y ago
If you have a home computer and a table internet connection, and don’t teach online, you’re missing a great opportunity! Make some extra money in your free time with one of these fantastic companies:
1. English Hunt
These guys are based in South Korea, but also run courses for students in China and Japan. They work in shifts, and you must be available to teach for the entirety of the shift you choose. If you have lots of free time you can even work both shifts and laugh all the way to the bank! Their curriculum is provided for you.
Requirements –
48 college credit hours or a TEFL qualificatio ..read more
TEFL Planet
5y ago
Typically, getting a job in EFL is not difficult. As there is such a demand for teachers around the world, you’ll find that employment comes relatively easily. However, some roles are better than others. There can be a vast disparity between what schools and institutions offer you, and it’s worth your while to look around for different options before you jump on the first offer you receive.
So what should you consider before applying for work in EFL? I’ve tried to put together a little guide on getting the job you want!
Find A Good Fit
Wherever in the world you look for a job in EFL, there is ..read more
TEFL Planet
5y ago
Exam writing can be tough for students to master, especially if they find it difficult to write in their own language, which is increasingly common in the digital era. Combined with topics that can be a little dull, and that they would rarely speak about in their mother tongue, teaching students to produce exam standard writing can be very challenging.
If you want to know more about Cambridge exam writings, check out my previous blogs on the topic here –
Essay Writing For The Cambridge FCE
A Teacher’s Guide To The Cambridge PET Reading And Writing Exam
CAE Example Essay With Examiner Comments ..read more
TEFL Planet
5y ago
As we know, there are different types of adverbs. Generally speaking, I have found that students use most types with relative ease, adverbs of time, place and even frequency, don’t seem to present too much of a challenge for them. But adverbs of manner? Well that’s a different story. Maybe it’s just me and the students that I teach, but they shy away from using them, which is very frustrating! Adverbs are lovely language and to be a successful English speaker, and to pass any exam, they need to be comfortable with using them. So here are some games that I use to help!
Longest Sentence Wins
Bri ..read more
TEFL Planet
5y ago
We all have those students, who are perhaps a little too optimistic about their chances of passing the exam before you think that they’re ready. Sometimes, this positive outlook is a good thing, it means confidence in one’s own abilities, but it can also hinder their progress and put you in a sticky situation. A student failing an exam because they go before they are ready can cause lot of problems;
They lose the substantial amount of money they paid to go in the first place.
They lose trust in themselves or even you, and might not return to try again, making all of that effort and work worthl ..read more