Feel like your lessons are a little monochrome? Here are five ideas from Kenneth Beare (editor of esl.about.com) to inject some color into your classes with pens, chalk, and crayons. It won't just make your lessons livelier, it'll also help the teaching process, as many students find visual aids help them better understand tricky concepts: Using Color to Teach Tenses One of the most common instructional topics you'll face in the classroom is the use...

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Do you want to start using stories in the preschool ESL classroom but don't know where to start?  There are many great pre-k activities for ESL classrooms, including games, but it's also very important to not discount the power of stories.  Whether you're reading a classic book, making up a story as you go along or designing a story specifically for a particular lesson, you'll want to be sure to include stories in the preschool...

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Thinking about teaching abroad? It can all seem a bit daunting, can’t it? To help make sure you have the best possible time abroad, we asked some ex-China interns who have been there, done that and got the cheesy t-shirt to share their top tips for new TEFLers. Think of them as the big brothers and sisters who are here to guide you through the TEFL world… "There are many corny, cliché remarks I could...

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Having acquired brand new Teaching English as a Foreign Language skills from i-to-i TEFL, the world really will be your oyster.  A TEFL qualification is perhaps the most transferable skill you can obtain, because it can take you anywhere in the world and enable you to find well paying work to support your brand new life abroad. Those who choose to learn TEFL and become English teachers quickly discover that their new qualifications are in...

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The number of TEFL jobs abroad has tripled in the past decade, as demand for native English teachers around the world explodes. According to reports in The Guardian, there are now over 250,000 TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language) vacancies across the world, with the majority of these in Asia. This increase in demand for certified TEFL teachers makes teaching English abroad a great option for those who are struggling to find work in...

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December is that month of the year where everyone starts to feel a little bit warm and fuzzy inside. You spend lots of time with your family… eat lots and lots of food… expand your waistline… exchange gifts… and get ready to embrace the New Year. But find out how these TEFLers – eager to explore the TEFL life abroad – are enjoying themselves this December. And remember, these adventures abroad are awaiting you too!...

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Let’s face it, taking the plunge and jetting off to teach English abroad is probably the boldest move you’ll ever make! It’s going to be something completely different to you and most likely be the most amazing thing you’ve ever done! Here are some tips to ensure you have the time of your life: 1- Don’t spend all your time with fellow foreigners! It’s tempting just to spend all your time with people who are...

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Teaching English abroad is a confusing business – all those different courses and opportunities, and that’s before we even get started on the grammar! So it’s only natural that we get asked lots and lots of questions. To help clear things up, we’ve put together a list of the most common misconceptions about teaching English overseas you know just how easy it really is! 1/ Do I need to speak another language? The most popular...

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Creating really great lesson plans is what can make or break teachers. Anyone can cobble together a lesson plan, but creating an effective one which meets the requirements of your learners is the tricky part. Here are just 10 simple things you can do to create the perfect lesson plan: 1- Think about the outcomes It sounds simple right? But it’s really easy to get tempted into using activities that you think are fun but...

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Poland isn’t just about its cabbage stew and countless castles – oh no! There are loads of cosmopolitan cities and amazing countryside, so if you’re looking for a place to start your TEFL adventure, Poland could be perfect! i-to-i has teamed up with the Speed School of English, to offer the Teach in Poland Internship giving you five months of fantastic teaching in Southern Poland, filled with loads of support and all the training. Are...

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