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Sometimes teachers need to think out loud. A blog is a great place to do this. Here you will find teaching reflections from our own team, as well as submissions from our members. Guest posts welcome!
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My story: A Year Teaching English in Morocco
Monday, April 1st, 2013
I had never visited the country before, or been anywhere in Africa, but the country conjured exotic images of colorful markets, camels and romantic cities like Casablanca. So I thought, Why not?
Highlights of TESOL 13 in Dallas
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013
Reflections on the people, places, and things we discovered during our trip to Dallas for TESOL 13.
Teachers Keep Terry Fox’s Memory Alive
Thursday, September 27th, 2012
Schools across Canada will be taking part in the Terry Fox National School Run Day today. We have teachers to thank for keeping Terry’s memory alive.
An English Lesson At the Tiki Bar
Friday, August 24th, 2012
You never know when you’re going to get called on to teach an English lesson.
#ELTChat Needs Your Support
Tuesday, August 14th, 2012
#ELTChat needs your help. Please pass on this important message.
Teaching English To Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
Monday, June 18th, 2012
The modes of communication are as diverse as everything else in our class – some students speak clearly, some are unintelligible.
Teaching English at the Circus
Friday, May 4th, 2012
Shana Kennedy’s husband is part of the Cirque du Soleil’s show TOTEM. When her family ran away with the circus, she began teaching English to the performers.
Stephen Haff – Routine vs. Curriculum
Tuesday, April 17th, 2012
“Instead of a curriculum I have a routine. But the routine is flexible.”
TESOL 12 Convention Recap
Monday, April 9th, 2012
ESL-Library’s head writer Tara Benwell reflects on another great TESOL conference.
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The Grass Is Always Greener… When You Paint It
Here is a fun way to introduce the English saying "The grass is always greener on the other side". This fun story is an interesting way to explore the differences between "literal" and "figurative" language.
Magic Mayhem! 10+ Ideas & Resources to Motivate Using Magic
ESL-Library blog: May 21, 2013
Many of our learners enjoy the supernatural and are wowed by spells, optical illusions, and tricks. Try one of these ideas to bring a bit of magic and motivation to your class of language learners.
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