Archive for the ‘English Teaching’ Category

Active and passive voice: worksheet

February 25th, 2011 in English Teaching

Change the following sentences into passive voice.

1. I know him.

2. His conduct will surprise you.

3. His failure disgusted his parents.

Advantages and challenges of teaching large classes

November 8th, 2010 in English Teaching

Teaching a small group of students is a whole lot easier than teaching a large group. But unfortunately due to budget and space constraints, many ESL schools only offer large classes that may consist of 50 or more students. No matter what the size of your class is, an ESL teacher has to come up with ideas and activities that will interest and engage his / her students. Fortunately, there are many coping skills and activities that will make your job easier.

What are the basics of teaching English to non-native speakers?

October 28th, 2010 in English Teaching

You can’t be an ESL or EFL teacher just because you speak English as a mother tongue. This article explains some of the basics of teaching English to non-native speakers of English.

Pros and Cons of being an ESL Teacher

October 26th, 2010 in English Teaching

An ESL teaching job gives you international travel opportunities, cross-cultural training and immense job satisfaction. But before you decide to become an ESL teacher, you should also be aware of the issues involved. One of the biggest advantages of getting a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification is the opportunity to live and work abroad. Of course, there are challenges too. So what are the pros and cons of being an ESL teacher?

ESL / EFL Abbreviations – Part II

October 3rd, 2010 in English Teaching

GMAT – Graduate Management Admission Test.

GMAT measures a student’s verbal, mathematical, and analytical writing skills. It is taken by students interested in pursuing management education in the US and some other English speaking countries.

ESL / EFL Abbreviations – Part I

October 3rd, 2010 in English Teaching

There are a number of abbreviations connected with teaching English. Here are the most common abbreviations you need to know.

ELT – English Language Teaching
ESL – English as a Second Language
EFL – English as a Foreign Language

ESL Teaching Tips

July 30th, 2010 in English Teaching

Let them talk