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They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. I aim to prove them wrong. As I mentioned on the home page, I’m pretty much making this whole website thing up as I go. I’m not a web designer or anything; I’m a English teacher. I don’t know really what I’m doing. But that … Read More “Teach an Old Dog New Tricks – Site News” »
If you’re here, that probably means you’re new to teaching English as a foreign language. If so, you might wonder what exactly “pedagogy” means. Pedagogy in TEFL is the way you approach teaching and learning in the classroom, including your methods, strategies, and the reasons behind them. It shapes everything from the way you explain … Read More “What is Pedagogy in TEFL – TEFL 101 for New Teachers” »
When you start learning about TEFL, you’ll hear words like “pedagogy” and “methodology.” Heck, I use them on this site because they are important aspects of TEFL teaching. These words might seem confusing at first. I mean, methodology was fairly straightforward for me, but pedagogy was a complete mystery when I first heard it. But … Read More “Pedagogy vs Methodology in TEFL – TEFL 101 for New Teachers” »
I hinted earlier at some potential TEFL employer red flags with employers with promises of more details later. I try to be a man of my word. Remember, hiring processes are both a chance for you to sell yourself to the employer. It’s also a chance for the employer to sell themselves to you. And … Read More “TEFL Employer Red Flags – What New Teachers Should Watch For” »
So, all of the esoterica didn’t scare you off, eh? Or maybe you haven’t read it yet. I know it wouldn’t have dissuaded me from wanting to go abroad, so I suspect you might be the same. So how do you find your first job as a TEFL teacher? Well, it’s not that different from … Read More “How to Find Your First TEFL Job – TEFL 101 for New Teachers” »
I talked earlier about what TEFL is. I also pointed out some of the benefits of getting certified. But how do you go about choose the right TEFL course? That’s potentially a problem, because it’s kind of the Wild West out there. What do I mean by that? I mean that there are all kind … Read More “How to Choose a TEFL Course (Without Getting Scammed)” »
Ever wondered how people end up teaching English all over the globe? Maybe you’re itching for a career change or just want a job that lets you travel and work at the same time. That’s why I first became a TEFL teacher. It’s not why I’ve stayed a TEFL teacher for over 20 years, but … Read More “What Is TEFL? – TEFL 101 for New Teachers” »
Should you get TEFL certified? I am. Now. When I first started working as a TEFL teacher, I didn’t have any TEFL certification. Heck, I had no special education or training at all. The only thing I had was a B.A. in History, and while I did eventually get a TEFL certification, I’ve parleyed that … Read More “Should You Get TEFL Certified? – TEFL 101 for New Teachers” »
