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Do you want time to breathe in your ELT life? Think it’s impossible (or at least not very likely)? I used to think that there was no way through or around the stress and overwhelm as an ESL teacher. But I discovered over time, and with a bit of trial and error, that it’s there, waiting to be found. A few posts back I asked ELT professionals what brings them relief, and 75% said: Being prepared. Are you surprised? I’m not. And here’s why. When you're prepared: - you save time. - you have peace of mind. - you know where you're going. - you can manage your time better. - you're more likely to get things done. Even when hiccups do occur, your level of preparation can assist you in making the necessary adjustments. So instead of feeling stressed out by unexpected events life throws at you or not achieving what you’d hoped, … prepare yourself. I’ve spent the the last year creating, working through, and getting feedback on two digital products so that I can help you find relief and be more prepared in your ELT life. I’m excited to announce that they’re available to you starting today! 1. Create a teaching contingency plan. Don't get caught in a panic, wondering what to do when your pipes decide to burst and have class in two hours. 2. Develop a personal professional development plan. Instead of signing up for too many things and accomplishing too little, choose the activities that are right for you and fit your schedule. You can purchase these digital products on my website. Click the link to get yours. >> https://lnkd.in/geGewUiX #EnglishTeacher #esl #efl #TeachingEnglish

Discover the essential building blocks for effective online teaching 👩🏫🌐 Check out Stephanie Hirschman's insightful article on how to navigate the ever-changing landscape of language teaching, and how a walk in the woods can be key for lesson planning! 🤔 Curious? Read more here ▶️ https://bit.ly/45vu0JA #AdvancingLearning #TeachEnglish #OnlineTeaching

Very much looking forward to reuniting with my fellow trainers, friends and inspirations @SteveHirschhorn and Cristina Nicolaou for this afternoon's GTEFL session Scaling The Highlands: Tackling The Fear Of Teaching Advanced Learners See a promo video here https://lnkd.in/e-pAVbmA Attend for free following this link https://lnkd.in/e7-Kzpxc Here's a (not very) brief synopsis of the session: When I completed my initial training as an English language teacher, I was told not to teach exam classes or advanced level students for at least two years. The idea was that new teachers would benefit from a couple of years teaching General English at lower levels first, before taking on these more “demanding” classes. I followed this advice, but quickly came to love the challenge of teaching both exam classes and very high-level learners. However, teaching very high level learners, a number of whom will want to take an exam like Cambridge C2 Proficiency, is something which creates fear for many teachers, who sometimes can feel that they are somehow not good enough. This masterclass addresses these issues and considers what proficient learners of English are likely to want and to need to develop their English to these high levels. It also introduces the idea of the needs (and wants) analysis as a tool to help all teachers, both inexperienced and very experienced, to identify what and how learning can take place to meet these needs. I also introduce two different ways of thinking about syllabus design, which show different ways of approaching learning, and I aim to take away some of the fear and the mystique which surrounds teaching at the very highest levels. Come along and find out what it is really like to tackle C2 Proficiency!

Here I am an English education student and participant. This seminar aims to Empowering Technology Towards ELT Techniques and Strategies.

Discover the essential building blocks for effective online teaching 👩🏫🌐 Check out Stephanie Hirschman's insightful article on how to navigate the ever-changing landscape of language teaching, and how a walk in the woods can be key for lesson planning! 🤔 Curious? Read more here ▶️ https://bit.ly/3R77EtK #AdvancingLearning #TeachEnglish #OnlineTeaching

I've been asked many times to create more content related to teaching principles and methodologies. So here is a video with 20 ESL Teaching Methodologies. #teaching #methodology #esl https://lnkd.in/gtqYJqms

If you are an ELT teacher (or any language teacher with a functional knowledge of English, really), you should try and take an online course offered by the EVO section of IATEFL. I have just finished a marvellous one entitled "Creating AI-generated activities for ELT", and it just opened up my mind to a realm of possibilities. I am still digesting everything we learned, and I am positively in awe of the moderators (Dr. Nellie Deutsch, Dr. Doris Morelos and Ms. Amany Alkkayat) for their generosity in sharing their time and expertise FOR FREE for one month!! Here's my certificate!!!

In the realm of language education, finding innovative and effective methods to teach fundamental concepts is key to unlocking our students' potential. Today, I'm excited to share an enlightening article that delves into the art of teaching numbers in English. This piece is a treasure trove of strategies and practical tips aimed at enriching the learning experience and making the acquisition of numerical concepts in a new language both engaging and accessible. Whether you're an educator seeking fresh inspiration or a language learner on the quest for more dynamic study methods, this guide offers invaluable insights. It’s a testament to how creative teaching methods can transform the educational journey into an engaging and fruitful adventure. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dhB4yF_U I believe in the power of sharing knowledge and experiences to foster growth and innovation in the educational sector. Let’s continue to support each other by sharing resources, strategies, and success stories. #EducationInnovation #LanguageLearning #EnglishEducation #TeachingStrategies #ProfessionalDevelopment #LearningAndDevelopment #EducationalResources #LanguageTeachers #ContinuousLearning #EducationSector

A teacher is basically a learner, and we never stop learning. After completing the courses, not only have I had more opportunities to gain and consolidate my understanding in English Language Teaching, but I also discover more really tiny aspects of my knowledge that I had overlooked before. Of course, these are great courses and I need to continue my ELT journey and keep learning to improve my pedagogical skills. #learning #englishlanguageteaching #courses

🔸 Tefl 🔸 Langauge teaching 🔸 Englsih 📚 🔸 Teaching approaches 🔸 Daily briefings ✨ Cognitive Humanistic Approach ✍️ Was in trend in the 60s and the 70s ✍️Heavily influenced by the psychologists and sociolinguists. ✍️ It is not a Classroom Approach. ✍️ Focus is on the characteristics of the learners' brain rather than specific materials or content. ✍️ The cognitive approach concentrates on how the Brain Processes Language and How Language Structures and Knowledge are acquired and remembered.