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Monthly Archives: January 2009
Learn from Hollywood: Using DVDs in TEFL
Can Jackie Chan teach English? I like watching films – it’s one my favourite hobbies. I particularly love watching Japanese films, and I often watch them without English subtitles, which has helped my Japanese ability no end. Using films and … Read More
Tagged: classroom, dvds, film
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Using Skype to Teach TEFL
Here at jobs.ac.uk, we recently published an article on job interviews that use Skype. Skype is also used, however, to teach English. Many English teachers worldwide are using it to communicate with students and run online lessons. What are the … Read More
Tagged: online learning, skype
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A Day in the Life of a TEFL Teacher
7.30am: Here in the land of the rising sun… the sun rises and I wake up. I have several private English classes today (that is, lessons that are not conducted at a school). First things first, though, I have my … Read More
Tagged: day in the life, routine, TEFL
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Role-Plays in the TEFL Classroom
I recently mentioned the use of role-plays to supplement textbook material. What are role-plays, and how can you best use them?
Using Textbooks
How can textbooks be properly utilized in the TEFL classroom? Personally, I don’t use textbooks very often. This is largely down to the type of people and classes I teach (conversation-based lessons). A textbook can be a very useful tool, … Read More
Fluency or accuracy?
Brrr… It’s cold here in my Japanese home. The snow is falling, and the mountains are white-peaked. Bring on the sake! Despite the cold, here’s my latest blog to warm your eyes.
Tagged: fluency, Teaching Tips
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Japanese Students
I’ve been interested in Japan since I was young. So moving here to live and teach English was really the fulfillment of a long-held goal.
Tagged: character, Japan, students
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