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Category Archives: Miscellaneous
30 Years Teaching English in Japan: An Interview with Marc Helgesen (Part 1)
In this interview, Marc Helgesen talks about the changes the English teaching community in Japan has witnessed over the last 30 years, the importance of “positive psychology” in language pedagogy, and what it’s like to be a Buddhist monk for … Read More
Essential websites for English learners
The rise of technology and social networks in recent years has provided an unprecedented chance to learn English online in new and exciting ways. However, the the massive range of English learning websites available can be overwhelming and confusing. Here … Read More
A TEFL box of tricks
Props and accessories can be very useful in the TEFL classroom. Today, I’d like to share with you my “TEFL box of tricks” – the essential items I take to every class. 1. Name cards I have found name cards … Read More
Why is English the dominant world language?
1.4 billion speakers of English English is spoken as a second or foreign language by an estimated 950 million people worldwide (Saville-Troike, 2006). This is in addition to the 427 million native speakers of English. But how did the English … Read More
Teaching English off the beaten track – an EFL teacher in Belarus
Teaching English in Belarus meant working with little support or resources for EFL teacher, Gemma Toovey. But her students more than made up for the challenges. In this interview she speaks about the highs and the lows… Read More
Choosing language role models carefully
The demand for native-speaker teachers is high There is no doubt that the demand for native-speaker teachers of English in Japan, Asia, and the rest of the world is high. In many cases, the only requirement for getting an English … Read More
