On CELTA you are asked to complete four written assignments. Even though you get plenty of help from your tutors, time is pretty tight, and you need to do a lot of individual research. I'd like to show you my assignment 3 with hopes that it will give you some help and inspiration on your… Continue reading CELTA – language skills related tasks
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Cambridge PET – Reading Part 1
There is a big difference between reading and understanding the text. In PET reading part 1, students decipher the meaning of five short texts found in everyday situations. This is my second post focusing on PET exam preparation. Click the link to check out the first part about teaching PET writing Part 1. In PET reading… Continue reading Cambridge PET – Reading Part 1
How to get a CELTA Pass A?
Looks like you’ve made the choice to dive in and become an ESL teacher! Now, it’s time to apply for the CELTA course, and start learning how to pass CELTA to earn that teaching certificate. I have to be real with you. I was thinking about taking CELTA for over a year, always finding excuses… Continue reading How to get a CELTA Pass A?
Teaching Zoom
Teaching online isn't an innovation. In fact, many people have been learning English online for years. However, recent events forced us to adapt and use new technology. I think it is safe to say that many people adapted to the new situation fairly quickly and only with some minor issues. I was 29 at the… Continue reading Teaching Zoom
Happy Ice Cream Month!
As we transition from June to July, we go from pride month to ice cream month. I think it deserves a lesson that celebrates both of these reasons. I have met many ESL teachers who often bring their passion into their classrooms -travelling, crafts, learning languages or even space! It made me think - what… Continue reading Happy Ice Cream Month!
Native speakers only!
Native speakers wanted! Our academy hires native speakers only! Learn English with native speakers! Sounds familiar? What if I tell you that it is all a lie... If you've ever looked for an ESL job, surely you were bombarded with native speakers only! as the top requirement. When I saw it for the first time… Continue reading Native speakers only!
School’s out! – and now what?
We did it! One of the toughest school years is over! So, what’s next on your agenda? Here are some great summer ideas for ESL teachers. The school year 2020/2021 was definitely one of the toughest for teaching. We all had to adjust to a whole new routine, disinfecting everything every few minutes, keeping our… Continue reading School’s out! – and now what?
Young Learner (Movers) – Fun facts about the Sun
The last few weeks of ESL classes can be challenging. With books finished and exams wrapped up, it’s the perfect time for a young learner ESL lesson on the Sun. This fun and engaging lesson teaches students about the Sun’s stages, its effects on health, and how to stay safe during summer. One of my… Continue reading Young Learner (Movers) – Fun facts about the Sun
My CELTA teaching journey
2020 – what a year, right? It was the time when my CELTA teaching journey truly began. I pretty much lost everything but oddly enough, I came out gaining so much more. It was the year I finally chose to focus on myself and invest in what really matters. How it all began... I got… Continue reading My CELTA teaching journey
