TEFL & ESL Blog
VIPKid Just Turned 5 – Here’s What They Have Planned for the Future
Can you believe VIPKid is 5 years old? Current teacher Luis walks us through how they celebrated, their history, and what they have planned for the future.
Creating a Life Off Campus: Get More from Your Teaching Experience
Advice from Todd Squitieri on making the most of your time abroad by getting off campus, chasing experiences, and interacting with your community.
64 Free ESL Lesson Plans and Templates
Planning lessons is hard – here are 51 free ESL lesson plans and templates to use in your next class or as inspiration for your next lesson.
77 Free TEFL and ESL Worksheets You Can Use Today
Nearly 80 ESL worksheets and PDFs that your class can use today – subjects range from kids and adults to reading and grammar.
How to Put Together an Awesome Lesson Plan Template
Stuck on lesson planning? Here’s how to create your own lesson plan template using a variety of styles so you can reduce your work and improve your lessons.
How to Speed Through a TESOL Degree Program and Get into a Classroom Sooner
TESOL master’s programs go much more smoothly if you prepare for them – here are some tips to ensure the process goes by quickly.
11 of the Best Pencil Sharpeners for the Classroom (with Reviews)
Pencil sharpeners have come a long way – here are 11 of our favorite sharpeners for the classroom + advice on which is best for you and your students.
Magic Ears Props
Magic Ears recommends you use at least 2 props in your classes – here are 10 of our favorites that can be used for different ages & abilities.
Winter Door Decorations
Looking for some ideas for your winter classroom door decorations? Click here to see our favorites + what other teachers are doing1
Christmas Door Decorations
Looking for ideas to decorate your classroom door for Christmas? Look no further – here are some our favorites + some inspirational pics!
Halloween Door Decorations
Looking for ideas on how to decorate your classroom door for Halloween? We’ve got 15+ decorations, pictures and ideas to inspire you!
Thanksgiving Door Decorations
The holidays are almost here and it’s time to get your Thanksgiving decorations in order for your classroom door – here are 20+ ideas and inspirations!
Fall Classroom Door Decorations
Fall is right around the corner – here are 20+ ideas to take your fall classroom door decorations (and lessons) to the next level!
Best Rolling Carts for Teachers
Rolling carts make every teachers’ job easier – from organization to transportation, these carts are are perfect for busy educators.
5 Incredible Professional Development Books for Teachers
If you subscribe to the teaching motto ‘always be learning’ then these professional development books are for you!
These Are Our 5 Favorite Classroom Management Books
Managing a classroom is an acquired skill and these 5 classroom management books are perfect for teachers looking to up their game!
5 Activities to Help You Teach Phonics & Improve Your Lessons
Phonics can be hard to teach even with native speakers – here are 5 activities to help improve your lessons no matter the age or level of your students.
6 Fun Ways to Teach Vocabulary to Your English Students
Explore 6 awesome ways to teach vocabulary to your students regardless of experience or level!
China Teachers: Here’s How to Link Wechat and Your Bank Card
Wechat might be one of the greatest apps ever and it can make your time in China much easier – here is how to link it with your bank in order to make payments easier in the mainland.
15 ESL Teaching Tips for New Teachers
View our list of 15 ESL teaching tips for new teachers if you’re looking to get into teaching English or just improve your current experience.
Teaching English in Beijing: A Current Teacher Shares Her Experience
Thinking about teaching English in Beijing – here are some tips from a current teacher on why she chose Beijing, what she likes about the city and what her average day is like!
