TEFL & ESL Blog

The 5 Best Projectors for Your Classroom & School
Explore our 11 favorite projectors for your classroom or school and what makes them great – compare features, price, and durability.

Love Your Feet? 14 of the Best Shoes for Teachers
Being on your feet all day can take it out of you, especially if you have the wrong shoes. We wanted to know what the best shoes for teachers are and these 21 pairs are what we came up with, your feet will thank you!

The 5 Best Online TEFL Courses for ANY Job & Budget
For many sectors of the ESL job market, TEFL certification is a must-have in a job candidate. The sheer volume of online TEFL courses offered

68 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.

TEFLPros Review: A Real Teacher Weighs In
In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into the TEFL course offered by TEFLPros, a leading provider of TEFL certification to English teachers from

15 Awesome Teacher Bags to Help You Stay Organized
Staying organized is often easier said than done, but a quality teachers bag definitely makes it easier – here are 15 of our favorites.

5 Items Teachers Should Include in Their Home Office or Classroom
Regardless of whether you’ve moved your classes online temporarily or full time, having your own home office or classroom is a big advantage. Not only

The 5 Best TEFL Certifications & Courses in Japan (for ANY Budget)
Because of the island nation’s unique cultural attractions and relatively high pay rate for English teachers, Japan is an alluring destination for many foreign ESL

17 Engaging ESL Listening Activities for Your Next Class
If you ask any ESL teacher who has worked in the field, they will probably tell you that a huge portion of their classroom time

96 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.

67 ESL Games to Level Up Your Next Class and Help Your Students Learn English
35 ESL games to help improve your lessons – broken into 7 categories and with titles and links, this is a great go-to list for teachers looking to up their game

14 ESL Writing Activities to Spice Up Your Next Class
Writing is one of the four basic English proficiencies next to reading, speaking, and listening. Developing a well-honed ability to write fluidly, naturally, and confidently

10 Awesome ESL Icebreakers to Kickoff Your Next Class
You may be familiar with the term “icebreaker” in contexts outside of school – at a dinner party, on a date, or delivering a presentation

How to Navigate Sticky Cultural Issues While Teaching English in Asia
I have taught English in Southeast Asia for three and a half years (plus an ill-fated six-month-long adventure in 2011 that ended in abject failure).

Yes, You Can Teach Abroad without a TEFL (or Certification) – Here’s Where
Many new ESL teachers enter the job field straight from university or from unrelated professions. Whether you are taking an extended vacation or switching career

10 Teachers Earning Money Outside the Classroom (and How You Can Too)
Do you dream of hustling on the side, starting your own business, or going beyond teaching? Many teachers do. Some are even brave enough to

The Future of Technology and Education
See what the future of education looks like through the eyes of technology in the time of COVID – a look at trends, tools, and tips.

15 Online Education Statistics to Help You Understand the Industry
15 incredible statistics that show just how popular online learning has become and who is benefiting the most.

6 Options to Teach English Online as a South African
Looking for online companies that will hire South Africans? Here are 6 options with their requirements.

Teaching IELTS: Understanding the Test & Planning Classes
Interested in teaching IELTS? Here’s an overview of the test + tips on how to structure your classes.

Where Can You Teach English Without a Degree?
It’s not impossible to teach abroad without a degree – here’s a breakdown of where to start your search and what to expect.