Dealing with student reticence in online teaching

Online teaching has thrown us into a world of mics off, cameras off, motivation off. It can be particularly difficult if you are working or teaching from home, and lacking motivation yourself. This week I’ve been presented with a quiet class, so below are some activities that I’ve used to encourage them to speak out.Continue reading “Dealing with student reticence in online teaching”

Where to find ESOL & EAP jobs?

During the last year and a half it has becoming increasingly difficult to find work, especially full time work, such as in-sessional teaching roles. Often the world of ESOL & EAP is divided between summer courses, hourly paid contracts or part time contracts. Disappointingly, these opportunities are few and far between, and universities and collegesContinue reading “Where to find ESOL & EAP jobs?”

Improving your language skills

Many of us are writing our resolutions for the new year. Some of us may be looking to improve writing skills, update our CV and perhaps even our language skills. There are many free resources available to help you do so such as video streaming services and language apps. Many learners prefer to have aContinue reading “Improving your language skills”

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