In the first part of this post, we covered what problems you can expect when dealing with a multi-level classroom and some strategies you can adopt to make life easier for yourself. However, differing language levels are not just an obstacle in a class, you can also use them to turn your lessons into fruitful […]
Teaching a whole language class as opposed to a private student or two is challenging enough as it is, even without your students’ language levels varying greatly. However, multi-level classrooms are more common than you might think. Even if you teach at a language school with students whose language levels have been thoroughly assessed, everyone […]
No matter if you are a supporter or a critic of the web and social media, you must admit that we live in the era of the Internet. Much like any other, the Internet is a tool. When used cleverly, it will make your tasks easier. Wield it without much care, you might end up […]
Technology is awesome! I think we can agree on that. The problem for us language teachers is that it’s taking away our customer base and moving it online. Now, we can have the debate about whether that means the demise of our industry, or not. But that debate is for another time. I’m here to […]
Русский язык является самым распространенным из славянских и седьмым по количеству носителей в мире. Поэтому многие стремятся изучать русский для работы, ради карьерных перспектив, образования или просто чтобы узнать больше об уникальной русской культуре. Но как можно эффективно преподавать русский язык, когда все наперебой рассказывают, что изучать его так сложно? Без колебаний профессионалы скажут, что […]
The Russian language is the most common of the Slavic and seventh in total number of speakers in the world. Therefore, many people seek to learn Russian for work and to improve their career prospects, for education, or just to know more about the unique Russian culture. But how can you effectively teach the Russian […]
It’s probably not surprising that in this day and age, having a strong online presence is necessary for all businesses and freelancers, no matter what field you are in. As private tutors, you may think that “word of mouth” is sufficient to keep your business going but students are increasingly looking for teachers online. And […]
In a previous blog post, we touched briefly on the distinction between extensive and intensive reading as learning strategies. The first of the two claims that the biggest improvements can be seen when a language learner reads as much as possible, regardless of content. Intensive reading, on the other hand, puts the focus on working […]
Self-study is definitely a great way to approach language learning. You get to pick and choose what topics interest you and fully customise your process. But, there does come a time in every language learner’s life when they feel like getting a teacher to help them might speed up the process. A good teacher can […]
There is something about the sly way that phrasal verbs masquerade as familiar verbs that leads most English language learners to despise and distrust them. The consummate wolf in sheep’s clothing, the phrasal verb poses a unique challenge that often leaves students and teachers at a loss for words. In this article, we’ll discuss the […]
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