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The articles in this blog are written by OnTESOL trainers and graduates,
who share their experience abroad and in the classroom.
Teaching English Abroad
Find real life stories, tips, recommendations from current experienced OnTESOL graduates teaching English abroad! What to expect, how to get started, and how to excel in the classroom!
How to Succeed in Your EPIK Application: Teach English in Korea
The English Program in Korea (EPIK), run by the Korean Ministry of Education, places native-English-speaking teachers in public schools across 16 provinces to improve students’ English skills and foster cultural…
Why I Left My Office Job to Teach English in Japan
I decided to become an ESL teacher the day I realized the daily grind of office life wasn’t for me. I graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce and was working…
Teaching English in Japan: TEFL Review
About the review: Carol Lum-Takahashi completed the 250-hour TESOL Diploma and the Practicum module with OnTESOL. She has been teaching English in Japan for 22 years! What motivated you to become an ESL teacher? I first came…
Teaching Resources for the ESL Classroom
Free resources for the ESL Classroom: Activities & Games, Lesson Plans, Classroom Management, Teaching Different Levels, and more…
TESOL 101: How to Teach Listening Skills
Listening comprehension is an area that many students feel they need improvement in. They feel lost when they have to deal with English outside the classroom, and don’t always feel…
TESOL: Using Songs with Adult Learners
Why teach English with songs? Songs are an excellent tool for students to have fun while learning English. Many ESL teachers think that using songs in the classroom is only for…
How to Plan Extensive Reading Lessons
Extensive reading lessons are useful to supplement the ESL textbook with authentic material for a meaningful, integrated, and long-lasting language learning experience. Extensive reading differs from intensive reading in that…
Teaching English Online:
Giving Effective Feedback in The Online ESL Classroom
Giving feedback to your online ESL students doesn’t mean judging or assessing their skills, that’s what tests and quizzes are for. Feedback means giving constructive criticism and praise in order…
How to Get Started as an Online English Teacher
Teaching English online is a great opportunity to start a TEFL career from the comfort of your home. In addition to location independence, teaching online offers flexible work hours. Although…
How I Teach ESL Online While I Finish My Degree and Travel the World
Have you ever dreamed of working from the comfort of your own home or travelling the world while still maintaining your income? As an online freelance ESL teacher, I’ve experienced…
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