There are always opportunities for people to teach English in foreign countries. Even for those who can’t speak the language of the country in question, the demand is still high. For most of the developing world, knowing English, particularly to a high standard, is perhaps one of the most valuable skill they can have. It greatly increases employment opportunities. Knowing that you are performing a public service is something which attracts many people to teaching English in foreign countries, but there are lots of other reasons why doing this could be a good thing for you. Being able to function... Read More »

If you have already earned your teaching qualifications, the next step is to search for a teaching job. When looking for teaching vacancies UK, it is important to familiarise yourself with the intricacies of the job market for teachers. Whether you are a new graduate or a practised educator, doing your search the proper way will greatly boost your chances of landing a teaching job. There are plenty of teaching vacancies UK, but many job seekers feel a bit overwhelmed when they begin searching for job positions. The best thing is that the teaching position offers you satisfaction, stability, a... Read More »

When your employed you‘re likely to have performance reviews, and this is the same in teaching, and it’s important to never underestimate the importance of self assessment. Nobody knows your performance levels like yourself, and in your own mind you will know when you feel you’re performing well or perhaps underperforming. You should always consider your own performance and think about the student’s expectations. Are you meeting their needs? Where can you improve? How can you achieve it? These are the questions you should constantly be asking yourself, and if you can answer those questions, you’re more likely to be... Read More »

Without correct grammar, we don’t have English so it always has to be an important aspect within an English lesson. When you teach English, it can be easy to forget the essentials but that should never be the case, especially for young children. Unfortunately today grammar is not taught as a standalone activity and it tends to merely fall under English. Because of this children can begin reading and learning about famous wordsmiths, but they have to always be constantly learning the basics, and regular grammar activities can help children for a strong understanding on the basics of English. Once... Read More »

Teacher Marking Over the Christmas Break Christmas is supposed to be a time to unwind, relax and enjoy each other’s company, and that can be extremely hard to do if you’re a teacher with a heap of marking to do. Make sure you keep the marking in the back of your mind, but most important make sure it doesn’t affect your spirit on Christmas day. There is bound to be plenty of family gatherings around Christmas, and marking can be a bit of a disruption, so it’s important to find time to get it done, and still enjoy Christmas and... Read More »