Course syllabus, programme, curriculum - so many different names, but they all boil down to one thing: creating a structured plan for your language course. Check out our tips and ideas on how to create a syllabus for your English course.

Nowadays, more and more people (including your students!) have to interview for a new job in English. In this article, we want to encourage you to help your students ace those questions and get their dream job!

Being a teacher very often involves working 7 days a week. You might have classes only 4 or 5 times a week but your teacher brain definitely works more than that. Our to-do lists are never-ending, there are always tests to mark, things to cut out, lessons to prepare and homework to check. Of course, we all know it’s not good for us to be working all the time, but do we really take care of ourselves as we should? Today we want to ask you to look after yourself a little bit more with these 6 tips.

Nowadays, it’s very easy to develop as a teacher. You can get better in any areas you want, anytime you want. But it’s also easy to get overwhelmed with all of the ideas, new teaching techniques, articles etc. So before you start binge-watching all the webinars, have a look at these few tips on how to develop without burning out. 

The end of the year is a great moment to take stock of what happened in that year. Very often we don’t realise just how much we’ve accomplished as teachers. In this article we have 10 questions to help you reflect on your teaching experience this year. These questions will help you recall your achievements and they will also pinpoint areas that you still might need help with next year. 

In English classes, we often focus on teaching students to make presentations, answer discussion questions, and describe pictures. However, we sometimes overlook practising a key skill: asking questions. This skill is essential in daily life, yet forming questions in English can be challenging due to complex grammar rules.

Are discussion questions only to be discussed? Not necessarily! Have a look at our ideas on what else you can do with a list of discussion questions.

With so many new teaching methods, educational trends and applications, we might get a bit overwhelmed. It’s difficult to choose the right way of teaching out of everything that’s thrown at us. Fortunately, there are some rules that, if followed, will lead your students to success in learning English. 

Read on to find out what they are.

When it comes to setting homework for adult learners of English, it's a whole different ball game compared to younger students. Adults come with their own set of challenges—busy schedules, varied motivations, and sometimes anxiety about getting back into learning mode. So, how do you make sure the homework you assign is helpful, engaging, and respectful of their time? In this article we have some tips to help you.

September is just around the corner, and that means your first classes with new students are coming up. These can be a bit nerve-wracking. You want to learn more about your students—their interests, learning styles, and language goals. Plus, you’re aiming to make a great first impression!

In this article discover the 6 golden rules for running your first lesson with a new student.

Creativity is essential for teachers. But as we all know, sometimes, it just doesn’t happen. You’re trying so hard to come up with an idea for a lesson, but the opposite seems to happen. The harder you try, the more difficult it gets. 

Teaching adults for the first time can be intimidating. Unlike children, adults often have higher expectations and may lack motivation. However, by following certain guidelines, you can significantly ease the process and reduce your stress. Check out our top 5 rules for teaching adults below.

What do you do when you have no idea what to do with your students? Have you ever been in a situation like this? It happened to us many times. Especially with students who we’d taught for many years.

Here’s a simple recipe for a lesson that will save you anytime you don’t know what do to.

As a teacher, you’re probably familiar with a desert island dilemma:

You’re stuck on a desert island together with 7 other people: a policeman, a prisoner, a chef, a toddler, a retired doctor, a young couple. There’s a boat coming to rescue 3 of you. You can save yourself and 2 other people. The boat journey is going to take a few days. Who do you save?

In this post, we’ll show you how to turn this short dilemma into a full lesson with grammar practice.

Running conversation classes might seem easy - just turn up and talk for an hour. You could do that. Or you could do a little bit more and make your conversation classes a lot more effective and easier to plan. In this article we have 3 quick tips for you. Read on!

June is the month when most language courses come to an end. And so it is also a perfect time to get feedback from your students and reflect on your teaching style.

In this post, we have 7 questions that will help you get that feedback without completing boring questionnaires. It is a good idea to use them in an informal chat as part of your last class.

Role plays are one of our favourite EFL activities. They allow students to practise communication, they’re fun and quick to set up. In this article we have a few tips on how you can get the most out of role plays.

Role plays are one of the most effective ways of practising functional language. Unfortunately, not all students love them as much as teachers do. Let’s have a look at how you can make them more accessible!

Teaching isn’t only about running lessons, we all know this. A lot goes on behind the scenes: preparing materials, planning lessons, preparing games, revision activities, marking tests, and a lot more. If you sometimes just have enough and want to take a day off, get your students to do some of this work for you. We have a few ideas for you below.

Being a teacher is time-consuming! A lot goes on behind the scenes and managing your time effectively is essential in this job. Here are some tips on how you can save some time and maintain a work-life balance.