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Breaking the Ice in the ESL Classroom: Icebreaker Activities

An icebreaker activity is a short, engaging exercise used at the beginning of an ESL class to help students feel more comfortable, relaxed, and ready to participate. These activities encourage…

tesol March 6, 2024

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Observation in TESOL Instruction

Observation is the systematic process of gathering information about a TESOL classroom environment. The observer focuses on various aspects like teacher-student interactions, teaching methods, student engagement, and learning outcomes. This…

tesol March 6, 2024

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Unleash Your Inner Explorer: Teach English, Live Thai!

Imagine: Sun-kissed beaches beneath cerulean skies. The divine aroma of street food spices. Bustling markets bursting with vibrant silks and exotic fruits. The gentle lapping of turquoise waters against your…

tesol February 9, 2024

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Emordnilaps: A Fun and Engaging Way to Teach English Vocabulary

While most are familiar with palindromes—words or phrases reading the same backward and forward (e.g., "racecar," "madam")—the intriguing world of emordnilaps often remains unexplored. Emordnilaps (sometimes called "semordnilaps" or "reverse…

tesol February 1, 2024

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The Transformative Power of Penmanship: Understanding Graphology & Handwriting Analysis

The intriguing interplay between handwriting and the unconscious mind has long fascinated psychoanalysts and graphologists, offering a window into the hidden facets of our personality. The concept of handwriting as…

tesol January 22, 2024

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Congratulations to Flora, Our Latest TESOL Expert Graduate!

Today, we celebrate a remarkable achievement as Flora, one of our dedicated students, joins the ranks of American TESOL Institute graduates. Flora has successfully completed the TESOL Expert Certifications, an…

tesol November 23, 2023

American TESOL Institute

Join Us for a Transformative Webinar on Dictation: The Magical Tool to Build All Four English Skills!

Are you looking to elevate your English language teaching and learning strategies? Discover the key to enhancing all four crucial language skills in your students through the American TESOL Institute's…

tesol November 7, 2023

American TESOL Institute

Techniques to Teach English with Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)

https://youtu.be/x8CmidlNROI?si=m3i-8zbgZoVZmxEF Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a set of techniques that aims to help individuals improve their communication, personal development, and overall well-being. NLP is based on the idea that there…

tesol September 23, 2023

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Lexical Semantics; Building Learners’ Vocabularies Through Synonymy, Polysemy, and Homonymy

https://youtu.be/wLuscdp9I34 All are welcome to join us live for an exciting webinar on Lexical Semantics to build learners' vocabulary through synonymy, polysemy, and homonymy. This American TESOL webinar will unlock the…

tesol August 7, 2023

Go Teach Abroad

The Hidden Language of Embedded Commands: 10 Positive and 10 Negative Examples

Below are 10 examples of positive embedded commands and 10 examples of negative embedded commands. Each set is phrased to be relatively subtle, so the embedded directive (in italics) isn’t…

tesol July 18, 2023

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Join an American TESOL Certification Course in Taipei City, Taiwan

The American TESOL Institute is proud and excited to now offer students around the world an opportunity to join an in-person certification in Taiwan. All nationalities are welcome to attend…

tesol July 17, 2023

American TESOL Institute

How to Teach TOEIC, TOEFL, and IELTS

The American TESOL Institute is excited to provide students and teachers from around the world an Interactive Distance Learning (IDL) webinar on how to teach TOEIC, TOEFL, and IELTS. https://youtu.be/HnfKaH3kohY TOEIC, TOEFL,…

tesol June 29, 2023

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Travel to Teach in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Jobs and Certification

Guayaquil is a vibrant city located in southwestern Ecuador. Here are some key facts about the region. Largest City: Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador, both in terms of…

tesol June 19, 2023

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Train the Trainer: TESOL AI Teacher

Discover methods, approaches, and theories of teaching English to speakers of other languages generated with artificial intelligence.

tesol May 31, 2023

American TESOL Institute

Join a TESOL/TEFL course in Buenos Aires, Argentina

The American TESOL Institute is proud and excited to now offer students around the world an opportunity to attend an in-person certification in Argentina. All nationalities are welcome to attend…

tesol May 18, 2023

American TESOL Institute

20 Prompts to Learn English with AI Chat

Talk-to-ChatGPT extension allows users to talk with the AI using their voice (speech recognition), and listen to the bot's answer with a voice (text-to-speech), rather than typing. Download from the Chrome Web…

tesol May 15, 2023

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How to Teach English with Generative Pre-trained Transformer Chat

Embrace a new era of human-computer symbiosis by learning how to teach English with ChatGPT. The American TESOL Institute is excited to provide students and teachers from around the world…

tesol May 9, 2023

American TESOL Institute

Discover the Hidden Gems of Vietnam: Travel, Teach, and Experience the Land of the Ascending Dragon

Vietnam is a country that captivates with its rich history, diverse landscapes, and warm hospitality. Known as the "Land of the Ascending Dragon," Vietnam offers a unique blend of vibrant…

tesol April 25, 2023

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11 Places to Travel, Teach, and Experience Thailand

Thailand is a country with a rich cultural heritage and a unique identity that sets it apart from other countries in the region. Here are 11 places in Thailand to…

tesol April 18, 2023

American TESOL Institute

From Pen Strokes to Personal Growth: Harnessing the Letter “t” to Cultivate Ambition, Confidence, and a Growth Mind Set

Handwriting is more than an antiquated skill—it’s a form of embodied cognition. The tiny movements your students make on paper create sensory feedback loops that reinforce thoughts and emotions much…

tesol April 17, 2023

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Certification in Teaching Sustainable Development to ESL Students

The American TESOL Institute is proud and excited to now offer students and teachers around the world an Interactive Distance Learning (IDL) webinar LIVE on Zoom. All are welcome to…

tesol March 22, 2023

American TESOL Institute TESOL Webinars

Teach and Learn English with Rap

https://youtu.be/e1Qs9HbKB-0 Join us Live March 23rd at 12pm New York Time with Fluency MC for a webinar on how to teach and learn English with rap music, and the basics…

tesol February 28, 2023

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American TESOL Institute TESOL Webinars

AmTESOL Webinar – Methods and Approaches to Teaching English

Join us for an enlightening and educational experience! All are welcome to attend an upcoming webinar to learn from industry expert Jason R. Levine, and gain valuable insights on how…

tesol January 22, 2023