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Free Friday Professional Development Webinars

Every Friday at 4 PM EST New York Time; join American TESOL Institute for a professional development webinar. To enter a TESOL Webinar Click Here. Next, click Enter as a…

tesol June 15, 2012

American TESOL Institute

TESOL Webinar – Critical Thinking for English Language Learners

Learn how to teach your students critical thinking. Critical thinking is defined as thinking that yields the optimal amount of facts, whether it would be from questioning the premise of…

tesol June 12, 2012

American TESOL Institute

TESOL Webinar – Researching Effectively with Language Learners

Learn how researching has evolved over the last twenty years. Teach your students how to effectively implement technology for modern day research. Explore and utilize the latest technology for research,…

tesol June 6, 2012

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Teaching English in the Philippines, Jobs, News, and Country Information

The Philippines is an archipelago of 7,107 islands. It is named in honor of Philip II of Spain. Philippine society consists of a mixture between Eastern and Western cultures. During…

tesol June 4, 2012

TESOL Webinars

TESOL Webinar – Professional Development Tips for English Language Teaching

This Summer, keep updated with the latest teaching trends through online professional development courses, learn about the 30 goals challenge for educators, and join ATI for a TESOL webinar this…

tesol May 29, 2012

American TESOL Institute

Remembering Memorial Day – Troops to TESOL

Memorial Day is a time to give thanks and recoginition to all Americans who have died serving their country. Troops to TESOL grants U.S. military personnel and their spouse a…

tesol May 27, 2012

TESOL Webinars

TESOL Webinar – Games for Young Learners

What makes computer games fun can offer an interesting new light on what will motivate a student to learn.* Learn how to utilize games effectively for teaching young learners using…

tesol May 23, 2012

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American TESOL Institute Sweepstakes. Enter for a Chance to Train and Teach with ATI

Teach English abroad with American TESOL Institute. Now through June 22, enter for a chance to win a free online TESOL training course. Enter the American TESOL Institute Sweepstakes.

tesol May 22, 2012

TESOL Webinars

TESOL Webinar – Teaching Grammar to Adults and Teens

Grammar is the whole system and structure of a language or of languages in general, usually taken as consisting of syntax and morphology. British English (BrE) is the form of…

tesol May 14, 2012

American TESOL Institute

Free Technology for Teachers

Richard Byrne presents, Free Technology for Teachers, a blog dedicated to sharing free resources that teachers can use in their classroom. Richards's award winning blog contains all types of motivating…

tesol May 9, 2012

TESOL Webinars

TESOL Webinar – Inquiring Minds: Teaching Science to Language Learners. Ideas, Tips, & Resources

Science can make language learning interesting & motivating. Teaching science is one example of Content and Language Integrated Learning, is hands on, and ties into the general educational needs of…

tesol May 1, 2012

American TESOL Institute

Video – American TESOL Teachers Share Their Experience

Now is a great time to teach English abroad with ATI. The staff at American TESOL Institute recently asked its graduates three questions. Why did they choose ATI, what did…

tesol April 18, 2012

American TESOL Institute

Teaching English in the World’s Second Largest Economy, China

China, an ancient land of mystery and intrigue, home to the great philosophers Confucius and Lao Tzu, and the most-populous country in the world with 1.3 billion inhabitants. As the…

tesol April 17, 2012

American TESOL Institute

Teaching English in El Salvador, Jobs, News, and Country Information

El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America, but it’s the most densely populated. It’s currently a country under development, and is recovering from a civil war in which…

tesol April 16, 2012

American TESOL Institute

Where in the World do You Want to Travel and Teach?

Teach English abroad and explore the world with American TESOL Institute. Tell us more about where in the world you most want to travel and teach. Learn about TESOL Certification,…

tesol April 13, 2012

TESOL Webinars

TESOL Webinar – 10 Speaking Ideas with a Mobile Device

Mobile phones, Smartphones, and personal digital assistants can support young learners in developing communication skills. A mobile phone, usually referred to as a cell phone, is most commonly used to…

tesol April 11, 2012

American TESOL Institute

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

The adage, "A picture is worth a thousand words." means that a still frame photo or painting can convey a complex idea or story. The history of a picture's worth…

tesol April 9, 2012

American TESOL Institute

TESOL Webinar – Jazz Up Your ELT Classes with Technology

With your imagination and technology everything is possible. Albert Einstein, a mathematician, said, "I am enough of an artist to draw freely on my imagination. Imagination is more important than…

tesol April 3, 2012

TESOL Webinars

TESOL Webinar – Survival Tips for Teaching English to Young Learners

Learn to succeed in teaching English to young learners by using the following methods: 1. Revert to Your Childhood 2. Engage Parents 3. Build Routines 4. Create a Teacher Survival…

tesol March 27, 2012

American TESOL Institute

Advantages & Challenges to Teaching English Abroad

One advantage to teaching English abroad is you get to stand while you teach. According to Ragan.com, sitting all day at work is killing us, while standing gives us twice…

tesol March 22, 2012

TESOL Webinars

TESOL Webinar – 10 Ways to Adapt a Coursebook Into your Classroom

Coursebooks can provide a base for classroom teaching, and can also be integrated into your current curriculum. Learn about the fundementals of a coursebook, and how to successfully adapt coursebooks…

tesol March 20, 2012

TESOL Webinars

TESOL Webinar – Teaching Small Talk

Small talk is trivial conversation, usually between acquaintances or strangers, and is an important social skill to acquire. Small talk is usually the first step in forging meaningful relationships that…

tesol March 14, 2012