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Teach Abroad and Celebrate San Vino in Spain
For fine wine connoisseurs the La Batalla del Vino de Haro, or the Wine Fight, is the place to be in June. Wine lovers from around the world ascend a…
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5 Resources to Create and Learn with Animated Gifs
5 Resources to Create and Learn with Animated GIFs Animated GIFs are a powerful visual tool for teaching English. They’re engaging, easy to create, and versatile, making them a favorite…
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Cappadox! A Music Festival in a Fairytale Like Setting
The Cappadox Festival takes place in the fairytale region of Cappadocia in the country of Turkey. Happening in June, the festival theme of 'Silence' allows visitors to truly enjoy music,…
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EL Excellence Every Day! An Interview with Best Selling Author, Tonya Ward Singer
EL Excellence Every Day: The Flip-to Guide for Differentiating Academic Literacy has 85 strategies to engage all learners. I was excited to interview author, Tonya Ward Singer (@TonyaWardSinger), about her best-selling…
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Top Tips for Teaching English Learners, American #TESOL Webinar
The world is diverse and chances are if you teach then you will have a student who is learning English. We offer different online and face-to-face courses to receive your…
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Experience Music and Culture in Bulgaria’s Rhodope Mountains: A TESOL Adventure
Nestled in the breathtaking Rhodope Mountains of Bulgaria, the Meadows in the Mountains music festival is more than just an event—it’s an immersive cultural experience. Held each June, this festival…
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Engaging ESL Students with Real-World News: Tools and Resources for TESOL Teachers
Keeping English language learning relevant and engaging is a key goal for TESOL educators. Integrating current events into lesson plans not only enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills but also fosters…
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The Penghu Ocean Fireworks Festival: A TESOL Teacher’s Dream Experience in Taiwan
Teaching English abroad offers more than just professional growth—it opens doors to cultural immersion and unforgettable experiences. One such event that combines the beauty of culture, history, and entertainment is…
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6 Videos to Help You Teach Young English Learners
Each month we host free bimonthly Friday webinars with international speaker and author, Shelly Sanchez Terrell (@ShellTerrell). You can find the recordings on our YouTube channel here. Subscribe to get…
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Helping Language Learners Build Vocabulary: Beyond Memorization to Comprehension
One of the most fundamental aspects of language acquisition is vocabulary building. The more words our learners know, the easier it becomes for them to express themselves, understand others, and…
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The Hoi An Monthly Lantern Festival Will Brighten Summer
Hai Phong, Vietnam is popular travel destination in the summer months for visitors from around the world to enjoy the Lantern Festival. Held monthly on the eve of the full…
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Learning Materials and Teaching Aids for the TESOL Classroom
Use a variety of learning materials and teaching aids in a TESOL classroom focusing on a balance of traditional resources and technology-enhanced options. Here's a breakdown: Traditional Materials: Whiteboard/Chalkboard: Indispensable for…
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Readers and Writers Gather at the Hay Festival in Wales
In May and June readers and writers around the world gather in Wales to share stories at the Hay Festival. There are several events for families, children, and adults. Hay…
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Featured Book! Her Own Worst Enemy is a Play and a Curriculum for English Learners
Her Own Worst Enemy by Alice Savage is a play, but it’s also a complete curriculum for English learners! Aida is a high-school senior who is trying to choose a university…
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Ways to Adapt the Textbook, American TESOL Webinar
A textbook or course book is another tool in a teacher’s instructional kit. Most theorists agree teachers should adapt the textbook to better support their learners. Teachers need to know…
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The White Nights Festival Celebrates Opera, Ballet, and Music
One of the most spectacular festivals, White Nights, is held In St. Petersburg, Russia from May to July. Opera and ballet performances take place every night at the Mariinsky Theatre…
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May 5th, 2021 is Cinco de Mayo in Mexico!
Cinco de Mayo, "May 5th," is celebrated each year in Puebla, Mexico with a famous parade and festivities. The celebration commemorates the victory during the Battle of Puebla in 1862.…
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10 Podcasts to Inspire English Language Teachers
One of the best way to stay motivated and get new ideas for teaching English learners is by listening to podcasts. While you cook, travel, lay on the beach or…
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Superhero Activities and Resources for Young English Learners, American #TESOL Webinar
Learners of all ages love superheroes. In our recent webinar, Invincible! Superhero Activities and Resources for Teaching Young English Learners, we share numerous superhero inspired activities and lesson ideas to…
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The Amsterdam Celebration Worthy of an Orange King!
In April people in Amsterdam wear orange in honor of King’s Day, the birthday of Willem-Alexander of the House of Orange. The "vrijmarkt," one of world's largest flea markets, is…
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7 Web Tools for Creating Digital Learning Badges
Language learners who practice English regularly outside of our classroom improve their fluency more quickly and successfully than learners who don't. Motivating students to use English outside of class is…
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AfrikaBurn! Art, Music, and Performance Are Ablaze in the Desert
In April participants from around the world gather in the Tankwa desert to create art, immolate sculptures, perform theater, play music, and camp as a community. An experiment in nomadic…
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Featured Infographic: How to Chunk Instruction for ELLs
Learning a new language often seems overwhelming. Chunking is an instructional strategy that helps our English Language Learners gain fluency and understanding. Chunking means to break down a lesson into…