Learn what your score really means Photo by ThisIsEngineering on Pexels.com Every test has a score range. In school, this may be shown as numbers (0–10), letters (A–F), or percentages. In the IELTS test, scores are given as bands, ranging from 0 and 9. And then the final result – or overall band – isContinueContinue reading “What do the IELTS bands mean?”
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Which is the IELTS test for me?
A quick guide to help you decide on which IELTS to take Photo by Ketut Subiyanto on Pexels.com There are mainly two types of IELTS tests: Academic and General Training. If you are planning to study in a country where English is the official language, you will be asked to provide proof of proficiency inContinueContinue reading “Which is the IELTS test for me?”
A teacher’s worth
If you work in the ELT industry, you may have heard that teachers are underpaid, or that they are not given enough hours, or that preparation time is not compensated.
English opens doors
Or ‘how speaking English changed my life’ Even though English is not my first language, it has become my primary language. And it has enabled me to have a life I hadn’t imagined possible even in my wildest dreams. At 17 I took part in a youth exchange program, but I didn’t embark on thisContinueContinue reading “English opens doors”
CELTA: is it worth it?
Is taking the Cambridge CELTA course worth it? Read on for my take on it.
Teaching in Canada when English is your L2
Teaching ESL as a speaker of other languages may be a daunting but rewarding experience. Read on for a take on teaching in Canada.
Teaching in Canada: what to expect
There is constant demand for qualified teachers in countries such as Canada. Read on to find out what it is like to teach ESL in Canada.
Teaching Abroad: Requirements
If you’ve ever considered teaching ESL in Canada, you should read this. Here you’ll find what you need to have in order to land a teaching job there.
What living in Australia, Canada and England has taught me about English
Having experienced the English language in so many different places has taught me a few things. One of them is that it is like bottomless coffee. Read on to learn why.
Cultural Awareness in classroom management
A brief intro Skip to The importance of cultural awareness in the classroom My first experience ever in a language school was as a novice teacher. Actually, it was more as a Journalism student who needed a part-time job and happened to speak good English than as a teacher per se. This was over 20ContinueContinue reading “Cultural Awareness in classroom management”
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