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Want to compete for the best TEFL jobs? Here’s how.

Luke Worsnop 08/09/2021

Your first year of post-CELTA teaching is full of challenges and rewards. It’s exciting to be able to put into practice what you learnt on

The Innovate ELT 2021 Conference by OxfordTEFL

Duncan Foord 04/09/2021

What did we learn from last year’s online conference, and what will be different this year? Last year was our first InnovateELT online conference. We

Call for Sponsors (InnovateELT 2021)

Luke Worsnop 10/08/2021

With another edition of InnovateELT online on the horizon, we are on the look out for partners. With a variety of sponsorship options available, we

Trinity DipTESOL assessments: what are they and why do we do them?

Sara Kowash 14/07/2021

Although the word assessment can bring forward memories of school and a whole host of negative emotions, it’s not necessarily the case. Research in both

How can I pass the Trinity DipTESOL unit 1 exam?

James Rowland 06/06/2021

Top tips and techniques from a Trinity DipTESOL graduate. I hate exams. Even more than the average person, and beyond the most obvious of reasons.

Am I ready for the DipTESOL or DELTA Course?

Luke Worsnop 01/06/2021

What is the DipTESOL (or DELTA)? If you’ve read our recent blog post, you’ll know that we have been exploring the most common acronyms in

Leadership: 6 tips to approach teacher observations in online teaching

Damian Beneyto 13/05/2021

It is now common knowledge that the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of edtech. Traditional language schools and corporate language training providers have had to

How the 100% Online CELTA helped me become a successful teacher in Germany

Emma Whitmarsh 11/05/2021

Emma is one of our recent 100% Online CELTA course graduates. In this blog post, she describes how the course helped prepare her for a

Want to become an English teacher? Start here

Fran Austin 01/05/2021

Oxford TEFL Sales & Marketing Director, Fran Austin, explains step-by-step how you can become an English as a foreign language teacher.

TEFL vs. CELTA – What’s the Difference?

Luke Worsnop 20/04/2021

Getting started Are you dreaming of an exciting new career? Something that lets you work with people from all over the world? Perhaps you have

IELTS, CAE, TOEFL and more: navigating the most popular English proficiency exams

Luke Worsnop 09/04/2021

What’s it all about? After working so hard (mostly!), it’s understandable that our students want or need to demonstrate their level of English. They’ll usually

5 skills for teaching online and 1 skill to make you stand out

Nik Peachey 31/03/2021

Many schools have been forced to move to teaching online with little or no preparation for students and teachers have been, in many cases, left

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Teacher wellbeing: What is it and why should we care?

Richard Parkin 25/02/2021

Students are fairly integral to running a school, wouldn’t you agree? As English language teachers we have little control over the numbers of students coming

TEFL, TESOL, ESL, ELT: what do they all mean?

Luke Worsnop 01/02/2021

In the world of English teaching, abbreviated TEFL terminology abounds. Whether you’ve just started out on your career or have been teaching for a while,

Which is better? 100% Online CELTA or Face-to-Face CELTA Course?

Luke Worsnop 25/01/2021

2020 was the year everything went online. From meetings to markets, parties to pub quizzes – we made the switch so we could keep doing

Top 10 Online Resources For Face-to-Face Classes

Top 10 Online Resources For Face-to-Face EFL Classes

Luke Worsnop 16/12/2020

Trying to reduce your environmental impact by photocopying less? Worried about passing around materials or playing physical games in the age of social distancing? In this post, we’ll explore some great resources that will help you plan creative, engaging lessons that teach your students what they need to know.

NEW for 2021: Oxford TEFL Connect – our online community for teachers

Kate Williams 09/12/2020

As a teacher, you may sometimes feel you need a support network or a place to visit where you can discuss your challenges with like-minded people and receive guidance from experienced professionals. This is why we have developed Oxford TEFL Connect – a go-to place for teachers.

Teaching English Online: What’s your Niche?

Luke Worsnop 17/11/2020

Navigating the world of online teaching in the current climate can be a real challenge. Any teacher who has looked for online work will know that there is a plethora of different options – from conversation to exam preparation, from great pay to no way. Once you’ve begun to develop your niche within this brave new world, you’ll see that it’s well worth the effort.

Pronunciation: 3 practices to question and 3 practices to explore

Adrian Underhill 29/10/2020

“See what’s going on, try something different, learn from it“. That’s my teacher development mantra. It applies to everything, everywhere! Let’s start with the first

Interview with Online CELTA graduate: Sarah Lewis

Sarah Lewis 26/10/2020

Why did you decide to get a CELTA qualification? My career has been in teaching and teacher training, predominantly music lessons and pilates certification courses.