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After the great success of our Trinity DipTESOL scholarship last year, we are very excited to announce another opportunity to win a scholarship! As well
Farid Bashiri is one of our Trinity DipTESOL graduates and he is also a teacher trainer certified by the British Council. He has been working
Tamara Parsons is a teacher, materials writer and course designer. She is particularly interested in EdTech and its relevance/usefulness in the classroom and beyond. Tamara
Teresa Bestwick is the TESOL Administrator in our partner school in Cádiz. She is also a tutor on the Trinity CertTESOL and DipTESOL courses. She
Lindsay Clandfield is a Canadian trainer, teacher and award-winning author. He is a tutor on our Trinity DipTESOL course and the Course Director of our teacher development
Duncan Foord is the trainer on the OxfordTEFL Leadership in ELT course. He has 35 years’ experience in ELT as a teacher, teacher trainer, leader
Have you ever thought of teaching online? Adding this skill to your teaching repertoire can open up a host of opportunities for you, from additional
Dirk Lagerwaard is a tutor on our Teaching Young Learner courses. He is Doctor in Translation and Language Sciences from the Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, Spain.
As the 5th annual InnovateELT conference approaches (just one month to go!), we are in the final stages of preparing for what appears to be one
Duncan Foord 30 years of experience in a variety of roles in ELT including teacher, Director of Studies, Teacher Trainer, School Director, conference speaker and
When you prepare students for the IELTS exam, this is likely to be one of the questions they will ask you. They are under both
Dr Bindi Clements is Instructional Design and Efficacy Manager for Wall Street English, and is a regular speaker at the InnovateELT conference hosted and co-organised
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an important paradigm which is having a powerful impact on many fields, including education. There is a lot of confusion and
Dirk Lagerwaard is a tutor on our Teaching Young Learner courses. He is a PhD candidate at the Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona and teaches
Scott Thornbury is a guest tutor on our Trinity DipTESOL course and will be speaking at the next Innovate ELT conference hosted and co-organised by
We are excited to announce that we are now offering the internationally-recognised Online (Blended) CELTA course in our modern training school in central Barcelona. If
Mark is a tutor on our Trinity DipTESOL and Teaching Pronunciation course. At this year’s InnovateELT conference he will present a half day workshop to help
We are excited to now offer three ways to take your teacher development courses with Oxford TEFL. Through feedback from our graduates and efforts to
Zoe completed her TEFL certification in August 2014 at Oxford TEFL, Barcelona. After finishing the course she spent 3 years teaching in Spain, Colombia and
Most EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teachers start off teaching general English, helping students work up the levels from elementary to advanced, teaching language
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📢Pre-Conference Event - Registrations Now Open!📢
Thinking about joining us at this year's InnovateELT conference at Oxford TEFL? Or perhaps you already have your ticket and you are looking for an additional way to upgrade your leadership skills before the big event.
We are excited to announce our Innovate ELT Pre-Conference event: Leadership tools for ELT professionals.
This dynamic 4-hour workshop is designed for ELT teachers, trainers, and managers who want to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose, regardless of their job title.
We will focus on the practical challenges we face: difficult conversations, blurred roles, lack of time, waning motivation, and the pressure to “hold it all together” while supporting others.
Through hands-on tasks, guided reflection, and real ELT scenarios, participants will explore and develop key leadership skills, including:
✅Clear and effective communication in classrooms, staffrooms, and management contexts
✅Assertiveness without aggression: setting boundaries, saying no, and being heard
✅Time and energy management for sustainable professional practice
✅Motivation both self-motivation and motivating others
✅Self-awareness as the foundation of credible, authentic leadership
This workshop is highly interactive, practical, and immediately applicable. You will leave with concrete tools, sharper self-insight, and strategies you can use tomorrow, whether you are leading a class, a team, or a whole institution. 🤩
Learn all the leadership tools you need to succeed in ELT from Duncan Foord who has accumulated over 30 years of experience in this area - and now he is ready to share this with you.🧠
👀Limited places available! 👀
Find out more: innovateeltconference.com/event-2026/
Register now: www.eventzilla.net/e/innovateelt-2026-conference-2138677694
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AI in the classroom: help or hindrance? 🤖
AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are reshaping how we teach and learn—but it’s not all simple wins.
From streamlining lesson planning and pronunciation practice to risks like loss of creativity, misinformation, and over‑reliance on machines, educators are navigating a real double‑edged sword.
The key? Use AI to support teaching—not replace the human element that makes learning meaningful.
Find out more 👉 oxfordtefl.com/blog/the-double-edged-digital-sword-navigating-ai-in-the-modern-classroom/
Teachers: how are YOU balancing innovation with intentional instruction?
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Don't forget to register for our next series of free teacher training workshops at Oxford TEFL Barcelona, taking place on the 6th, 13th and 20th March 2026.
Whether you’re a new teacher building confidence or an experienced professional looking for fresh inspiration, you’ll learn directly from our expert presenters in a relaxed, supportive environment — completely free of charge.
And because great learning deserves great breaks, we’ll keep you fuelled with free coffee and snacks in the break. Take time to unwind in our sunny garden, connect with fellow teachers, and expand your professional network.
👉 Join one workshop or attend them all — the choice is yours.
Register here: oxfordtefl.com/blog/free-teacher-training-workshops-in-barcelona-2026/
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