Using L1 in the Classroom: Does It Help or Hinder Students?
Should we let our ESL students speak their first language in class? Come explore whether using L1 in the classroom enhances or hinders language learning.
English as a Lingua Franca & Its Significance In Teaching
How can teachers incorporate English as a ‘lingua franca’ principles into their teaching? Come explore English as a lingua franca with Fluentize!
Say Goodbye to Foreign Language Anxiety: 10 Tips to Boost Student Confidence
Discover effective strategies to help students overcome foreign language anxiety and speak with confidence!
Fun ESL Speaking Activities To Boost Your Students’ Confidence
Fun ESL speaking activities are a great way to add spark to your lesson and teach students the speaking skills they’ll need in real-world communication.
Best Practices For Building Rapport With ESL Students
Building strong rapport with your ESL students is one of the keys to success in your teaching practice. Learn how to do it!
Expert Guide To Professional Development For ESL teachers
Even though it can be tough, many teachers want to grow in their field. Here are some professional development ideas to help you elevate your career as an ESL tutor.
Dogme In Language Teaching: How can it transform ELT?
Come learn about ‘Dogme’ in language teaching — a mindset and approach based on simplicity, spontaneity, and natural conversation. It can be one of our greatest allies in class!
Online ESL Teaching Tips & Tricks For New Tutors
Starting as an online ESL tutor can be challenging. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with the basics. Come explore tips and tricks to help kickstart your online teaching game.
All About ‘PARSNIPs’: Navigating Controversial ESL Topics In Class
Learn how to navigate “PARSNIPs” (which stands for Politics, Alcohol, Religion, Sex, Narcotics, -Isms, and Pork) in the ESL classroom. These generally refer to controversial topics.
A Practical Guide: Student Level & ESL Needs Analysis
Not quite sure where to start with your students? This detailed post covers everything about how to conduct an ESL needs and student level analysis — what we call a “guiding star” for our lessons and students.