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  • English Language Teachers: Throw Away the Course Book and Adapt Authentic Materials

     Use Authentic Materials?If asked why they rely heavily on course books for English language teaching, among a variety of other reasons, one that emerges is the seeming unsuitability of available authentic materials. Principal reasons cited for this “unsuitability” can include:• Unsuitable material level• Too difficult• Too long or short• Use of grammar or language• Irrelevancy of themes• Not adapted for specific use• Not adapted to student learning stylesWhile these factors are certainly present and accountable, they need not prohibit the use of authentic materials in the English language learning classroom.More

  • English Language Teaching and Learning: Are You a Good Language Learner?

     Ask Yourself FirstWhile there are many aspects which come into play during the teaching of an English language class, there are some which directly impact the value and success of any lesson both on the part of the English teacher and the language learner. In order to effectively promote those qualities which form an effective language learner, TEFL teachers first need to understand what those qualities are. To do this, language teachers should ask themselves, “Am I a good language learner?More

  • What English Language Teachers Want to Know: Key Teacher Development Topics

     The ProblemWhen a group of English as a foreign language teachers was surveyed as to what Tepic areas most interested them a surprising variety of Topic areas emerged. As with a growing number of ELT professionals, there is a continuing need for training and development. Many teachers, though wanting to grow their current boundaries, have neither the time, interest or resources to pursue a higher degree or effect a full return to formal education.More

  • Teaching English in Mexico: Why You Need to Plan a Pilot Trip

     In addition to considering the time frame and logistics of a TEFL job search, you should consider taking a pilot trip to the one or two city destinations you have in mind. Allow at least three weeks for a trip that covers, say, Mexico City and Monterrey. You’ll need eight or nine days in each city plus a day or two of travel time between them.More

  • Teaching English in Mexico: Frequently Asked Questions

     Readers have posed a number of oft-asked, poignant questions about teaching English in Mexico which I'll be unable to answer in full detail here, but I should be able to address the brunt or so of them with brief snippets of information.Q: First, I have heard that it is possible to work at a university teaching English, but I wonder if I have enough experience? It looked like according to your article only highly qualified teachers could get positions in a university.More

  • Teaching English in Mexico: A Roundup of Possibilities

     English Language Teaching (ELT) professionals with CELTA certification are constantly in demand worldwide. A key world market for English EFL teachers who are native or near-native level is Mexico. The need for teachers there is virtually insatiable.More

  • Teaching English in the Heart of Mexico Part 1

     Picture Yourself Living and Working in One of These AreasThe selection of jobs featured in this article reflect possibilities for areas of central Mexico – the heart of the country, so to speak, that lies between the sweltering heat of the northern Mexican deserts and the misty mountains of Chiapas beyond which stretch the Mayan heartlands of the Yucatan peninsula. From Tampico, cradled on the Mexican Gulf, across Queretaro’s colonial charm, to Puerto Angel on Oaxaca’s rugged but lazy coastline work for you as a native-speaking, English-teaching professional still abounds. So saddle up muchachos, and let’s ride…Global English Orquideas #11 Fraccional Valle de Oro San Juan del Rio, Queretaro 76802 TeleFax : 272 - 9101 Contact person: Mr.More

  • Teaching English in Mexico: Cuautla Part 2

     The City of Cuautla: "Where the eagles are abundant"Arriving at the glass-walled ADO terminal, I exited the building to the greeting of horns blaring, the stench of choking exhaust fumes, and the shrill bleating of a policeman’s whistle as he tried futilely to evoke order from this chaos of gridlock. It seemed like all 300, 000 residents were headed down this street at the same time.Welcome to Cuautla.More

  • Teaching English in Mexico: Acapulco Part 2

     Weekends are made for the sun, surf and sand, but during the week, there’s work to be done in Acapulco. Imagine going at lunch to watch the world-renown cliff divers or passing a free evening sipping a Coco-loco or Mai-tai on the beach as the sun turns the Pacific Ocean to gold and copper hues. Such is the lure of one of Mexico’s premiere playgrounds.More

  • Teaching English in Mexico City: The Zona Rosa Part 1

     Once you’re housed and fed, it’s time to get working. In Mexico City, the best area to start your English language teaching job search is the Zona Rosa. Here are some suggestions to help get you started.More