Pedagogy (TESOL/TEFL Strategies & Methodology) Archives - BridgeUniverse - TEFL Blog, News, Tips & Resources https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/category/pedagogy/ Your go-to site for TEFL news, resources, and more. Download free ebooks and infographics to save for later and catch up on the latest teaching tips and trends written by our experts. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:32:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-fav-32x32.png Pedagogy (TESOL/TEFL Strategies & Methodology) Archives - BridgeUniverse - TEFL Blog, News, Tips & Resources https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/category/pedagogy/ 32 32 From Novice to Native: How Long Does It Take to Learn English? https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-learn-english/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 20:01:53 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=36825 At Bridge, we work with executives and professionals eager to improve their English skills for business purposes. One of the most common questions we get asked is, “How long does […]

The post From Novice to Native: How Long Does It Take to Learn English? appeared first on BridgeUniverse - TEFL Blog, News, Tips & Resources.

]]> The Case for Celebrating Fluency in Conversational English https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/celebrating-fluency-conversational-english/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 19:48:59 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=35861 There has been an unprecedented shift in the global landscape of English language education worldwide. Schools and organizations have increasingly prioritized conversational fluency over rigid grammatical perfection, recognizing that effective […]

The post The Case for Celebrating Fluency in Conversational English appeared first on BridgeUniverse - TEFL Blog, News, Tips & Resources.

]]> 10 Powerful 2025 Goals for English Teachers to Ring In the New Year https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/goals-for-english-teachers/ Sun, 01 Dec 2024 15:57:47 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=21858 The year 2025 is almost here! It’s a great time to define your goals in teaching English language learners for the new year. Whether you’re choosing New Year’s resolutions or […]

The post 10 Powerful 2025 Goals for English Teachers to Ring In the New Year appeared first on BridgeUniverse - TEFL Blog, News, Tips & Resources.

]]> Why Intelligibility Matters More Than Perfection in Business English Communication https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/why-intelligibility-matters-more-than-perfection-business-english-communication/ Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:14:56 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=35647 Imagine it’s your first day teaching Business English, and a student says to you, “Please correct all my mistakes.” Upon this request, you are faced with an important question: What […]

The post Why Intelligibility Matters More Than Perfection in Business English Communication appeared first on BridgeUniverse - TEFL Blog, News, Tips & Resources.

]]> How to Teach Kids English: Everything You Need to Know About ESL for Young Learners https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/how-to-teach-kids-english/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:25:41 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=1746 Kids, children, and teens, collectively referred to as “young learners,” make up one of the most common student demographics within the TEFL industry, and teaching this group, which is common in Asia, Europe, and online, poses unique challenges and rewards for English teachers. Learn more about how to teach kids English!

The post How to Teach Kids English: Everything You Need to Know About ESL for Young Learners appeared first on BridgeUniverse - TEFL Blog, News, Tips & Resources.

]]> Explore 6 English Language Teaching Niches With TEFL Insiders https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/explore-english-language-teaching-niches/ Sat, 16 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=18535 Are you a prospective English teacher feeling clueless about which types of learners you should teach? Or, maybe you’re an experienced teacher looking to expand your student audience? From teaching […]

The post Explore 6 English Language Teaching Niches With TEFL Insiders appeared first on BridgeUniverse - TEFL Blog, News, Tips & Resources.

]]> 7 Tips for Teaching Reading in ESL Classes https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/tips-for-teaching-reading-in-esl-classes/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:23:21 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=34158 In this guest article, Bridge partner esl.laboratory shares practical and effective strategies for teaching reading to English language learners. Teaching reading to ESL students can sometimes feel like assembling IKEA […]

The post 7 Tips for Teaching Reading in ESL Classes appeared first on BridgeUniverse - TEFL Blog, News, Tips & Resources.

]]> TEFL Lessons Empowers Educators With Top Strategies and Resources https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/tefl-lessons-empowers-educators-with-top-strategies-and-resources/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:37:26 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=33701 TEFL Lessons provides downloadable ESL lessons and resources for teaching students of all English proficiency levels. Their mission is to make teaching and learning English enjoyable by providing high-quality, effective, […]

The post TEFL Lessons Empowers Educators With Top Strategies and Resources appeared first on BridgeUniverse - TEFL Blog, News, Tips & Resources.

]]> Motivating Your ESL Students Using Real-World Videos With Fluentize https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/motivating-your-esl-students-using-real-world-videos-with-fluentize/ Sun, 03 Nov 2024 13:43:16 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=33807 Fluentize is an innovative platform that enhances English language learning by centering its lessons around real-world videos. Their formula integrates authentic video content from various sources like news, interviews, and […]

The post Motivating Your ESL Students Using Real-World Videos With Fluentize appeared first on BridgeUniverse - TEFL Blog, News, Tips & Resources.

]]> Finding Your Niche in English Language Teaching https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/finding-your-english-language-teaching-niche/ Sat, 02 Nov 2024 18:10:45 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=35651 So, what exactly is a niche, and how do you find yours when teaching English? In business, a niche is a specific corner of the market, targeting particular people with […]

The post Finding Your Niche in English Language Teaching appeared first on BridgeUniverse - TEFL Blog, News, Tips & Resources.

]]>