ELT/ESL Professional Development Archives - BridgeUniverse - TEFL Blog, News, Tips & Resources https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/category/professional-development/ 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. Sun, 01 Dec 2024 15:57:49 +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 ELT/ESL Professional Development Archives - BridgeUniverse - TEFL Blog, News, Tips & Resources https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/category/professional-development/ 32 32 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 […]

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]]> Connect, Learn, and Grow: Preply Online Teaching Conference 2024 Highlights https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/preply-online-teaching-conference-2024-highlights/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:58:25 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=36552 Bringing together online English teachers and experts from across the globe, Preply created a virtual hub of learning and inspiration as it hosted its third annual online teaching conference, from […]

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]]> Teacher Change: Highlights of the TD SIG’s 2024 Web Carnival https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/highlights-td-sig-2024-web-carnival/ Sun, 17 Nov 2024 20:16:21 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=36080 Empowering English language teachers to embrace change as a catalyst for professional growth, the IATEFL’s Teacher Development Special Interest Group (TD SIG) chapter hosted its eighth web carnival, titled “Teacher […]

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]]> 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 […]

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]]> 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 […]

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]]> 8 Reasons Specializing in Business English Can Boost Your ELT Career https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/reasons-specializing-in-business-english-can-boost-your-elt-career/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:25:51 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=34226 Business English is one of the fastest-growing teaching specializations in TEFL. Whether you teach online or in person, teaching Business English can be fun and lucrative and can boost your […]

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]]> Prepare Business English Students for Career Success & Employability With 21st-Century Skills https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/integrating-21st-century-skills-into-business-english-classrooms/ https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/integrating-21st-century-skills-into-business-english-classrooms/#respond Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:10:24 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=19617 In this rapidly changing world, Business English teachers are tasked with delivering language and skills that will increase students’ employability and effectiveness in the modern workplace. Teaching Business English extends […]

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]]> https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/integrating-21st-century-skills-into-business-english-classrooms/feed/ 0 Supporting ELT Educators with Innovations in Language Instruction: Highlights of the 2024 Panama TESOL Convention https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/panama-tesol-convention-2024-highlights/ Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:35:26 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=34212 From harnessing the power of AI in teaching to teacher entrepreneurship to novel materials and teaching methodologies, Panama TESOL sparked a wave of innovation at the fourth Panama TESOL Convention, […]

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]]> Promoting Social, Cultural, Global, and Environmental Awareness in the ESL Classroom https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/promoting-social-cultural-global-environmental-awareness/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:02:34 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=34014 In our increasingly interconnected world, English students are constantly immersed in multicultural experiences, whether interacting with friends from other countries or collaborating with global business teams. As today’s learners are […]

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]]> Teaching English Abroad Requirements: What Do You Really Need? https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/teaching-english-abroad-requirements/ https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/teaching-english-abroad-requirements/#respond Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:13:00 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=2416 When it comes to qualifying to teach English abroad, what do you really need? There are considerations such as TEFL certification, degree, experience, and more, and requirements vary depending on where you want to teach. We'll give you a breakdown of what's required to teach in locations worldwide.

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