Linda D'Argenio, Author at BridgeUniverse - TEFL Blog, News, Tips & Resources https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/author/linda-dargenio/ 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. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:07:39 +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 Linda D'Argenio, Author at BridgeUniverse - TEFL Blog, News, Tips & Resources https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/author/linda-dargenio/ 32 32 5 Reasons to Consider English as a Lingua Franca When Teaching Business English https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/english-lingua-franca-for-business/ Mon, 13 May 2024 18:46:51 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=31965 With over 1.5 billion people speaking English, the language is now universally considered a lingua franca around the globe. Between 70 and 75 percent of speakers are non-native, making English […]

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]]> 8 Benefits of Professional Development in ELT https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/benefits-professional-development-elt/ https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/benefits-professional-development-elt/#respond Fri, 12 Apr 2024 18:04:49 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=22687 The importance of professional development for ESL teachers cannot be understated, and just like an effective teacher addresses students’ needs, effective professional development should address the teacher’s specific needs. These […]

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]]> 8 Ways to Use AI to Teach ESL Reading https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/artificial-intelligence-teach-esl-reading/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 13:58:54 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=31000 When it comes to AI, there are mixed opinions in educational circles. While ethical concerns should certainly be considered and addressed, there are also incredible ways these tools can be […]

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]]> 6 Ways Digital Nomads Can Use TutorBird to Supercharge Their Tutoring Business https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/ways-digital-nomads-can-use-tutorbird/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:13:25 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=30537 The digital nomad industry has experienced substantial growth in the past few years, and in no sector of the industry is this more evident than in the expanding ESL tutoring […]

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]]> Leveraging English Proficiency Testing in Academics and Employment https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/leveraging-english-proficiency-testing-in-academics-and-employment/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 19:17:41 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=29535 English language testing constitutes a significant part of the English teaching industry. Every year, millions of students take various tests to demonstrate their proficiency in English. To put this in […]

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]]> Choosing an LMS or Learning Platform for Your Online English Teaching Business https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/choosing-lms-learning-platform-for-teaching-business/ https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/choosing-lms-learning-platform-for-teaching-business/#respond Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:01:36 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=26133 Are you an independent online English teacher with a growing private tutoring business? Until now, you may have used free video-conferencing software and handled student management and administrative tasks on […]

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