Author: Sarah Tew

Hello! I'm Sarah, and I'm an English teacher living in Burgos, Spain. I've been a language assistant in public high schools in France and Spain for three years. In Spain, I work in bilingual programs and teach biology, chemistry, geology, and, of course, English. I received my CELTA in 2017 at York St. John University. Before moving to Europe, I taught adults and children in Florida and Virginia. My favorite part of teaching English is connecting with learners and allowing them to achieve their personal and professional goals. I speak French and Spanish (and am currently learning Italian, thanks to my Italian fiancé) and have a bachelor’s degree in classical languages. When I'm not teaching, I'm busy exploring Spain or working on my languages.

Fun from a Distance: Online Games for ESL

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COVID may have changed so much about how we teach, but it hasn’t changed how fun and engaging games are for learners and teachers alike. If anything, COVID has inspired new online game platforms and countless new ways to use them for English teaching. Here’s a list of my 4 favorite free no-sign-up-required online game…

CELTA Part 2: Choosing your Course Center

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Whether you take the CELTA completely in person or as a blended course, you will have to be physically present at a teaching center for your teaching practicals and to receive feedback from your tutors. It’s important to choose the right center to get the most out of your course. CELTA is the same certification…

CELTA Part 1: An Overview

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Welcome to the maze of ESL teaching certifications! Today, I am giving you an overview of CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) offered by Cambridge English.  I earned my own CELTA in 2017 and I have used it every day as an ESL teacher in Europe. This article is the first in a…

5 C’s for Teaching Older Children in the Classroom

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I have taught students aged 11-18 in public schools in France and Spain and students aged 8+ at English immersion summer camps in the United States. The recommendations that follow are based on my experience teaching older children in classroom settings. Young learners present unique challenges and unique joys in teaching. These 5 C’s will…