The profound growth and development of digital multimedia has fostered an expansion of interdependence, wherein our lives and spaces are beginning to overlap with those geographically far away. Intercultural communication has become prevalent and, to some degree, a routine part of our everyday lives. Globalization The concept of “globalization” has been around for centuries due…
7 Lockdown Self-care Tips for Teachers
We’re living in really difficult times. It’s just not how it used to be. Times that force us to adjust to the new normal. Times when we miss the fun kind of noise of the classroom and bonding time with fellow teachers. We’re living in crazy times. But we don’t have to go crazy with…
Online Synchronous Live Session Tools: A Guide for Educators
As educational institutions settle into the new normal, some teachers have had difficulty adjusting to online classes. This new normal in education requires several integral parts to maintain the educational framework and the effectiveness of content modality to ensure student learning is facilitated. Synchronous live classes are often an essential element in online classes, but…
3 Memory Activities for Your One-on-One Class
Do you want ESL games and activities that are fun and entertaining, require little to no preparation, and challenge students in a way that gets them highly engaged in the classroom? Why not try incorporating memory games into your lessons? After all, students learn best when they’re enjoying themselves and playing an active role in…
The After-School Special: Beating Afternoon Exhaustion
Do you teach kids? Do you have them after school? Do they drive you crazy sometimes? Whether you tutor privately, teach group classes at an academy, or lead English club after school, you are bound to run into after-school exhaustion. The kids are bored, bouncing off the walls, badly behaved, or some combination of the…
CELTA Part 3: The Course
The CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) course is taught by at least two tutors and takes 120 hours total. At least six of those hours will be for your teaching, six more for the observation of experienced teachers, and the rest will be split between input session, feedback, observation of other candidates,…
Disraeli’s 3 Pillars: Learning and Continuity Amid COVID-19
“Seeing much, suffering much, and studying much, are the three pillars of learning.” Benjamin Disraeli Benjamin Disraeli served twice as prime minister of the United Kingdom in the 1800s. That fact says a lot about this notable statesman and novelist who provided the Conservative Party policies for imperialism and democracy. (For a virtual visit of…
Contest Submission: Making a Difference One Class at a Time
Angelica Billones• Teacher for 7 years• Currently teaches at Philippine International English Institute (ENL-Bonifacio)• Previously worked at Enderun Colleges and Amazing Grace School• Authorized Volunteer Fundraiser at UNICEF Philippines• Curriculum Developer at STEM World• Certificate in TESOL (by TESOL Asia) at The Study by Enderun• Diploma in Music at COP Music College; Certificate in Theology at…
Contest Submission: Inspiration in Afflictions
Camille Hernandez• ESL teacher at Philippine International English Institute• Previously an ESL Teacher at Enderun Colleges and Britesparks International School• Online English teacher at LSP Edu Philippines• Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education in English, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig• Licensed Teacher (2016), Certified TESOL (2018) Whenever I think about my first year of teaching, it…
Contest Submission: How Teaching English Bridged the Gap
Jeremy Adolor (Mimi)• English teacher for 10 years• Currently teaches at the Korean International School Philippines• Previously worked at Enderun Colleges and Diliman Preparatory School• Certificate of Professional Education from the University of the Philippines Diliman• Graduate of AB Communication Arts, University of Santo Tomas Manila My dream had always been to work in one…