A Commentary on "Nursery Rhymes Are for Adults"

by Glenn G. Dahlem, Ph.D.

Intro to the article

The doctor begins his explanation of nursery rhymes by bringing us back to what they really are to native speakers, a nostalgic look at our early childhood. When we...

Healthy Lifestyle hacks for Online Teachers

by Preeti Lamba and Hamza Abbasi

Preeti Lamba

Online teaching, while being fun, is no piece of cake – working across different time zones can feel like a virtual jet-lag, and achieving work-life balance may be hard...

Setting and achieving our goals is the backbone of our existence and evolution

Simple goal setting 

Simple goals mean attainable goals that can be done soon and in a realistic and concise manner, this also makes sure we minimize our chances of failure.

The truth is...

Claire Satchwell

Congratulations!

You've had that ‘AHA!’ moment where you have realized your worth, and you feel ready to put your potential to the test. Starting your own ESL business can be quite daunting as there are literally thousands of software...

Analogies that Teach                                                                     ...

One of the best ways to make the worst impression is to tell someone that you don't have time.

When you behave as if external factors control your behavior, instead of internal factors like your choices and decisions, then you tell people that you are not in control of...

How to write a lesson plan

Creating a well-rounded lesson has always been a challenge. For novice teachers, the question may be where to start whereas for more experienced teachers, it can be daunting when you’re constantly thinking about making your classes...

When advertising teaching services most people only think about offense. They understand that they need to do direct outreach and paid ads, but they don't consider how they are going to protect their investment of time, energy, and money. 

Here's a list of some of...

As online ESL teachers, we often find ourselves adapting to the needs of the students in order to create custom-made lesson plans.  I believe one of the most difficult types of lessons to create from scratch can be pronunciation lessons.

Not only would you have to...

The English language teaching industry is full of specializations and niches that provide opportunities for teachers with different skillsets to push their career forward. Some teachers focus on teaching students from specific geographic locations, countries, or...