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We are very excited to be able to continue welcoming Via Lingua CTEFL Trainees for in person courses in Florence again during this academic year! After a tough year and a half, the excitement of being able to travel again and the joy of being…
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8 Tips for CTEFL Graduates We are proud of all our CTEFL Trainees who have completed their training program this summer with us at Via Lingua. Here are some final tips for the road for you, Via Lingua Alumni, and anyone else on an EFL Teaching…
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Classroom Management with Relationships Imagine. You’ve passed your TEFL course and received your certification. Congratulations! What a great accomplishment! You’re getting settled in a new country, and you are starting off with your first responsibilities…
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Being a student makes you a better teacher... There are many ways that you can create a good rapport with your students: by integrating relationshipbuilding activities, asking questions to the students, and remembering the things that they share…
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Why a TEFL Course is a Good Idea in 2021 2021 is a great year to be making changes and starting fresh! After life felt a bit like it was on hold last year, this is a great time to pursue a new goal and start moving forward again. Here are a few…
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Making Language Learning a Habit As an EFL teacher, my students often ask me how they can advance their learning because they want to feel like they’re getting better at English. Of course, nothing can replace the high-quality and personalized instruction…
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What 2020 Has Taught Us About Teaching EFL The year that felt like it would never end is down to two remaining weeks on the calendar. As much as we may want to put 2020 behind us as quickly as possible and look ahead to a fresh new year in 2021, we…
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This year has been very full and has felt very long, but believe it or not, the holiday season is nearly upon us, which is a signal that the light at the end of this year’s tunnel is in sight. But being a good EFL teacher requires us to stay attentive,…
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“Unprecedented” and “COVID-anything” are probably words that feel a bit worn out at this point in the year, but each day still never ceases to surprise me with what new twist is presented. As we are now well into the new academic year, here at Via…
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Teaching Online: Some Tips and Tricks As you know, being able to teach online is a situation EFL teachers can anticipate encountering these days. At Via Lingua, we offer guidance and support to our trainees in preparation to teach in a variety…
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