The Via Lingua TEFL blog is updated weekly, read regular TEFL blog posts about living, working and teaching to around the World.
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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Teaching Online: The Good and the Bad During this new season of COVID-19, many English teachers have joined ranks with all types of educators around the world and are suddenly transitioning to teaching online. At Via Lingua, we are also navigating…
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As an English teacher, your title implies that you will set your students up with the English knowledge they need and facilitate the practice that will help them achieve whatever their goals may be. And while that is happening, you will find yourself…
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One aspect that makes a TEFL course really unique each month is where in the world each of our trainees comes from. Many trainees make their way here to Florence from the United States, Canada, Ireland, Scotland, and even as far as Australia,…
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“What’s your passion?” This is a genuine and seriously reflective question that could be the starting point for some important decision making about the future. To such a great question, my personal response often comes out as a very impassioned,…
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How many times have you heard someone say “I’m fluent in X language”? If you study a language you have also probably been asked if you are fluent in that language countless times. When it comes to these types of questions, people seem to equate language…
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While an EFL teacher can get started without knowing the local language of the country they are teaching in, not knowing it will eventually present its limitations. As someone who has experienced moving abroad and teaching English, I…
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TEFL courses like the one at Via Lingua are rewarding yet challenging, and you WILL succeed if you follow a few key guidelines: 1. Know the course curriculum, daily class hours, and expectations. Legitimate, well-accredited TEFL courses are …
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