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Teach English the way you would want to be taught another language Let’s start brainstorming the qualities of an effective teacher: supportive, clear, empathetic, flexible, creative, human, enthusiastic, passionate, and the list goes on. We have all…
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20 Websites for TEFL Teachers for Inspiration and Lesson Plans Teachers are always in need of lesson materials and inspiration and we are here to help you! The Via Lingua Florence staff and some of our former trainees have compiled a list of useful…
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The New Year always makes us reflect on our lives and what we want to change and add to better our lives. Now, in 2019, many of us have goals to find a balance between work and overall fulfillment in our lives. That fulfillment is often not centered on…
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You already know that teaching is so much more than just transferring your knowledge. You’ve all had those teachers who were able to not only give you the information you needed, but who were able to connect with you and leave a lasting impression. When…
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Creating a Community through Cultural Awareness in your EFL Classroom Whenever you mix a group of people together in a class you never really know what you’re going to get. The beautiful yet challenging thing about being an EFL teacher…
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Being Your Own Boss: Teaching Private English Lessons Teaching private students will inevitably become a part of your teaching repertoire. Private lessons are in demand across the world because they allow students the option to choose times and…
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Make Money AND Enjoy your Life as a Certified TEFL Teacher Ah, the dream… making money while seeing the world! Can this be real? Absolutely it can. You just need to find the right type of work that fits your individual preferences. Some people…
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Fighting Homesickness Abroad Moving abroad for an extended period of time takes courage! You pack up your bags, fly to a land far away, and declare that this new city in this new country is home for a while. It is truly an exhilirating experience…
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What if you start your first day of your TEFL course only to find out that English grammar is a HUGE part of the curriculum and realize you don’t actually know it? Well, this happens to many TEFL trainees at Via Lingua! Sure, you know how to speak correctly…
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A Good TEFL Course Blends Training and Cultural Immersion How do you choose your TEFL course? One important factor is always the location, and rightfully so! You are selecting the city you will call home for the duration of the course and beyond. Naturally…
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