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We’ve already told you about the Loch Ness Monster, Thor’s hammer, the Flying Ducthman and Lorelei, and there are so many more we could talk about! Here are another four myths and legends from around the world. Read more: 7 Best Countries to Teach English Abroad in 2021 The Kraken – Scandinavia  Release the Kraken! You have probably heard that phrase before, but what is the Kraken? According to No...[Read More]

All around the world there are towns and cities which have legends and myths which are told from generation to generation. Some myths act as warnings to run like the wind, while others tell the story of how a legend got its beginnings. You probably know a few already, but here are a few myths and legends from around the world. Read more: 7 Budget-Friendly Destinations in Europe The Flying Dutchman...[Read More]

When was the last time you watched a movie that truly inspired you? A film that made you relate or want to become that character to inspire others? Can’t remember? You’re in luck! We have compiled a shortlist of movies that need to be on your watch list asap. These films consist of teachers going above and beyond for their students and learning about themselves along the way. Here are movies every...[Read More]

Can you believe it: Christmas is here again! Even if you’re more of a Grinch than a Christmas fan, the one great thing about holidays is that they offer up awesome Christmas classroom activities for your EFL classroom. Even if your students don’t celebrate Christmas, you can use this time to discuss other holidays and cultural equivalents. Here are some ideas to help you through this Christmas per...[Read More]

“I am going to lose weight this year!” “I will get a bonus from my boss!” “This year is going to be when I travel around the world!” We all have dreams, goals, visions for ourselves. For some reason, though, we often fail to achieve them. A doughnut eaten after 6 pm, bonus given to another colleague, long days at home dreaming of adventure and suddenly our dreams are not as doable. Why do we fail ...[Read More]

Who said that teachers can’t be fun? Nowadays, due to the pandemic, teachers tend to have way more free time on their hands than they would like to. So instead of just mindlessly watching Netflix, many have conquered the TikTok world. There are thousands of teachers coming onto this platform to educate students, help new teachers or just to tell a funny story about their students. These stories co...[Read More]

Social media has had a bit of a bad rap when it comes to education and the classroom. Teachers disapprove of the use of phones to check Instagram during classes, parents lament the decline in spelling of their children because of Facebook. People have been calling it many names, but is it actually that bad, or do we simply not know how to use it? Studies show that there are many ways to implement ...[Read More]

As the world changes, people are becoming more aware of their surroundings. Students are getting older and becoming curious about the idea of culture, disabilities, and social standards. They are constantly trying to uncover their true self and that is not easy when you are going through it alone. Here are six diverse classroom books for older students which can help satisfy their curiosity and br...[Read More]

Everyone travelling abroad packs a little differently. There are two main groups of packers: The “less is more” type and the “it is better to pack more because you never know” type. In this article, we will be focusing on the packing style of the “less is more” type, otherwise known as minimalist packers. A minimalist is a person who intentionally lives with only the things you will need. As a min...[Read More]

Instructions may seem like a small and trivial part of an English as a Foreign Language lesson but, in fact, they are extremely important. An EFL lesson is mostly a series of exercises, activities and games which are linked to form a cohesive and effective EFL lesson. It is important for EFL teachers to be able to give good, clear instructions in order to ensure that all the activities run smoothl...[Read More]

Stephen Krashen is a well-known name in the EFL industry.  His ideas and theories have been influential in the field of Teaching English as a Foreign Language, mostly because they have stood the test of time. Krashen came up with five hypotheses of learning, one of which is the affective filter hypothesis. The affective filter hypothesis basically explains that language cannot be learned if a lear...[Read More]

Getting ready to set foot in the classroom? We are so excited for you to get in the classroom and begin your adventure teaching English as a Foreign Language. If you are in the middle of decorating or working your classroom, we have some must-have investment items you need to look into. These products are perfect for all kinds of teachers and will help you in the long run. These products are more ...[Read More]