Why not start an ESL blog?
They’re everywhere and about everything, why not start your own. You have a lot of experiences and advice to pass on! Blog today! This week, Mark and Eric discuss the benefits of creating an ESL blog, how to get started and what you need to know.
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Game of the Week: Down Pass
This is a relatively easy to prepare game that you can use to practice compound words or spelling. It is designed for larger classes but can be easily adapted to small groups. Have fun!







April 25th, 2007 at 5:58 am
Hi Mark and Eric,
Just discovered your podcast and downloading episode after episode now - they are a bit adictive!
Do you guys recommend completing TESOL/TEFL certificate before you start teaching English overseas?
Interested to hear your thoughts… Keep up the good work!
Regan
Western Australia
May 10th, 2007 at 8:13 am
Regan - I’m sorry we haven’t gotten back to you.
I think there’s good points to both doing your course before-hand or after you’ve taught for a while.
If your position will be as an assistant teacher, I would say wait and get some experience first. It will make the course easier as well as more interesting. I think you’ll get more from it and the information will seem more valuable.
If you are going to be the main teacher somewhere, you might want to take the course first. Your probably going to get a position with little direction and a lot of responsibility. You will definitely benefit from some background knowledge and training.
I hope that is helpful and thanks for listening.
Happy teaching,
Mark