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30 tips for developing teachers

By Pete on August 30, 2016 • ( 7 )

Some teachers have clear direction when it comes to development. Others, like me, have always been a little bit lost. I found that once I finished my initial teacher training there wasn’t much support or guidance when it came to… Read More ›

Interactive whiteboards – some pros and cons

By Pete on August 19, 2016 • ( 11 )

At my current school we have interactive whiteboards (IWBs) in every classroom. These are a luxury, but I do think they have their drawbacks. In ‘400 Ideas for Interactive Whiteboards’, Sharma et al (2011:10-11) list these benefits of using an… Read More ›

Distance learning for teachers – is it right for you?

By Pete on August 11, 2016 • ( 2 )

It’s a pleasure to introduce this guest post from Phil Wade. He shares some useful advice for teachers thinking of undertaking distance study. I did my first TEFL course with i-to-i about 18 years ago and as a follow-up, I… Read More ›

Some thoughts on authentic listening materials

By Pete on August 9, 2016 • ( 9 )

I’ve been a materials writer for 2 months now. It’s about time I started reflecting on it. I haven’t had time to do so as it’s a very busy role – hence the lack of blog activity. I’m currently writing… Read More ›

Writing for ELT magazines

By Pete on July 27, 2016 • ( 50 )

I’ve been published in a few industry magazines over the past year. Some of you might like to do the same. If so, here are a few tips. I’m no expert, but you might find them useful. What do you… Read More ›

How to survive a CELTA course

By Pete on July 1, 2016 • ( 7 )

In her second guest post, Nicky Salmon offers some useful tips for surviving an intensive 4-week CELTA training course. The title might sound a bit dramatic, but a typical course is very intensive, especially if you have chosen the 4-week option…. Read More ›