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Teacher Resources
1500 Words of "Globish"
[+-] Globish is a limited form of English designed for practical communication.
This pdf outlines the 1500 words of "Globish". These words, and their inflected forms, can be combined to express nearly any thought without overwhelming learners with the entire vocabulary of the English language.
ESL Kids Lab - Teaching Tips
[+-] Articles on teaching children.
Links to articles on many different aspects of teaching English to children, from one-on-one teaching, to large classes, to using games effectively. A good starting point for any new teacher.
Teaching Tips
[+-] Hundreds of classroom-applicable tips for ESL teachers.
Includes lesson ideas, conversation starters, classroom management tools, and other tips and hints for language teachers.
The Grammar Slammer
[+-] Grammar checking software and tips to improve grammar.
This resource is helpful for ESL teachers and more advanced students. It can help identify common errors as well as give some explanations of the rules in play.
TPR Teaching
[+-] Teacher's Resources and Tips
A bit of a grab-bag of various lesson ideas, teaching tips, items to buy and affiliate links, certainly there should be something of interest to everyone.
Job Resources
Mark's ESL World
[+-] One-stop-shopping for ESL teaching and job resources.
Mark's ESL world contains job postings and discussion boards for new and experienced teachers. The forums are an excellent place to get advice and suggestions on teaching ESL as well as practical tips for living abroad.
Regional Resources
Global Student Experience
[+-] An opportunity for students to study abroad.
Global Student Experience has contacts in Spain, France, Italy, England, Australia, Argentina, and Mexico for students to travel and study abroad. While there, students may find supplementary work as ESL teachers or tutors.