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The TEFL Lab’s B1 Curriculum Structure authentic materials homework listening reading stt Nov 14, 2022

If you’re anything like us, you’re hyped to hear that the B1 curriculum is ready to go straight into the classroom with you (right after you’ve checked the teacher notes, of course)! But if you’ve already taught with our A1 and A2 level materials, you’ll notice some...

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The TEFL Lab’s Guide to Teaching with Authentic Materials activity adult learners authentic materials homework listening reading vocabulary Sep 05, 2022

If you’ve been in the classroom for any amount of time, you’ve probably heard from other teachers, your own teacher training, or other places that authentic material is a must for English language classes. But what actually counts as authentic material, and how can you use it...

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Teaching Relevant Vocabulary adult learners reading stt vocabulary Jul 11, 2022

When you’re preparing to teach a new student, it’s important to consider the learner’s intended use of the language. If a learner is studying a foreign language for fun or travel, they’ll likely be looking for vocabulary within the context of meeting new people,...

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17 Easy Ways to Extend Lesson Activities On the Spot activity grammar listening reading stt student talking time vocabulary Oct 11, 2021

Part of being an effective teacher is being able to make a decision on the spot to extend an activity or increase the difficulty right then and there. Fortunately, this is a skill that you can hone with a little practice and the tips we’ve put together for you on this list.

If you’ve...

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