Hi Ilenia! Thank you for sharing such a insightful reflection on your language journey.​I completely resonate with your point about communicative anxi...

Reflecting on my language learning pathway, individual differences such as learning style and motivation have significantly shaped my experience. As a...

Hi all! Acquiring my first language happened so naturally that I barely remember "learning" it; it was absorbed through daily interactions, emotiona...

@certefl-admin Hi! Thank you for sharing your journey. It was really inspiring to read.​Your experience with total immersion at age 13 highlights h...

Hi Ilenia I love your description of theory as a "compass"—it couldn’t be more accurate! You hit the nail on the head regarding Krashen’s Affective ...

Hi everyone, Every student learns English differently, so using language theories helps us adapt our teaching to everyone's needs. A great example i...

I will never forget a high school student named Leo, who completely changed the way I think about teaching. Leo was extremely anxious, completely with...

I decided to take the CERTEFL course for three main reasons.First, I want to improve my teaching skills and gain a deeper understanding of effective E...

Hey everyone! Great topic. It’s crazy how much our expectations can change our drive and energy in a class. In Scenario A, getting a 'C' when you fu...

An inclusive learning environment is a paramount in an EFL (English as a Foreign Language) setting because learning a new language inherently requires...

Hi all, In my opinion, an inclusive learning environment is a space where diversity is not just tolerated, but deliberately built into the core of d...