The strategy that caught my attention is using cues and consistent attention signals. Things like a raised-hand gesture or a specific call-and-respons...

Thinking about the differences between ESL and EFL the EFL situation connects the most with my goals in life. I want to teach English in countries whe...

As both a language learner and a teacher I think listening is much harder to get good at than reading. Even though both skills need you to understand ...

Language awareness is an ability that helps in many parts of talking and sharing ideas. In learning and teaching languages awareness helps people go...

Learning my language happened naturally as a child. I was surrounded by it every day—talking with family playing with friends hearing stories. I didn’...

@certefl-admin Thank you for sharing your story. Your experience of being completely immersed in Italy shows the difference, between just learning an...

I learned my language without even trying when I was a kid. Every day I was surrounded by it. Talked with people. I didn’t think about the rules or ho...

Language theories are guides that help me design lessons that are fair and different for every EFL student. When I see how language is learned I can b...

Early in my career, I transitioned from traditional lectures to interactive learning when faced with a mixed-ability class of ESL adults. Several begi...

Enrolling in the CERTEFL course is a step in my journey as a teacher. It is driven by three reasons: Passion for Language Teaching (Intrinsic Motivati...

Expectations act like checkpoints that shape how I feel about my grades. In Scenario A getting a "C" when I thought I would get an "A" creates a clash...

From my experience leaving behind grammar and vocabulary drills and moving toward real‑world contexts is essential for language learning. When learner...

An inclusive learning environment is essential for learning a language in an EFL setting. Learning a language pushes students out of their comfort zon...

I believe a learning environment is a place that is designed so that every student, no matter what their cultural background, native language, cogniti...