It's Time To Leave

--- Maintaining work-life balance is crucial for overall well-being and job satisfaction, especially in demanding professions like TEFL teaching. As a TEFL teacher, you may find yourself juggling lesson planning, grading, teaching, professional development, and personal life responsibilities. Understanding what work-life balance means to you is the first step in achieving it. It involves allocating the right amount of time and energy to work, personal life, and self-care to prevent burnout and maintain a healthy lifestyle. 1. Establish Boundaries: Set clear boundaries between work and personal life. Define specific work hours and avoid bringing work home whenever possible. This separation helps you focus on each aspect without feeling overwhelmed. 2. Prioritize Tasks: Create a to-do list...  [Read more]

  And now we'll have a look at the present perfect continuous tense. As its name suggests, what we're going to do is combine the present continuous usages and the present perfect usages into a tense that basically expresses the fact that we've got an action continuing up until the present point in time. For the form of this tense, again, we're going to combine into various aspects of both the perfect and the continuous tenses. If we have a look we always begin with our subjects, then we have our, two now, helping verbs. The helping verb 'to have' for the perfect tenses, as well as the helping verb 'be' for the continuous tenses. For our subjects 'I', 'you', 'we' and 'they', we leave 'have' as 'have' and for 'he', 'she' and 'it', we conjugate it to 'has'. Because it's a continuous...  [Read more]

Teaching English in Prague offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a rich cultural experience while making a positive impact on the lives of others. From exploring historic landmarks to indulging in traditional Czech cuisine, there is no shortage of ways to enrich your time in this vibrant city. This article will delve into the various cultural experiences you can enjoy while teaching English in Prague, providing insights into the local lifestyle, customs, and attractions that make this city a truly unforgettable destination. Prague is a city steeped in history, with a wealth of iconic landmarks that showcase its rich cultural heritage. From the majestic Prague Castle to the historic Charles Bridge, there are countless sites to explore and discover. Teaching English in Prague...  [Read more]

In today's fast-paced world, finding time to hit the gym can be a challenge for many. However, maintaining a regular workout routine is essential for staying healthy and fit. The good news is that you can achieve your fitness goals right in the comfort of your own home, without the need for any expensive equipment. In this article, we will explore a variety of effective at-home workouts that require no gear, helping you stay in shape and feel great without ever having to leave your house. There are numerous benefits to working out at home without any equipment. Firstly, it is incredibly convenient. You can exercise whenever it suits you, whether that's first thing in the morning, during your lunch break, or in the evening. You also save time by eliminating the need to travel to and from...  [Read more]

Why is it that some people seem to effortlessly navigate life's challenges with grace and ease, while others find themselves constantly overwhelmed and stressed out? The answer may lie in one simple practice: meditation. In today's fast-paced world, where we are constantly bombarded with distractions and information overload, taking the time to quiet the mind and connect with our inner selves has never been more important. Meditation is not just a trendy buzzword; it is a powerful tool that can help improve our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Whether you are a newcomer to meditation or a seasoned practitioner looking to deepen your practice, there are simple techniques that can help you unlock the transformative power of this ancient practice. In this guide, we will explore...  [Read more]

  Being interviewed for a TEFL related position is much like any other interview situation; it can be an intimidating prospect. However, if you do your homework and prepare for some general questions in advance, you can remove a great deal of worry from the whole process. Unfortunately you cannot predict exactly how any interview will unfold but most will include a similar range of questions that are aimed at assessing your suitability for joining the existing workforce. So what questions should you expect to be asked? The employer will certainly want to form an impression of who you are as a person, so expect questions such as: What do you like to do in your spare time? What are your strengths and weaknesses? Where do you see yourself in five years? If the job is outside of your...  [Read more]

  So how do we actually make best use of the course book? Well, just a couple of factors that you need to keep into consideration when using these types of material, use the course book to help you create a balanced lesson in terms of the range of skills that are being taught and the actual types of material within that the grammar or vocabulary. Secondly, don't use it all the time, particularly with things like activities, we can create our own materials and we can tailor those materials much more specifically to the actual class that we're teaching. As very often the actual creations in the book are very general, we can make our own materials much more specific. The third thing you need to be aware of is that you can't always rely 100% on the information that's presented in those...  [Read more]

Chiang Mai, the capital of North Thailand and once the capital city of the Lan Na Kingdom is the home of the TEFL International course in northern Thailand. Chiang Mai was founded in the thirteenth century, and is one of the oldest cities in Thailand; it’s recognized as having an independent cultural personality it its own rite. Outside the city, Chiang Mai is surrounded by beautiful scenery of mountains, rivers, meadows, waterfalls, forests and valleys, stemming from the foothills of the Himalayas. Chiang Mai offers a different experience for TEFL International TEFL Courses in Thailand.  Many feel that Chiang Mai is an essential part of any journey to Thailand. Located more than 700km northwest of Bangkok, Chiang Mai has in excess of 300 temples, with an impressive 121 within the...  [Read more]