The TEFL-Toolkit Blog

In this blog, one of our teachers shares his experiences of the best-kept secret in Spain, Asturias.

Spring has sprung… Time to practice adjectives and descriptive writing again! For those in the TEFL/ESOL world, and teachers of all descriptions, the season of rebirth is a huge resource and inspiration. The dawn of spring may seem to come mainly within the province of b...

It is sometimes difficult to tie Easter-themed activities directly to language learning. Making Easter cards, organising an Easter egg hunt or organising a class dress-up and parade can all be good fun, and that might be a good enough reason for doing them. However, if y...

Blogs are an excellent way to get to know a sector and understand people’s experiences. If you’re new to TEFL/ESOL or seeking new insights then check these blogs out.

Finding the best resources for teaching or learning English can be an overwhelming experience. A brief internet search brings up countless options, but where do you start? To make life a little easier, we’ve trawled the internet and put together two top ten lists of YouT...

Let’s be honest, encouraging children to read is not always that easy. It can often feel like a chore to them when there’s such a focus on learning, so here are ten quick tips to promote reading for pleasure for teachers and families.

Let’s face it, part of the reason for becoming a TEFL/ESOL teacher is the joy of travelling itself and the desire to learn about neighbouring countries by working there. In the last few years, the possibilities for this kind of lifestyle within the European Union have di...

Observations are part of the TEFL/ESOL Teacher’s life. They can take many forms and few of us really enjoy them. I have been observed more times than I can remember but in recent years I have also don...

Here we have listed a few ideas for using a board spinner in class. These activities work best with a simple arrow spinner. We also have a downloadable document with templates and instructions on how to make your own. 

At one point or another, most of us have used songs as a teaching resource. Students generally enjoy listening to music, and songs provide a natural way of exposing our learners to various types of language.