Cool Link: ESL Kid Stuff

If the colours don't grab your attention, the content will. ESL Kid Stuff is made for children learning English. They've got tons of material, such as flashcards, worksheets, lesson plans, games, songs, holiday, class tips, articles, and links to help you out.

The downside? You've got to pay to get access to all of this. The good news is that it's only $25, so you could spring for it, or ask your boss to pay. You can see some of their flashcards, worksheets, and classroom management tips for free.

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Hot Topic: Online TEFL Certs

Updated 28 November 2014

Since technology has become a part of life, people are looking at ways to study without having to take time off work.  Online masters degree programmes are popping up all over the place, as are online TEFL certs. Is this good or bad?  Well, it's both.  Some places are legit and some aren't.

The general concensus is that a TEFL cert should have 100 (or 120) hours with 6 hours of teaching practice. Most online courses are shorter than 100 hours; they may only be 30 or 60.  In addition, few of them actually have any teaching practice component. Some of them do, for example, the CELTA can now by mainly done online. CCELT is a 100-hour online TEFL certificate. There's also one from the University of Toronto that has 100, 120, and 150 hour options.

So if you're going to study a TEFL cert you should do it right.  If you want to do one online, make sure there's a practical teaching component.  Sometimes you have to travel to the TEFL course provider or sometimes they allow you to ask an experienced teacher to observe and grade you.

What do you think?
Are online certs worth it?  Is it better to do one on-site?

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Quick Tip: Diversify Your Income

You've probably heard the expression "don't put all your eggs in one basket" and it holds true for money as well. Retirement fund managers tell people saving for retirement to diversify their savings and you should also diversify your income. There are lots of ways to earn a bit off extra cash, both online and off line. Even if it's only a couple hundred dollars it's better than nothing. You could save this money, use it for a vacation, pay off debts, or invest it.

Here are some simple ideas to help you earn more money. If you're looking at making money online read earning money online.  If you want to make money off line read supplementing your salary. 

Don't forget about taxes. Some countries, like the US, require citizens and permanent residents to file every single year even if they don't owe any money.  The US also requires you to pay taxes if you earn more than $400 a year from self employment.  You can read more at US taxes for expats.


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Cool Link: English Media Lab

More and more ESL and EFL students are asking for interactive learning, English Media Lab has the perfect solution for children and adults alike. They've got free English exercises for interactive ESL learning, such as online grammar exercises, vocabulary videos, pronunciation exercises, and interactive quizzes.

As if that wasn't enough, they also have games, puzzles, and math exercises for children. You can use these activities in class or assign them for homework, so check out this website today.


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Job Site: Association of American Schools in South America

If you're a licensed teacher looking to teach in South America, then look no further than the Association of American Schools in South America (AASSA).

They've got information about their schools, recruiting information for those who want to work at their schools, conferences that you can attend, as well as membership of AASSA. Check out the AASSA if you'd like to work in a K-12 school in South America.


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