Cool Link: Writing Wizard

If you're looking for worksheets for children so that they can practice their writing, then try taking a look at writing wizard. You can make worksheets so that children can practice writing the alphabet, using cursive, or printing. It's a simple site, but a great idea, so check out Writing Wizard if you teach young learners or children.



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Quick Tip: Talk to Teachers Before Accepting a Job

When getting hired from abroad it's hard to know if the school you'll be working for will be good or bad, since chances are you won't be able to visit before you start working. One thing that you can do is do your research before you go. Do a search or go to forums, such as Dave's ESL Cafe and see if you can find anything.

Another thing you can do is ask the school to put you in touch with past or present teachers. Granted, the school isn't going to put you in contact with teachers who hate working there, but if they downright refuse to put you in touch with anyone, don't consider taking the job. By talking to teachers you can learn about the school, city, school, and other people at the school.

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Cool Link: Web English Teacher

There's lots of information about reading and writing on Web English Teacher.Whether you're working for an institute or an international school, you'll be able to find something here to help you out.

If you're at an international school or working with advanced EFL or ESL students, then you could use their AP, IB, Drama, Journalism, Shakespeare, or Young Adult Literature.

If you work with students who have a lower level of English, you could take a look at the information about Book Reports, ENL (English as a New Langauge)/ ESL, Grammar, or Just for Fun.

No matter where you teach or what level, if you're looking for reading and writing information, take a look at Web English Teacher.


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Hot Topic: Parents Involved at School

In this day and age it's great to see parents get involved at school and take an interest in their children's learning. However, some take it way to far by criticising the teacher, school, and admin.

As a teacher you may get parents complaining to the admin about your teaching because their kid is too smart for an activity or perhaps you talk to fast so they don't understand. Either way, there are some parents that you can't please. They complain that you don't give homework, then complain that it's too much.

While some admin support their teachers, many, if not most, side with the parents since the parents pay the fees. In addition, many times the admin is similiar to the parents; neither have teaching experience.

What do you think?
Does the admin usually back the parents where you work?  Have you had problems with parents getting too involved?

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TEFL Tips Was Voted Best Education Blog

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The World Media Awards recognizes successful bloggers and publishers from across the globe. To see all of the 2012 winners, visit the World Media Awards website.

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