The start of a new year, new semester—even a new week!—calls for a blank slate. This New Year, focus on yourself and the longevity of your career in e...
Despite the trappings of modern life, it turns out our brains are still largely animal-like in the way they respond to stimuli. Consider when you reco...
The education sector has many pathways for teachers. Here, we invited teacher-trainer Anne de Leon to talk to us about her work, and give advice to te...
No matter how cohesive the class, there’s usually one student who just isn’t, let’s say, feeling it. But what can you do with an unmotivated student? ...
Flexible class times, varied work environments, and location independence are some of the benefits freelance and online teachers enjoy. However, while...
We know the beginning of a new school year can be nerve-racking, but remember, it’s also a chance to make a fresh start. There’ll be new students, new...
When every teacher’s favorite time of year comes around – *eyeroll* – it’s tempting to melt into one of two states of minds: debilitating procrastinat...
The classic handout is one of teaching’s most used resources. But what makes a good handout? Here, EF’s Marc Kets gives his top 10 tips for taking you...
Teachers usually have a gut feeling about their lessons. (Which may swing between commiserating over ice cream and Netflix, or singing to the skies ab...
In education, we often talk about how to challenge our students—but what about ourselves as teachers? In a teaching career, it’s normal to find yourse...
Personality frameworks have been around for several decades, though personalities since the dawn of time. Developed by psychologists, thinkers, and wr...
Our academic team is no stranger to innovation – and now, our course book Fast Track 5 has been nominated for an ELTon award. When creating materials ...
