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English as a Second Language tutor in middle East. Specialty in middle and high schools.

In today's Teachers Only Live-Stream with @CathleenElise, we're talking about 3 main areas involved in the global focus of hiring only native-English-speaking English teachers, as well as constructive ways we can turn this obsession around so that all teachers of English are hired for no other reason than their skill and qualifications. Well, we'll spend 30 minutes or so walking through the ins-and-outs of these issues and obstacles (and some ways to address them productively) while also helping you to create a plan that works for you in your life as it is right now. By the time you leave, you'll be able to start working on taking the necessary steps to create solutions in your life right now. We'll also talk about two great resources I have come across that focus specifically on bringing about positive change in the world of teaching English as a foreign or second language. Join me today (and every Thursday) at 1:00 pm Eastern Time, LIVE. The link is in the comments.

How can we address Cultural Diversity in English Language Teaching as English language teachers? I believe as English teachers we play a pivotal role in addressing cultural diversity in English language education by intentionally integrating diverse perspectives, experiences, and voices into our teaching practices. We can achieve this by selecting literature, texts, and materials that reflect a wide range of cultural backgrounds and experiences, allowing students to see themselves represented in the curriculum. Additionally, we can also incorporate activities and discussions that encourage students to share their own cultural experiences and perspectives, fostering an environment of mutual respect and understanding. I personally feel this develops deeper understanding, and is a good way to make each student feel included, while recognising their unique individuality. By actively addressing cultural diversity in English language education, we will not only create more inclusive and engaging learning environments but also empower students to navigate and thrive in our increasingly interconnected world! #englishteacher #culturaldiversity #inclusion

🍀I'm not saying to skip celebrations or neglect teaching culture, history, traditions, and fun facts. 🍀On the contrary! 🍀I believe incorporating these aspects should be a significant part of English language classes. 🍀However, many teachers stress about every celebration, every special day, and every holiday. They struggle to make their lessons unique, create excitement in the classroom, and ensure that students, regardless of age, learn something beyond the textbooks. 🍀Not every lesson has to be extraordinary. 🍀Developing numerous themed lessons monthly requires time, money, and can be mentally draining. 🍀Enhance your English lessons by playing some (classroom-friendly) Irish songs, showing engaging cultural videos, and organising themed games – it only takes a few minutes to plan and can still bring liveliness to your classes! 🍀🍀🍀 IG: https://lnkd.in/dFZZfBAz #esl #efl #tesol #teachingenglish #englishteachers #teachersofenglish #englishlanguage #ırıshculture #ireland #stpatrick #stpatricksday #stpatrickday #saintpatrickday #saintpatricksday #irish #irishsongs #englishlessons #englishtips #teacherstips

Did you know about 10% of students in U.S. public schools are English language learners? In a new episode of WIWTK, I spoke with Dr. Robert Scott, a Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) expert, to discuss how we can best support linguistically diverse students. Watch or listen here: https://bit.ly/46cMAXl

Working with multilingual learners and emergent bilinguals comes with a plethora of wonderful assets to your classroom - one being vocabulary! How do we harness those vocabulary strengths, grow English vocabulary and foster language rich classrooms? Here are some of my ideas - what are yours?! https://lnkd.in/gEcHF_EW

Considering English as a Second Language for Your Child? Read Our Latest Blog https://bitly.cx/L9xz2 to Understand the Differences and Benefits Compared to Home Language Learning With the Meridian School of English. Our Expert Methods Help Young Learners Excel in Both.

With the growing number of English language learners in U.S. schools, it's time to level up our teaching strategies. #K12 #stride #wikipodcast #@wikipodcast #drrobertscott #robertscott #dr #teachingenglish #teaching #english #TESOL #Speakersofotherlanguages #speakers #otherlanguages #languages #expert #howwecan #bestsupport #linguistically #diverse #diversestudents #English #Englishlanguagelearners #languagelearners #language #learners #usschools #us #schools #levelup #teaching #strategies #teachingstrategies

A simple organization system! For example an interactive notebook with sections, and easy to follow structure! Also, access to books at student levels. These have been my two biggest innovations in my career.