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All teachers have had to deal with a difficult or disruptive student. There's often one in every class and sometimes a few of them within the same class! Jackie and Jennifer share some of their top strategies for managing these students in an effective way, whether kids or adults. These include focusing on positive reinforcement, developing a rapport with students, avoiding downtime, and lots more ideas.

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Teaching very advanced English learners can be a little more challenging than teaching beginners for a variety of reasons. Jackie and Jennifer share all of their tips and tricks such as using authentic materials, along with suggestions for activities to do with your students who are pushing to become fluent in English.

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It's summer vacation for many teachers, and let's be honest, it can't come soon enough for many people! It's easy to feel the burnout when you're teaching English.

We talk about some of the most common reasons why ESL teachers might feel burnt out, and then offer some suggestions for how to fill your well back up again before you hit the classroom.


ESL/EFL Teaching Practice and Methodology (on Amazon)
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A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.

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