Top 10 blogs for English teachers

Top 10 blogs for English teachers

Greetings to everyone

Teachers always need inspiration, support and new ideas. Where can we get these? Of course, it would be nice to attend teaching events such as teacher training sessions and conferences, but what if they do not happen when we need them or we cannot afford them? Teaching blogs will be of great help. In today’s newsletter you will find information about top 10 blogs for you to use.

Top 10 blogs for English teachers

Teaching blogs are great sources of information on:

• arts
• lesson planning
• teaching methods and techniques
• controversial issues in ELT
• innovative trends in ELT
• professional development (teaching qualifications, courses, preparation)
• job opportunities and internships
• personal experiences of other English teachers etc.
• life science
• social science
• physical science.

It is a good idea to read them if you want to find new ideas for your lessons, while you prepare for TKT, CELTA, and Delta, if you need advice from other teachers, if you are looking for a job and want to develop as an ELT professional. We have prepared a list of the most popular blogs for English teachers that you might find interesting.

TeachingEnglish is brought to you by the British Council, the world's English teaching experts. People who blog on the TeachingEnglish site have a range of experience from teaching and teacher training to writing resource books, coursebooks, online course materials and more. There are hundreds of high-quality resources to help you in the classroom as well as articles, videos, publications and courses to help you with your continuing professional development.

Onestopenglish Here, you will find methodology articles, technological aids and teaching tips to top up your classroom skills; hundreds of specialized resources dedicated to the world of work to help you develop your students' business skills while keeping your classes engaging and thought-provoking; theoretical and practical materials to engage your busy students before, during or after a hard day at work; materials to help you and your students prepare for a range of examinations from Cambridge English to IELTS and TOEFL; comprehensive explanations of common grammar issues, tips and suggestions on grammar teaching techniques, an extensive selection of lesson plans and worksheets, plus innovative ideas and materials to make grammar fun; resources devoted to teaching English to pre-school and primary-school children; CLIL resources including interactive animations, illustrations and wordlists to provide a comprehensive overview of key topics, and a vibrant selection of activities, puzzles and projects. You will be able to keep up-to-date with the latest news, views, events and competitions, share your ideas and experiences with teachers across the globe, get up close and personal with expert authors.

FluentU Another hugely prolific blog, which is extremely useful for its ever-expanding list of, well, lists. They provide excellent numbered lists for everything from iPad apps to learning journals. They do less with original content and more with pointing you to whatever you’re searching but this long-running blog has covered so many topics that you’ll be sure to find their articles an interesting read. You will find the best exercises, words, materials on budget, textbooks, ways to use music, movies, and technology in your classroom, activities, games, tips and other things that every English teacher needs. 

Busy Teacher There are over 2,000 articles that cover essential ESL topics such as how to teach grammar, use realia, and teach young learners. There are also a lot of lesson ideas and fun activities included in the articles. It will help you master the basics of teaching English and will help you start teaching like a 'pro'. Every article provides clear, to-the-point instructions that can be used with the students right away. There are a lot of dos and don’ts and tips and tricks that many teachers learn through teaching. Experiences of others can help you develop your teaching skills without having to make the same mistakes. If you have a great story or activity, feel free to submit your own article so that you can share your knowledge with others.

Teaching Village A teaching blog by Barbara Hoskins Sakamoto, an English teacher who lives in Japan, and is passionate about teaching, especially about teaching English to young learners. Here you will learn about anything that will make you a better teacher. Barbara found generous online friends who help her. Hence the title of her blog: Teaching Village. “I know that I’m a better teacher when I can work with others. I think we all benefit from sharing with each other”, she says. Here, you will find articles about activities for adults and children, classroom management,  CLIL, composition, crafts, critical thinking, storytelling, EdTech, eLearning, iTDi, literacy, low-cost materials, methodology, motivation, professional development , teacher training, etc.  

EFL Magazine is the place to go if you’re an English Language teacher, a director of studies, a publishing professional, a recruiter, a university lecturer, a small/large business owner, a student, a traveller to name but a few. “They are coming to EFL Magazine to learn, to have access to the best knowledge and the best people.” Here, you can learn about teaching from students’ perspective, read teachers’ stories, get teaching resources, learn more about the business of teaching, teaching online, grammar for teachers, lexical approach, CPD, education & recruitment, psychology etc.. You can read EFL talks, book reviews, be the first to know about conferences, competitions and events for ELT professionals.

TEFL Blog  is updated weekly to bring you helpful tips and information about finding work abroad, stories from course graduates, and so much more. If you are planning to teach in a foreign country, you can find country guides, student stories, teaching tips and travel advice, information on preparing for the interview here. You will read about teaching and living in Asia, Europe, South America and other places around the world.

What Kate & Kris Did Kate and Kris are a British couple who have been teaching English for 12 years now, in several different countries. They’ve ‘been there, done that’ and want to share their successes, and mistakes with you. They’ve also got many friends who also teach abroad, who are also happy to share their stories with you. They are not connected with any specific organisation or company, so all advice is based on their own independent opinions. You will find advice for new TEFL teachers, country guides and read new teacher tales in their blog. They are currently teaching in Kyiv, Ukraine. They decided to set up a separate blog to give some more advice about teaching English and living abroad.

TEFL Equity Advocates believe that all English teachers, regardless of their nationality or mother tongue should be judged based on their ability to teach and given equal professional opportunities. The blog will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to start teaching English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) – for global communication, you will also learn how to get TEFL jobs as a non-native speaker teacher 

Grade Blog This is a blog by Grade Education Centre (Kyiv, Ukraine) for both teachers and learners of English. It is updated a few times a week. You will find articles on teaching YL, teenagers, adults,  exam preparation, new Ukrainian school, teaching methodology, teacher training, courses and qualifications for English teachers, resources, activities and exercises that can be recycled in you classroom. You can read it in Ukrainian and Russian, or you can subscribe to out teachers’ newsletter to get the English version of the articles. 

From GRADE Education Centre