TESOL, EFL, ESL…Is This Alphabet Soup?
Every field has its abbreviations, and the field of English language teaching is definitely no exception! It can get really confusing, though, especially when you factor in the different sub-fields and how they use their terminology! Here’s a helpful guide to begin to understand some of the terms in this field: General Terms: ESL: English…
Supporting Refugee Learners
Providing English instruction to refugees who will soon be relocating to English-speaking countries is a valuable service…and can also be overwhelming. Individuals with refugee status have typically endured traumatic events and ongoing uncertainty for months or years, which can affect their abilities to learn. They also may not have been able to access education, or…
More Than Just a Class
Does the thought of an English class take you back to sentence diagramming in 9th grade? [insert stifled scream here] But wait – don’t be frightened! Historically, language was taught as just another subject – memorize lists, conjugate verbs, repeat after the teacher. Today, however, the field of language teaching is moving towards more interactive…
An Effective English Program Starts with a Plan
Nearly every cross-cultural worker who speaks English has been asked at some point to help a local friend with English – and with good reason! English is an international language, used for business, travel, leisure, media, and more. It can also be used to foster deeper conversations about truth, life, and eternity. But where do…
About Me
Hi, I’m Rachael. I’ve taught English in the U.S. and abroad to ages 2 to 70+, and I’m passionate about helping cross-cultural workers use English to love and serve their neighbors. Read more about me here or my services here.
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