Student-Led Vs Teacher-Led Classes, Learning
When you think of a classroom, do you see the typical set up of a teacher at the front with students sitting in separate desks? Well, then that is just…
Recent Articles
Teaching grammar the fun way – Tips and tricks
Many teachers and students alike find grammar tedious to teach and to learn. As a result, it becomes something to avoid or get through as quickly as possible, and there…
Top tips on how to plan an effective ESL lesson from teachers
In this article, we will provide some top tips and some general guidance on planning an effective ESL lesson to ensure both you and your English learners are happy in…
Travelling and saving while teaching English in Hong Kong
Have you thought of teaching English in Hong Kong? Are you wondering how much it costs to live there, how much money can you make teaching in HK, and how…
Tips to engage young ESL learners in classroom with progress
As someone who trained in the UK secondary school system to teach students aged 12-19, my first ESL Movers class of 9-11 years old was a bit of a surprise!…
Benefits of Teaching One Culture at a Time – ESL, Teaching English
When you start teaching ESL in a major English center like the UK or Australia, you may find that you teach multi-cultural classes who come from all parts of the…
5 Warmers for your First Week of Teaching Abroad
Moving abroad to teach English can seem daunting to some. Be super-prepared by reading this article on warmers for your first week of teaching abroad, whether in Hong Kong, Australia,…
Tips for teaching English to teenagers in Hong Kong – The best way to engage
Many teenagers in Hong Kong will speak English to a conversational level, so you may wonder why they want to attend English lessons outside of school. Many of them will…
Teaching English Lessons to Young ESL Learners – Tips and Ideas
In Hong Kong, parents are eager to get their children speaking English as young as possible, with most starting their ESL lessons at age 3. They start at a younger…
What is evidence-based teaching and how can it help teachers?
As language educators, what we do in the classroom can sometimes feel quite ephemeral. The ideas we deal with, the language our students use, the words and meanings we analyse,…
How can you get your learners speaking more in class?
Of the four language skills, speaking is the most important in terms of managing day-to-day classroom interaction. We deliver most of our classes through spoken information, and it is through…
Differences between East Asian and European Language Learners
Working in China, Japan, Korea or Southeast Asia, it doesn’t take long to realise that there are some fundamental differences in the ways in which students approach language, as compared…
Verb phrases and phrasal verbs – Common grammar confusions & solution
English grammar is a tricky beast. The many overlaps between spellings, word classes, meanings and functions mean that even the smallest parts of structure can be confusing for teachers and…
Using tests as a teaching tool for all-round language development
Tests and exams are a necessary part of education; they help us to gauge students’ progress, identify needs and to motivate learners in their journey through school to university and…
Activities to increase student talk time & communication in your ESL classroom
When I started my ESL teaching, I quickly discovered that my adult learners sometimes lacked the confidence of younger students, which can lead to hesitation when speaking and even avoidance…
Things to know before teaching English in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a place of contradictions. It is by turns incredibly beautiful, frustrating, motivating, insane, loud, congested, rewarding, peaceful and stressful. Spend any amount of time there, and you…
How to find a good teaching job in Hong Kong – Explained!
Finding a job in a new country is exciting as a new adventure is about to begin, but it may be daunting as you may not know where to start…
Ten steps to becoming an ESL teacher in Hong Kong
The cosmopolitan city of Hong Kong is an attractive city for ESL teachers to start their careers with the sprawling skyscrapers contrasting with the majestic mountains, it is an exciting…
Teaching English in China Part 1. Getting there and setting up
With a new international economy, stronger scientific and academic development than ever before, and a population consisting of one in five humans on the planet, China is no more the…
A Teacher’s Perspective to Teaching English in Hong Kong
Being a teacher for 20+ years, and having taught in Hong Kong for several years, this article will present life in Hong Kong from a teacher’s perspective, and give some…
Courses We Offer:
1. CertTESOL: Certificate in TESOL
A level 5, initial teacher training qualification for new and experienced teachers, enabling you to teach English anywhere in the world. The course is equivalent to Cambridge CELTA.
Learn More
Developed by our Trinity CertTESOL experts, for a comprehensive, self-paced learning experience. Earn an internationally recognized certificate and master essential teaching skills, accessible globally 24/7.
Learn More