Tom Garside9 hours ago1 minCertPT free online Q&A WebinarFind out more about the Level 6 Trinity College London Certificate for Practising Teachers (CertPT) courses offered by Language Point
Tom Garside3 days ago7 min4 ways to increase critical thinking in the English language classroomMuch of what we do in th language classroom is focused on fluency and accuracy. Most teachers aim for students to use vocabulary and grammar
Tom GarsideMay 125 minWhat is 'blind dictation', and what can it do for your students?Many communicative English language tasks are based on some kind of information gap - a missing piece of information that students must
Tom GarsideMay 85 minFeedback is where the learning happensOne of the most useful pieces of feedback I have ever received was given to me on my DELTA after an observed lesson where I had kept my clas
Tom GarsideApr 294 minTEFL basics: Where do you want to teach?You may have decided which country or continent you want to teach in, but have you decided which setting you'd like to teach in? Coming into
Tom GarsideApr 222 minTEFL basics: Where to find a teaching jobAs we move into 2022, and after two years of Covid and travel restrictions itchy feet need to be scratched, whether in terms of wanderlust
Tom GarsideApr 133 minTEFL basics: A quick dictation task for when you need materials fastEvery teacher working in a school has experienced this situation: you’re teaching a lesson in the afternoon, and the photocopier is broken
Tom GarsideApr 55 minTEFL basics: Meaning, pronunciation, form. Three ways to ensure deeper language learningWhen we plan to teach a piece of grammar or vocabulary, it is important that we plan for students to be able to understand it and use it
Tom GarsideMar 294 minTEFL basics: What is task-based learning and how can it help learners?What is task-based learning? The idea of using tasks which do not focus specifically on sentence translation or grammar exercises was not
Tom GarsideMar 234 minTEFL basics: How to teach listening: 4 stages for successAs one of the four language skills, listening (and often watching) is fundamental for language learners. Without good listening skills
Tom GarsideMar 174 minTEFL Basics: Classroom managementThese are all important aspects of classroom management: the way that a teacher creates a positive and effective learning environment for
Tom GarsideMar 171 minCertTESOL Price Freeze for 2022Given the difficult start the world has seen for 2022, we have decided to freeze our CertTESOL course at the 2021 price of £995
Tom GarsideMar 155 minWeek by week on a Trinity CertPT course - what to expectWhether you teach General English, business English, EAP or any other English-medium subject the Level 6 Trinity Certificate for Practising
Tom GarsideMar 152 minWhat we do here at Language Point to help refugeesWhen we set up Language Point our goal was to create a system of sustainable TESOL education. Right from the start we've worked with NGO's
Tom GarsideMar 104 minFocus your pronunciation teaching: How to add context to your pronunciation lessonsPronunciation is often taught as a sideline to the main grammar or vocabulary focus of a lesson, with pronunciation issues being picked up
Tom GarsideMar 81 minCurrent events in UkraineLanguage Point was set up with the founding belief that education should be available to all - no matter their geographical location.
Tom GarsideFeb 284 minTargeting Pronunciation - issues for speakers of specific languagesWhen teaching pronunciation, it can be hard to decide what specific sounds or sound patterns to focus on. The best way to plan a focused
Tom GarsideFeb 186 minThe golden rules of TESOLNo matter how long you have been teaching, there are a few basic routines which apply to any language education situation. Initial training
Tom GarsideFeb 82 minIntroducing the Language Point TESOL Refresher CourseWant to get back into the classroom but are a bit rusty and want to rebuild confidence? Language Point has developed a short course for
Tom GarsideJan 314 minGet back to the classroom with confidence in 2022As we come in to the new year, the international education industry is getting back on track. It may feel like a leap back into the unknown