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Why English teachers must speak 100% English

Why English teachers must speak 100% English

If the goal is for our students to achieve high English proficiency, the change must start with the language model they hear most often: their teacher.
English from first grade: How to make it a bilingual asset and not curriculum burden

English from first grade: How to make it a bilingual asset and not curriculum burden

English from grade 1 is a right move, but will grammar stuffing overload our children?

English from grade 1 is a right move, but will grammar stuffing overload our children?

Filipinos are native English speakers in an academic and professional form

Filipinos are native English speakers in an academic and professional form

The ongoing debate about Filipino teachers not being "native" oversimplifies the real issue and ignores important facts. Let's set the record straight.
September 18, 2025 | 06:24 pm PT
Placing the blame on Filipino teachers for not being 'native' oversimplifies the real issue

Placing the blame on Filipino teachers for not being 'native' oversimplifies the real issue

A complaint from a VnExpress reader about Filipinos teaching "native English" lessons has sparked strong reactions, with many readers defending Filipinos as highly qualified English teachers and emphasizing that non-native accents are not a problem.
September 18, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
Teaching English: opportunity or inequality?

Teaching English: opportunity or inequality?

Lan, an excellent infrastructure engineer, has been involved with major projects in Vietnam, his home country. But after moving to New Zealand more than five years ago, he is still struggling to find a job despite a skill shortage in the construction sector.
September 15, 2025 | 04:44 pm PT
Are we learning English to communicate or get an IELTS certificate?

Are we learning English to communicate or get an IELTS certificate?

Many years ago I was surprised when my writing score in an IELTS exam was lower than my younger sister's.
May 21, 2025 | 04:06 pm PT
Handbook of language effects: Reasons why I've stopped teaching English

Handbook of language effects: Reasons why I've stopped teaching English

I have not taught English for a long time. But a few weeks ago, two older students came to me, begging to learn English for travel.
May 19, 2025 | 03:16 pm PT
Quiz: Which Asian country offers the highest salary for foreign English teachers?

Quiz: Which Asian country offers the highest salary for foreign English teachers?

This Asian country pays foreign English teachers US$3,000 to $4,000 a month and covers their accommodation, according to the TEFL Academy.
July 21, 2024 | 03:15 pm PT
Vietnam a dream destination for expats

Vietnam a dream destination for expats

Getting a job is easy, cost of living is low, and quality of life is high.
June 8, 2018 | 10:05 pm PT
Meet Bruno, the man who teaches English to My Lai children

Meet Bruno, the man who teaches English to My Lai children

Life in the village has changed since the tragic days of war, but many families remain poor. This teacher wants to help.
March 29, 2017 | 02:57 am PT
 
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