It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change. Charles Darwin. Are we in tune with the ongoing changes in our career? Have we ever asked ourselves to what extent we resist change because we overlook what is taking place in front of...
A lot has already been said about using technology in our lessons and how important it is to achieve our main goal: help students in the process of learning a new language. What we perhaps having heard much is how to achieve this in a practical an easy way.
We need to grasp the difficult sudoku of not only...
Nowadays, there is a great deal of talk about the required qualities English teachers should have in order to facilitate their students to achieve their main goal: learn English. However, this ideal profile with a number of competencies is thought to match with any reality whether this is the one observed in a developed country or the one found...
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What are those factors that seem to haunt teachers’ development?
Sometimes very talented teachers are not able to thoroughly develop all their professional potential. Although they have the required knowledge, preparation and experience, something holds them back: their fears. Fears are dangerous feelings that impede teachers´ development. How to overcome them? A first good step is to be aware...
Since 2009 there has been a dramatic increase in the demand for English teachers in our country. But even though these professionals are needed in schools and universities, for many of us those job offers do not respond to our expectations. Thus, it seems that getting the desired job is not an easy matter. I have been hiring...
Looking for a new job may be a tiresome experience, even when we have been looking forward to a new opportunity or to making progress in our career path. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the prospect of the big day? Below you will find some important aspects to keep in mind, although they are quite often neglected.
