Mother Tongue (MT) Influence

MT Influence or Mother Tongue Influence is when the grammar‏‎ or vocabulary‏‎ of a student’s Mother Tongue‏‎ influence the way in which they use their Target Language‏‎ or TL. For example, in Greek‏‎ (and a number of other languages) people say open or close a light instead of turn on […]


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Grammars of English

An English Grammar – as a countable noun – is a book which explains the grammar of the English language. Compare this to grammar – as a non-countable noun – which is the set of rules which explain how language is used. Thus we can say a grammar is full […]


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ESOL – English to Speakers of Other Languages

ESOL is an acronym meaning English to Speakers of Other Languages. It is all about people who do not have English as a mother tongue, learning English. A more common term to ESOL is ESL which means English as a Second Language and refers to people learning English to live […]


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Teaching English Online?

Interested in teaching English online? Find out everything you need to know – from requirements to where to find work – in our handy guide below. Teach English Online: The Basics What does teaching online involve? Online TEFL involves teaching English language learners over a video connection. This is often […]


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How Much Can I Earn Teaching English Online in 2021?

It’s a question many are asking at the moment: just how much can I earn teaching English online? And is it realistic to make a living as an online English teacher in 2021? While some people teach online as a side hustle to supplement their income, the opportunities are there […]


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