The Art of Spelling

The sound of English words does not correspond directly with how we write them but you can learn to see the patterns. Level: medium •  Category: writing; vocabulary  • • • • • • • • • • • • When you’re learning English, the difference between what we say and what we write can […]

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

Before Harry Potter and the big-screen adaptations of Lord of The Rings, there was another fantasy world, a world in a wardrobe. Level: medium •  Category: reading; listening; vocabulary  • • • • • • • • • • • • If you have children who are also learning English, why not read a book […]

A night at the ballet

Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker has become part of US tradition and is the introduction to the world of ballet for many Americans. Level: medium •  Category: reading  • • • • • • • • • • • • The Nutcracker is perhaps best known for the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, which you can […]

A message from Pete

Hello! I’m Pete Gardiner and I would like to share my thoughts on why the TEFL world needs Teacher Collective. Teacher Collective is a bold move away from how a typical academy is run. We attract and retain the most talented freelance teachers by offering them 70% of what we charge the client. Find out […]