A selection of popular ELT blogs created either by teachers or for teachers.
Click on the thumbnail previews or the links to explore the ones that catch your eye.
An A – Z of ELT
This blog, explains Scott Thornbury, acts as a companion to his dictionary-encyclopedia of English language teaching called An A-Z of ELT published by Macmillan in 2006.
This blog, explains Scott Thornbury, acts as a companion to his dictionary-encyclopedia of English language teaching called An A-Z of ELT published by Macmillan in 2006.
Adaptive Learning in ELT
Teacher trainer, lecturer and materials writer Philip Kerr addresses some of the issues raised in his guide to adaptive learning in ELT.
Teacher trainer, lecturer and materials writer Philip Kerr addresses some of the issues raised in his guide to adaptive learning in ELT.
The Business English Experience
Gabrielle Jones shares experiences, ideas and lessons for business English.
Gabrielle Jones shares experiences, ideas and lessons for business English.
Chestnut ESL/EFL
Anna Costikoglou blog/website is “designed for English teachers and students in Greek public schools and for those who are interested in video-based lessons.”
Anna Costikoglou blog/website is “designed for English teachers and students in Greek public schools and for those who are interested in video-based lessons.”
The Digital Counter-Revolution
Articles that cast a critical eye over the so-called digital revolution and explore its significance for the development of ELT.
Articles that cast a critical eye over the so-called digital revolution and explore its significance for the development of ELT.
ELT Research Bites
Offered with the aim of presenting language and education research in a digestible format, the blog aims to help teachers benefit from academic research without taking too much of their time away from the classroom.
Offered with the aim of presenting language and education research in a digestible format, the blog aims to help teachers benefit from academic research without taking too much of their time away from the classroom.
elt-resourceful
Teacher trainer and materials writer Rachel Roberts shares tips and ideas for making materials.
Teacher trainer and materials writer Rachel Roberts shares tips and ideas for making materials.
ELTjam
A blog for ELT news, reviews and opinions on EdTech, gaming, mobile and online learning, publishing and learning.
A blog for ELT news, reviews and opinions on EdTech, gaming, mobile and online learning, publishing and learning.
ELT EXPERIENCES
From a teacher with over ten years EFL teaching experience in South Korea, Romania and the UK, who is currently the Young Learner Co-ordinator at LTC Eastbourne.
From a teacher with over ten years EFL teaching experience in South Korea, Romania and the UK, who is currently the Young Learner Co-ordinator at LTC Eastbourne.
English Teaching professional
In this ETp magazine sponsored blog, intercultural skills trainer and materials developer, Chia Suan Chong regularly shares her take on ELT related issues.
In this ETp magazine sponsored blog, intercultural skills trainer and materials developer, Chia Suan Chong regularly shares her take on ELT related issues.
ExLT
Extreme Language Teaching is an independent publishing venture set up by the authors Robert Campbell and Lindsay Clandfield and bills itself as “the home of adventure, sci-fi and horror materials for English Language Teachers!”
Extreme Language Teaching is an independent publishing venture set up by the authors Robert Campbell and Lindsay Clandfield and bills itself as “the home of adventure, sci-fi and horror materials for English Language Teachers!”
Film English
This blog from university teacher, teacher trainer and materials writer, Kieran Donaghy has won a British Council ELTons Award for Innovation in Teacher Resources and offers a wide range of film-based lesson activities.
This blog from university teacher, teacher trainer and materials writer, Kieran Donaghy has won a British Council ELTons Award for Innovation in Teacher Resources and offers a wide range of film-based lesson activities.
Jeremy Harmer
A blog about presenting, conferences, and the world of training and teaching.
A blog about presenting, conferences, and the world of training and teaching.
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day
Weekly updates with resources on classroom instruction.
Weekly updates with resources on classroom instruction.
Leoxicon
Leo Selivan’s blog has a wealth of ELT resources that focus on lexical activities and is used as a platform for reflections on language teaching in general.
Leo Selivan’s blog has a wealth of ELT resources that focus on lexical activities and is used as a platform for reflections on language teaching in general.
Lisa Nielsen: The Innovative Educator
A blog to share ideas to help make school more interesting.
A blog to share ideas to help make school more interesting.
English Language Teaching Global Blog
This Oxford University Press blog offers teachers, trainers, lecturers and authors resources for the classroom, hints and tips for teaching.
This Oxford University Press blog offers teachers, trainers, lecturers and authors resources for the classroom, hints and tips for teaching.
Richmond Share
From the publishers Richmond, this blog has guest posts from teachers and authors on a wide range of ELT topics and also includes lesson activities.
From the publishers Richmond, this blog has guest posts from teachers and authors on a wide range of ELT topics and also includes lesson activities.
Teacher Reboot Camp
A blog informed by this mission statement “Let’s collaborate on strategies for engaging all our students through effective instructional methods and technology.”
A blog informed by this mission statement “Let’s collaborate on strategies for engaging all our students through effective instructional methods and technology.”
TEFL Matters
A multi-faceted blog from Athens based teacher, teacher trainer and materials writer Marisa Constantinides.
A multi-faceted blog from Athens based teacher, teacher trainer and materials writer Marisa Constantinides.
TEFLtastic
In addition to hundreds of articles on ELTA, Alex Case’s blog offers a wealth of teaching materials on all kinds of topics.
In addition to hundreds of articles on ELTA, Alex Case’s blog offers a wealth of teaching materials on all kinds of topics.
tekhnologic
This blog is maintained by a language teacher who is “interested in balancing simple and easy to use programs with …[their]… own teaching style.”
This blog is maintained by a language teacher who is “interested in balancing simple and easy to use programs with …[their]… own teaching style.”
Tim’s Free English Lesson Plans
As the title suggests, Barcelona-based language teacher and teacher trainer Tim Warre shares a wide range of lesson plans and teaching ideas on this regularly updated blog.
As the title suggests, Barcelona-based language teacher and teacher trainer Tim Warre shares a wide range of lesson plans and teaching ideas on this regularly updated blog.
