Last year, my son took some time off university and spent six months in China – mainly in Beijing. He had plans to do some English teaching while he was there even though he is not a trained English teacher. I gave him a going away present – a book “Lessons in your rucksack: The complete TEFL guide” by John Hughes (pub Modern English Publishing 2005). He had a rucksack and did use it for a number of lessons.
I have just take up a teaching post in Hong Kong. While I don’t have a rucksack, I now have a better understanding of some ways that TEFL and TESOL differ. I have a lot to learn. I brought the book with me just in case it might be useful – and it has been. I have found it a rich source of ideas especially for conversation activities. I also like the hints on what to do when there is not unlimited access to the photocopier as I have had in the past as well as ways to use local resources. Highly recommended!
Lessons in your rucksack
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