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# Emma Teaches English

Teaching English as a foreign language

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## Posts

- [Using AI for ESL teaching: Comic strip generation](https://emmateachesenglish.org/using-ai-for-esl-teaching-comic-strip-generation/) - This lesson is designed primarily for upper-intermediate to advanced students (B1.2-C2), but can be adapted for lower levels, too. It requires access to a computer (story needs to be typed) and ChatGPT, or another image-generation AI service. It was designed for a one-on-one online class, but can be adapted for a small group of students
- [A Complete List of English Academies in Barcelona](https://emmateachesenglish.org/a-complete-list-of-english-academies-in-barcelona/) - A complete list with locations, candidate information, and email addresses.
- [Every English Academy Valencia has to offer](https://emmateachesenglish.org/every-english-academy-valencia-has-to-offer/) - A complete list of all English academies in Valencia, neighbourhoods included.
- [ESL U.S Politics Lesson: Trump’s cryptocurrency](https://emmateachesenglish.org/esl-lesson-trumps-cryptocurrency/) - This ESL lesson is great for B1-C2 students interested in politics and cryptocurrencies. It’s great for reading, vocabulary building, and speaking.
- [Learning ESL through storytelling: A series of epic stories](https://emmateachesenglish.org/learning-esl-through-storytelling-a-series-of-epic-stories/) - Looking for an engaging speaking activity for your ESL class? This storytelling task is a great way to get your students working together in a creative, fun way.
- [¡Olé! Feel the flamenco: an ESL lesson for flamenco lovers](https://emmateachesenglish.org/ole-feel-the-flamenco-an-esl-lesson-for-flamenco-lovers/) - A lesson for B1.2-C1 adults or older teens. It focuses on these skills: speaking, reading, vocabulary, listening, prepositions, and collocations. All materials are available for download at the bottom of this post. I designed this lesson specifically for my adult B1.2 student who loves flamenco. The weekend before the lesson, she’d performed in a flamenco
- [2024 Words of the year: ESL lesson for Advanced students](https://emmateachesenglish.org/2024-words-of-the-year-esl-lesson-for-advanced-students/) - This ESL lesson for high intermediate to advanced learners is a good way to get students reflecting on specific years in a global socio-economic context. It focuses on dictionary ‘words of the year’ and develops reading, vocabulary and speaking skills in English. All lesson materials are available for download at the bottom of this article.
- [Fake News: An ESL lesson for advanced students](https://emmateachesenglish.org/fake-news-an-esl-lesson-for-advanced-students/) - This lesson for advanced students focuses on advanced vocabulary, reading comprehension, and speaking skills. Students will read a news story about how a piece of fake news disrupted the financial markets and explore the driving forces behind fake news. Image credit: hartonocreativestudio For anyone interested in current affairs, financial markets, and politics, knowing how to
- [Teaching English online from Costa Rica: Francois’ experience](https://emmateachesenglish.org/teaching-english-online-from-costa-rica-francois-experience/) - Francois and his partner decided to change their lives completely when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, transitioning into the online ESL world in Panama. Now living a digital nomad lifestyle in Costa Rica, he has kindly agreed to share his TEFL experience with us. Why did you decide to enter the ESL/TEFL world? What were the circumstances?
- [My top ten ESL lesson plan websites](https://emmateachesenglish.org/my-top-ten-esl-lesson-plan-websites/) - Although I love creating original ESL lesson plans from scratch, tailored to the interests of my students, the reality is that it’s not doable most of the time. The average English teacher teaches between 25-30 hours per week, leaving only 5-10 hours for lesson planning. It’s just not possible to customise every lesson, which is
- [An honest account of teaching in Hanoi, Vietnam: Jared’s Experience](https://emmateachesenglish.org/an-honest-account-of-teaching-in-hanoi-vietnam-jareds-experience/) - Jared moved to Hanoi, Vietnam in August 2024 to start his TEFL adventure. He has kindly agreed to share his experience.
- [Why I decided to switch careers and become a TEFL Teacher](https://emmateachesenglish.org/why-i-decided-to-switch-careers-and-become-a-tefl-teacher/) - The idea of TEFL had always appealed to me, ever since I first heard about it in my early twenties. Initially, it was purely the travel factor which drew me. After all, how many other jobs offer the opportunity for months-long stints in countries all over the world, often with all expenses paid? It was
- [Take the TEFL Barcelona survey](https://emmateachesenglish.org/take-the-tefl-barcelona-survey/) - Are you a TEFL teacher currently working in Barcelona? Take the survey!An anonymous, nine-question survey designed to get a deeper understanding of the TEFL market in Barcelona in 2026 and beyond. Survey results will be published once sufficient data has been collected. Take the survey
- [What is the average TEFL Barcelona salary?](https://emmateachesenglish.org/what-is-the-average-tefl-barcelona-salary/) - The average TEFL Barcelona salary is between €1,200 - €1,600 per month.
- [What I’ve learned from my experiences with bad ESL employers in Barcelona](https://emmateachesenglish.org/what-ive-learned-from-my-experience-with-bad-esl-employers-in-barcelona/) - Although my experience as an ESL Teacher in Barcelona has been positive overall, I would not be providing an honest account of it if I left out my experiences with bad ESL employers.
- [An honest account of teaching English in Barcelona: Mafe's experience](https://emmateachesenglish.org/an-honest-account-of-teaching-english-in-barcelona-mafes-experience/) - Mafe's experience of teaching English in Barcelona in 2025.
- [Five honest TEFL Barcelona experiences (including my own)](https://emmateachesenglish.org/five-honest-tefl-barcelona-experiences-including-my-own/) - A lot of the information about teaching English in Barcelona is provided by TEFL teacher training academies, which have a financial interest in getting you here. While they happily write about the lifestyle and travel opportunities Barcelona offers, not a whole lot is written about the challenges English teachers in Barcelona face, which range from
- [Comparing each TEFL course Barcelona has to offer](https://emmateachesenglish.org/comparing-each-tefl-course-barcelona-has-to-offer/) - Each TEFL course Barcelona has to offer, and things to consider before enrolling.
- [An honest account of teaching English in Beijing: Madison’s experience](https://emmateachesenglish.org/an-honest-account-of-teaching-in-beijing-madisons-experience/) - I met Madison (or “Maddie”, as I know her) in the summer of 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany. We were both directing at a summer camp and got to know each other over evening chats, shared Director experiences and one beautiful, blurry night out in the huddled bars and clubs behind our accommodation. Madison was kind

## Pages

- [Home](https://emmateachesenglish.org/) - My experiences of Teaching English as a Foreign Language, original lesson plans and materials, TEFL insights, and other useful resources for ESL teachers.
- [Aprender inglés en Barcelona](https://emmateachesenglish.org/aprender-ingles-en-barcelona/) - Inglés para empresas y adultos en BarcelonaAdquiere confianza al hablar inglés.Aprenda inglés con un profesor de inglés experimentado y certificado, adaptado a sus necesidades personales y profesionales. It was a pleasant and relaxing experience. Emma was an involved teacher and attentive to my needs. her recommendations were of great help in improving my English.GabiDemandante de
- [Contact Emma](https://emmateachesenglish.org/contact-emma/) - Please feel free to reach out if you have a question about TEFL Life, learning English with me, or my website content.
- [Lessons](https://emmateachesenglish.org/lessons/) - ESL Lessons from the heart Original ESL Lessons by Emma Teaches EnglishI create original ESL lessons which cover a variety of topics and are speaking-focused. They're unique because I have tailored them to the wide-ranging interests of my students. Show me some loveI believe in sharing useful resources without endless pop-up ads and paywalls. If
- [About](https://emmateachesenglish.org/about/) - About Hi! I am Emma.Welcome to my TEFL adventureWhy did I start this website?I’m here to share my experiences, tips and tricks, and original lesson plans with my fellow ESL Teachers, and anyone else who may be interested in the TEFL world. As an experienced digital marketer and an ever-evolving TEFL teacher, I thought this
- [TEFL Life](https://emmateachesenglish.org/tefl-life/) - TEFL Life Authentic experiences, thoughts, and advice on TEFL
- [TEFL BARCELONA](https://emmateachesenglish.org/tefl-barcelona/) - Everything about .... TEFL Barcelona Teaching English in Barcelona is an honour and a privilege, as thousands of current and previous TEFL teachers who've worked in the city know. However, it also comes with its challenges, and it's important to be well-informed before taking the leap. This page is dedicated to providing information about teaching
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