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About Jackie Bolen

ESL Speaking is designed by Jackie Bolen, long-time blogger over at My Life! Teaching in a Korean University. You can find a listing of all her projects at jackiebolen.com. Or, contact her at: [email protected].

She worked in South Korea for 10, years teaching anyone and everything from kindergarten kids to adults and the ABC’s to advanced academic writing. She moved home to Canada in February of 2016, where she’s now on the hunt for the best kimchi in Vancouver!

Books by Jackie Bolen

Jackie is the author of more than 70 books (you can find them all on Amazon here). Some are for English teachers, while others are for people who are learning English.

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Jackie Bolen’s English Teaching Certifications

Not only has Jackie taught English for 10 years, but she also has some of the most valuable English teaching certificates, the CELTA and DELTA (modules 1 + 3). You can see them here:

Jackie Bolen: Cambridge CELTA teaching certificate, Pass (Grade B)

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Jackie Bolen: Cambridge DELTA Module 1, Pass with Distinction

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Jackie Bolen: Cambridge Delta Module 3, Pass with Merit

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Presentations by Jackie Bolen

During her time in Korea, Jackie was an active member of Kotesol. She held various leadership positions including webmaster, secretary and vice-president for the Busan-Gyeongnam chapter.

She also did a number of presentations at local chapters, as well as the national and international conferences.

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ESL Speaking: games, activities and resources is the ultimate site for ESL (English as a Second Language) or EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teachers who want to have some fresh, new speaking ideas for their classrooms.

You’ll find plenty of activities and games that are specially designed to get your students speaking English in a natural kind of way and also having some fun at the same time. You can contact me at [email protected].

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Great Debates for ESL/EFL: 39 Important Debating Topics for English Learners and Teachers (Teaching...
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