Welcome To Barefoot TEFL Teacher

Barefoot TEFL Teacher is for language teachers, trainers, and managers who are looking for practical, actionable teaching strategies.

Do you want to improve your teaching but most end up feeling overwhelmed and not know where to start?

You've probably tried reading through endless educational websites and attending generic teacher workshops. Maybe you've even invested in expensive professional development courses—but still haven't seen the results you hoped for.

Here's why:

Most language educators focus on theory rather than practice.

As a result, they end up overwhelmed by information overload, frustrated by a lack of student engagement, and ultimately feeling burned out and ineffective in their teaching.

But after 20 years of teaching and training experience, I discovered that focusing on actionable, practical advice tailored to real classroom scenarios makes the biggest impact.

So, if you want to enhance your teaching skills but are short on time and tired of irrelevant distractions, then this newsletter is for you.

Who Am I?

I'm David Weller, and I've spent over 20 years in language education—working as a teacher, trainer, manager, and examiner. Along the way, I've helped thousands of educators improve their teaching practices and written five books on language teaching.

I started this newsletter because I saw fellow educators struggling with the same challenges I faced early in my career: the need for practical, actionable advice without unnecessary distractions.

What began as a simple way to share tips has grown into a resource that reaches teachers worldwide, helping them enhance their professional practice.

Now I'm sharing everything I've learned about effective language teaching and professional development.

Why Subscribe?

Every two weeks, I send one newsletter that helps you improve your teaching practice without overwhelming you with irrelevant information.

No more reading through endless articles
No more feeling frustrated by lack of practical advice
No more wasting time on irrelevant topics

Each issue combines practical tips and insightful strategies to help you enhance your teaching, delivered in a concise, engaging format that takes just 5 minutes to read. These newsletters don't overwhelm you with theory but instead offer actionable advice to help you make a real difference in your classroom immediately.

I cover everything from lesson planning, to classroom activities, to the latest in AI and educational technology. Not only do you get practical teaching tips, but each issue also comes with the following: