A teacher shares 20 tips from 20 years of experience. Key advice includes developing **rapport** with learners, correcting their errors, and teaching diverse student groups. Observe students and teach them, not just the material, focusing on **authentic communication**. Review past lessons and get comfortable teaching **pronunciation**. Move around the classroom and make the end of class fun. Rely less on technology and create your own materials. Experiment with methods, record your lessons, and observe other teachers. Continuously develop professionally, conduct and present **action research**, write for publications, and create a personal website to share resources.


