Finding Your Way in ELT: Introducing "ELT Compass – A Guide for New Educators"

By Giovanni Rottura, Founder of EdYOUFest

Let This Be Your Compass: The Journey Starts Here

Embarking on a journey in English Language Teaching is both exciting and challenging. With so many paths to explore, every new teacher needs a reliable guide—and that’s exactly what inspired the creation of ELT Compass: A Guide for New Educators.

This digital book, now available exclusively to EDYOUCARD members, was born from my personal journey through two decades in the ELT world. It brings together not only my own experiences, but also the wisdom, mentorship, and passion of the international EdYOUFest community. Whether you're stepping into the classroom for the first time or seeking to strengthen your foundation, ELT Compass offers practical tools, honest reflections, and the encouragement every educator deserves.

From essential chapters on lesson planning and classroom management to strategies for integrating technology, fostering cultural sensitivity, and nurturing professional growth, the book aims to be more than a manual—it’s a mentor in digital form. You'll also find insightful contributions from esteemed trainers like Steve Hirschhorn and Rob Howard, whose chapters on pronunciation and personal development are both inspiring and immediately applicable.

Why Compass? Because starting a teaching career can feel like navigating unfamiliar territory. This book is your compass—a guide to help you stay focused, build meaningful connections, and never lose sight of the values that brought you to teaching in the first place.

More than a book, this is an invitation to join a global movement of educators who learn from one another, grow together, and believe in the transformative power of teaching.

ELT Compass: A Guide for New EducatorsAvailable now to all EDYOUCARD members at www.edyoufest.org

Let this be your compass.The journey starts here.