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7 Top Tips for Writing on the Board | ITTT | TEFL Blog
One of the most important concepts to cover in the use of the board is that of “dead time”. This is the time we are writing on the board and nothing is being said. Here we look at 7 top tips to reduce the dead time to a minimum.
Read moreAccuracy vs. Fluency When Speaking | ITTT | TEFL Blog
In any lesson the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking are important. When we focus our activities on speaking, how should we approach the issue of speaking fluency versus speaking accuracy? In this blog we will consider these two factors and look at where they apply in real lesson examples.
Read moreClassroom Materials: Books, Teaching Aids and Other Materials | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Whenever you bring or use a technological device to the classroom, you can, by Murphy’s Law, expect it to malfunction in some way. In this blog we will consider what you should be aware of with different technologies and how you can be best prepared for their use in the classroom.
Read moreBusiness English: Do’s and Don’ts | ITTT | TEFL Blog
The teaching of Business English has a number of differences from teaching regular classes in a school. The student groupings are often mixed and they will be learning English for a whole variety of reasons. In this blog we look at some of the do’s and don’ts of teaching BE.
Read moreGames in the Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Games can be very useful in all stages of a lesson if used correctly. As most games are not invented for use as EFL activities they will need to be adapted. In this blog we will look at a couple of very well known games and how they can be used for speaking practice activities.
Read moreDiscipline in the EFL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Discipline in the classroom is an important aspect of the overall rapport you build with your classes. In this blog we will look at some of the major factors that can affect how our classes behave.
Read moreBuilding and Maintaining Rapport in the ESL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Classroom interaction is in part dependent upon the relationship that exists between the students and the teacher. This relationship involves the rapport that exists within the classroom. In this blog we will consider some techniques to help build rapport in the classroom.
Read moreSample ESA lesson: Patchwork ESA | ITTT | TEFL Blog
When using the ESA methodology, there are a number of lesson formats available. In the third of this series we look at a Patchwork lesson. What does a Patchwork lesson look like and for what level of student is it most appropriate?
Read moreThe ESA Methodology of Teaching - Sample ESA Boomerang Lesson | ITTT | TEFL Blog
When using the ESA methodology, there are a number of lesson formats available. In the second of this series we look at a Boomerang lesson. What does a boomerang lesson look like and for what level of student is it most appropriate?
Read moreThe ESA Methodology of Teaching - Sample Straight Arrow ESA Lesson | ITTT | TEFL Blog
In this blog post, we will look at an actual example of an ESA straight arrow lesson plan. We will include examples of the activities used and their purpose. You can adapt this plan to a variety of other uses and levels.
Read moreDifferent Types of ESA Lessons | ITTT | TEFL Blog
We explained in the previous ESA blog how Harmer had realized that the ESA format would become predictable if that was the only type of lesson. Here we explore the other two types of format he suggested, what they involve and who they are generally for.
Read moreTheories, Methods & Techniques of Teaching - ESA Methodology | ITTT | TEFL Blog
ESA is a three-stage methodology where each of the letters represents a particular phase of the lesson. The first one being called the Engage phase, the second the Study phase and the final one the Activate phase.
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